A great number of brands have focused their efforts on making streaming microphones in the last five years. Thanks in part to the boom of podcasting‚ content creation‚ and online gaming‚ and the simple fact that we spend much more time on virtual meetings post-pandemic‚ there are more options to choose from than ever. Whether you’re a serious audiophile or a serious technophobe‚ the quality of Sennheiser products has always been dependable‚ but until recently the company had focused on XLR microphones requiring an audio interface or mixer‚ or one of the best Stream Decks. The Sennheiser Profile USB microphone is an accessible and affordable option for users who want to plug straight into a PC and go. I’ll cover the ins and outs of this gaming microphone after almost a month of testing. It’s been my daily mic while plugged into my iMac‚ mini gaming PC‚ and even my iPhone. This simple mic is designed to improve the quality of your voice on Zoom calls‚ recording audio for voiceovers‚ and podcasting and streaming. While it isn’t designed specifically for gamers (for that look to Logitech‚ HyperX‚ and Elgato)‚ and you don’t get elements like RGB lighting‚ the Profile USB is still well-suited to streaming while gaming. At just over $100 (109) for the desktop version‚ it’s similarly priced to the beloved Blue Yeti USB microphone and slightly less expensive than the Elgato Wave:3. You don’t get any added mixing software – you just plug it in and start talking – and for most‚ that approach will be ideal. Continue reading Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming