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Model:
NS-PAUM50
SKU:
6063105
Your price for this item is $16.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1789 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the sound quality, ease of use, and affordable price of this USB microphone. Many also highlight its compatibility with various devices and its compact size. Positive feedback also mentions the convenient volume control and the sleek design. While some users experienced echo issues, the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Improvement not found!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately, this product did not improve the audio over my Logitech microphone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hello Frostman, thank you for taking the time to leave a quick review of the USB Microphone. I am sorry to read that the product did not meet your expectations, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-467-4289 so we can review the return/exchange policy together.

      Duban M- Insignia support
      INSIGNIAPRODUCTS.COM/CONTACT-US BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not a good gaming option

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The design is nice and makes for a good set up. However, I purchased this to use in voice chat in Video Games. I quite often get complaints from other gamers that I need to get a new microphone. The sound quality on the other end is very poor.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hi there!

      Thank you so much for writing a review about our USB Microphone! We know how annoying is when you try to use your microphone but the other gamers can not hear you properly. We would love to check this situation further with you, so please feel free to contact us at the link below to get assistance with your unit!

      -Angelica G. | Insignia Support.
      https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what he wanted

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought for my son for online gaming recording. He said quality was poor. He ended up buying a new mic.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't waste your money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Every time I tried to use this microphone there was an added layer of static. I tried many different positions and sadly, I waited too long and can't even return the item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hello MysticLori,

      We're very sorry to read that you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. We would be happy to troubleshoot it and check available options for you. Please feel free to contact us at 1 (877) 467-4289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible.

      -- Chelsea
      Insignia Support
      https://www.insigniaproducts.com/ BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre at best

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Maybe good for a meeting if you're not too worried about sound quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hello Mryork, thank you for taking the time to leave a quick review of the USB Microphone. I am sorry to read that you are having sound issues with your microphone, please help me with the following troubleshooting points:

      • Check the volume levels of your computer's speakers.
      • Check if your computer's speakers are muted either in the operating system or on
      the speakers themselves.
      • Check your operating system's audio input settings.
      • Check the microphone's volume and on/off settings.
      • Restart computer.

      Duban M- Insignia support
      INSIGNIAPRODUCTS.COM/CONTACT-US BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Okay product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Low price, but the sound breaks when you talk too loud.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Useful but was in need of something a bit more portable, it will do for now since my daughter needed it for a homework assignment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my desktop computer, but it’s not what I expected but for 15.00 I’m keeping it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    worked great at first, now trouble

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great when first plugged in. Suddenly stopped working in windows 10. not sure if it is hardware or software issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    So So.....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return, did not serve my purpose. Uncomfortable to use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disgusted

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not work with Windows 11 laptop, The misinformed gal said it would work on Windows 11 when I inquired. Disgusted.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi FrederickM,

      Thank you for taking time to write a review our Insignia™ - USB Microphone. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. Your feedback is especially important to us and your concerns will be shared with our product team.

      Dina || Insignia Support || https://www.bestbuy.com/insignia BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Cons mentioned:
    Echo

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for me

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This mic had very bad lag and huge amounts of echo.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi Crumble,

      Thank you for giving us your intake on this microphone, I am sorry to hear that you are getting this issue with the microphone. I can assure you that this is not normal and should be fixed.

      Please contact us at Insignia at 877-467-4289 for your warranty support or any other questions.

      Brian c. -Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Has a loud hum

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is NOT a top of the line Mic. And I'm sure for some it might work well. I tried yesterday to use this Mic to make a recording in Audacity and during playback there was a loud humming noise in the background. Wished I would've known this sooner... I would've taken it back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hello, Thank you for your review of this USB Microphone. If you are dissatisfied by the product, remember that you have a 15 day return period at the store. Louie L. Insignia Products. BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried to use this microphone to do a podcast, and the sound technician on the other end finally gave up after working with me to try to optimize sound via this microphone, and asked me to remove it so we could use my laptop’s built-in microphone instead because that was better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi Julie,

      Thank you for taking the time to review our USB Microphone. I understand the sound quality didn't live up to your expectations and that can be disappointing. However, your feedback help us continue improving our products and its design. Please, use the link below to contact us, so that we can find other options for you.

      Insignia Support
      Miguel C.
      https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Works for speech and talking

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awful product. No manual and if you are not upon the with your lips will not dictate

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    OK for the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed something with a mic to talk to cortana. The product works ok but could be much better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very cheap

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is 2nd had to but. Breaks very easily And cheaply made.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    works but so so

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not work well with windows 10 mic does not pic up that well , need to get clos for it to work

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Think twice about this mic!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Could be made a little sturdier. Had to take back first mic purchased..didn't work!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    it's ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it's ok . This a basic product that will serve the purpose

    I would recommend this to a friend