More and more video game fans are starting to stream their games. This requires specific peripherals such as a webcam, spotlights and a good microphone. For those starting out in this segment AVerMedia has launched the AverMedia AM310 microphone. This microphone is a simple but good quality solution for those who want to enter the world of streaming.
Thanks to AVerMedia for giving us this microphone
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Unboxing AVerMedia AM310
We start with the front of the box, which shows us the AVerMedia microphone in large size. Here we are told that this microphone has been specially developed for streaming through the YouTube and Twitch platforms. A very interesting solution for those who are new to streaming, although it is also ideal for teleworking, doing a podcast or e-learning.
Behind it is some data from the AVerMedia AM310. There is talk of the volume control potentiometer that allows you to mute the microphone. It is also said that it has USB 2.0 connectivity and other technical aspects of this interesting microphone.
We have to indicate that the microphone arrives in parts, something that allows a more compact packaging. It is designed, among others, in case we want to install the microphone on an arm or on a different support than the one it comes with. We can mount it on the base or on the typical microphone boom.
Design and Features AVerMedia AM310
Once the AVerMedia microphone is assembled, this you see is the finish. The structure of this microphone is made of zinc, which offers great robustness and durability.
We have a potentiometer on the front that allows us to control the volume that comes out from the jack on the back. On this potentiometer we find a status led, which in blue indicates that the sound is activated and in red that the microphone has been muted. The potentiometer offers us the option to mute the microphone by pressing the wheel.
The connectivity of this microphone is based on a USB Type B port. This allows an easy, completely Plug & Play connection to our system.
This AVerMedia AM310 microphone features a condenser capsule with a unidirectional cardioid pattern. The unidirectional cardioid configuration is designed to avoid picking up ambient sound. Operate this microphone between frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz with a recording quality of 16 bits @ 48kHz.
Specifications AVerMedia AM310
| Microphone | Condenser capsule |
| Boss | Unidirectional cardioid |
| Recording | 16 bits / 48 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -60 ± 5dB (@ 1kHz) |
| Response frequency | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Dimensions | 90 x 130 x 270 mm |
| Weight | 468 grams |
| Connectivity | 2 meter USB cable |
| Others | Latency-free monitoring with volume control |
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Conclusion
It may look like a pretty straightforward microphone this AVerMedia AM310, but nothing could be further from the truth. This microphone offers good sound recording quality, being very clear and pleasant. It does not reach the level of the Blue Yeti, but it is cheaper and its sound quality is really good, even more than you might think.
Although it is more focused on gaming and streaming, it is positioned as a great solution for these complicated moments. For those who telecommute or for teachers who do distance training, this microphone is a very good option. In addition, it is as easy as connecting it to our computer and voila, so we don't have to mess with drivers, settings and more.
- Good sound quality
- The design and finish are very good
- Can be easily installed on an articulated arm
- We can monitor the audio without latency through the 3.5mm jack that incorporates
- Microphone frame allows adjustment of pan and tilt
- Microphone power and mute LED indicator
- Although unidirectional, it picks up ambient sounds
