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For those who have a home karaoke device but hesitate to use it because you don’t want to annoy your neighbors with your singing voice, there is good news!

JTT’s “Urusakunai Kara OK! Mute Microphone USB” can resolve your concerns.

It’s a microphone with a soundproof cup. By covering your mouth with the soundproof cup while you sing, you can prevent the escape of your singing voice considerably. The microphone’s code has USB so that you can start enjoying karaoke without generating noise simply by connecting the microphone’s code to a USB terminal of your karaoke device, PS3, Wii etc.

To keep the soundproof cup clean, the material used inside the cup can be removed and hand-washed.

Price: ¥3,480 (including tax)

In recent years, mobile and compact recording gear has, like so many other gadget types, become smaller and smaller in stature. We’ve seen add-ons for smartphones and tablets that aren’t much larger than a quarter, along with mobile mics that boast USB compatibility. The Blue Microphones Tiki continues the trend, offering the same premium aesthetics we’ve come to expect from the company, along with top-notch audio quality. The Tiki is said to perform at its best with Skype-style video chats and voice recording, thanks in part to an intelligent mute and noise isolation features.

Let’s be honest, though. Purchasing a USB microphone for the sole purpose of video chatting will be a tough sell for most folks. People like podcasters will expect a bit more functionality from a peripheral like this. Luckily, the unit boasts a “Natural Recording Mode” that promises instrument-tracking capabilities as well. But does the Tiki handle online banter, voice recording and guitar sounds well enough to warrant a $60 purchase? And exactly how smart is the intelligent mute? Read on to see what we discovered when we gave this flash drive-sized microphone the full-on review treatment.

Continue reading Blue Microphones Tiki USB microphone review: a thumbdrive-sized mic for mobile recording

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