by Warm Audio Tempest - Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser USB Microphone + Stand + Shock Mount for Recording and Streaming

Easy set up and the mic sounds really good on video calls.

One of the only true large diaphragm true condensers in USB form. Sounds great and for the current price, 25 percent of original retail, you can't go wrong.

Mic is great, tripod stand is trash. The first time we used it, the bolt to tighten the clamp on the mic snapped. The tripod is unusable now. It makes me question the other pieces included with the mic. You will definitely need a boom for this microphone.

UPDATE: The MIC was ok when it worked, but the mute button no longer works (as in I cannot unmute if it mutes itself or I cannot mute it if it's unmuted). I can't record anymore if I can't stop it from muting upon being plugged in.I really like the sound of this microphone compared to several USB-C models I've tested over the past year, including the Rode NT1 5th Gen, Fifine K688, Jlabs, and others. However, the others didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of sound quality.My main issue with this microphone is its weight. Despite my experience with heavy condenser mics like the Neat King Bee, this one is particularly challenging to manage. It doesn't sit well on its shock mount and the provided stand, though it does come with an alternative mount. The real problem arises when trying to secure it to different stands or when maneuvering around its cables, which has led to several accidents. Thankfully, the microphone has remained functional and free of cosmetic damage so far.Another concern is the placement of the control knobs on the front, which complicates securing the microphone properly and raises concerns about their durability after repeated mishandling.

This thing looks great and built like a tank. The audio sounds decent in my very armature opinion and will mostly just be used gaming mic.

PROS:The sound quality is great, and the price was right.CONS:There is no way to turn off the blue LED, and yes it does become bothersome. A work around is to rotate the microphone so the buttons are on the back side, but it needs an on/off switch for the light.No one sells a foam cover which fits this. The mic is 2 inches wide, and every foam cover I see on Amazon is 2.1 inches, or smaller than 2 inches.

Great mic!! The sound is way better than expected for a USB mic. I bought this for use on conference calls and a few other dictation projects. Could not believe the quality! It's a tad confusing at first on whether to use the stand with the included shock mount, but if you're using the desktop stand it balances best without it. Very easy to set up and use once I sorted that out.

I work remote and have been using this microphone for about two months. It's an absolute gamechanger of an upgrade. I didn't realize how good this mic was (and how bad the mic on my webcam was) until I started getting comments from my coworkers. At least twice a week, I get asked if I'm doing a podcast or recording content on the side. This mic is incredibly easy to setup and use. I've recommended it to several coworkers.