Manufacturer Roccat presents its new USB microphone “Torch”. MeinMMO has taken a look at the microphone and also shows you which other microphones are available on the market.
Roccat has introduced a new USB microphone with the “Torch”. The device costs €99.99 and is set to be released in August 2021.
MeinMMO has taken a closer look at the new microphone and compares what other microphones you can get for 100 Euros. Because with Razer and Logitech, there is already notable competition that also offers microphones for gamers.
Roccat wants to impress gamers with a USB microphone packed with features
What does the microphone offer? Roccat has also presented the new microphone in detail.
- Dual condenser capsule with 24-bit sound quality (frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Driverless plug-and-play
- RGB lighting and a gesture control that allows you to mute the microphone, for example.
- In addition, the device is supposed to be compatible with all microphone arms.
On the back, there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack through which you can check your voice recording. The microphone offers you three different pickup patterns that you can use for recording.
- Cardioid is primarily designed as a setting for gaming and streaming.
- Stereo is intended for voices and instruments.
- The whisper mode is aimed at people who speak softly or whisper. This mode is supposed to be exclusive to Roccat.
Who is the microphone suitable for? With the Torch, Roccat aims to provide a microphone for all gamers, as the device is supposed to be easy to use and you can individually adjust the microphone to your voice. According to Roccat, the microphone was “developed for gamers, streamers, and aspiring content creators”.
In addition to a microphone, a camera and proper lighting complete the recommended streaming equipment.
Are there already first tests? Since the device will not be released until August 2021, there are currently no statements on how good the microphone is. Since this is Roccat’s first USB microphone, we cannot draw any conclusions from other products either. So you’ll have to wait until August.
You can also take a look at the microphone in the official trailer that we have embedded here for you:
What technology does the microphone use? Roccat uses a USB microphone with condenser technology here. This technology normally ensures that sound is captured clearly and naturally. USB microphones are also often inexpensive and easy to use, making them suitable for podcasts, Twitch, or YouTube.
Condenser microphones are susceptible to background noise, but they pick up even quiet sound waves or noises very precisely. The downside is that you need a very quiet environment, and USB can cause a slight background noise.
What does the device cost and when can you buy it? The microphone will be available from August 15, 2021. You can already order it now for €99.99 from Roccat itself or various retailers.
Roccat already faces strong competition from Logitech and Razer
What does the competition offer? If you don’t want to spend more than 100 Euros for a microphone, there are already some good products available. Because in addition to Roccat, there are Razer, Logitech, and HyperX, who also offer their microphones:
- Razer’s Seiren X is very compact, easy to use, and delivers good build quality. For just under 100 Euros, you get a solid overall package here.
- Logitech’s Yeti Nano is priced at around €110, barely above, and is the little brother of the Yeti X. The device offers you good recording quality and decent build.
- The HyperX Solocast costs around €80 and provides your listeners with decent voice quality. With plug-and-play, the device is set up quickly.
Additionally, you can find more microphones and gaming headsets in our extensive buying guide here on MeinMMO. Here we also explain what to look for when buying a microphone or headset:
