YOTTO USB Microphone Kit 192KHZ/24BIT Plug & Play Computer PC Microphone Studio Streaming Cardioid Mic with Boom Arm Shock Mount Pop Filter for Recording Broadcasting YouTube Gaming Voice

The Yotto mic came with everything needed! It was easy to set up and clamp to my desk. I like that it can be moved out of the way if needed. Sound quality improved over my headphones! I’m using it with my Acer Nitro 5 laptop.

Really surprised how well this works for how much it cost. Its great at only picking up my voice despite my speakers being as close to it as I am. Quality isn't amazing, but it does the job and a little extra.

So, after looking through the reviews, I decided to take a chance on 20 bucks.A couple things people need to know from the other reviews.1. The mic is a bit quiet, especially if you are using both the foam head and the pop screen. You do need to be fairly close to the mic. I don't bother with the pop screen. If you are using the foam head, that it likely enough to soften the pops. You can alternatively, use the pop screen and remove the foam head, but being a condenser mic, it *may* pick up ambient noise. That's how condenser mics work. They are non-directional. That's a feature, not a bug. The foam head will cut down on ambient noise. Even though it is non-directional, there is technically a "front" to the mic. The logo needs to be facing toward you for the best vocal pick up.If you need a directional mic, buy a directional mic. This is also not a dynamic mic. If you need a dynamic mic, spend more money. Don't purchase this with the expectation that this is professional studio sound equipment. It's a consumer grade USB mic.2. The desktop clamp is not the best, but it is made of metal, not plastic, so it won't break. The bottom screw part of the clamp is close to the "C" body. This is probably why many people are having issues. If the underside of your desk or table is beveled, the C clamp isn't deep enough because the clamp pressure will be close to the edge of the lower lip of the furniture. The issue I had was the rubber pad adhesive slipping, but this is not a deal-breaker. For $20, I can work with it. (There are also slightly better $10 replacement clamps here on Amazon, if needed https://amzn.to/39sQHmr).The boom arm is not one of the ones that you can move around constantly and easily like a DJ might have in pro sound booth. If you are constantly trying to change the mic position, you will likely cause the clamp to slip. Again, it's $20. If you need more a more flexible arm that you want to move around during your recordings, buy something more expensive. Boom arms alone can be $50.If want to adjust the mic position, but not be moving it around much during recording, this will suffice. Someone else also complained about cord management which is ridiculous. The mic comes with 3 velcro strips to hold the USB cord in place along the boom arm. This is a non-issue.For gaming, because the mic does need to be somewhat close to your mouth, you may find it slightly awkward to position. It will likely be hanging above your keyboard. Your mileage may vary. You may be able to position it at an angle near the side of your face. Some adjustment will need to be made to get the best sound.If you need a studio quality mic, spend the money... but for $20, this does the job for basic podcasting or streaming. Again... It's only $20.My only fear is longevity. I will come back and edit my review if I have any issues over time.

Plug and play with linux Ubuntu 20.04 on Dell laptop and HP laptop and Lubuntu 20.04 on Dell laptop. On the dell laptop with ubuntu 20.04, this mic worked only on one of the USB ports. Sound is good in general.

I dislike the fact that the whole purpose of me buying this mic was for others to be able to hear me but this mic did the complete opposite. Everyone complains to me that they can’t hear me when the microphone would be in front of my mouth. I wouldn’t recommend this microphone to anyone who wanted to be heard while playing or doing whatever. Waste of money in MY opinion everyone can have different situations than me.

Once I received this, I plugged it in and started using it almost immediately. Afterwards I created a way to hook this to my workshop table (where I do my laptop work), and it is now a secure invaluable asset to my online business.

Amazing sound quality for a really great price and sounds crystal clear, just make sure to tweak the mic settings through your software to make it sound as good as possible

Good quality for what I paid for.