Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the first desktop / pro type microphone I have owned and used so you'll have to pardon me if I miss anything. That being said.. The JLab Talk Pro microphone is pretty easy to setup and use, even for an amateur like me. I plan on using this microphone to start a podcast with my best friend. I also plan on using it to make gaming videos and maybe even record my guitar amp with it now and then. The microphone is pretty much plug and play. I have been able to use it with my MacBook Air, iPad Pro, and PS4. Although for the iPad and MacBook air you will need a USB C adapter as there isn't one included in the box. I haven't needed to install any drivers or software to use this microphone and the included usb cable also powers the microphone. Which is pretty great, as it has worked very good with every MacBook and iPad app I've tried so far. The microphone does come with a tripod mount which is very convenient. It has a button to quickly switch between different recording modes. Front , Omni ( surround) Setero ( leftt and right ) and Bi Directional ( Front and Back ) which is suited for interviews / podcasts. The mic has a volume knob and gain knob, and also a headphone input below so that you can monitor the audio. The microphone also has a nifty LED bar that shows how far you've adjusted the gain and volume. There's also a quick mute button located in the front. I'm impressed with the sound quality of the recordings I've made with the microphone. My voice definitely sounds fuller, louder and clearer with this microphone. I tested recording a conversation with my nephew who was sitting about 4 feet from me and it was able to pick up his voice clearly while managing to keep ambient and background noise to a minimum. It isn't perfect, You'll definitely need a studio setup to control background noise. I feel confident also using this microphone to record some guitar samples and dropping them into GarageBand to arrange some music. The coolest thing about is is being able to adjust levels and recording direction on the fly with the buttons and knobs on the microphone. Would i recommend this microphone to a friend? Definitely. Especially for someone just getting into recording. It is very easy to setup and use. I think pro's looking for a second affordable microphone might even appreciate this.

The mic is good, easy to use, however the usb cord was defective and I understand from reading on-line that this is a common problem. I am hoping the customer support is good as I returned the defective cord and asked them to replace. We shall see!

Works great for my portable podcast setup !!! I give it 5 starts because i price matches to $78 , I would never spend $150 for this !!!

This microphone is for the pros it has 4 different settings that allows you to put it in a number of places and still be able to be heard.

Excellent full function mic with earphone connection on board. Great independent mic and earphone volume controls, multiple mic pickup styles.

DONT BUY THIS MICROPHONE. My PC is running windows 10 and so is my laptop. Both were unable to recognize the device. I even went into my privacy settings and allowed my Pc access to the mic.

this is a very fine product I am very happy with my purchase and would encourage others to make this buy you will be extremely happpy

I ultimately had to return this microphone because my PC could not detect in when I plugged it in. There is a small chance that there was something wrong with my motherboard but all other sound devices I have plugged in have worked (including the Blue Yeti mic that I bought instead of this one). In addition, the JLab feels really cheap compared with a Blue Yeti. May not necessarily be a bad mic but I would definitely recommend looking into other options before buying this one.

My son purchased this to add to his collection of social media posts.

Microphone is awesome. The USB-C cable was bad out of the box. Thank goodness i had one in my laptop bag. The one my friend bought had the same isse.

Quality sounds great, the type C cord broke after 24 hours. I’ll would just go with another brand.

Definitely worth having, not always perfect but in the end glad to have it

Works really well! My nephews absolutely loves it.

Works great.................................................................................

