NZXT Capsule Mini Microphone Review

mmorpg.com:

Here at MMORPG.com, there are a number of us that love audio gear almost as much as PC peripherals. From audio interfaces and broadcasting mics to Emmy Award-winning headphones to DACs , watching the improvement and integration of high-quality audio bleed over into the gaming and content creation spaces is so satisfying. 

What is even more satisfying is when that gear shrinks down into smaller frames, affording more desktop real estate with minimal (or no) loss of quality. That is what NZXT is attempting to do with the NZXT Capsule Mini USB Microphone and Mini Boom Arm. We had the privilege of getting our hands on this demure mic and we can’t wait for you to hear it!

Back in September of 2021, we saw the release of the NZXT Capsule — a USB-based Cardioid microphone with a very simple mission: to be a no fuss plug-and-play microphone from box to desktop. And, in our experience , that is exactly what it was – which can be a good thing. My comment on the Capsule’s limited adjustment options was this:  

When it comes to audio gear… users can get so over inundated with options that, with enough finesse, can make the user sound good. It also makes it just as easy to sound really bad. NZXT takes that option off the table by giving you one option. 

In that same spirit, the Capsule Mini follows that legacy with one small caveat: CAM control. Don’t get too excited here; the software control for the Capsule Mini is currently limited to three points of adjustment: gain, audio (i.e. system volume if you’re using the built-in headphone jack), and sidetone – which is essentially a mic monitoring adjustment. This is a welcome update from the Capsule’s (current) lack of CAM support.

With a software solution for adjusting