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NEEWER UM04 USB Microphone, AI Cancelling Desktop Omnidirectional Condenser Mic with 48KHz/24Bit Mute for Online Meeting Recording Skype Teaching Windows Computer Laptop PC Mac Phone (Not Speaker)
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NEEWER UM04 USB Microphone

Bottom line: The NEEWER UM04 USB Microphone: Tap-twice DSP AI noise cancellation with green LED confirmation; main trade-off: microphone only - not a speaker or speakerphone for call playback.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Tap-twice DSP AI noise cancellation with green LED confirmation
  • ✓ 360-degree omnidirectional pickup up to 4.9ft covers a whole conference table
  • ✓ Driverless USB plug-and-play on macOS, Windows, iPhone and Android
  • ✓ 10 volume levels with 2dB gain steps and status-lit indicators

Cons

  • ✗ Microphone only - not a speaker or speakerphone for call playback
  • ✗ Omnidirectional pattern picks up room noise a cardioid mic would reject
  • ✗ 3.5mm jack is TRS output only, so headsets with mics won't work
  • ✗ Some phones need OTG enabled before the mic is recognized

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored NEEWER UM04 USB Microphone using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. NEEWER's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • 【Plug & Play Microphone】 Directly connect to a computer/laptop and use—no drivers needed. Compatible with macOS Windows PC iPhone Android for video conference, online teaching, Zoom calls, gaming, and podcast. Note: Set UM04 as the default input device on a PC if multiple audio devices are connected. Some phones may require OTG activation
  • 【Mute/AI Noise Cancellation/RGB】 Built with the DSP chip. Tap once to mute (red light on); tap twice to enable AI noise cancellation (green light on); tap and hold for 3s to turn dynamic RGB light effects on or off
  • 【Omnidirectional Pickup Pattern】 360° omnidirectional pattern evenly captures sound from all directions—portable mic and professional microphone for group online meetings or use by multiple persons in conference room. Optimal pickup distance: 4.9ft/1.5m
  • 【3.5mm TRS Headphone Jack】 Plug monitoring headphones into the 3.5mm jack to monitor audio in real time or in playback. Only supports 3.5mm TRS headphone output. Note: It is a microphone, not a speaker or speakerphone
  • 【10 Volume Adjustment Levels】 Supports 10 adjustable volume levels and mic gain control (2dB increments). Intuitive light effects, dynamic during volume adjustment, solid at max or min level, allow you to know the status at a glance

Full Specifications

BrandNEEWER
Model NameUM04
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberUM04
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, Android, iOS, Mac
Polar PatternOmnidirectional
Built-In Media1 x Microphone 1 x USB C Cable 1 x User Manual
Connector TypeUSB Type-C
Mfr Part Number21000286
Special FeatureNoise Reduction
Antenna LocationVideo Conference, Online Teaching, Gaming
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Number of Channels1
Included Components1 x Microphone 1 x USB C Cable 1 x User Manual
Warranty Description1 year manufacturer
Microphone Form FactorDesk
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Recommended Uses For ProductVideo Conference, Online Teaching, Gaming
Full listing titleNEEWER UM04 USB Microphone, AI Cancelling Desktop Omnidirectional Condenser Mic with 48KHz/24Bit Mute for Online Meeting Recording Skype Teaching Windows Computer Laptop PC Mac Phone (Not Speaker)

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