Samson Meteor Mic Portable USB Studio Quality Condenser Microphone - High Performance, General Purpose/Podcast/Gaming/Music Recording Microphone, Silver Chrome Break On Through. Meteor Mic is a portable USB studio condenser microphone for recording directly to your computer. Perfect for your home studio, Meteor Mic is also ideal for podcasting, music recording, gaming, Skype or streaming. With Meteor Mic, you can make incredible recordings that are out of this world. About this item Solid and Sound: Producing rich audio recording for any application, Meteor Mic features a large 1" (25mm) proprietary studio capsule with a wide, smooth frequency response that captures every nuance of your vocal or instrument performance. Its cardioid pickup pattern records sounds that are directly in front of microphone, minimizing off-axis sound from entering your project. Making the Magic: Since there's no need for drivers, you can start recording right out of the box on any computer. And Meteor Mic is compatible with most computer digital audio workstations, video conferencing and VOIP software. And 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution give you professional audio results no matter what you're recording. Record in Style: Meteor Mic is designed to allow you to sound your best wherever your projects take you. The fold-back leg design allows the microphone to be easily transported anywhere and to adjust to the optimal position for any recording application. An integrated mic stand adapter on the bottom of the microphone enables it to be mounted to a boom arm or desktop stand. Take Control: Zero-latency headphone output with level control and a microphone mute switch provide complete control during your projects. A USB cable and carry pouch are included, so you can always take the Meteor Mic with you on your travels. Optimal Recording: Legs adjust to the optimal position for any recording application from acoustic guitars to vocals or speech. At a Glance? Plugs directl