Marantz Professional Umpire - USB Microphone for Recording and Streaming

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 pod-casters, musicians, Skype, Hangouts, live streaming, Twitch and anyone using a USB microphone in conjunction with a computer. Are you looking for that next level of simplicity when it comes to stellar sound capture? 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.

Entering the world of pro-grade audio recording has never been this easy! 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! Plug and Play Simplicity - No accessories required, everything you need for your next recording adventure is thoughtfully included. With a pop filter and integrated shock mount, you're primed for whatever your next session demands. There's even a 10-dB pad switch to instantly reduce the incoming sound volume - perfect for capturing loud sources without overload distortion, including amplified instruments.

At the heart of Umpire is a high-quality 14 mm 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. No-Compromise Performance - High quality USB condenser microphone with Cardioid polar pattern, tailored for streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, Skype and conferencing.

Engineered to withstand any recording scenario! Umpire features a hard-wired USB A cable to minimize dropouts from unwanted disconnection and a rugged all-metal desk stand base that guarantees your mic stays exactly where you need it! Compact, Robust Form Factor - Rugged metal desk stand base & compact portable footprint perfect for home and location recording scenarios. Versatile Computer Recording Mic - USB 2.0 class compliant specification for Mac and PC, no drivers required. Studio Quality Recording — 16 bit resolution with selectable sample rates records every detail of your performance. No Accessories Required – Integrated desktop microphone stand, Pop Filter and 10dB pad for use in any recording application; shock mount reduces unwanted noise transfer from the surrounding area.

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