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Plugable Studio Microphone for Recording and Broadcasting (Cardioid Condenser, USB)
$89.00 USD
SKU: USB-VOXAmazon Rating : (31 Reviews)
Features
- Sound Isolation— The Plugable Performance Studio-Grade USB Microphone is designed to isolate all the vocal and acoustic sound you want while eliminating unwanted background noise for professional, hassle-free streaming and recording audio fidelity
- High-Quality Audio— Designed for stream and content creation on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, Facebook Live and other software like Discord, Slack, Skype, Facetime, Skype, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, and more
- Plug-and-Play— Condenser microphone with a simple to use USB interface with no additional drivers or software for hassle-free integration with your favorite streaming, recording, and conferencing software like Streamlabs, OBS, XSplit, and Audacity
- Compatibility— Supports 16-bit depth, 44.1Hz-48kHz sampling and 20Hz-16kHz frequency response via the Cmedia CM6400 chipset for wide compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS devices
- 2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support— Every Plugable product, including this USB studio microphone, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase
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Focus on Your Content, Not Your Setup.
The Plugable Performance USB Studio Microphone (USB-VOX) is designed with streamers and content creators in mind. The microphone's frequency response is specifically tailored to provide crisp and clear vocal capture for commentary, voice-over, and conferencing. The microphone also features a sound isolating condenser to filter out unwanted background noise, plug and play installation, and compatibility with nearly every USB-enabled PC. Getting the microphone working in your favorite applications is quick and easy!
The Condenser. Record What Matters.
The design of the microphone naturally rejects unwanted sounds that are away from the microphone, resulting in a clear, clean sound quality that works perfectly for voice and acoustic music recording. The Plugable Performance USB Microphone is a condenser type microphone, which means that its diaphragm moves the metal plates of a capacitor to generate electrical current. As a cardioid mic, our microphone is unidirectional and picks up sound in a heart-shaped pattern that is perfect for studio-style recording with a boom arm but it also works great with the included tripod.
USB Connection. No Need for a Sound Card.
Installation of the Plugable Performance Condenser Microphone is a piece of cake. Just connect the included USB cable between the microphone and your PC, and change your preferred recording device in Windows (or your preferred OS). Using USB rather than External Line Return (XLR) makes it easier to be a pro-grade streamer on a budget without the need for an additional audio card.
Technical Specifications
- Element—Polarized Condenser
- Polar Pattern—Cardioid
- Chipset—Cmedia CM6400
- Frequency Response—20-16kHz
- Bit Depth—16-bit
- Sample Rate—44.1-48kHz
- Power Requirement—USB (5V DC)
- Weight—258g
- Overall Body Dimensions—14cm long, 17cm body circumference
- Connector Type—USB
Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Chrome OS
- Other devices with USB audio microphone support
- Twitch, Mixer, YouTube
- OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), xSplit, Streamlabs OBS
- Discord, TeamSpeak, Ventrilo, Skype, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Slack
(Not officially endorsed by these platforms, these names are trademarked to their respective owners.)
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No Sound? How to Change Your Default Audio Device to Your Plugable Product
If your computer is sending audio to the wrong speakers, headphones, microphone, dock, or other audio device, you can change the default audio output or input device in your operating system's sound settings. The steps below cover Windows, macOS, and Linux.
How Do I Set the Default Audio Device?
Common audio devices you may want to switch to include:
- Bluetooth headsets, headphones, and speakers
- Speakers built into a display, such as a TV or monitor
- A USB sound card, digital audio converter (DAC), or analog to digital converter (ADC)
- USB microphones
- Audio jacks on a docking station
These steps don't apply to the Plugable Performance NIX HDMI Capture Card (USBC-CAP60).
Set Audio Output Device
Set Default Playback Device in Windows
- Check that your audio device is properly connected and that any necessary drivers are installed.
- If the audio device has its own power or volume controls, make sure it is turned on and is not muted or set to the minimum volume.
- Open the Windows sound settings.
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Windows 7/8.x: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Playback Devices. The Sound window will open with the Playback tab selected.
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Windows 10/11: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Sound settings or Open Sound settings.
