Streamers, gamers and content creators let yourself be heard at a professional level with Thronmax’s MDrill Pulse microphone.

Connecting via USB the small form factor mic comes with a mini tripod stand that has a minimal footprint on your desk.

Being plug and play on Windows the MDrill Pulse is ready immediately with it’s superb noise cancelling, which actually works.

Zero’ing in on you voice the MDrill Pulse dramatically reduces any background noise.

There are two recording settings, the noise cancelation and another called Cardoid, which is a more directed zoning for capturing audio.

Myself using the MDrill Pulse for voice-over worked exceedingly well, better than i expected, given that at times of the day I can have unwanted background noise living near both an airport and train station.

In-game all I needed to do was wear a non-gaming, audio headset for output audio and let the MDrill Pulse do it’s thing for chat.

It was perfect.

For content creators the MDrill Pulse will record in full 360 degree, HD studio grade @ 96khz / 24 Bit.

Thronmax have produced a high calibre microphone but have not made it top shelf price. For around a hundred bucks or less one these tiny beasts can be yours.

Serious to casual streamer, creator or singer – Thronmax MDrill Pulse gives you the highest quality audio recording for pocket change.

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Great content creation, gripping streams start with an excellent narrative.

And what better device to engage your audience with than by using EPOS’ B20 Pro Audio multi-directional USB microphone.

The desktop sitting B20 packs some serious audio tech with customizable recording options, from bi-directional, omni-directional, stereo and cardoid.

Depending on what content or game you’re into EPOS has it covered.

I found that overall, Stereo mode tended to work the best as a general starter, until you decide to do some more fancier stuff. But I do recommend exploring the said options though.

The B20 has a recording rate of 48KHz at 24BITs, this means that the mic is built for super precision.

If you’re an up-and-coming pop star you can go for the whole setup. The B20 is detachable from its desk stand and can be mounted to an arm (not included).

Your PC or Mac will pick up the mic instantly and, generally speaking, you shouldn’t need additional drivers – but there maybe some setting tweaks or setup required depending on the creative software you use.

EPOS do provide an audio suite app where you’ll be able to get your audio sorted to your liking.

There are audio controls on the B20 itself – these are handier if you have the mic mounted on an arm, rather than the desktop stand. Desktop you tend to need to pick up the device to toggle the tactile buttons.

EPOS have a priced right audio solution with the B20. Designed for gamers, podcasters, content creators and singers who want that high quality studio sound without the fuss of having to turn knobs, switch up dials and play with EQs constantly during a recording session.

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Calling all content creators.

Lenovo has a vision to enable smarter technology for a more creative world – and you’re all invited. This handy guide will help you choose which of Lenovo’s new consumer Creator series devices is right for you – between two super-portable laptops, a powerful desktop tower, and two high definition 27-inch monitors.

Let’s dive into the details.

Recent global research reveals over 200 million PC-based creators tackle their creative pursuits on a PC at least once a week.

For those who enjoy photography, digital storytelling, and dabbling with creative software tools and cool equipment, not necessarily paid professionals, graphic artists, and moviemakers.

This special prosumer group of hobbyists, freelancers, and social media buffs inspired Lenovo to originate its new Creator series of Windows 10 PCs and monitors that are unveiling at CES2020.

Each device comes specially stamped as part of Lenovo’s Creator Edition and is designed to help writers, artists and designers collaborate and use technology to create their next masterpiece while offering the high-performance productivity tools needed for a day job. Plus, the latest version of Lenovo Vantage software offers a unique user experience tailored to creators with relevant content plus exclusive deals.

Artists can pin the Digital Content Creators dashboard to their taskbar to easily jump to their active Adobe design apps.

If you can think it, make it with the Lenovo Yoga Creator 7.

Consider what having high-quality audio, high definition screen clarity, and powerful performance with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processors at your fingertips could mean for your future creations. The sleek and light Yoga Creator 7 laptop is our new premium laptop tailored to meet the mobile productivity needs of digital content creators.

Easily transition performance modes with Lenovo Q-Control, shift into high gear when creating original 3D computer animations, graphics, or editing photos. With the help of artificial intelligence, our Intelligent Cooling feature adjusts itself to the user’s performed tasks to cool and optimize battery life of up to 20 percent.

For artists and designers, it’s hard to beat having a 15.6-inch Full HD optional glass display with 100 percent sRGB color gamut that offers the full range of Pantone Matching System colors. Powered by the latest NVIDIA GPUs and Studio Drivers and boosted by Dolby Atmos Speaker System for rich, moving audio available over headphones or through PC speakers custom designed and tuned by Dolby, the Yoga Creator 7 is Independent Software Vendor-certified to run apps, including any creativity apps bookmarked to the user’s Digital Content Creators dashboard at optimal performance.

For faster productivity, Lenovo Smart Assist on the Yoga Creator 7 enables hands-free login and auto-logoff via the infrared camera with Windows Hello or its integrated fingerprint reader. Thanks to Modern Standby, content writers can lift their Yoga laptop’s lid to have their emails and notifications at the ready without waiting for their system to reboot. And they can ask Amazon Alexa to spell any word with their favorite downloaded dictionary skill from across the room.

