We bought this “MXL Studio1-USB Recording Kit” for use in our small business making instructional videos. We have a Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White) we use in our shop studio, but wanted a smaller mic that was easy to transport for use on remote shoots. Here are my observations:Pros -* Good Voice Quality; cleanly captures spoken voices* Good Physical Quality; this is beefy mic that feels very well made* Looks Professional; while not important to the functionality, it makes a good impression on our customers* Long USB Cord; allows for placement away from PC* Headphone Jack; not a “real time monitor”, but still handy to listen to playback* Travels Well; includes a protective travel case that fits all of components and MXL WS-001 Foam WindscreenCons -* No Windscreen Included; normally I wouldn’t mention this but the instructions include a warning the condenser mics are susceptible to water damage (like for breath moisture) and a windscreen is “essential”. We bought the
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