Studio-Grade Microphone Performance for The Masses Are you looking for that next level of simplicity when it comes to stellar sound capture? Seeking your entry point into pro-sounding podcasts / broadcasts? Look no further than Marantz Professional?s Umpire - a high-quality, studio-grade condenser USB microphone - perfect for podcasters, musicians, Skype, Hangouts, live streaming, Twitch and anyone using a USB microphone in conjunction with a computer. Part of the expanding line of Marantz Professional microphones, Umpire features the same acclaimed USB microphone used on the popular Turret all-in-one freestanding broadcasting system. Plug and Play Simplicity No drivers, no fuss! Simply hook up Umpire to a free USB port on your Mac or PC, load your digital audio workstation (DAW) of choice for recording or set your microphone preferences in your broadcasting /streaming application and you?re set! Entering the world of pro-grade audio recording has never been this easy! No-Compromise Performance At the heart of Umpire is a high-quality 14mm electric condenser microphone - a microphone chosen by studio professionals globally for its high sensitivity and crystal clear sound. With on-board A/D conversion at 48kHz and 16-bit resolution, a wide-ranging frequency response and a focused cardioid polar pattern, you can be certain every subtle nuance of your performance is captured exactly as you intended.