Polsen GM3-USB Overview
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1Description
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2Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
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3Compact and Low Profile
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4High-Quality Sound
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5USB Output
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6Plug and Play
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7Flexible Gooseneck
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8Windscreen and Shock Absorption
A hassle-free companion for gaming, web conferencing, and podcasting, the Polsen GM3-USB is a visually unobtrusive tabletop microphone. Not only is it compact to avoid occupying precious desktop space, but it's also able to be aimed at the sound source with a simple bend of the gooseneck. Whether taking a work call, leading a Zoom meeting, or gaming online, you can sit comfortably while speaking without having to lean toward the mic, because the GM3-USB is designed to accurately capture your voice.
The GM3-USB could not be easier to set up and operate. It's immediately ready for use after you connect its attached cable to a free USB port on your Mac/Windows computer. Being powered via your computer's USB port, the mic needs no batteries or charging cables. The GM3-USB utilizes an omnidirectional polar pattern, which picks up sound from all directions, allowing it to intelligibly capture multiple presenters without repositioning the mic.
Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
The microphone features an omnidirectional polar pattern that uniformly picks up sound 360 degrees around it. You can sit comfortably at your desk, look around if you like, and not focus on speaking directly into the mic. Aim it toward the center of a group, and you'll clearly hear all the participants seated around it.
Keeping clutter to a minimum, the microphone's base has a small footprint, so it won't take up a lot of valuable desk space. Its low profile also means you can sit it directly in front of you during a meeting or conference, and it won't be visible in the picture frame.
The GM3-USB has an internal A/D converter so no additional audio gear, like an A/D interface, is necessary to use the mic. It boasts a digital resolution of 24-bit / 44.1 kHz for accurate sound capture.
The GM3-USB is bus powered, so just plug it into a powered USB port on your computer, select the mic in your audio settings, and it's connected and ready to go. No extra power cables or batteries are needed.
Plug the GM3-USB into an available USB port on your Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer, and it's instantly ready to go to work. You won't need to wait for software to download in order to use the microphone.
The microphone is easy to aim and redirect at the sound source. The short gooseneck lets you quickly aim the mic without loosening and tightening locking knobs. Point the mic where you want it, and that's where it will stay.
Windscreen and Shock Absorption
This microphone will pick up your voice clearly, but it's designed with a windscreen to eliminate vocal plosives like "p" and "b" sounds. Internal shock absorption minimizes handling noise when you're moving or repositioning the mic.
Table of Contents
- Description
- Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
- Compact and Low Profile
- High-Quality Sound
- USB Output
- Plug and Play
- Flexible Gooseneck
- Windscreen and Shock Absorption
Polsen GM3-USB Specs
Microphone
Primary Applications |
Web-Streaming, Conferencing |
Form Factor |
Desktop / Gooseneck |
Intended Sound Sources |
Speech/Voice Over |
Sound Field |
Mono |
Operating Principle |
Pressure Operated |
Capsule |
Condenser |
Polar Pattern |
Omnidirectional |
Orientation |
End Address |
Circuitry |
Solid-State |
Pad |
None |
High-Pass Filter |
None |
Tone Adjustment |
None |
Gain Adjustment |
None |
Indicators |
None |
On-Board Controls |
None |
Windscreen |
Built-In |
Performance
Frequency Range |
50 Hz to 20 kHz |
Sensitivity |
-40 dB |
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) |
None |
Output Connectors (Digital) |
1 x USB-A Male (on Attached Cable) |
Headphone Connector |
None |
Cable Length |
5.5' / 1.7 m |
Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Bluetooth |
None |
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion |
24-Bit |
Sample Rate |
44.1 kHz |
OS Compatibility |
Windows macOS *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Power
Bus Power |
USB |
Operating Voltage |
5 V (USB Bus Power) |
Operating Current Consumption |
30 mA |
Physical
Mounting |
Tabletop (via Integrated Hardware) |
Mounting Thread Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Included Case |
None |
Included Filters |
None |
Construction Material |
ABS |
Operating Temperature |
10 to 131°F / -12.2 to 55°C |
Operating Humidity |
0 to 65% |
Storage Temperature |
-4 to 158°F / -20 to 70°C |
Certifications |
CE, WEEE *as per Manufacturer |
Dimensions |
L: 4.25" / L: 10.79 cm |
Weight |
3 oz / 85 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight |
0.37 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10.3 x 4.6 x 2.4" |
Polsen GM3-USB Reviews
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