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product_id: 8959630
title: "U9"
brand: "cad audio"
price: "€ 68.50"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cad Audio"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8959630-u9
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region: Cyprus
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# 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring 180° swivel for perfect angle Cardioid pattern cuts noise, boosts clarity U9

**Brand:** cad audio
**Price:** € 68.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your voice, command your space — sound like the future, today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** U9 by cad audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 68.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8959630-u9)

## Best For

- cad audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cad audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Noise? What Noise?:** Cardioid polar pattern isolates your voice, slashing background distractions for crystal-clear calls and podcasts.
- • **Compact Yet Commanding:** Low-profile design fits seamlessly into any workspace or travel kit, making you sound like a pro on the go.
- • **Hear Every Detail Live:** Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack means zero-latency monitoring so you never miss a beat or a word.
- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** USB connectivity with 16-bit/44.1kHz resolution delivers studio-quality sound without complicated setups.
- • **Precision Placement, Zero Compromise:** 180° swivel lets you dial in the perfect sound capture angle for pro-level recordings anywhere.

## Overview

The CAD Audio U9 USB Mini Condenser Microphone is a compact, professional-grade USB mic featuring a cardioid capsule with 180° swivel for precise positioning, a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring, and 16-bit/44.1kHz audio resolution. Designed for podcasting, VoIP, and music recording, it reduces background noise with its unidirectional pattern and offers plug-and-play ease, making it an ideal choice for millennial professionals seeking studio-quality sound in a sleek, portable package.

## Description

Cardioid USB mini the U9 USB Mini mic is a compact microphone solution for recording on the go. It features a low-profile compact design and a 3. 5mm (1/8”) headphone jack for playback. The 180 degree swivel and cardioid capsule allows precise placement and maximum sound quality while podcasting, Skype, VoIP or recording music. The power LED indicator when the mic is on and operational.

Review: perfect microphone for Cortana from a distance - For my win10 PC connected to my flatscreen in my living room (lets call it a HTPC+), I love using Cortana with this microphone. My constraints were that it had to perform like the desertcart echo (eg. omni-directional, work from a large distance, etc), but it needed to be much cheaper than the echo dot itself. At the time of writing, echo dot was ~$50 and this mic was ~$25 In my opinion, the mic works great. For example: I spoke "hey cortana ...show me images of el conquistador in puerto rico" (which, by the way, is an awesome place) as well as other visually interactive phrases ("...start subnautica", "...how do I fix a toilet", etc) and it picked up every word of my very american voice from 15ft away from center. The mic is advertised as omni-directional, but it has a swivel head which makes it seem directional. Regardless, I stood 15ft away then 7 feet off from center (ie. 25 degree angle from the mic according to some trigonometry) and cortana was also able to interpret what I was saying without issue. The device also "looks" wide, but fit comfortably into my usb hub without interfering with my other plugs. Some caveats: 1) this device has a 3.5 jack for headphones; if you use it only as a microphone, be sure to disable this device as a speaker in device manager. 2) be sure to use a powered USB hub. I received the error "USB controller resource exceeded" after I plugged in the mic, even with my powered USB hub. I have an xbox wireless receiver, a keyboard dongle, and a bluetooth dongle plugged in there already. After a bit of research, I realized I was plugged into a USB-3 port on the PC; indicated by a blue-colored USB port. I moved the USB hub over to a USB-2 port on the PC, indicated by a non-blue-colored USB port, and everything seemed to work ok eg. keyboard, xbox controller, mic. Admittedly, I never really stress all peripherals at once. Next step for me is to try some cortana scripts. Happy New Year!
Review: Works Well; Occasional Background Noise - I bought this microphone because the original on my Dell XPS stopped working. I use it to skype every day. At first, there was some background noise that affected the call on the other end, but after using it for a while this issue stopped. No other complaints -- I'm glad I purchased it.

## Features

- High quality low-profile USB microphone
- Swivel adjustment and unidirectional pattern reduce unwanted noise
- 3. 5mm headphone jack for monitoring
- Cardioid Polar Pattern, USB Input
- 16 Bit/44. 1kHz resolution

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004P1BQG2 |
| Antenna Location | Speech, Video Conference, Voice Recording |
| Audio Sensitivity | 56 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,656 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #361 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Brand | CAD Audio |
| Built-In Media | Product |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Phones, Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | 3.5 mm Jack, USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (75) |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00631922105575, 01330010718015 |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Smartphone |
| Item Dimensions | 7.5 x 7.5 x 6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Cardioid Condenser Microphone |
| Item Weight | 2.4 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | CAD Audio |
| Mfr Part Number | AMS-U9 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Condenser Microphone |
| Model Name | CAD Audio U9 |
| Model Number | AMS-U9 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Usb Microphone |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| Special Feature | Omnidirectional Polar Pattern, USB Powered |
| UPC | 885455172058 631922105575 792491099518 796841949324 031111136388 065542192842 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CAD Audio
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Phones, Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack, USB
- **Included Components:** Product
- **Model Name:** CAD Audio U9
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Speech, Video Conference, Voice Recording
- **Special Feature:** Omnidirectional Polar Pattern, USB Powered

## Images

![U9 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WkBKF-B-L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect microphone for Cortana from a distance
*by J***C on January 6, 2017*

For my win10 PC connected to my flatscreen in my living room (lets call it a HTPC+), I love using Cortana with this microphone. My constraints were that it had to perform like the amazon echo (eg. omni-directional, work from a large distance, etc), but it needed to be much cheaper than the echo dot itself. At the time of writing, echo dot was ~$50 and this mic was ~$25 In my opinion, the mic works great. For example: I spoke "hey cortana ...show me images of el conquistador in puerto rico" (which, by the way, is an awesome place) as well as other visually interactive phrases ("...start subnautica", "...how do I fix a toilet", etc) and it picked up every word of my very american voice from 15ft away from center. The mic is advertised as omni-directional, but it has a swivel head which makes it seem directional. Regardless, I stood 15ft away then 7 feet off from center (ie. 25 degree angle from the mic according to some trigonometry) and cortana was also able to interpret what I was saying without issue. The device also "looks" wide, but fit comfortably into my usb hub without interfering with my other plugs. Some caveats: 1) this device has a 3.5 jack for headphones; if you use it only as a microphone, be sure to disable this device as a speaker in device manager. 2) be sure to use a powered USB hub. I received the error "USB controller resource exceeded" after I plugged in the mic, even with my powered USB hub. I have an xbox wireless receiver, a keyboard dongle, and a bluetooth dongle plugged in there already. After a bit of research, I realized I was plugged into a USB-3 port on the PC; indicated by a blue-colored USB port. I moved the USB hub over to a USB-2 port on the PC, indicated by a non-blue-colored USB port, and everything seemed to work ok eg. keyboard, xbox controller, mic. Admittedly, I never really stress all peripherals at once. Next step for me is to try some cortana scripts. Happy New Year!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Well; Occasional Background Noise
*by K***N on March 5, 2013*

I bought this microphone because the original on my Dell XPS stopped working. I use it to skype every day. At first, there was some background noise that affected the call on the other end, but after using it for a while this issue stopped. No other complaints -- I'm glad I purchased it.

### ⭐⭐ it"s too big for many modern laptops.
*by C***N on April 20, 2022*

This mic is just too big to fit in the usb port of many modern laptops, it has to bend in the port as it presses against the table on my not very thin and lite laptop. The sound quality isn't much better than my onboard mic. I look at it as a waste of money.

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