Neat Microphones Bumblebee Desktop USB Microphone

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For professional-sounding podcasts or a convenient recording tool, the Bumblebee USB mic from Neat Microphones is a great solution. At Sweetwater, we understand that you need a quality mic no matter what you're recording - otherwise, what's the point? This all-you-need mic/interface/stand with its proprietary Bee mic capsule, internal shockmount design, and high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz output makes recording great audio easy anywhere you need. And with the simple onboard mic gain and headphone output controls, and 3-way switchable mic response, you don't have to concern yourself with control apps or additional equipment, the Neat Microphones Bumblebee gives you studio-quality sound with USB mic plug and play convenience.

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• USB convenience for studio sound anywhere you need it
• Diaphragm designed for versatility and response
• Essential studio tools you need - included!

Sometimes having recording convenience means you have to sacrifice sound quality and time spent cleaning up after an inferior mic - not so with the Bumblebee! The mic itself is a versatile capsule that not only has an onboard gain control but its response is also switchable between neutral, music, and voice, so you'll have flexible recording options without sucking up your computer's processing power with a control app. Another really cool thing about the mic is the swiveling capsule that gives you plenty of placement options to suit your recording situation. The headphone output features its own level control right on the surface of the Bumblebee and offers you zero-latency monitoring while you record. The internal shockmount along with a sturdy adjustable boom arm are designed to keep your tracks free from the low end booms that you get from physical vibrations. Imagine simply tucking your stand, mic, interface, and all of your other recording necessities into your laptop bag and setting off to a songwriting session. Unheard of, right? Well, you can with the Bumblebee!

Sweetwater's recordists know that a good, versatile condenser mic is a studio must-have. The Bumblebee's precision-engineered diaphragm is designed to give you accurate, detailed response no matter what source you're recording with it. A gold-sputtered capsule lets you enjoy pristine clarity and broad frequency response to give you plenty of track to mix with.

Your Bumblebee comes with all of the necessities to ensure you have the best sound possible right out of the box. Included is the Honeycomb snap-on pop filter to keep plosives out of your recordings. Every great mic deserves a proper cable, so Neat also includes a custom USB cable designed for specifically to handle digital audio.

• 24-bit/96kHz resolution provides crystal clear, accurate audio
• External Honeycomb pop filter simply snaps on to mic for plosive protection
• Internal shockmount prevents transfer of low-end frequencies into your recordings
• Custom USB cable provides excellent signal transfer
• Unique vinyl figure for your desk
• User guide assists in operating your microphone