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T3 Verdict
Reasons to buy+All-in-one solution for beginner podcasters and streamers+Plug-and-play approach+Multiple pickup patterns+Stylish, online-ready look+Mic arm base doubles up as a cup and headphones holderReasons to avoid-All plastic construction doesn’t radiate quality (not obvious on camera, though)-Admittedly, sound quality of UBS mics doesn’t quite match XLR versions-A pair of headphones would be a nice addition to the mix
Reasons to buy+All-in-one solution for beginner podcasters and streamers+Plug-and-play approach+Multiple pickup patterns+Stylish, online-ready look+Mic arm base doubles up as a cup and headphones holder
All-in-one solution for beginner podcasters and streamers
Plug-and-play approach
Multiple pickup patterns
Stylish, online-ready look
Mic arm base doubles up as a cup and headphones holder
Reasons to avoid-All plastic construction doesn’t radiate quality (not obvious on camera, though)-Admittedly, sound quality of UBS mics doesn’t quite match XLR versions-A pair of headphones would be a nice addition to the mix
All plastic construction doesn’t radiate quality (not obvious on camera, though)
Admittedly, sound quality of UBS mics doesn’t quite match XLR versions
A pair of headphones would be a nice addition to the mix
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(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
You’ll calm down as soon as you open the box. The Wavo Boom Arm is almost like-for-like the same in terms of size as the Rode PSA1+ and the Wavo Pod is half the volume of the Blue Yeti (it’s not half the size, though, if that makes sense). The setup is straightforward, too. You get everything out of the box, mount the arm on the edge of your desk, screw the mic at the top, plug the USB cable into the mic and the computer, and you’re ready to go.
Two cables are included in the box: a USB-C to USB 2.0 and a USB-C to USB-C. I used the kit with myM1 MacBook Airwith the USB-C to USB-C cable. The MacBook recognised the microphone immediately, although I noticed that the microphone’s volume control seemed to be disabled – it might have something to do with Mac’s settings (I know some WLR mics don’t play well withAppleproducts).
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The Wavo Pod microphone has two pickup patterns, cardioid and omnidirectional, and you can switch between the two using the button on the front of the mic. You’d want to use the former for solo streaming and podcasting and the latter for music recording or group sessions. There is no stereo pickup pattern, which might be better in specific scenarios, but as long as you make sure your interviews aren’t conducted in a Starbucks, the omnidirectional mode should suffice.
Since both products included in the Wavo POD Streamer Kit are essentially what you’d get if you purchased them separately, you get the benefit of being able to mount the microphone on the boom arm or the stand. This adds to the versatility of the setup, as it allows you to take the mic with you and conduct on-site recordings without having to carry the boom arm.
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(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The microphone has a frequency response range 20Hz-20kHz, a -36dB sensitivity and an 80dB signal-to-noise ratio. More importantly for beginners, the kit includes a pop filter to remove those ‘p’ and ‘b’ (a.k.a. plosives) sounds that often sound much louder and make the listeners' experience poorer.
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(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Focusrite’s Vocaster Studio is an excellent all-in-one solution for beginner podcasters and content creators. It includes a quality XLR mic, a DAC and headphones, but you’ll need to buy the boom arm separately. It’s a must-have audio console for anyone wanting to create quality sound, though. Read my fullFocusrite Vocaster Studio review.
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