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Black tabletop condenser mic on metal desk stand with USB cable and foam windscreen

NearStream AM25X Gen3 USB XLR Super Cardioid Microphone

SKU CH-MR4F-JH031

A super-cardioid condenser microphone with USB-C and XLR outputs, AI noise cancellation up to 125 dB SPL and 15-level gain control

  • Spec summaryWireless Super Cardioid Tabletop Microphone
  • Pickup patternSuper Cardioid
  • Package contents1*Condenser Microphone, 1*Mic Windscreen, 1*Metal Desk Stand
  • Product weight1.6 lb (0.73 kg)
  • Focused voice pickup with super cardioid pattern
  • AI noise canceling reduces keyboard clicks and background sounds
  • USB and XLR dual connectivity for computer or mixer use
  • Onboard mute, gain and monitoring controls with LED indicators
  • Includes desk stand, windscreen and USB cable for immediate setup

Purpose & Audience

The NearStream AM25X Gen3 is a wireless super-cardioid tabletop microphone built for podcasters, streamers, gamers and musicians who need focused voice capture. Its super-cardioid pattern targets sound directly in front of the capsule while rejecting side noise up to 125 dB SPL. The AI noise-canceling layer further suppresses keyboard clicks and ambient hum. It is not suited for buyers who need omnidirectional room capture or multi-person round-table recording without additional microphones.

Bundled Extras

The package includes a condenser microphone, a foam windscreen, a metal desk stand and a USB-C cable. The windscreen reduces plosives, the stand provides stable tabletop placement, and the USB cable enables plug-and-play digital operation with onboard noise cancellation, monitoring, mute and 15-level gain control. An XLR cable is not supplied, so analogue connection to a mixer or interface requires a separate purchase.

Setup Checklist

Verify that your computer has a free USB-C port for digital mode or that your mixer or audio interface offers an XLR input for analogue mode. In USB mode the microphone draws power from the host, while XLR mode provides only the analogue signal and relies on external phantom power or preamp gain. Confirm you have desk space for the included metal stand and that your recording position stays within 15 inches of the capsule for optimal pickup.

How it compares

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Price $108.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 638 comparable items (median $58.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNearStream
Part numberAM25X Gen3
Audio & video
Pickup patternSuper Cardioid
Size & build
Product weight1.6 lb (0.73 kg)
In the box
Package contents1*Condenser Microphone, 1*Mic Windscreen, 1*Metal Desk Stand, 1*USB Cable

Questions about this item

Does the NearStream AM25X Gen3 need any replaceable parts like capsules or filters over time?

The package includes a removable windscreen and a metal desk stand, but no user-replaceable capsule or internal filter is mentioned for this microphone.

What limit appears first when recording continuously at high volume with this supercardioid mic?

The microphone handles sound pressure up to 125dB SPL, so very loud sources will reach that ceiling before the electronics clip.

How much heat or fan noise does the AM25X Gen3 produce during an all-day streaming session?

The microphone has no fan and draws power only from USB-C or phantom power, so it runs silently and stays at room temperature.

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