Comica Audio STA-U1

The STA-U1 USB Microphone from Comica Audio is a simple, hassle-free, voice-oriented digital mic designed to provide solid performance in streaming or podcasting for the amateur recordist. Featuring a bus-powered, USB-C connected design with plug-and-play capability for immediate compatibility with most of today's computers and mobile devices, and a large, easy-to-use step-less gain knob for volume control, the STA-U1 can provide most of the features streamers are seeking right out of the box.

The mic sports quality, 24-bit / 48 kHz digital audio conversion and a built-in pop filter for dynamic, intelligible voice recordings with minimal effort. A simple mute button with LED indicator makes it easy to quickly switch off your mic for going AFK or avoiding awkward situations, and the RGB lights respond to audio input to provide your streams with extra atmosphere. The cardioid polar pattern is highly directional, helping to reject unwanted room noises from the sides. The all-metal housing is rugged and protects the mic from RF interference, while the 3/8" threaded hole is compatible with a number of stands and mounts, besides the included 360° rotatable desktop stand. For an ideal starting USB mic that sits equally well in podcasting, twitch streaming, and home audio recording, the STA-U1 USB microphone is an affordable and effective option.

Key Features

Condenser USB-C microphone with bus power

Cardioid polar pattern for highly directional recording

One click mute button with LED indicator

Ambient RGB light ring, which responds to input dynamics

Step-less gain control knob with LED indicator

3.5mm headphone jack for latency-free monitoring

Internal foam windscreen with metal mesh for reducing plosives and breath noise

All-metal housing for durability and RF shielding

Comes with 360° rotatable swinging desktop mount

3/8" thread hole for attaching to suspension boom or tripod

Plug-and-play design for easy compatibility with Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, ChromeOS, Raspberry Pi OS, PS4/PS5, and Xbox systems

Comica Audio STA-U1

Microphone

Primary Applications Studio Recording, Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device, Corporate Presentation, Conferencing

Form Factor Desktop / Stand/Boom Mount

Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Speech/Voice Over

Sound Field Mono

Operating Principle Pressure Gradient

Capsule 1 x Condenser

Diaphragm 0.6" / 16 mm (Condenser)

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Orientation Side Address

Circuitry Solid-State

Pad None

High-Pass Filter None

Tone Adjustment None

Gain Adjustment Yes

Indicators 1 x Blue Single LED (Signal Level)

1 x Blue/Red Single LED (Mute)

On-Board Controls Gain/Sensitivity, Mic Mute

Windscreen Built-In, Foam, Metal Mesh

Performance

Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL

Sensitivity -37 dB

Dynamic Range 96 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 70 dB

Equivalent Noise Level 24 dB A-Weighted

Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog) None

Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x USB-C Female (on Mic)

Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm

Wireless Connectivity None

Bluetooth None

Digital Audio

A/D Conversion 24-Bit

Sample Rate 48 kHz

OS Compatibility Windows

macOS

*As of July, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Power

Bus Power USB

Operating Voltage Not Specified by Manufacturer

Physical

Color Black

Mounting Desktop Stand (with Included Hardware)

Mounting Thread Size 3/8"-16 Female

Included Case None

Included Filters None

Construction Material Metal

Dimensions ø: 1.5H: 7.5 x W: 3.2" / ø: 39H: 191 x W: 82 mm

Weight 1.3 lb / 580 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight 1.835 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.3 x 8.2 x 2.4"