Marantz Professional MPM-1000 - Studio Recording Condenser XLR Microphone with Desktop Stand and Cable – For Podcast and Streaming Projects

Bought this microphone for my home PC setup. This is the perfect budget XLR microphone. If you don't have the money to pay out for a high end USB microphone such as the AT20-20, This will suffice you just fine. The sound quality is outstanding and I was shocked at the quality of the driver it has and the sound output. I personally use this for chatting to friends on Discord when playing games and also streaming and recording voice overs and for the price it is tough contender. The shockmount that is indcluded fits snugly around the body of the micropohne and hasn't left on dents or scuffs on it either. Definetly does it's job as i have knoced my mic several times when talking with friends and during recordings and havn't noticed any noise spikes at all. The included tripod though it is a nice touch, I would recommend getting a boom arm if your planning on leaving it with your setup, as it doesn't seem to support the weight of the mic very well in my experience, and £10 for a cheap mic arm in my opinion is worth it. The XLR cable that is included also work perfectly fine and the length is long enought to route and tuck away neatly whilst still having some slack cable for manouvreabilty. It is worth noting that it does require a audio interface as the mic is XLR it cannot be plugged driectly in to the PC. The audio interface I use is the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 edition. Which works perfectly and provides the 48v PHANTOM POWER it NEEDS. There are better sound interfaces out there, however assuming your purchasing this mic you’re on a budget and that is a good interface for the money.

The Marantz Professional MPM-1000 is a fantastic condenser microphone that punches well above its price range. As someone who records podcasts and voiceovers regularly, this microphone has significantly elevated the quality of my recordings. The audio clarity is exceptional, capturing a warm and natural sound that rivals more expensive microphones. It's particularly impressive for vocals but also performs well for instruments if you’re into music recording. The cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise effectively, which is a huge plus if you’re in a less-than-perfect recording environment. The package includes everything you need to get started: a sturdy desktop stand, an XLR cable, and a shock mount, all of which feel solid and durable. It’s plug-and-play with any audio interface, making it beginner-friendly but professional enough for more advanced users. Whether you're a podcaster, musician, or content creator, the MPM-1000 is an affordable yet professional-grade solution that delivers excellent sound quality. Highly recommended!

This is a brilliant Mic especially for the price. Works right out of the box, and of course you need a phantom power source which I have in the Focusrite Solo. Gain set at about 4pm. Perfect. A very sturdy item, looks and feels good. Comes with a good cable and a cradle and stand.

This is a great microphone for the price. Good quality. Output slightly on the lower side but that could be due to desk. Stand a little on the flimsy side but for the price aint too bad. Don't forget your desk needs phantom power, it's a condenser after all.

Excellent sound quality for recording. Feels really well made and high quality.

If you have an audio interface, this mic is fantastic. It is significantly better than any USB standalone microphone & very simple to set up. You may benefit from a different stand for it since it will pick up on the clicks from your keyboard if its next to it. The only indication of it being "on" is on the audio interface as well, which is likely required for XLR microphones anyway.

For the price the sound quality is excellent. I trained as a sound engineer and produce theatre. Don't imagine it's a pro quality mic but it gets pretty close in most areas where it matters and is perfectly acceptable for most applications we've been using it for. We use it for podcasts, voice overs and some quiet vocals. If I'm being ultra critical it veers towards the bright end of the sound spectrum but it isnt thin or tinny and overall it's pretty round and natural. It's hard to criticize given the price. It's well built too and the shockmount is a bit of a bonus. Can't think of anything better for a small set up without more than doubling the cost.

The microphone itself is great, always offering clear sound and gives me a great experience, I'm only giving 3 stars because of the included stand, it's unstable and I couldn't find a way to keep it upright for more than a minute