If you are a fresh and budding recording artist, starting your own do-it-yourself recording studio (even at your own home) can somehow be overwhelming. You would have to think of buying a lot of things – your microphone set being at the top of your priority list.
Well, you do not need to look that far because there are available microphone sets that you can rely on buying. One prime example is the leading Neewer NW-800 Professional Studio Broadcasting & Recording Microphone.
Features
- Set that includes: one (1) NW-800 professional condenser microphone, one (1) mic shock mount, one (1) anti-wind foam cap (ball-type), and one (1) black mic power cable
- Microphone: with full electronic circuit control, compatible with 5 V power, bass reduction switch, cardioid output, wide dynamic range, low noise, 11 oz/ 316 g, metal body, black
- Power cable: 2.5 meters long
- Item weight: 1.5 lbs
- Product dimensions: 12.1 in x 7.4 in x 3.6 in
Advantages
One big benefit of buying a Neewer NW-800 Professional Studio Broadcasting & Recording Microphone is it comes in a set – which means that you get to also have a shock mount, anti-wind foam cap, and a power cable along with the condenser microphone.
This is a cost effective purchase because you do not need to buy additional and separate accessories for your microphone and spend more money for them. For just a little over twenty-one ($ 21) dollars, you get yourself a handy condenser microphone set.
As for the Neewer NW-800 Professional Studio Broadcasting & Recording Microphone, the product has a bass reduction switch (-10 dB) that works with non-linearity audio input – which translates to the reduction of surrounding noises being recorded by the mic.
To eliminate sound distortions – like harmonic and crossover distortions – the Neewer NW-800 utilizes a precision electronic circuit. Aside from that, the entire Neewer NW-800 is designed to create a low noise output and to be highly sensitive to its wide dynamic range and good cardioid pickup output.
The Neewer NW-800 black metallic microphone is also built to be sturdy and durable for a long service life and, at the same time, the design is made fashionable to please the eye. In addition, the whole Neewer NW-800 only weighs 316 g so it is not too heavy to carry around for a long period of time.
It is nice to note that the Neewer NW-800 also comes with an anti-wind foam cap (ball type) that works in two (2) ways – to protect and to enhance. The accessory helps lengthen the service lifetime of the Neewer NW-800 mic because it keeps the mic clean.
It also works to enhance the audio output quality of the Neewer NW-800 as it reduces the pick-up of annoying popping, windy, and breathy sounds that usually ruin what could have been a perfect recording.
The accompanying shock mount isolates the Neewer NW-800 Microphone from the possible interference of both floor and mic stand noise and other physical vibrations that the mic may detect and absorb when placed directly on a surface.
Finally, the power cable that comes with the set is long enough – approximately 2.5 m or 8.2 ft – to afford a wide berth for the Neewer NW-800 to be plugged into or connected to a power source. The length of the power cable is especially advantageous in places where the power outlet is far from reach.
Disadvantages
One downside of using the Neewer NW-800 Professional Studio Broadcasting & Recording Microphone is you need to use a 48 V phantom power adapter when your device cannot provide enough power – preferably one that is 5 V. When the power supply is not at par with the requirement, the sound quality which the mic produces is greatly compromised – the sound produced is not clear and loud enough.
Also, when using the mic with a computer laptop, there is a need for the laptop computer to be connected to an electric outlet just to provide the power which the Neewer NW-800 mic needs to function properly.
Also, the Neewer NW-800 cannot be used with tablets, mobile phones, or Mac. A sound card is likewise needed if you want to have a better sounding output. Additional cost for the phantom power adapter and sound card can be a deal breaker for some.
Verdict
The Neewer NW-800 Professional Studio Broadcasting & Recording Microphone is a sound purchase, especially when you need a whole microphone set. There are, of course, some downsides to a product that comes at a fairly low price, yet for the relatively small price you pay you to get a decent – good even – microphone set that does the job for you. You get your money’s worth and more with this purchase.
