Introduction
The CMTECK CM-G17006P MFN mic is small and versatile, great for different sound tasks. Let’s explore what it can do.
Design and Build
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sturdy build quality ensures durability
- Conveniently portable for on-the-go use
Microphone Performance
- Crisp and clear sound quality
- Noise-canceling technology minimizes background disturbances
- Compatible with various devices, offering versatility in usage
Ease of Use
- Easy to set up with no fuss, just plug in and start using.
- Simple for beginners to use.
- The stand can be adjusted easily to put it exactly where you want.
Microphone Pros
- Good sound quality
- Easy to carry around and strong
- Blocks out unwanted noise well
- Works with many devices
- Easy to set up without hassle
- Stand can be adjusted to fit your needs
Microphone Cons
- Limited features compared to higher-end microphones
- May not be ideal for professional studio recordings due to its compact size
Jimmy –
I recently moved countries for work, but didn’t bring everything with me. So my nice condenser microphone was left overseas. I didn’t really want to spend the money on a second one in the middle of a major move, so I did some research and ended up buying this mic on a whim.
Works great, the sound quality is great – not perfect, but honestly it works quite well. The noise cancelling is good, and the control knob lets you adjust your volume nicely. That’s all there is to say really, it’ s not perfect – but for the price I’m quite happy. 🙂
Seul –
So, I didn’t expect a whole lot out of this mic. Given it said it has a wide pickup pattern, like you would want for a group, like in a conference room sitting around a table, I thought it would probably be a bit weak. Folks on zoom calls with me tell me that’s not the case, that it sounds just fine, like I’m “on the radio.”
I have done some test recordings and while it’s no directional mic, it’s actually pretty good for just me sitting at my desk doing zoom calls. In comparison recordings, sound was only slightly less strong than the “gaming” headset mic I was using before. Sound was a little different, slightly more distant though, again, not weak, but still good quality. I’m running my mic gain about 80% on the PC and it’s fine, so I even had some room if I want to boost it a bit. If you consider the gaming rig puts the mic 3″ from my mouth and I sit this 2-2.5 feet away and it’s only SLIGHTLY less strong, I’d say that’s a definite win. I can move around, kick back in my chair, etc. and there is only a slight change in how I sound, although I use it in a very small home office with lots of ‘hard’ surfaces and without much in there to absorb sound, so others’ experience in this regard may vary.
I really like the mute button on the mic which allows me to keep the mic in the muted state unless I’m using it. On Zoom, I mute with the app, but not all apps have that. THe button has a nice positive click, not mushy or cheap feeling. The LED that shows green for live, red for mute is very helpful to know which state it is in.
NO, it’s not a $100 (… or more…) mic, but the build quality exceeded what I expected for this price point. The gooseneck is easy to bend, allowing you point point it where-ever, but it’s firm and holds any position I’ve put it in just fine. USB cord is adequately long. The base is neither large nor heavy, but is very stable. I thought the blue LEDs on the top were trivial but as they are on all the time, turns out they are quite helpful to alert me right away if I accidentally pull the mic USB cable out instead of some other device I’m trying to unplug. Now I like them! It just worked, no drivers needed (using MX Linux).
I bought this as a “just try it out” sort of purchase on a whim and I thought it might just be something I moved to one of our machines out in the house where we would use it doing video calls with family and I’d move up to something twice the price. But it turned out I REALLY like this mic! In fact, it has earned a spot in my tech inner-circle and is now part of my daily-use equipment and I haven’t looked at mics since I bought it.
If I need a second mic for me or one for someone else in the family, this will be a buy-again.
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Update 3/2023: STILL going strong, great mic for the money. As I said I would … buying another for my son.
Susanne –
This worked very well for zoom meetings.
Lori A. Mckenzie –
easy to install
Eric –
No ocupa mucho espacio, recoge bien el sonido y lo envÃa con buena calidad. El botón de mute (silenciar) funciona muy bien. Estoy muy contento con la compra.
Flash –
I bought this to replace the Microsoft Lifecam VX2000 I’ve been using for about a decade. The audio quality is about as good as that 15 year old webcam was but I’ve made use of the mute button so I’m happy with the purchase. I read something about noise suppression in the description when I bought this, it has none just an fyi.
EDIT: If you’re buying this for the “highly sensitive omnidirectional mic” don’t you have to keep this thing 2 inches from your mouth and pointing right towards you. its not highly sensitive or omnidirectional.
TTYler –
Easy install, win 11 recognized microphone and installed driver automatically. Great quality and LEDs make things enjoyable. Plus for gaming and communication.
Diane –
A friend helped me test this when it arrived – I was told the sound was good and clear.
midi2004 –
I bought this to convert my desktop computer into a voice recognition station. It integrates seamlessly with Windows 11 and there was no setup involved, just plug it in and it started showing up! Now I can dictate to Google or whatever other website I’m on where a lot of typing is involved. Should have bought this years ago.
M. Johnson –
It is easy to keep out of the way and it is there when you need it. I do not use it for gaming but I suspect it will be fine. I do use it for video conference calls and the like and it works well. Once in a while it has to be unplugged from the USB port to reset it. Has not been a problem since I no longer plug it into the back to the PC. It is on a USB multi-port on my desk. Disconnect/reconnect and all good.
First, a reader –
Nearly plug and play. You need to be pretty close to the microphone: 6-12 inches. If I’m farther than two feet, I can’t be heard at all. I’d like a much better range. Still, it’s better than the laptop mic which went in and out, then died completely.
Gregory William Pinz –
This has a start and stop function that works well. The voice recognition is decent, but for the price its a pretty good value
Norah LeClare –
I’m quite happy with this mic which I’m using to write a book. It picks up your words very well and makes writing so much easier.