Marantz Professional MPM1000U USB Condenser Microphone for Gaming, Streaming and Podcasting - Built-In Audio Interface, Desktop Stand, Plug-and-Play, Black

The Marantz Professional MPM-1000 is a fantastic studio recording microphone and has exceeded my expectations. The sound quality is crisp, clear, and far better than I anticipated at this price point. It captures vocals and instruments with great detail, making it perfect for home recording, podcasts, or vocal projects. The build quality feels solid and professional, and the included accessories make setup really straightforward. It has a nice weight to it without being too heavy, and once mounted, it stays stable and secure. Overall, this microphone delivers impressive performance, reliability, and value. A brilliant choice for anyone looking to step up their recording quality without breaking the bank. Highly recommended

The Marantz Professional MPM-1000 is a fantastic condenser microphone that punches well above its price range. As someone who records podcasts and voiceovers regularly, this microphone has significantly elevated the quality of my recordings. The audio clarity is exceptional, capturing a warm and natural sound that rivals more expensive microphones. It's particularly impressive for vocals but also performs well for instruments if you’re into music recording. The cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise effectively, which is a huge plus if you’re in a less-than-perfect recording environment. The package includes everything you need to get started: a sturdy desktop stand, an XLR cable, and a shock mount, all of which feel solid and durable. It’s plug-and-play with any audio interface, making it beginner-friendly but professional enough for more advanced users. Whether you're a podcaster, musician, or content creator, the MPM-1000 is an affordable yet professional-grade solution that delivers excellent sound quality. Highly recommended!

Bought this microphone for my home PC setup. This is the perfect budget XLR microphone. If you don't have the money to pay out for a high end USB microphone such as the AT20-20, This will suffice you just fine. The sound quality is outstanding and I was shocked at the quality of the driver it has and the sound output. I personally use this for chatting to friends on Discord when playing games and also streaming and recording voice overs and for the price it is tough contender. The shockmount that is indcluded fits snugly around the body of the micropohne and hasn't left on dents or scuffs on it either. Definetly does it's job as i have knoced my mic several times when talking with friends and during recordings and havn't noticed any noise spikes at all. The included tripod though it is a nice touch, I would recommend getting a boom arm if your planning on leaving it with your setup, as it doesn't seem to support the weight of the mic very well in my experience, and £10 for a cheap mic arm in my opinion is worth it. The XLR cable that is included also work perfectly fine and the length is long enought to route and tuck away neatly whilst still having some slack cable for manouvreabilty. It is worth noting that it does require a audio interface as the mic is XLR it cannot be plugged driectly in to the PC. The audio interface I use is the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 edition. Which works perfectly and provides the 48v PHANTOM POWER it NEEDS. There are better sound interfaces out there, however assuming your purchasing this mic you’re on a budget and that is a good interface for the money.

For the £49 I paid for the basic no-accessories supplied version, I really can't fault this. It is a very nicely made, sturdy microphone with excellent sensitivity and being USB it is plug and play with laptops and desktop computers. I did buy a small £9-99 tripod and spent a similar amount on a cheap pop shield because I use this to record voice overs and online lectures. Still the total outlay came to less money than the equivalent Rode microphone. I have found the microphone to be great for my intended use - YouTube videos, audio voice overs and recording lectures. Crystal clear. I've knocked off just one star because I have found the recordings to be just a little bit bass-heavy and it does not come with any kind of audio mixer/recording app so if I wanted to adjust the frequency response and am using Win 10 I would have to buy an audio recording mixer app. I can compare this to the Rode NT USB, as I have one of those at work. I would say the Rode is better in terms of what it is supplied with, and the recordings are a little better in terms of sensitivity and neutrality/frequency response. The Rode recordings are a bit 'colder' whereas the Marantz records voice with a bit more warmth - not necessarily a bad thing. Overall, super value and I was really pleasantly surprised by both build quality and performance. Just remember, if, like me, you go for the cheapest £49 package without accessories, go for a tripod and pop shield if you intend to use this on a table/desk for voice work.

Fantastic all-metal construction, sound quality is excellent at this pricepoint. Included cable oddly uses plastic buttons on metal connectors, but this is the only downside and it's a tiny one. Included baffle is a decent quality foam. Really great value for a high-quality product.

Was the first mic I bought when I started casting, and despite buying a bunch of XLR mics and mixers, I keep returning to it because of the crispness of the sound, and - depending on where it's situated - the lack of noise. Whilst it's frustrating not to have the same mixing options for USB mics as XLR's without insane money on a USB mic mixer, it's a powerful mic with excellent pickup (I have a nursery behind my house and when the kids are out, the people I'm talking to think I have a kids party in my back garden). The USB cable is long and flexible (it's the same as a printer USB cable) which is of massive benefit as one of the few issues is if space is limited, the microphone can pick up residual buzz from proximity to a PC itself, so try to keep it away from that as best you can. I don't recommend any desk stand being a foot stand, they are prone to toppling because, unlike XLR's, it's a heavy bit of kit, so you'll spend some time working on the positioning. It may be worth investing in a desk stand with a ring base. or a floor or g-clamp stand. None of this is a criticism of the mic itself which is excellent value for money and a great quality mic for new casters/streamers.

OK, for a microphone, you really cannot fault it. Sounds fantastic (my main use is for video calls and corporate meetings via WebEx and Teams etc) and I always get compliments on how good my audio is. I purchased this exactly for that reason as the Logitech camera microphones just do not give the quality I need. Comes in a sturdy plastic box with quite a substantial USB cable (great quality) and mounting cage (also great quality). This is a solid piece of kit, feels very high quality (which it is), but wait! Why does my picture show the mic lying on my desk flat? This is surely going to affect the quality of the audio right? RIGHT!! It is lying down because IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY KIND OF STAND!! PARTICULALRY THE KIND OF STAND THAT IS CLEARLY SHOWN IN THE PICTURES! This mic is no use unless you already have some way of mounting it on your desk. For that very last reason, I knocked two stars off this. For what I would consider a premium product, I have had to spend an additional £15 on a desktop tripod where the advert leads you to believe it comes with one. I would have returned it to Amazon on principle, but I need the mic now and will have to swallow the cost of the stand. Shame they had to let the product down by missing out a key component!

Great desk mic for streaming, broadcast, zooms etc. I had an equivalent Neewer mic which is terrible by comparison. Just bear in mind it requires a 48v power supply via an xlr cable. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I believe there is a USB version available. Marantz used to make respected stereo gear back in the day.