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Windows 7/8.x: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Playback Devices. The Sound window will open with the Playback tab selected.
- In Windows 10 or Windows 11, select your preferred device under Output.
- If you need the classic Sound window, select More sound settings or Sound Control Panel, then select the Playback tab.
- Find the appropriate audio device.
- A Plugable USB 3.0 DisplayLink docking station or sound-enabled display adapter may appear as Plugable Audio.
- A Plugable Silicon Motion docking station or sound-enabled display adapter may appear as SMI USB Audio.
- A Plugable USB 2.0 docking station may appear as USB Multimedia Audio Device.
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter may appear as USB Audio Device.
- If you are using the classic Sound window, right-click the device and select Set as Default Device.
- Select OK to close the window.
Additional Configuration for Bluetooth
For Bluetooth pairing and configuration instructions:
Set Default Playback Device in macOS
- Open System Settings.
- On older versions of macOS, open System Preferences.
- Select Sound.
- Select Output.
- Select the audio device you want to use.
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter may appear as USB Audio Device.
Set Default Playback Device in Linux
- Confirm that the audio device is connected to the computer.
- If the audio device is self-powered, make sure it is powered on and is not muted or set to the minimum volume.
- Open the Settings application for your Linux distribution.
- Select Sound.
- Find the Output Device setting and select your preferred audio device.
- For additional audio controls, consider using PulseAudio Volume Control, package name pavucontrol, if supported by your Linux distribution.
Set Audio Recording Device
Set Default Recording Device in Windows
- Check that your audio device is properly connected and that any necessary drivers are installed.
- If the audio device has its own power or volume controls, make sure it is turned on and is not muted or set to the minimum volume.
- Open the Windows sound settings.
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Windows 7/8.x: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Recording Devices. The Sound window will open with the Recording tab selected.
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Windows 10/11: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Sound settings or Open Sound settings.
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Windows 7/8.x: Right-click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar and select Recording Devices. The Sound window will open with the Recording tab selected.
- In Windows 10 or Windows 11, select your preferred device under Input.
- If you need the classic Sound window, select More sound settings or Sound Control Panel, then select the Recording tab.
- Find the appropriate recording device.
- A Plugable USB 3.0 DisplayLink docking station or sound-enabled display adapter may appear as Plugable Audio.
- A Plugable USB 2.0 docking station may appear as USB Multimedia Audio Device.
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter may appear as USB Audio Device.
- If you are using the classic Sound window, right-click the device and select Set as Default Device.
- Select OK to close the window.
Additional Configuration for Bluetooth
For Bluetooth pairing and configuration instructions:
Set Default Recording Device in macOS
- Open System Settings.
- On older versions of macOS, open System Preferences.
- Select Sound.
- Select Input.
- Select the audio device you want to use.
- A Plugable USB Audio adapter may appear as USB Audio Device.
Set Default Recording Device in Linux
- Confirm that the audio device is connected to the computer.
- If the audio device is self-powered, make sure it is powered on and is not muted or set to the minimum volume.
- Open the Settings application for your Linux distribution.
- Select Sound.
- Find the Input Device setting and select your preferred recording device.
- For additional audio controls, consider using PulseAudio Volume Control, package name pavucontrol, if supported by your Linux distribution.
Applicable To
Windows, macOS, Linux, Plugable Docking Stations, USB-AUDIO, Plugable USB Audio Adapters
Will This Microphone Pickup My Voice From a Distance?
Yes. The Plugable USB-VOX microphone can pick up voices from a distance.
How to Increase Audio Pickup Range
To capture audio clearly from a distance, increase the gain settings within your recording software and adjust the input recording volume in your operating system's audio settings.
Applicable To
- Plugable USB-VOX microphone - This is a discontinued product and this KB article is made available for historical purposes.
My Microphone Does Not Seem to Work. What Should I Do?
Confirm that the blue LED illuminates while the mic is connected to your computer. If the LED does not illuminate double check that the USB cable is fully connected to both the bottom of the microphone and the USB port of the computer or USB hub being used. If the blue LED illuminates, but the mic isn’t recording any sound, you’ll need to check the control panel or system preferences of your system to ensure that the microphone is set as your default/primary recording device.
