Is this good enough for singing or recording music?

It is built for speech: voice chat, calls and streaming. The small capsules and lack of gain control make it thin for singing and music, so look at a larger USB condenser for that.

Do I need to install drivers?

No. It is plug-and-play over USB, and the computer or console recognizes it as an input device.

Does it have a mute button or volume control?

No. There is no mute switch, gain knob or headphone jack, so you control volume and muting in your software.

Will it work with my laptop or console?

It works with any device that accepts a standard USB microphone, including most laptops and desktops. Check that your console or phone accepts a USB mic before buying.

The microphone only. No stand, cable adapter or software is included beyond the attached USB connection.

Can I adjust where it points?

Yes. The gooseneck bends to any angle so you can aim the capsule at your mouth.

Where is the Mini USB Condenser Microphone cheapest?

At Walmart, for $13.12, as of our latest check.

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Mini USB Condenser Microphone

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$13.12at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Unbranded

Mini USB Condenser Microphone

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$13.12at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Last seen at $13.12 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the Mini USB Condenser Microphone

This is a small gooseneck USB condenser microphone with a dual-capsule head and a metal body. It plugs in with no drivers and bends to any angle, so you can aim it at your mouth for calls, streaming or voice chat. It is a budget desk mic rather than a studio tool: it lacks a mute button, gain control and a headphone jack that rivals like the Blue Snowball iCE or Fifine models offer. Buyers of this class of mic generally find it fine for speech and casual use but thin for singing or recording music.

Best forVoice chat and online meetingsPodcasting and webcasting on a budgetOnline teaching and e-sports voiceBuyers who want plug-and-play with no setup

Pros

Plug-and-play over USB, no drivers needed
Flexible gooseneck aims the capsule at your mouth
Dual condenser capsules for a fuller pickup
Metal body holds up to repeated bending
Compact footprint on a desk or laptop

Cons

No mute button, gain knob or headphone monitoring
Sound is thin for singing and music recording
Picks up room noise and keyboard clatter
Gooseneck can droop over time
Unbranded, so support and warranty are uncertain

Mini USB Condenser Microphone prices at every store

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In stockSold by Huote ElectronicsReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$13.12Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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About the Mini USB Condenser Microphone

This is a wired USB condenser microphone with a gooseneck design and dual condensers. It can be positioned at any angle for 360-degree pickup. It is made to deliver clear sound and reduce noise.

The microphone has a metal structure. It is built to withstand bending more than ten thousand times. The sound transmission resists bending, so the voice signal should not drop out or be interrupted.

A USB jack gives plug-and-play operation, and no drivers need to be installed. The microphone works with music software. It can be used for singing, voice chat, webcasting, online teaching, web conferencing and e-sports voice.

Type: Wired USB condenser microphone
Material: Metal
Color: Black
Design: Gooseneck, dual condenser
Pickup: 360-degree, adjustable to any angle
Connectivity: USB, plug and play, no driver needed
Compatibility: Music software
Uses: Singing, voice chat, webcast, online teaching, web conferencing, e-sports voice
In the box: 1 x wired microphone

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Is this good enough for singing or recording music?: It is built for speech: voice chat, calls and streaming. The small capsules and lack of gain control make it thin for singing and music, so look at a larger USB condenser for that.
Do I need to install drivers?: No. It is plug-and-play over USB, and the computer or console recognizes it as an input device.
Does it have a mute button or volume control?: No. There is no mute switch, gain knob or headphone jack, so you control volume and muting in your software.
Will it work with my laptop or console?: It works with any device that accepts a standard USB microphone, including most laptops and desktops. Check that your console or phone accepts a USB mic before buying.
What is in the box?: The microphone only. No stand, cable adapter or software is included beyond the attached USB connection.
Can I adjust where it points?: Yes. The gooseneck bends to any angle so you can aim the capsule at your mouth.
Where is the Mini USB Condenser Microphone cheapest?: At Walmart, for $13.12, as of our latest check.