Does the PM450 need an audio interface?

No. It connects over USB and works as its own audio device, so a computer is all you need.

Can I hear myself while recording?

Yes. The headphone jack gives zero-latency monitoring of your own voice as you record.

No. It is USB-only, so it cannot feed a mixer or interface through XLR.

Cardioid only. It favors sound from the front and rejects more from the rear, which helps in a normal room.

Yes. The cardioid pattern, mute control and headphone monitoring suit streaming, podcasts and video calls.

Expect the microphone and a USB cable; a stand or boom arm is usually bought separately.

At Maono, for $159.99, as of our latest check.

$159.99at MaonoChecked Nov 10

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