The box was very hard to open – I should have asked a child. Setup was extremely easy. The tripod feature and the 10 foot cable are great. Works well to eliminate background noise. I tested this microphone with several phone calls and music recordings. Callers said it sounded great and it was also great on my end. Music recordings were very good to excellent. Highs and lows were equally good. I am not a professional musician but everything sounded great to me. It worked well to eliminate background noises; both planned and unplanned. There is also a quick mute button. It seems durable but not too heavy. Talk PRO features a professional-quality resolution of 192kHz/24BIT. Select audio preference with the adjustments in loudness with volume control, and a 3.5mm AUX input with zero latency. INCLUDES: Talk PRO Microphone with 5/8" input for swivel mounting, 10-foot USB to USB-C cable (90-degree gold-plated connector). JLab Two Year Warranty. FEATURES • Condensers: 3 • Directional Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, Bidirectional • Controls: Volume Control, Gain Control, and Quick Mute • Plug and play: 3.0m USB/ USB- C braided cable TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Transducer Type: Condenser, Pressure Gradient with USB digital output • Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, and Bidirectional • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz • Max SPL: 120DB • Sample Rate: 192k • Bit Depth: 24 • Capsules: 3 x 16mm condenser capsules • Weight (Microphone Body): 266.5gr • Weight (Microphone with stand): 501.4gr • Dimension: 170 x 55 x 65mm • Dimension with tripod position: 270 x 195 x 195mm • Cable Weight: 77gr • Latency: 0

it works better than I expected and looks kinda cool too on my desk

For the value, amazing, has rgb light at bottom of it to really spruce up your stream

I was a bit skeptical at first, but once I got it installed I was pleasantly surprised.

This item did not work out of the box. Returned this item.

The JLab Audio Talk Pro is an excellent studio quality USB mic at a competitive price. It has 4 different patterns (cardioid, stereo, omni, bi) so it's useful in a variety of situations and offers sample rates as high as 192k at 24 bits for detailed, high quality recordings. It's obviously a direct competitor to a mic that's been a long podcasting standard and it holds up very well, even surpassing it in some areas. Long story short, if you're looking for a light, travel friendly studio quality USB mic that records at 192k, definitely give the Talk Pro a try. SOUND The Talk Pro is JLab Audio's premium USB microphone out of their new trio of Talk series mics. With three 16mm condensers and 4 directional patterns it's aimed at being a flexible do-it-all studio mic, offering high quality recordings up to 192k with a sample rate of 24 bits. And while all those numbers all hit the mark of an impressive unit, how does it actually sound? Wonderful! The Talk Pro does a great job at capturing the full range of my voice, which sounds natural in both recordings at 192k and 44k. There's just a slight bit of difference in detail between the two, but I love how my voice sounds at 192k. I know it's overkill for voice work, but it captures an essence in my voice that seems more detailed and realistic. However, where 192k seems to make the most difference is in recording ASMR audio and background noise in stereo mode. It picks up the sound of every drag, crack, drop, chop, and sizzle which should pair well with anyone doing 4k ASMR cooking videos. The headphone monitor jack also sounds surprisingly good. DESIGN The Talk Pro is just slightly more compact than the industry standard, and much, much lighter. This makes it a great travel mic as it barely adds any weight to your kit and the stand's legs even fold up like a tripod to save space. However, the weight loss comes at a cost, as almost the entire body is plastic except for the mic screen and stand. The fit and finish are excellent with good tactile feedback on the 2 buttons, but the body plastic almost has a cheap feel to it. Don't get me wrong, it looks great and could hold up for a long time, it just doesn't feel substantial to me. But maybe that's part of keeping it light? I don't know, but at least the top half of the mic body is metal, a black finned screen that blends perfectly into the body. There's a customizable color led ring on the bottom of the mic that's useful for differentiating it in a multiple microphone setup, but otherwise I don't really see how useful it is. There's also a light meter that shows you the volume and gain setting on the side of the body, but it blacks out after setting the level. I hope there's a way to update it so it could work as a live sound meter which would be useful. FUNCTION It's JLabs first venture into microphones, but I wouldn't have any 1st gen jitters here. There's no special software or app to download as it's a true plug and play affair for both Windows10 and Apple OS X. There's 2 knobs (gain, headset volume), a mute button, and a pattern button to select the recording pattern. Switching from cardioid to stereo is as simple as pressing the button until it cycles to the pattern you desire. Setup and go literally takes seconds. Overall, the JLab Talk Pro is a lightweight, portable, 192k studio quality USB microphone that would be excellent for anyone doing voice recordings, podcasts, interviews, ASMR, ambient noise, etc. I wish it came with a travel case, but it's a great mic and competitive value overall. Good job JLab Audio!