HISONG AirStudio S1 — a portable USB microphone with monitoring

HISONG has released a microphone for portable recording, live streams, podcasts and video blogs without extra equipment.

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The new system combines a switchable-pattern microphone, USB-C audio interface and wireless monitoring earbuds, stored behind a panel in the microphone body. Its proprietary wireless technology provides 24 ms latency, much less than the typical 100–250 ms of Bluetooth devices.

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Physical controls adjust input gain, mute, monitoring level and effects presets. The included mobile app provides deeper control. USB-C connects the host device. Two RX Mini adapters provide USB-C and 3.5 mm connections for cameras, speakers and mixers. The earbuds have 13 mm dynamic drivers with a 20 Hz–20 kHz range for clean studio-quality sound with near-zero latency.

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HISONG AirStudio S1 specifications

Microphone type: condenser/enhanced dynamic
Polar pattern: cardioid/supercardioid
Maximum sound pressure level: 137 dB
Frequency range: 20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥72 dB
Sensitivity: -41 (±3) dB

Other features include integration with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio and Pro Tools, plus GarageBand and BandLab mobile DAWs. Built-in DSP adjusts reverb, EQ and noise reduction in real time. Battery life is up to ten hours for the microphone and 3.5 hours for the fast-charging earbuds. HISONG Link provides advanced mixer control. macOS, Windows, Android and iOS are supported.

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HISONG AirStudio S1 comes in three packages: Musician Kit for $300, Creator Kit for $350 and Master Kit for $400.