The Fun Generation USB One is a phenomenally affordable USB microphone for macOS and Windows. As an electret condenser microphone, its clear speech intelligibility and low self-noise make it ideal for podcasting. Thanks to an internal converter that works at resolutions of up to 16 bit/48kHz, no additional audio hardware is required for use. In addition to the microphone itself, it's shipped with a holder for mounting on a microphone stand and a USB cable as standard. As an affordable and functional all-in-one solution for voice recordings, the Fun Generation USB One is a good choice for podcasters who want to focus more on their content than on their audio equipment.
The Fun Generation USB One is optimised for recording speech and vocals and delivers good results even without extensive post-processing. The microphone emphasises the frequency ranges that are essential for voices, which ensures a present but not too thin overall sound. The fixed cardioid polar pattern ensures that the mic picks up sound coming in from the front in particular, while minimising unwanted room noise. Since the Fun Generation USB One doesn't have analogue outputs, the incoming signals can only be monitored on a device connected via USB, which does mean a small amount of latency. Generally, however, this constraint is not an issue, especially for voice recordings or podcast production.
Anyone starting out in the world of podcasting has to master a number of challenges at once. As an extremely simply designed all-in-one solution, the Fun Generation USB One helps podcasters and their guests concentrate on what matters most – namely on delivering a convincing and natural performance. Compared to the most commonly used combinations of microphones and audio interfaces, the Fun Generation USB One is a plug-and-play device for a fraction of the price. And yet the results are still worlds better than anything that the internal microphones of smartphones, tablets, or laptops are capable of.
Since 1999, the products of Thomann's house brand Fun Generation have been an integral part of the store's range. These products, which are made by renowned companies who also manufacture products for other well-known brands, provide a convincing combination of quality and reliability at reasonable prices. The product range includes music stands and other hardware, Bluetooth speakers, LED spotlights, moving head lighting systems, and complete active PA sets as well as LED effects, microphone pickup systems, cables, and splitters. Price-conscious customers in the field of lighting and stage technology are sure to find what they are looking for in this extensive product range, which includes over 160 items.
The Fun Generation USB One won't just appeal to podcasters, but can also be used in all situations in which speech is being recorded – especially when the microphone signal does not need to be monitored during recording. This also applies, for example, to the production of YouTube videos or tutorials, for live streaming games with commentary, or for creating spoken word audio of any kind. The fact that the Fun Generation USB One dispenses entirely with complicated settings and options also guarantees reproducibility: Recordings from different sessions will always sound largely consistent without requiring any real post-processing.