Microphones are an essential piece of recording equipment, but they can be really expensive. The good thing is there are some inexpensive options available, such as the Marantz Professional Pod Pack, which is an affordable cardioid condenser microphone. Despite being affordable it can record with a similar quality to microphones used in semi-professional studios.
This microphone can do the same things that the leading brand can do. Its frequency response ranges from 20 to 17,000 Hz, which means that it can capture soft and loud vocals and sounds while preventing unwanted feedback. This feature makes it ideal for small room recordings or areas where echoes and background noise is manageable.
There is more to this microphone than its sound quality—it is also very convenient as you can connect it directly to your computer via a USB cable. Aside from this, you can also use your recording software while recording your song or instrument.
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Marantz Pro Complete Podcast Kit – Review
Features:
- USB-powered condenser mic with 132 dB capacity that is fully adjustable to any position
- Cardioid polar pattern that isolates sound and does not capture feedback or noise
- Easy to set up and use for recording
- Stable steel suspension boom arm with dual suspension included
- Ideal for a variety of recording purposes such as voiceovers, songs, podcasts, instruments and other applications
- Connects directly to the computer through the USB port
- Features great frequency response from 20 to 17,000 Hz because of its low-mass diaphragm
- Produces very detailed and clear sound
- Does not capture background noise
- Requires a USB Power (5V DC)
- Comes complete with microphone mount, USB cable, mic stand and instructions
Verdict:
Considering the price of the Marantz Professional Pod Pack, it offers a great deal. Despite some drawbacks, this microphone is still a good condenser type microphone for beginners. It can reproduce high-quality sounds of instruments and vocals and is very convenient since it connects directly to your computer via USB. No wonder it is one of the most recommended brands today.
The Marantz Professional Pod Pack is another condenser microphone that is cheaper than you might expect. In fact, it is so affordable that you can buy two for your home recording studio.
Aside from its price tag, most users will attest to its incredible performance that can compete with some of the best microphones for home recording today.
What is included in the box? Considering its cheap price, you wouldn’t expect it to include any extra accessories. However, it includes a USB cable, mount and a boom arm mic stand. This is really a total bargain and perfect for beginners who are just setting up their studio.
The accessories are essential for ensuring that your recording is a success. For example, the boom arm is made of steel and has dual suspension springs so that your mic will be stable at any angle.
Aside from this, it also fully-adjustable and has a great range. This simply means that you can move around while you are recording your podcast or shift to a more comfortable position while playing instruments without bumping on the table.
Aside from this, you will also appreciate the USB cable that connects your microphone directly to a computer. This saves so much time and power since you no longer have to purchase extra batteries.
Meanwhile, the wide frequency response of the mic allows you to record low and high sounds and produce decent and clean sound as well. Combined with the cardioid polar pattern, you can rest assured that your recording project will be accurate and noiseless.
Setting up the whole thing is simple and easy since it includes all the things you need at hand already. Just pick a place like a sturdy flat table to mount the mic stand and follow the instructions well.
Though this mic has so many amazing and surprising qualities, it is not as good as the leading condenser microphones. You can see this in the plastic construction of the microphone, so you should handle it with care. Unlike other inexpensive microphones, this one doesn’t have any built-in features on the microphone like a headphone port or volume controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marantz Professional?
The Marantz Professional Pod Pack is a USB condenser mic and suspension boom arm combination that lets you keep your mic always in position while also keeping your desk clear. You can use it for on-air applications such as podcasting, singing, and even voice-overs. The advantage of the Marantz pro pack is its ease of assembly with the articulating boom clamps that help you set it up on any surface.
How do you use Marantz Professional?
• Clamp the boom arm onto the side of your desk.
• Connect the mic to the boom arm
• Connect the mic directly to your USB port.
Are Marantz microphones good?
The Marantz microphones are a great value for money option. If you consider the Marantz Professional Pod Pack, it is an extremely low-cost polar cardioid USB mic that clamps to your desk and provides a great sound output as well as frequency response.
How do you use the Marantz turret?
The Marantz Turret is an all-in-one streaming solution that offers a microphone, webcam, and ring light in one. It comes with a high-speed USB Type-C connector, which gives you low latency. You also get a headphone amplifier in the package.
Once you connect the Marantz Turret to your machine, all the main controls of the Turret are available on the main tower itself so that you can easily access them and control them. You get an on/off switch, LED light dimmer, headphone jack, Mic gain and mute buttons, and Camera switch.
How do you record with Marantz?
After storing all the settings of your Marantz, you can set the input level by connecting your mic and pressing REC PAUSE. Now set your input level to the desired settings and press REC.
How do I set up my Marantz microphone?
A custom mount comes with the Pro Pack. Attach the clamp of the mount to the table by loosening its screw and placing the boom stand in the clamp. Tighten the screw to make sure the clamp is firmly in place, and the boom stand is not wobbling or moving.
Next, you need to bring the mounting piece to the threaded arm of the boom. Next, spin the microphone stand’s arm so that it screws firmly in place. Now tighten the screws and place the mic in the mount. Then connect the mic to your computer, and you are all set.
Best Studio Mics was started by a husband and wife team who love the sound and the technicals behind recording it. Both are professional theatre artists, one with a stage management background and one more on stage. One also has experience in film and television work and the different audio requirements of that arena.