{"product_id":"usb-plug-and-play-desktop-microphone-for-raspberry-pi","title":"USB Plug and Play Desktop Microphone for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUSB Plug and Play Desktop Microphone for Raspberry Pi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact USB desktop microphone designed for plug-and-play operation with Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers. Ideal for voice assistant projects, audio recording, VoIP calls, and speech recognition applications. No driver installation required—simply connect to a USB port and start capturing clear audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransducer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectret Condenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnidirectional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Hz – 16 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-38 dB ± 3 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 (Type-A plug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-pi-5-voice-assistant-kit\"\u003eVoice-controlled assistant using Google Assistant or Alexa SDK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-baby-monitor-kit-with-mpu6050-edge-ai-anomaly-detection\"\u003eDIY intercom or baby monitor with two-way audio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePortable audio recorder for interviews or field notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeech-to-text transcription system for accessibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks out of the box with any Raspberry Pi running Raspbian OS, as well as Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Recognized as a standard USB audio device, so it's compatible with Arduino boards that support USB host shields. Pair with a Raspberry Pi Zero for ultra-compact voice projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate wiring needed—just plug the USB connector into a free port on your Raspberry Pi. If using with a Pi Zero, a micro-USB adapter may be required. Ensure your Pi's power supply can handle the additional 100 mA drawn by the microphone to avoid undervoltage issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Raspberry Pi 4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's plug and play on Raspberry Pi 4 running Raspberry Pi OS. No driver installation needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the microphone require external power?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it draws power directly from the USB port. No batteries or external supply required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this for voice assistant projects?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa SDKs. For best results, place it within 30 cm of the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. The handoff document is also trained to help you troubleshoot the majority of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Compoden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53444949148013,"sku":"CDN-0125","price":220.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3997\/5533\/files\/image_1_0138f133-7375-4a08-9367-cc4e64ce739d.jpg?v=1781512202","url":"https:\/\/compoden.com\/products\/usb-plug-and-play-desktop-microphone-for-raspberry-pi","provider":"Compoden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}