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M-Audio Producer USB microphone

review DATE:09.19.07

M-Audio Producer USB microphone
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By Tim Gideon

Recording applications like Apple's GarageBand and M-Audio's Session have taken a lot of the mystery out of making music and podcasts on computers, but for many users, the daunting task of selecting microphones, mic preamps, and sound cards is a real turn-off. The new USB microphone from M-Audio, called the Producer, offers a simple solution for home recorders. This condenser mic delivers pleasing sound, has a built-in headphone jack and preamp, and connects to a computer's USB port.

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Company

M-Audio

http://www.m-audio.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $99.00 Street

Bottom Line

The USB microphone is a fairly new concept. M-Audio Producer is unique in that it has a headphone jack built in, works seamlessly with Session and GarageBand, and sounds pretty good.

Pros

Quality sound for the price. Combines Mic and Mic Pre in one unit. Uses a USB port. Has a built-in headphone monitor. Works seamlessly with Session software. Compatible with several recording apps.

Cons

Latency issues occur when not using built-in headphone jack. Tripod tips too easily. Built-in monitor is not the best for recording instruments. No ProTools compatibility.

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