Key takeaways

• The JBL Quantum Stream mic is available now on Amazon for$150.
• This mic offers rich sound and a host of features to make it punch well above its price point.
• However, it doesn't include a low-pass filter.

I've used quite a few mics over the years, but my go-to has been the CAD E100S for quite a long time. It's been hard to find another one that offers the same level of quality and sound. Don't get me wrong, I've found some that come close (without reaching into the stratosphere for price) but few have surpassed it.

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That doesn't mean I'm never impressed by a mic. Case in point, theJBL Quantum Stream . When I first received it, my first thought was that it was a nice-looking piece of tech, but I had my doubts it could punch high enough to impress me.

It didn't take long for it to prove me wrong. Not only is this mic easy to use, it offers a couple of features that help make it stand out. 

JBL Quantum Stream tech specs

• Triple, 14 mm electret condenser mics
• 96kHz sampling rate
• Power output (RMS) - 45mWrms per channel (load=32 ohms)
• Power required - 5V 500mA
• Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB) - --37