Marantz Professional MPM1000 | Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Windscreen, Shockmount, Tripod Stand and XLR Cable

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.

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!

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.

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.

Fantastic all-metal construction, sound quality is excellent at this pricepoint. Included cable oddly uses plastic buttons on metal connectors, but this is the only downside and it's a tiny one. Included baffle is a decent quality foam. Really great value for a high-quality product.

This Microphone comes with everything you need to get it set up on a mic stand. It does not come with the additional equipment needed to provide the phantom power required for it to work. You will need a means of providing this power as part of the xlr connection. I have found that the mount for the microphone is a little flimsy and does need tightening to stop it moving around due to the weight of the microphone. I have it connected to the Scarlett Solo for phantom power and so as I can also connect instruments and utilise GarageBand etc on the MacBook. As a musician and teacher, I needed to ensure that I was able to continue to teach online and sound is an important part of the student experience. This microphone functions really well and as a condenser it limits the peripheral sounds picked up well. The sound students hear (they say) is better than before and more consistent for the online environment. In addition to teaching with it, I also use it to record. For this purpose it is great for the price. Overall, it functions well (but you need additional equipment). The sound is great for the price range and the build is solid and robust. I'd recommend this to anyone that is beginning to record themselves or is looking for something that could be used for streaming or online teaching at a very good price point.

Cant fault the mic for the price, but the stand/holder where they screw together is very poor. The brass threaded insert just falls out of the plastic collar and if you pick it up by the mic the leg part just falls off. Had to make the joint tighter with glue and ptfe tape.

I did a lot of research before opting to purchase this particular mic, as there are a lot of cheap condenser mics out there not worth paying for, to be honest - especially at this budget end of the market. But hey, I'm starting a new business venture and every penny counts so I'm looking for the best bang for my buck without compromising functionality/sound quality too much. You certainly get the bang with this, on the value side that is: as well as the 18mm condenser mic you get a solid shockmount, solid little desktop tripod and the XLR cables you need. It all screws together very firmly, no rattles or creaks, no loose bits. The only flimsy thing in the bundle is the foam windscreen which is best binned and replaced with something that might actually work. All of this arrived very well packaged in a foam insert that protected everything very well indeed (see pic). The mic itself though is weightier than I thought it would be, but the sound is spot on - as I knew it would be having listened to a number of reviews on YouTube that compared it to more expensive mics. It stood up pretty well in those reviews and stands up pretty well here. Of course, your mileage will inevitably vary depending upon your expectations (I'm not a sound engineer, I'm a journalist) and needs (I'll be recording podcasts and voiceovers in my homemade office audio booth). For me, I'm more than happy with the sound quality and the build quality. For under £50 it's an absolute steal...