GADGETMAN REVIEW
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Issue 112 2022
JOBY Wavo POD -
USB Microphone With Dual Use
This week, I have been reviewing a new product from JOBY in the guise of a super useful microphone ideal for live streaming audio and podcasting. The Bright Red JOBY Wavo POD is a USBC-connected large diaphragm microphone which is both simple to use and gives great results in either solo or interview recordings. It comes with a ‘pattern’ switch which allows the user to choose between Omnidirectional or Cardioid use. Omnidirectional picks up sound from all directions and Cardioid only picks up sound from the front of the mic. Both work incredibly well and are easily controlled using an onboard switch.
The microphone comes with a stand for resting in on a surface or attaching to a microphone stand; it also comes with a colour-coded ‘pop filter’ which limits the puffs of air from your mouth hitting the microphone during recording. The Wavo POD also comes with a 3.5mm latency-free headphone monitoring port, which is a great way of monitoring your voice level during recording allowing you to make real-time adjustments without that jarring delay you sometimes pick up on other devices. Audio levels are easily managed via a multifunction knob which changes colour when pressed. Headphone volume is blue,
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