Henry introduced the NearStream streaming microphone on his YouTube channel, Koohry. He unboxed the microphone, tested its sound, and reviewed it. The package included a boom arm, user manual, warranty card, desk mount, USB cable, and the microphone itself. Henry's first impression was that the microphone looked clean and was very lightweight.
Unboxing and First Impressions
Henry opened the box and showed the contents: instructions for installing the boom arm, user manual, warranty card, desk mount, USB cable, and the microphone. He highlighted the microphone's design, including the foam filter, square body, top light, and volume knob. Henry liked the overall design, especially the option to connect via XLR or USB.
Setup and Boom Arm
Henry mentioned that for those who have never used a boom arm before, having one included in the package was a good option, as it avoided the need to buy an additional item. He noted that it would be better if there was a way to run the microphone wire through the arm, but overall, the boom arm was functional and quite mobile.
Sound Test and AI Noise Cancellation
Henry conducted a sound test, first showing the raw audio from the microphone when plugged into a laptop via USB-C. He then turned on the AI noise cancellation feature and was impressed by its effectiveness. Finally, he presented an Audacity-edited version of the audio, which was the raw audio with some post-processing.
Final Thoughts and Recommendation
Henry was very impressed with the NearStream microphone, especially the AI noise cancellation feature. He thought it worked exceptionally well and, at times, even better than Audacity's noise reduction. Henry highly recommended the microphone, especially considering its price and the unique square design. He concluded that it was a game-changer at this price point.
