Neat Microphones Beecaster 4-switchable Pattern Desktop USB Microphone

This bee flies from the hive to the pod—in particular podcasting, and the world of professional podcasts and narration. Quality audio is essential to create a buzz with podcasts, and thanks to four proprietary, internally shockmounted 25 mm medium diaphragm capsules, the Beecaster delivers. To cover all possible needs, Beecaster can shape your sound with four switchable sound pickup patterns—mono, stereo, wide stereo, and focused stereo.

The Beecaster may fly solo, but brings a lot of supplies: fully integrated headphone monitoring with volume control, mic gain control, adjustable boom arm with swivel capsule for optimum positioning, built-in pop filter, custom USB cable designed for digital audio, and the option to generate high-resolution audio as well as standard CD-quality audio. There’s simply no better, or more convenient, way to bring vibrant audio to podcasts.

Specifications: 

• Transducer Type: Proprietary 24 mm Condenser Capsule, internally shock-mounted
• Polar Pattern: Selectable-Mono (cardioid), Stereo (X/Y), Wide Stereo (Blumlein), or Focused Stereo (M/S)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Bit Depth: 24 bit
• Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa at 1kHz (1 Pa=94 dB SPL)
• Maximum SPL: 128 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
• S/N Ratio: 98 dB-A (IEC 651)
• Noise Level: 14 dB-A (IEC 651)
• Dynamic Range: 98 dB (@ 2.5k ohms)
• Power Requirement: 5 V USB
• Weight: 1.9kg (4.2 lb )
• System Requirements: Mac OS 10.6 or higher; Windows 7 or higher

Headphone Amplifier Technical Specifications:

• Impedance: 16 ohms
• Power Output (RMS): 100 mW
• THD: 0.05%
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 22 kHz
• S/N Ratio: 90 dB