{
  "title": "USB/XLR mics: what each connection controls, model by model",
  "publisher": "GamingMics",
  "page": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences",
  "about": [
    "One row per mic and connection. value is the maker's fact (a description, true, false, or a list of features; [] means the maker says none of its processing reaches this output); text is what the page prints.",
    "null means the maker's manual or page doesn't establish it: unknown, never no. The text says what is missing."
  ],
  "fields": [
    {
      "key": "hardwareMute",
      "label": "Mute"
    },
    {
      "key": "gainControl",
      "label": "Gain"
    },
    {
      "key": "softwareFeatures",
      "label": "Processing and app features"
    },
    {
      "key": "directMonitoring",
      "label": "Hear yourself on the mic"
    },
    {
      "key": "simultaneousOutputs",
      "label": "USB and XLR at the same time"
    }
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "id": "mode-mv7-plus-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-mv7-plus-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/mv7-plus#mode-usb",
      "productId": "mv7-plus",
      "model": "Shure MV7+",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "LED touch-panel mute; can be disabled in MOTIV Mix",
        "text": "Yes: the touch panel mutes it (you can switch that off in MOTIV Mix)",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "MOTIV Mix Auto Level or manual gain",
        "text": "In MOTIV Mix: Auto Level or manual gain",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": [
          "Auto Level",
          "Denoiser",
          "Digital Popper Stopper",
          "Tone",
          "Reverb",
          "Compressor",
          "Limiter",
          "High-pass filter"
        ],
        "text": "Auto Level, Denoiser, Digital Popper Stopper, Tone, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter and high-pass filter, in MOTIV Mix",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes, from the mic's headphone jack",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Shure's MV7+ manual doesn't say whether USB and XLR work at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-mv7-plus-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-mv7-plus-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/mv7-plus#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "mv7-plus",
      "model": "Shure MV7+",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": false,
        "text": "No: the touch mute doesn't reach the XLR output",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.shure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV7plus"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "XLR mixer/interface controls the analogue recording path",
        "text": "On your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": [],
        "text": "None: MOTIV Mix processing works over USB only",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Shure describes the mic's headphone jack for USB; over XLR, listen through your interface",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Shure's MV7+ manual doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://pubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdf"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-podmic-usb-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-podmic-usb-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/podmic-usb#mode-usb",
      "productId": "podmic-usb",
      "model": "RØDE PodMic USB",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "Headphone control mutes the channel in RØDE Connect or UNIFY; otherwise only toggles direct monitoring",
        "text": "Only in RØDE Connect or UNIFY: pressing the headphone dial mutes the channel there; otherwise it switches monitoring on or off",
        "sources": [
          "https://help.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/7245317902607-How-to-mute-the-PodMic-USB"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "Input gain configured in RØDE Central, Connect or UNIFY",
        "text": "In RØDE Central, RØDE Connect or UNIFY",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": [
          "High-pass filter",
          "Noise gate",
          "Compressor",
          "APHEX Aural Exciter",
          "APHEX Big Bottom"
        ],
        "text": "High-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, APHEX Aural Exciter and APHEX Big Bottom",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes, from the mic's headphone jack (press the headphone dial to switch it on or off)",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: RØDE's guide covers USB and XLR separately and doesn't say whether both work at once",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-podmic-usb-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-podmic-usb-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/podmic-usb#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "podmic-usb",
      "model": "RØDE PodMic USB",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": false,
        "text": "No: RØDE says the headphone-dial mute can't mute XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://help.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/7245317902607-How-to-mute-the-PodMic-USB"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "XLR mixer/interface controls the analogue recording path",
        "text": "On your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": [],
        "text": "None: the processing works over USB only",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: RØDE documents no headphone monitoring on the mic over XLR; listen through your interface",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: RØDE doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-samson-q2u-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-samson-q2u-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/samson-q2u#mode-usb",
      "productId": "samson-q2u",
      "model": "Samson Q2U",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "On/off switch controls USB and XLR audio",
        "text": "Yes: the on/off switch cuts both USB and XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Samson lists a headphone level control, not a mic gain control",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Samson doesn't say whether either connection has onboard processing",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes, from the mic's headphone jack",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes: Samson says you can use USB and XLR at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-samson-q2u-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-samson-q2u-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/samson-q2u#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "samson-q2u",
      "model": "Samson Q2U",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "On/off switch controls USB and XLR audio",
