Mic Test

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During Black Friday week, I ordered a Blue Yeti, and I can say it&#x27;s a huge difference compared to the microphone in my T14 ThinkPad. I work remotely, and one of my coworkers immediately noticed the difference.

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As I understand, this site just records and plays back your voice?<p>I remember there was a different website that performed tests on different microphones and you can hear how different instruments and vocals sound when recorded before buying.

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Audio-Technica ATR2100x, bought it for Zoom during the pandemic, very pleased. If you&#x27;re in the market for an inexpensive upgrade, read the reviews for this. You will probably want to add a pop filter, even a very basic one makes a big difference. I use mine with a boom arm clamped to my desk.

Is the sound send to the server or analyzed locally?

It gives a numeric quality rating but I don&#x27;t see where it states what the number means.

Is there an explanation of the &quot;mic rating&quot; given?<p>What is the #1 rated mic?

Suggestions for inexpensive Bluetooth mic for Youtube Tutorials?

Who runs it and what are their intentions?

Works like a charm! Ty