Skype is great for contacting friends and
colleagues faraway, but let’s admit that: sound, which is empty and incoherent,
from Mac’s integrated microphone can be improved. Blue Mics had intention of
solving the problem with Tiki, a USB micorphone designed to improve Skype
calls. Without the help of any software, Tiki uses internal electronic
components to process sound and enhance call quality.
Tiki
– Fluent talking
By default, Tiki runs in Intelligent
Speech. Dual-capsule microphone listens to your talk and quickly turns silent
when you stop talking. It is simple and automatic, resulting in less noise
coming from your side. Tiki also processes your signal, reduces background
noises, such as typing sound or TV sound in another room…
When you start talking again, Tiki
immediately returns and your chatting friend will be satisfied. And be assured
that Tiki’s LED can change its color to let you know what’s happening. The
light turns from blue to orange when you are silent. Using Tiki, you will see
the difference instantly in sound quality and there would be no clatter once
Tiki automatically turns active/inactive during the talk.
Tiki also has Natural Recording mode which
stops silence and turns off noise reduction. It’s wonderful for recording meeting,
podcasting and even live instruments. All needed to enter Natural Recording to
a quick pressing onto the button at the end of Tiki.
Key points
Tiki’s plug-n-play design is really
effective. Tiki may not fix damaged Skype connection, but at least it is able
to clear your sound.
Tiki’s
plug-n-play design is really effective.
Info
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Price: $59.99
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Manufacturer: Blue Microphone
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Website: www.bluemic.com
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Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later, USB
2.0
Verdict
Pros:
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Auto-silence for less noise
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Two recording capsules (front and back)
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Extendable cable for versatile arrangement
Cons
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External sound may prevent Tiki from being
silent
Ratings: 4/5
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