One such upgrade you’ll be looking for is in your audio gear. RIG Gaming recently released the M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR microphone, geared towards streamers, content creators, and gamers. They sent me one so I could share my thoughts with our readers.

The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR is a USB Microphone with built-in Bluetooth, compatible with both PC and MAC. It has the following specifications:

The M2 Pro HD retails for $129.99, and is available from the Nacon store or on Amazon.

The M2 Pro HD comes with an easy to assemble microphone stand, or you can readily attach it to a boom arm if you have one. Assembly of the stand takes moments, and is accomplished with three hand screws.

The microphone stand is plastic, but it feels solid, and has a rubberized base. The stylish M2 Pro HD microphone is also plastic, which keeps it lightweight and balances well on the stand.

Once the headphones (in my case, my Apple AirPods) are connected, you still will need to go into the audio settings for your computer and choose them as the audio output for them to work. The sound was lag-free as promised with the Bluetooth connection.

The built-in pop filter on the microphone works well, and overall, voice quality is excellent. While on a Zoom call, my friends commented on just how nice my voice sounded using the M2. However, for those of us that use mechanical keyboards, the M2 Pro HD will pick up the sounds of the keystrokes, so that’s something to be aware of.

While the RIG M2 Pro HD has an all-plastic construction, the microphone still looks and feels solid. Certainly its light weight and size make it easy to transport, should you wish to use it with a laptop. Though at the M2’s price point, one might expect a bit of metal in the base and body. However that may not be an issue for you- it doesn’t affect the performance of the microphone.

RIG Gaming sent a unit for evaluation but had no input into this review. As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a small commission on qualified purchases.

Source: geekdad.com