        "text": "Yes: the on/off switch cuts both USB and XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "XLR mixer/interface controls the analogue recording path",
        "text": "On your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Samson doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Samson doesn't say whether the headphone jack works without USB",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes: Samson says you can use USB and XLR at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://samsontech.com/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-fifine-am8-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-fifine-am8-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/fifine-am8#mode-usb",
      "productId": "fifine-am8",
      "model": "FIFINE AmpliGame AM8",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "Tap-to-mute with indicator",
        "text": "Yes: tap to mute, with a light that shows it",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "On-mic gain control; headphone level is separate",
        "text": "Gain knob on the mic (the headphone volume is a separate control)",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: FIFINE doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes, from the mic's headphone jack",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: FIFINE doesn't say whether USB and XLR work at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-fifine-am8-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-fifine-am8-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/fifine-am8#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "fifine-am8",
      "model": "FIFINE AmpliGame AM8",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": false,
        "text": "No: FIFINE says the mic's mute and controls don't work over XLR; use your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "XLR mixer/interface controls the analogue recording path",
        "text": "On your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: FIFINE doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: FIFINE says to monitor through your interface or mixer over XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: FIFINE doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-ampligame-am8-microphone"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-at2005usb-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-at2005usb-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/at2005usb#mode-usb",
      "productId": "at2005usb",
      "model": "Audio-Technica AT2005USB",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "On/off switch functions for USB and analogue operation",
        "text": "Yes: the on/off switch works for USB and XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "Set microphone level in the OS/recording software; bottom dial changes headphone volume only",
        "text": "On your computer or in your recording app; the mic's dial sets headphone volume only",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Audio-Technica doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": true,
        "text": "Yes, from the mic's headphone jack, while USB powers the mic",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: the manual doesn't say whether USB and XLR work at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-at2005usb-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-at2005usb-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/at2005usb#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "at2005usb",
      "model": "Audio-Technica AT2005USB",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": "On/off switch functions for USB and analogue operation",
        "text": "Yes: the on/off switch works for USB and XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": "XLR mixer/interface controls the analogue recording path",
        "text": "On your interface or mixer",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Audio-Technica doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: the manual's headphone instructions need USB power",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: the manual doesn't say",
        "sources": [
          "https://docs.audio-technica.com/us/at2005usb_om_p52364_01.pdf"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-seiren-v3-pro-usb",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-seiren-v3-pro-usb",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/seiren-v3-pro#mode-usb",
      "productId": "seiren-v3-pro",
      "model": "Razer Seiren V3 Pro",
      "connection": "USB",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: it has a touch mute, but Razer doesn't say which connection it mutes",
        "sources": [
          "https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21035/~/razer-seiren-v3-pro-%7C-rz19-0550-support-%26-faqs"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: it has a gain dial, but Razer doesn't say whether it works over USB",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer lists processing for the mic, not for each connection",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer lists headphone monitoring, not which connection it works on",
        "sources": [
          "https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21035/~/razer-seiren-v3-pro-%7C-rz19-0550-support-%26-faqs"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer doesn't say whether USB and XLR work at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "mode-seiren-v3-pro-xlr",
      "link": "https://gamingmics.com/guides/usb-xlr-hybrid-mode-differences#mode-seiren-v3-pro-xlr",
      "modelPage": "https://gamingmics.com/microphones/seiren-v3-pro#mode-xlr",
      "productId": "seiren-v3-pro",
      "model": "Razer Seiren V3 Pro",
      "connection": "XLR",
      "hardwareMute": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: it has a touch mute, but Razer doesn't say which connection it mutes",
        "sources": [
          "https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21035/~/razer-seiren-v3-pro-%7C-rz19-0550-support-%26-faqs"
        ]
      },
      "gainControl": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: it has a gain dial, but Razer doesn't say whether it works over XLR",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      },
      "softwareFeatures": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer lists processing for the mic, not for each connection",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      },
      "directMonitoring": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer lists headphone monitoring, not which connection it works on",
        "sources": [
          "https://mysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21035/~/razer-seiren-v3-pro-%7C-rz19-0550-support-%26-faqs"
        ]
      },
      "simultaneousOutputs": {
        "value": null,
        "text": "Unknown: Razer doesn't say whether USB and XLR work at the same time",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.razer.com/streaming-microphones/razer-seiren-v3-pro"
        ]
      }
    }
  ]
}