Also coming later this year to Yoga Creator 7 and to Lenovo PCs with Windows 10 are even more Alexa features such as the ability to broadcast an announcement throughout your home on active Alexa-enabled devices and a new Smart Light accessory that illuminates when Alexa is listening. Plus, enjoy the enhanced Smart Home feature that allows Alexa users to say just one command to activate whole groups of Internet of Things connected devices all at once, vs. one at a time.

Ultra-portable at 4.18lbs (1.9kg) and 0.64 inches (16.4mm) thin, the Yoga Creator 7 has optional WiFi and up to 13 hours of battery life with Rapid Charge that provides up to 80 percent battery life in one hour of charge when working on the go. Plus, its backlit keyboard with numeric keypad make customising image specs easier.

Yoga Creator 7

But wait there’s more. alot more.

Artists at Heart will Love the New IdeaPad Creator 5.

No matter how you seek creative accomplishment – sharing inspirational ideas through social media or illustrating a book, the new Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 is a mainstream laptop that can get you there faster and at a reasonable price. With the IdeaPad Creator 5, experience up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and a 15.6-inch Full HD in-plane switching (IPS) display with 100 percent AdobeRGB.

Powered by the latest NVIDIA GPUs and Studio Drivers, use your IdeaPad Creator 5 laptop to stream your vlog with built-in HD webcam with its integrated privacy shutter, and watch how-to Adobe Photoshop videos linked to your Digital Content Creators Vantage dashboard in crystal-clear Dolby AudioTM sound.

Designed for artists who need a zen workspace to create content, the IdeaPad Creator 5 can shift performance gears with Lenovo Q-Control or use its Intelligent Cooling feature for balanced cooling and hushed fan that optimises battery life of up to 20 percent using artificial intelligence. Weighing in around 4.85lbs (2.2kg), device comes stacked with Alexa features and up to 16 GB DDR4 of memory and 1TB PCIe SSD of storage making it the ideal laptop for creating graphics and video on the go with up to 8 hours of battery life with Rapid Charge.

IdeaCentre Creator 5

Craft Your Own Story with Powerful IdeaCentre Creator 5. Imagine a powerful workhorse to create digital art that also makes a powerful statement in your home office.

The Lenovo IdeaCentre Creator 5 is our contemporary, multipurpose desktop PC offering content creators the silent operating thermals they need as they unleash their creativity. This ultra-convenient family-use desktop tower with up to the latest Intel Core i9 processors sets up in minutes and looks great on virtually any work surface and in its natural Dark Moss color.

Great content creation like video-editing requires more horsepower, that’s why we added up to 16GB DDR4 of memory, and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM 2060 GPUs to make entertainment and video creation a more pleasurable experience.

Lenovo QCreator Q27 Monitor

If you’re after a monitor that’s dedicated to Content Creation the Lenovo Qreator 27 Monitor is built for Extreme Sight and Sound.

Expect an incredible audio-visual experience with the new Lenovo Qreator 27 Monitor with 27-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Smart Crystal Sound display and a four-sided near-edgeless infinity screen design.

The sound from the Smart Crystal Sound Display ebbs and flows in-sync with on-screen motions while integrated screen panel vibrates like a speaker membrane—immersing the content creator in audio and enabling the sound effects in videos to really come to life.

Manage productivity with the unique Smart Power function that optimizes power consumption by identifying which compatible devices are charging when tethered to the monitor to allow the right amount of power distribution to each. Make photo retouching and video editing a snap when you view colors the way they were always meant to be seen, with the high-quality natural color range of the Lenovo Qreator 27 Monitor with 10-bit color depth, 98 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and the support of over one billion colors.

One-cable solution simultaneously delivers power, data, video, and audio signal, making connections to laptops, smartphones, and other compatible devices seamless. Plus, enjoy a clutter-free desktop with the convenient wireless charging function built into the base.

Designed with a minimalist look that’s appreciated by creative-types, monitor is available in Iron Grey with a metallic chrome finish and is TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certified to help reduce eye fatigue.

The Lenovo Q27h’s space-saving stand comes in Mineral Grey metallic hue.

Or create with Total Clarity with the Lenovo Q27h Monitor.

When building up your online portfolio, work smarter not harder with the new premium Lenovo Q27h Monitor that allows users to seamlessly switch between entertainment and their latest creative project without compromising on quality, aesthetics, or functionality.

See the difference that a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS high-resolution display with 350 nits of brightness makes. When the monitor is connected to your compatible laptop, mobile device, or favorite studio equipment via the USB Type-C one-cable solution, it enables the right distribution of power to each device for fast audio signal, data and video transfers, all simultaneously. Equipped with integrated speakers for superb audio, the four-sided near-edgeless bezel brings a noticeably wider viewing experience when playing the hottest gaming titles in your spare time with super-fast 4ms response time, a smooth 75Hz refresh rate to reduce motion blur in the game, all supported with AMD Radeon FreeSync technology.

It’s also virtually flicker-free and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certified helping to make it easier on the eyes while providing amazing video picture quality.

At CES 2020 Lenovo has gone all out for the media savvy and content creators.

All devices are due for release in 2020.

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