
You’d really have to actively mess with both your setup and manner to get anything resembling an unpleasant sound at all – which, traditionally, is a good sign of quality workmanship.

The zero-latency monitoring works without a hitch, with no isntances of audio lag to report at all. The bass is prominent and warm, but never overblown, adding just the right amount of richness and character.

With a maximum 96 kHz / 24 bit resolution and frequency range of 20 – 20,000 Hz, the FOX delivers crystal clarity on vocals. From the box to the desk, the entire setup process takes five minutes to get together plug it into your computer with the USB-C cable and it’s good to go. The FOX comes complete with various goodies, including a pop shield, deskstand with a 3/8″ threaded ring mount and a 5/8″ to 3/8″ thread adapter to accommodate for larger stands. This medium ground between minimalist and technical could frustrate those who want an even greater complexity, but it does what it intends to so well that most won’t mind. These well-picked features offer a tangible sense of physical control, without plunging you into an overwhelming setup. Connection to smartphones is also possible with an additional OTG adapter, but this is not included in the base pack. If you’re using the mic for its intended purpose – namely, streaming or recording in a room of your house – you’ll realistically only ever need to use the low gain option in the moment, but it’s handy for testing purposes and experimentation. The gain switch on the back will also flip between a binary of low and high gain sensitivity. The FOX microphone is strong, sturdy and cleanly designed, featuring a monitor mix dial, volume control, headphone input and a mute button.

For those new to the scene who wish to jump straight into the fray, the prestigious beyerdynamic are offering an attractively uncomplicated option with their Team Tygr condenser mic and headphone package.Ī stylish and comfortable pack with no pretention about what it offers, beyerdynamic have catered toward a gamer’s demands effectively, affording a hassle-free ‘plug-and-play’ setup for PCs, consoles and mobile devices at a very reasonable price. The increasing ease and accessibility of broadcasting from home has not gone unnoticed by hobbyists and emerging enthusiasts, with many now seeking quality equipment that won’t break the bank for passion projects of their own. The podcasting and live streaming booms are rapidly introducing swathes of fresh faces to the possibility of their very own audio setup.

Synchronised Technology | | Expect to pay: $549
