ZOOM, USB condenser microphone "ZUM-2".Supports high resolution up to 96Hz / 24bit

Zoom Corporation will release the USB microphone "ZUM-2" suitable for live distribution and podcasts, and the podcast microphone pack "ZUM-2PMP" from the end of January. The price is open, but the estimated market price is expected to be around 13,000 yen including tax for ZUM-2 and around 15,000 yen including tax for ZUM-2 PMP. Compatible with major recording / live distribution / web conferencing software "ZUM-2" is a USB-C connected condenser microphone. It is compatible with major recording / live distribution / web conferencing software, and is suitable for various scenes such as live distribution, live games, narration, and web conferencing. Built-in back electret condenser microphone. It features a clear and smooth sound of broadcast microphone quality, and supports high-resolution sound quality of up to 96Hz / 24bit. The directivity is super cardioid, and it appeals that it can collect voice clearly while eliminating unnecessary noise without picking up ambient noise. It is a plug-and-play specification that does not require a dedicated driver or software, and can be used simply by connecting it directly to a PC with the included USB cable. Equipped with a headphone output terminal with volume control. You can connect earphones and headphones to monitor your own voice while collecting sound, and you can also adjust the level of the headphones from the dedicated volume knob. It also comes with a dedicated windscreen that reduces noise caused by wind and breath. The body uses a robust metal body and grill. A height-adjustable desktop microphone stand is also included. The frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz, the sensitivity is -35dB / Pa, and the maximum sound pressure level is 135dB SPL. The maximum output is 110 mW + 110 mW (with a 32Ω load). The external dimensions are φ54 x 150 mm, and the mass is 422 g. "ZUM-2PMP" is a set product that combines the above-mentioned ZUM-2 with the dynamic sealed headphones "ZHP-2". Headphones are said to have a high degree of airtightness and provide a clear full-range sound.

Editorial department: Natsuki Kawada