The MSI Immerse GV60 is a great USB microphone for streamers. It is affordable, works just as well for vocal or instrumental recordings, and has a great design.
The mic is a great choice for applications that need high-quality audio because it supports 24-bit/96KHz audio, and it has a lot of flexibility because of its many pickup patterns. Additionally, the mic has an integrated stand and a swivel mount so it can be easily mounted. The GV60 doesn’t go overboard in this area, making it a reasonable option for streaming and home recording sessions. However, professionals should still look to alternatives that completely bypass digital signal processing (DSP), such as the Blue Yeti X. ..
MSI Immerse GV60 review: Design
The MSI Immerse GV60 is a desktop microphone that is both attractive and sturdy. The design choices make it stand out, and the weight makes it easy to carry around. We never had the impression that the Immerse GV60 would topple over, even if we accidentally hit it with our arm.
The Blue Yeti is well-liked by live streamers, but we believe that the Immerse GV60 has a look that is pretty comparable. However, we would choose the GV60 because its slightly chunkier build and improved performance make it a better choice for those who want the best possible experience when streaming.
The Immerse GV60 microphone has three knobs: one for polar pattern, one for loudness, and one for microphone volume. The knobs are really challenging to adjust because each has an extremely tight tension and no grip. Notably, this problem might only be present in the particular model we tested and not be present in other Immerse GV60s (let’s hope so!).
The USB-C port and 3.5 mm headphone jack that can be utilized for headphone monitoring are both found at the bottom of the microphone. The microphone is mounted on a stand that enables it to spin 180 degrees vertically. Users can adjust the angle by tightening and loosening the two screws to find the position they prefer. A 10-foot USB-C to USB-A power cord and a foam pop filter that may be placed over the microphone to lessen plosives are both included in the box. Unfortunately, the pop filter sags on each side of the microphone body and doesn’t seem to fit the microphone head properly.
Feature
The MSI mic has a few key advantages over the other microphones on the market. One is that it has all of the controls located on the front, making it easy to view and operate. Additionally, the GV60’s maximum audio resolution of 24-bit/96 kHz is higher than that of any of the other microphones on the market. This allows it to produce high-quality audio even in difficult or noisy environments.
The GV60 USB microphone offers 16-bit/48 kHz audio resolution, which is still sufficient for most common use cases. Additionally, the GV60 also offers no-latency monitoring via its headphone output, which will enable you to instantly and without delay listen to the microphone input—that is, your voice or whatever else is being recorded—through the microphone’s headphone output.
The Zoom no-latency monitoring is a really useful tool for taking self-portraits, livestreaming something, or participating in a Zoom meeting. The controls on the front panel allow you to easily change the volume of the headphone output, the loudness of the microphone input, and press the mic mute button to immediately switch off the microphone input and change the front-panel mic LED from blue (mic on) to red (mic off).
MSI Immerse GV60 review: Software
The MSI GV60 is a plug-and-play compatible computer with Android, Windows 11, and macOS. You can use it without any downloads or fiddling. The best feature is the quick-and-easy podcast recording when connected to our Android phone.
Sound quality
The Immerse GV60’s higher-than-usual sampling rate, according to MSI, allows it to recreate high-resolution digital audio. The majority of microphones use the 16bit/44.1Hz sample rate that is frequently used in CDs. The MSI Immerse GV60 features a studio-quality 24bit/96kHz sample rate, according to its specification sheet. While using it, we did notice that the audio was clearer than our 16-bit/48kHz Blue Yeti, and this was true right out of the box without any further software adjustments. ..
The MSI Immerse features cardioid, bidirectional, stereo, and omnidirectional polar patterns. Omnidirectional microphones are better at picking up environmental noises than speech since they can pick up sounds from all angles. Even though we were near to the microphone when we tested this pattern, it ended up picking up our surroundings more clearly than our babbling. When it did, our voice sounded a little discordant. The front and back of the microphone are both used in the bidirectional pickup pattern, which works best for instruments and situations where there are two distinct voices.
In a stereo setting, sounds are picked up by the left and right channels of the microphone in order to create a genuine, all-encompassing sound that can be used to record a choir or a singer. When we tested our speech using this pattern, we were clear to hear, but the sound was that of an outdated camcorder being played back. We are confident that the stereo setting can be helpful in a few unrecommended situations. Perhaps to record a true crime podcast. The stereo polar pattern, however, has never been put to good use.
The Blue Yeti is a great microphone for live streaming because it uses the front of the microphone to pick up voices and cancel out background noise. Compared to our Twitch feeds, there was an audible improvement in sound quality. We immediately received feedback from viewers that we sounded much sharper than usual, and we could see the difference in clarity when we subsequently saw the playback of the live.
MSI Immerse GV60 review: Performance
Our team’s Zoom call using the GV60 was much improved over our previous calls. Everyone could clearly hear us, and they laughed when we jokingly moved the microphone closer to our mouth to show off our deep voice. ..
The GV60 is a great headset that outperforms our Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Thronmax MDrill One. The voice pickup and tonality are excellent, and the warmth makes you sound much more professional. We didn’t have any problems with background noise or distortion.
We appreciate that we didn’t have to worry about complicated software like our own Seiren V2 Pro. To start producing high-quality content, all you need to do is plug in the GV60. The finer control may be preferred by some, but we value the simplicity of what is provided here.
The cardioid pattern is often used for tasks such as voiceovers because it produces high-quality recordings that will be enjoyed by YouTubers. ..
Price and availability
Conclusion
MSI has a new microphone line called the Immerse GV60. This microphone line is designed to help streamers and producers get the most out of their audio production. The Immerse GV60 is a great choice for those who want to produce high-quality audio content.
The MSI Immerse GV60 is a desktop gaming microphone that is designed to separate itself from rivals in the audio capture market. The good news is that this first device has a lot to recommend it, but it hasn’t quite managed to avoid all the pitfalls that typically accompany first generation products. One of the main issues with this microphone is that it can be difficult to set up and use. Additionally, the sound quality isn’t as good as some of the competition.
