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Neumann U87Ai Set Z Multi-Pattern Large Condenser
9.1/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
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JBL
JBL Quantum Stream
Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-usb-cXlr36%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%
Wired-usb-c appears on 33% of the 154 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Polar Pattern
Most commonCardioid41%Omnidirectional26%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%
Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 193 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Form Factor
Most commonUsb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser16%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%
Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 32% of the 122 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Use Case
Most commonStreaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation14%Vocal recording13%
Conferencing is the most common — on 5% of the 352 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-usb-c
- USB Charging
- No
Microphone
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo
- Form Factor
- USB desktop podcast
- Use Case
- Conferencing, podcasting, streaming, voice-over
- Bit Depth
- 24 bit
- Capsule Type
- Condenser
- Count
- 3
- Diaphragm Category
- Large-diaphragm
- Wind Noise Reduction
- No
- Power Required
- USB bus
- Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
Battery
- Battery
- No
Build
- Water Resistance
- No
Design
- Color Options
- Black
- Built In Stand
- Yes
- Includes Pop Filter
- No
- Includes Shock Mount
- No
- Includes Stand
- Yes
- Mount Thread
- Integrated (no thread)
Features
- Gain Knob
- Yes
- Headphone Monitor
- Yes
- Mute Button
- Yes
- Rgb Lighting
- Yes
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