Woot! has
Neat Bumblebee II Professional Cardioid Directional USB Condenser Microphone for
$14.99.
Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
phoinix for finding this deal.
Note: Ships in 4 - 6 business days
Features: - About this Item:
- Full-range 24 bit/96 kHz audio; Internally shockmounted, 25mm condenser capsule.
- Monitor what you are recording or streaming in real time without delays caused by digital conversion.
- Bumblebee II includes a 2 m (6') USB Type C to Type A cable for easy connection to your computer.
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The only complaint I have is that one of the little plastic caps on the pivot point didn't stay on very well. It was an easy fix by loosening the covered screw a tiny bit, then trimming off a bit of rubber before putting the cap back on.
It's a great mic for under $20.
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You've only made 3 posts and they're all downing products you don't personally own.
Anyway, I bought this for my nephew for Christmas and he loves it.
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Anyway, I bought this for my nephew for Christmas and he loves it.
Performance and Sound Quality Issues
Distortion at Higher Volumes: The microphone can distort quickly if the gain is turned up too high or if the user speaks too loudly or too close to the mic (proximity effect). Reviewers suggest keeping the gain around 30-50% to avoid this.
Susceptible to Vibrations: The Neat Bumblebee II
does a poor job of minimizing handling noise and desk bumps, despite the internal shock mounting. Using a boom arm is highly recommended to mitigate this issue.
Sensitive to Background Noise: As a condenser microphone, it is sensitive to ambient sounds, which might be an issue in noisy environments. Software noise suppression filters can help, but the mic itself offers no built-in background noise rejection.
Lack of Pop Filter: The mic does not come with a built-in pop filter, so proper microphone technique (speaking at an angle) is required to avoid "popping Ps".
Limited Use Cases: Due to its single cardioid polar pattern and distortion issues, it is not recommended for recording instruments or multi-person podcasts. It is best suited for steady voice sources like streaming
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