The Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone is a USB-C powered condenser microphone designed primarily for podcasting, streaming, gaming, conferencing, and home recording. It features a cardioid polar pattern capsule engineered for professional sound with off-axis noise rejection. The mic provides hands-on hardware controls including gain control, mix control for balancing microphone and device audio, volume control for headphone monitoring, and a soft-touch mute button with LED indicators. It has an adjustable tilt function with a self-locking joint for optimal positioning. The Profile comes with either a sturdy metal table stand for compact convenience or a boom arm for greater flexibility and cable management. It includes a 3.5 mm headphone output for zero-latency monitoring and is compatible with devices running macOS, Windows, iPadOS, and Android without requiring additional drivers or software. Key features include:
- USB-C powered, plug-and-play operation
- Cardioid condenser capsule for quality sound and off-axis rejection
- Gain, mix, and volume controls on the microphone body
- Soft-touch mute button with LED ring
- 3.5 mm headphone output with volume control
- Adjustable tilt with self-locking joint
- Robust metal housing and premium finish
- Comes with a metal table stand or boom arm depending on the set
- Compatible with modern Mac, Windows, iPadOS, and Android devices
Dimensions and specs:
- Microphone size: Ø 50 x 152 mm
- Weight: 350 g
- Cable length: 1.2 m USB-C cable (3 m cable in streaming set)
- Max sound pressure level: 125 dB SPL
- Frequency response: about 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Operating temperature: 0 to +40 °C
This microphone caters well to creators seeking quality audio with straightforward physical controls and durable build quality, making it suitable for various spoken-word recording and streaming applications.