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A package with everything you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eneed to start recording right out of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Q2U provides significantly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eimproved audio over a headset or your\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecomputer's internal microphone. The Q2U can\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebe connected directly to your computer or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emobile device via USB, or plugged directly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einto a mixer or audio interface with an XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecable. You can also utilize both connections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esimultaneously for recording a live event or\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eperformance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to start a new podcast,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe Q2U is the best choice for creating a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eproduction studio on a budget. 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The\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ2U's cardioid (unidirectional) polar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epattern picks up sound from in front of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emic, while rejecting unwanted sound from the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erear and sides. This minimizes the amount of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eambient\/room noise that is captured on your\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erecordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking your podcast or recording on the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eroad? The Q2U can be used with iPhones and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eiPads via Apple's Lightning to USB Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdapter or Android devices via a Host OTG\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecable. In addition, the Q2U's rugged\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehandheld body is perfect for capturing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einterviews at press conferences, live events\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eor on the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor convenient placement in front of your\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecomputer, the Q2U comes with a desktop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etripod stand and extension piece. For use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith this desktop stand or with any standard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emicrophone stand, a mic clip is also\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincluded. A windscreen is also provided to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eminimize wind noise and plosives such as\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP-Pops. 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