USB Microphone, ZAFFIRO Lavalier Mic Lapel Clip on Microphone for Computer PC, Laptop, Mac,Macbook,PS4. Perfect for Video Yutube Recording,Interviews,Skype,MSN,Podcast

Arrived ahead of schedule and I opened it up immediately. Easy to use and the cord length is perfect. I've used this several times for an audio conference and it works better than expected. There was even a comment that I sounded much better and clearer than past tele-conferences. I told the others about the new microphone and they are considering purchasing for themselves. Clips to lapel or anywhere on a shirt. Can be used as regular USB, micro USB, and even USB C... so it's already good for the future. Good quality and performance. I'm very happy with this item.

This lapel mic works very well, no issues with plug and play. Only downside is that when it does record you can hear some clear static and I haven’t figured out if I can eliminate that element through the computer or if I need a much better lapel mic. It’s difficult to say until I do some more research. Just be aware you may need to do pre-recorded sessions and clean your audio up in a sound program.

This is the first time I've ever purchased or used a lavalier mic. Since the pandemic started, much of my interactions with people are conducted over Zoom. I have a standalone webcam on top of my computer monitor so I have to sit a couple feet away from its microphone. Sometimes people can't hear me. This lavalier mic solved the problem. People noticed the clarity right away. I also compared the sound quality by recording the audio on Audacity and OBS software; this mic definitely has better sound - great for speaking presentations and two-way conversation. If one were to record music or singing though, I recommend getting a better quality microphone. For best results, position the lavalier mic in line right under your chin. I tried clipping it a little to the side and my voice was muffled with other background noise coming in .. so placement makes a difference. Other good features: it has a LONG (but skinny) usb cord. The box includes a extra clip and mic cover. For delicate fabrics, I suggest putting tape over the jagged teeth as to not ruin clothes. Good value mic; hope it lasts!

This is second one of these that I have deployed for Zoom use. They are plug & play w/ Windows 10 - no drivers to install. Sound quality has been excellent, as reported by folks on the Zooms. A 20' cord makes it easy to move around if necessary. An expensive solution that works well.

4/20/2018 THIRD UPDATE: 3 Stars After working with this mic on several YouTube videos, I've decided that it's probably fine for Skype or video calls, but if you want to make a YouTube video with narration, I am dealing with too much background noise and a kind of robotic voice quality. Using a sound editing program like Audacity to reduce background noise yields SCUBA respirator sounds and incessant tinkling artifacts throughout the recording that I can't isolate! It picks up too much noise because it's OMNI-directional, not uni-directional. These are things I've learned along the way. So if there's a fan blowing, or the dryer is running in the other room it picks up ALL the sounds, but the frequency range is not robust, so it's not well-rounded with deeper bass tones. It's very tin-canny and nasally. I decided to order an Andrea brand over-the-ear headset with patented noise-reduction technology now and see if that helps. Andrea Communications C1-1030200-1 EDU255 USB Stereo Hdst If it doesn't, I may have to either upgrade my computer sound card, or go to an analog mic instead of USB. I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium with extra RAM added in case anyone is wondering. One day I hope to go pro, but for now I'm trying to work with what I have on a tight budget. I need the most bang for the buck, so if anyone has suggestions, I'd appreciate hearing what works for you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/17/18 SECOND UPDATE: 4 Stars I was wrong! There wasn't a default mic built into my PC after all and the recordings I had made were in fact done with Zaffiro. The first ones were fine, but trouble started when I started getting hissing background noise. When I unplugged Zaffiro, it did mess up my USB ports and I had to reboot PC every time. I let it rest for a few days and came back today. Plugged it into a USB port in the back panel of tower and tested using it as the Default mic, and now it records fine and no perceptible background hiss. Phew! So I'm going to give it 4 stars, since I don't like that I have to reboot PC if it gets unplugged. But for now I'll keep it plugged in at the back port and leave it alone. Hope this helps anyone who has this problem. I'm using Windows 7. -------------------------------------------------- Update: I thought I was using the new mic, but it was actually the computer's built in mic. I didn't even know my PC had one. I got this one selected finally, and there was a high level of background hiss/static. When I unplugged it, it disabled my default mic! I can't figure out how to get it back now!!! Then when I plugged it back in, it didn't work properly at all. It was doing something, because now there was a full blast sound of teeth grinding static! Holy cow! If you unplug it from the PC (Windows 7), you have to reboot before you can try again. This has never happened with any other USB devices I've used on this PC. Maybe it's an audio issue, because other ppl report this same issue with headphones, mics, and speakers. But then again, maybe it's just the mic? In any event, I'm a very frustrated user now. Not sure I would recommend now. ------------------------- FIRST REVIEW: Jan 2018 5 Stars Well I just used this lapel mic for the first time to narrate a PowerPoint video presentation on YouTube. It works very well and is very sensitive. It comes with a storage pouch and Android adapter plug, too. After the test run I decided to clip it down around the 3rd button on my shirt because it was too loud when I clipped it at my neckline. It was getting a kind of robotic background static, too. But it was fine a little farther away. I debated before buying, whether to go wireless or wired and decided to try wired first since there's less interference in the airwaves, and wired sound is always better. Plus it's a magnitude less expensive. Most of my recordings I anticipate will be at my desk anyway. But if I need to record on my Android phone, there is an adapter plug included for that. The cord is extra-long. That's great, but I'll be winding up some of the extra length so it won't get damaged. The cord looks and feels like thin black licorice. Overall, I'm happy with this mic as a novice video maker. I would recommend it to anyone trying to find a decent mic for the money. It would be great for Skype and video chats, too. Just test it out first and find the right spot to clip it to get the best results.

the mic was fine, but the clips that hold the mic were junk. one I had to pry open and the other was extremely hard to open, Too bad, the sound was excellent. Returned

[So far, it has been great! Very easy to use. No problems. Great value.] After subsequent uses, noticed that when the entire cord is unravelled, there is a hum on the microphone. I have to bunch up and tied the cable to reduce the hum, so, the microphone does not give us the length that it would if there was no hum on the microphone... Then I researched some more comments. Someone from Racine had a similar problem but rebooted the computer, etc. and it was fine. I rebooted... No hum!!!!!

I used this for making videos with my phone and the sound wasn't the best. It was always hard to pick up my voice whenever it was clipped on to my collar. However for the price it worked I only had to compromise with holding the mic in my hand.

I am a Senior Lecturer and use this mic for seminars, lectures and meeting. Excellent mic is reduced background noise.

Fui poco cuidadoso y en pocos días rompí el soporte de plástico de la placa a la que se engancha el micrófono. Me han ofrecido enviarme uno nuevo después de haber pedido en Amazon varios clips de micrófono y no valer ninguno. Al parecer los clips tipo Lavalier no son compatibles con este micrófono porque es más pequeño de diámetro. De calidad de grabación excepcional. Increíblemente nítido.

I use this microphone to cast and record audio. The quality is good for me. The cable is long enough so it gives a lot of flexibility in moving around. Set up is basically plug and play.

取説が簡潔に書いてありました。 PC用に買いましたが、使ってません。残念無念。

I didn’t receive microphone, but headphones. Disappointed! Very very dissatisfied. No stars if that was possible.