The mute button’s light shines red when the mic is muted. When the mic is plugged in and active, the indicator light shines green. The front of the mic houses a mute button, an indicator light, and a volume knob. The Movo UM700 can be used for live meetings and live streaming or for recording audio. The manual unfortunately mislabels the cardioid polar pattern as the omnidirectional one and vice versa, but is otherwise quite a helpful tool. The instruction manual includes screenshots alongside a written explanation on setting up the mic in Windows and Mac. In addition to the mic and the stand, Movo includes a removable foam windscreen, a three-meter-long microUSB to USB-A cable, some documentation, and a Movo sticker. All you have to do is unscrew the knobs to adjust the mic position. Start here: What to look for in a microphoneīy default, the UM700 is attached to the desk stand.
The UM700 isn’t portable, but it’s not intended to be. Knobs on the side of the stand let you tilt the mic towards your sound source. The desk stand has an anti-slip foot that keeps the mic stable on your desk. Its hefty metal build feels great and it has a lot of small but satisfying design elements. If ever there was a USB microphone sturdy enough to replace the Blue Yeti X it’s the Movo UM700, and considering it only costs $100, that’s quite impressive. Most situations will require the use of the cardioid polar pattern, but it’s nice to have options.
