How Much Does it Cost?
The MSI Immerse GV60 Streaming Microphone is available now from most major computer retailers. It’s on OCUK for just £99.95, and while that is a lot of money, it’s a lot of microphone too. It’s pretty much the same price as the Elgato Wave:1, Razer Seiren V2 or Seiren X. However many of the ones that record at 24-bit and 96 kHz are often closer to £150, so it’s certainly competitive in that regard.
Overview
I think this is one of the best looking microphones on the market, and while I know aesthetics have bugger all to do with the audio performance, I feel that’s still important. It’s going to be on my desk all day, every day, and for many of you, it’ll be on show to your viewers if you’re streaming or recording video. Having something stylish is certainly nice and it makes you look more professional compared to some of the more garish gamer gear that’s out there.
The design is nice, and the build quality is even better. The all-metal base and housing really feel robust and most of the rival products in this price range are plastic. It feels heavy and like it’ll last, and I appreciate that a lot.The stand is very sturdy, but at least if you do want to use your own mount or a boom arm, it’s capable of this also.
The microphone quality is excellent. Having a choice of four pick-up patterns is awesome too, as it makes it considerably more versatile. Plus, it’s all on-board controls too, meaning there’s no software to fuss around with, which I really like. The microphone does pick up some unwanted noise from the controls if you’re a little heavy-handed with them, but really, it’s often something you would configure before your stream/recording, not while you’re doing it.
There’s not really a lot more to say about this one. It’s a competitively priced microphone, the build quality is better than expected for this price range, it records at 24-bit 96 kHz, and it has a great range of built-in controls and line monitoring that make it extremely versatile. If you’re looking for a quality desktop microphone, this one is going to be tough to beat.
