Q2U combines the advantages of digital and analogue audio capture in one dynamic microphone. With XLR and USB outputs, the Q2U is the first choice for recording at home, at
Overall, the Q2U provides significantly improved audio over a headset or your computer's internal microphone. The Q2U can be connected directly to your computer or mobile device via USB, or directly to a mixing console or audio interface with an XLR cable. You can also use both connections simultaneously to record a live event or performance!
If you're looking to start a new podcast on a budget, the Q2U is the right choice. Whether you want to record a solo show on your laptop or interview with multiple people over a mixer, the Q2U effortlessly delivers high-quality audio with minimal setup. It even features a 3.5mm headphone output (1/8"), allowing you to monitor the recorded audio and audio from your computer without any fuss.
The Q2U is a great microphone for home recording. Its dynamic capsule is great for miking vocals, instruments and amplifiers. Integrated, high-quality analogue-to-digital converters provide excellent audio reproduction. The Q2U's cardioid (unidirectional) polar pattern picks up sound from the front of the microphone while bouncing back unwanted sound from the rear and sides. This minimizes the amount of ambient/room noise captured on your recordings.
Taking your podcast or recording on the road? The Q2U can be used with iPhones and iPads via Apple's Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, or Android devices via a host OTG cable. furthermore, the Q2U's rugged handheld housing is perfect for recording interviews at press conferences, live events, or on the road.
For convenient placement in front of your computer, the Q2U comes with a desktop tripod stand and extension piece. A microphone clip is also included for use with this desktop stand or with any standard microphone stand. A windscreen is also included to minimize wind noise and plosive sounds such as p-pops. A 2.25m USB cable and a 3m XLR cable complete the Q2U Recording and Podcasting Pack, which includes everything you need for your next project.
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Bought this for my 12 year old granddaughter so she can record her singing onto her PC. Did my research, and this came in as a top choice well withing my budget. Good frequency response, well balanced end result = she loves it.