Movo UM700

Similar to JLab Talk, Movo UM700 aspires to provide category-leading audio quality in a more inexpensive form without compromising build quality or usefulness. Indeed, it was marketed to us first as a "Blue Yeti killer." While the Yeti is certainly still alive, the UM700 is capable of putting up a fight.

It's strong and - as is customary with the finest USB mics - it works immediately upon plugging. Its recording capabilities also performed well throughout our testing, despite the fact that some occasional gain adjustments were required. Fortunately, this dilemma may be tackled using the onboard control, without any need for additional software.

Clearly, the Movo UM700 pulls a lot of design cues from Blue Yeti. Simultaneously, it improves several features of its competitors - even down to the box opening. Indeed, the UM700 is finished in a lovely metal polish and is rather durable. Most reviewers would think of the mic and stand moving components as "snug" - even when we plugged the USB connection into our MacBook, it felt very secure.

Ratings: 4.4 stars (from 186 reviews)

Price: $79.95

Buy it at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TR5D9M