Marantz Professional presents with the AVS a free-standing all-in-one broadcasting system with integrated Full HD webcam (H.264 video compression), a built-in high-quality USB boundary condenser microphone (48 kHz/16-bit), a dimmable LED ring light incl. cold, warm and diffuse filter as well as USB-C connectivity! The latter also enables latency-free listening and recording. The autonomous audio/video streaming device is thus a unique, intuitive solution for high-quality recordings and broadcasts, packed in a space-saving, aesthetic housing and sets new standards thanks to Marantz professional core competencies with consistent Fokus usability. Whether streams, broadcasts, podcasts, the use for Twitch or Skype - the AVS system delivers everything you need for modern streaming. In addition, there is an integrated USB hub for additional USB devices, while the internal headphone amplifier is used for problem-free audio monitoring. The broadcasting device is compatible with Skype, Windows 7/8/10 and Mac OS 10.6 (HD 720p on Facetime for Mac or other supported video calling clients).
Other functions include a volume control, a mute button for the microphone and a camera on/off button.
I bought this to host an online version of our folk club during the lockdown, I've also ordered decent USB mics for our musicians.
The mic on the AVS is really quite disappointing for an item pitched as pro audio. I'll use it for video but still rely on my Zoom H6 with a shotgun mic capsule for audio.
It's not a bad mic, just not 'pro'.