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The cardioid pattern is rather narrow, in order to cut down on background chatter, but the built-in pop shield isn’t a proper replacement for a dedicated external one. Sound quality is great for the money, with real warmth and a very low noise floor. There’s also a Rode Tripod 2 included in the box, so you don’t need to supply your own. It connects over USB-C, too, so you don’t need to bring an audio interface or mixer with you when travelling to meet podcast guest stars.

This compact condenser mic promises a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range and 24-bit/48 kHz recording, in a very compact package that’s perfect for taking on the move. Beyond a mild visual makeover, it gets a bunch of accessories, an internal DSP, and lifetime access to Rode’s X Unify software. The baby of Rode’s new X range of gamer- and streamer-friendly microphones, the XCM-50 is effectively an upgraded version of the excellent NT-USB Mini. But if you prefer an even balance between treble tones and low frequencies, there are more affordable mics which will capture exactly that. If you’re a fan of vintage ribbon mics, you’ll enjoy its rich, mellow tone profile. More divisive will be the Limelight’s darker sound. Popping is relatively well-controlled, too, although the optional pop filter could be a good call if you’ve got particularly punchy plosives. It also produces a pleasing proximity effect, meaning beefier bass tones if you speak closer to the business end. Thanks to its super-directional hypercardioid setup, the Limelight does a solid job of ignoring background sounds in your recording studio. That said, its well-balanced weightiness and metal mesh elements give the Limelight a neat, classy feel. You’ll also need to source an XLR cable that works with your audio setup because no cords are included. And removing the mount for travel (or to access the high pass filter) requires some strength. It’s not freestanding for starters, so you’ll need to attach its bundled mount to a table stand or boom.

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The dynamic XLR mic also features an integrated high pass filter to banish rumble with the flick of a switch.Ī carry case is included with the Limelight, but it’s not the most portable option.

Launched alongside the Skylight, the cylindrical Limelight’s pick-up pattern is tuned to capture clear, pop-free speech – perfect for podcast creators. Founded by the affordable audio aficionados at Warm Audio, fledgling Texan mic maker 512 Audio channels vintage vibes in the design of its recording kit.

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