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Creative Live! Mic M3
USB Microphone with Dual Polar Pattern and Real-time Mic-monitoring
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Features
OVERVIEW
Make your voice heard with Creative Live! Mic M3, whether you are communicating or livestreaming!
Our foray into excellent communications, Creative Live! Mic M3 encompasses everything that you need to send your message across effectively. Be it for broadcasting on a livestream, venturing into a new podcast, recording a gameplay, or work calls, we have got you covered.
This external USB microphone features dual polar patterns, real-time mic-monitoring, direct mute button, up to 24-bit / 96 kHz studio-quality recording resolution, and lets you be heard with crystal clear clarity.
With a built-in headphones port, detachable pop filter, and an adjustable table stand, Creative Live! Mic M3 is an essential yet simple, plug-and-play answer to better communications for your PC or Mac setup.
POLAR PATTERNS
DUAL POLAR PATTERNS
Designed with dual 14 mm condenser capsules and two polar (pickup) patterns, Cardioid and Omni-directional, Creative Live! Mic M3 is optimized for different setups. Switch easily between the patterns directly on the microphone and start immediately on your PC or Mac via the USB-A cable—no extra installations needed.
CARDIOID
For: Single-person recordings
Livestreams, gameplays, conference calls, or just typical everyday communication
This front-focused mode best captures sounds made directly to the front of the mic to minimize unwanted environmental sounds caught behind it, for rich and full-bodied sound.
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL
For: Multiple users
Podcast recordings with two to three hosts, group conference calls, or ASMR
This all-angle mode is captures sounds coming equally from all directions where a reasonably wide capture radius is required, to cater for multiple users or sound sources.
CONTROLS
DEDICATED MUTE BUTTON
Mute when you need to—like when an uncontrollable sneeze happens mid-stream. The mute / unmute button and LED indicator lets you stay aware and control your microphone's status instinctively.
| LED Indicator | Status |
| Blue | Unmuted |
| Red | Muted |
RECORDING QUALITY
STUDIO-QUALITY RECORDING
Let your content take center stage with high-resolution, studio-quality recording of up to 24-bit / 96 kHz! Sound clear to your audience for all types of content that you're working on.
REDUCE YOUR POPS
Reduce plosive effects—the abrupt and sudden pops of sound that happens especially when you are pronouncing your B, P, T, and D's—with the detachable magnetic pop filter. Simply place or lift the filter from the magnetic grooves as needed.
90° Adjustable Angle
Change the angle of the microphone to exactly where it needs to be with its detachable and adjustable table stand that allows for up to 90° tilt angle with 360° rotation.
1/4-20 UNC Compatible
Mount and attach it to any common standard tripod setup that supports 1/4-20 UNC thread. Its slim and compact form factor also makes it a great fit in any type of setup.
TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
Placement
Find the right distance between you and your microphone
The general rule of thumb is to place the microphone about 6-12 inches away from where you are speaking. While the microphone should be placed relatively close to you, do take note that your voice may come across overly bassy if you are speaking too closely into it.
Directional Setup
Direct your voice into the microphone
High frequency sounds, like voice, are very directional, so you should be facing the microphone as much as possible. If you turn your head away from the microphone during recording, your voice may come across unintentionally dull or airy.
Sensitivity
Take note of what's in your background or on you
Take note of any jangling jewelleries or watch that's on you, loose clothes ruffles, or any items that may potentially create unwanted noise while you are recording, especially when you get too excited mid-stream.
Test, Test, and Test
Practice to find out what works for you
Sit in front of the microphone, start recording, and get used to how your setup works. Replay it to figure out your habits and nuances—the more natural you are behind the microphone, the more engaged your audience will be.
REVIEWS
Music | Photo | Life
The Creative Live! Mic M3 comes in such a comprehensive package that it is an ideal starter pack for any one who is serious in doing voice work. What makes the Live! Mic M3 a great buy is the accessories that come with the package. The sturdy mic stand, magnetic pop filter, the screw mount supports both 1/4-inch and 5/8-inch threads. The mic itself is practically an external sound card, which you can connect a headphone to enjoy hi-res 24-bit audio, with volume controls and mute button.
5/5 Stars
Hardwarezone
Generally speaking, the Creative Live! Mic M3 works nicely. Though its sound quality competes heavily with other USB microphones at this price range, it's a step up from most laptop microphones, and has a bunch of features to back it up, from the convenience of having a mute button, to the ability to monitor audio in real-time should you need it.
Techjio
Creative Live! Mic M3 is a great starter kit for anyone who is looking to get more quality out of their recordings, be it just for Zoom calls, gaming or podcasts.
4/5 Stars
Customer Reviews
W. Chua
Solid built and the audio quality is amazing.
M. F. Rosli
Great mic. Simple to set-up and doesn't require any app installation to use.
M. A. MAHMOOD
Excellent noise cancelling. There was sime drilling going on in my house while I was on ZOOM. i was apologising again and again but my caller said she did not hear anything ! Wow!!
A Closer Look
Specifications
- Microphone with Table Stand and Pop Filter: 88 x 96 x 215 mm / 3.46 x 3.77 x 8.46 inches
- Microphone (without attachments): 57 x 61 x 127 mm / 2.24 x 2.4 x 5 inches
- Pop Filter: 88 x 27 x 96 mm / 3.46 x 1.06 x 3.77 inches
- Microphone Table Stand: 85 x 85 x 72 mm / 3.34 x 3.34 x 2.83 inches
- Microphone Table Stand Rotational Size: Ø 85 mm
- Mounting Hole Size: 1/4-20 UNC
- Type: micro USB
- Cable Length: 1.5m / 4.92 ft
- Microphone with Table Stand and Pop Filter: 570g / 1.25 lb
- Microphone (without attachments): 170g / 5.99 oz
- Microphone Table Stand: 380g / 13.4 oz
- Pop Filter: 20g / 0.70 oz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid and Omni-directional
- Sensitivity (@ 1 kHz 0 dB = 1V / Pa)
- For Cardioid Pattern: -35 ± 2 dB
- For Omni Pattern: -36 ± 3 dB
- Recording: PCM Stereo 44.1K / 48K / 88.2K / 96 kHz, 16 / 24-bit
- Playback: PCM Stereo 44.1K / 48 kHz, 16-bit
- Supports 3.5 mm, 3-pole, Up to 32Ω
- Frequency Range: 50—18,000 Hz
- 0—40°C
- micro USB port, DC 5V 200 mA
- micro USB
- Cable length: 1.5m / 4.92 ft
- Supports mute and unmute microphone feature
- Supports direct volume level adjustment during mic-monitoring
System Requirements
- Intel® Core™ or AMD® Ryzen equivalent processor
- Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32 / 64-bit
- Available USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
- macOS 10.14 or higher
- Available USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
- Firmware Ver 5.0 or later for 4th Generation, Ver 20.x for 5th Generations
- Available USB port
Package Contents
- Creative Live! Mic M3
- Adjustable Microphone Table Stand
- Detachable Pop Filter
- micro USB Cable (1.5m / 4.92 ft)
- Quick Start Guide
Warranty
2-year Limited Hardware Warranty (EU Countries)
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty (Non-EU Countries)
