Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Cardioid Broadcast Microphone Amazon as the seller is the ONLY authorized Fulfilled by Amazon Dealer, and purchases from unauthorized dealers carry No Warranty A dynamic, end-address USB microphone that combines broadcast-quality audio with the simplicity of USB connectivity Features an audiophile quality 18-bit resolution and a 48kHz sampling A/D converter, bypassing the computer's lower quality on-board sound controller altogether A headphone output provides zero-latency monitoring, so users can hear exactly what is being recorded, free of delay or echo Features an internal pop filter, designed to minimize plosives sounds that can overload the microphone capsule and distort the audio output Fully compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X computers, as well as several Linux distributions Ideal for podcasting, vodcasting, YouTube videos, voice recognition software, corporate videos and professional voice-over A great demo microphone for musicians that prefer the convenience of a USB microphone without compromising sound quality