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JLab Talk

Works on Windows and Mac over USB, with a mute control on the mic and a headphone jack to hear yourself; no console maker statement.

Direct USBA low-cost four-pattern USB mic with mute, gain and a headphone jack

Platform connections

Support depends on the selected connection and edition. “Supported” means the maker states it for that connection.

JLab Talk: signal and controlsChecked October 9, 2026

Microphone signal

  1. JLab Talk
  2. USB data cable
  3. Computer / supported console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute the microphone
Quick-mute button
Hear your microphone
Yes

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You can match your stand or arm to 5/8-inch mount.

Before choosing this model

  • JLab now sends Talk shoppers to the newer JBuds Talk; check which one a listing names before you buy.
  • A condenser with four patterns: use cardioid and speak close, or it picks up keys and fans.
  • A USB connector alone does not make this model a console microphone. Check the exact platform below.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this mic →
  • Check the included cable against the available data port. Add only the adapters or headphones your chosen path needs.

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Controls and specifications

Windows · macOS. Software: Not specified.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute Quick-mute button
Monitoring Yes
Chat controls hardware mute · gain · headphone volume · pickup pattern
Mounts 5/8-inch mount
Dimensions Not specified
In the box and parts
Included parts Talk microphone · 5/8-inch swivel mount · 2 m (6.5 ft) USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable
Additional parts The connection and headphones you choose determine what to add.
Manufacturer specifications for JLab Talk.
Microphone type condenser
Microphone capsules Three 14 mm condenser capsules
Pickup pattern Cardioid · Omnidirectional · Bidirectional · Stereo
Sample rates 96 kHz
Bit depth 24-bit
Frequency response 50 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity -37 dB ±3 dB
Maximum sound pressure level 120 dB SPL
Direct monitoring Yes
Weight 215 g
Cable 2 m (6.5 ft) USB-A to 90-degree USB-C
Mounting threads 5/8-inch mount
In the box Talk microphone · 5/8-inch swivel mount · USB-A to USB-C cable

Questions about the JLab Talk

Does the JLab Talk need an audio interface?

No. It is a USB mic: one cable to the computer, no interface or mixer.

Can I hear myself through the JLab Talk?

Yes: plug headphones into it and you hear your own voice with no computer delay.

Does the JLab Talk work on PS5?

JLab doesn't say. The PS5 takes many USB mics, but we only mark a model as working when its maker states it.

Will the JLab Talk fit a boom arm?

Its mount: 5/8-inch mount. It weighs about 215 g as its maker lists it; add a shock mount if you use one and compare with the arm's limit.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

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