Marantz Professional Umpire - USB Microphone for Recording, Podcasting, Streaming and Gaming with Desktop Stand, Pop Filter and Shockmount, Black

Studio-Grade Microphone Performance for The Masses Are you looking for that next level of simplicity when it comes to stellar sound capture? Seeking your entry point into pro-sounding podcasts / broadcasts? Look no further than Marantz Professional’s Umpire - a high-quality, studio-grade condenser USB microphone - perfect for podcasters, musicians, Skype, Hangouts, live streaming, Twitch and anyone using a USB microphone in conjunction with a computer. Part of the expanding line of Marantz Professional microphones, Umpire features the same acclaimed USB microphone used on the popular Turret all-in-one freestanding broadcasting system. Plug and Play Simplicity No drivers, no fuss! Simply hook up Umpire to a free USB port on your Mac or PC, load your digital audio workstation (DAW) of choice for recording or set your microphone preferences in your broadcasting /streaming application and you’re set! Entering the world of pro-grade audio recording has never been this easy! No-Compromise Performance At the heart of Umpire is a high-quality 14mm electric condenser microphone - a microphone chosen by studio professionals globally for its high sensitivity and crystal clear sound. With on-board A/D conversion at 48kHz and 16-bit resolution, a wide-ranging frequency response and a focused cardioid polar pattern, you can be certain every subtle nuance of your performance is captured exactly as you intended.

• Versatile Studio Quality Recording - High-quality USB Cardioid 14mm electret condenser microphone perfect for streaming, broadcasting, Twitch, Skype and conferencing
• Plug and Play Simplicity - USB 2.0 class compliant specification for Mac and PC - no drivers required
• No Compromise Performance — Studio-grade 16-bit resolution with selectable sample rates (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) captures every subtlety of your performance
• No Accessories Required - Integrated Pop Filter and 10dB pad for versatility in any recording application; Onboard shock mount reduces unwanted noise transfer from the surrounding area
• Compact, Robust Form Factor - Rugged metal desk stand base & compact portable footprint - perfect for home and location recording scenarios