Gibson launches Widget mic range

Gibson Brands, has launched a new range of Widget microphones by Neat Microphones.

Henry Juszkiewicz, CEO and Chairman of Gibson Brands said: “The time for entirely new thinking in how microphones are designed, manufactured, and applied is overdue – not only to benefit professionals, but also to create products that improve the audio experience of all consumers.”

Since joining Gibson Brands, Neat has released their Bee Microphone line for professional audio applications and has designed the Widget line for home and educational use. The current lineup consists of three desktop USB mics.

Widgets plug directly into a computer’s USB port, bypassing the need for preamps, interfaces, and other complicated gear. Each Widget combines high-resolution, better-than-CD-quality audio performance (96 kHz, 24-bit resolution) with true plug-and-play operation for both Mac and Windows computers.

According to Neat Microphones president Skipper Wise: “Whether it’s a grandfather talking to his granddaughter, a long-distance relationship, or a business conference call, more and more people are using computers for communications—as well as taking dictation, capturing musical ideas, recording notes in class, or simply preserving audio memories. Widgets address those needs with the highest quality possible—these mics don’t just capture sound, but every syllable and emotion of a conversation.”

Juszkiewicz adds, “Neat is about creating the next generation of microphones—one that innovates from manufacturing processes to final look and feel. Neat’s products sound better, look better, and are simpler to operate. Even better, Gibson Brands understands that just because they’re making ground-breaking, serious products doesn’t mean Neat can’t have fun creating a brand and culture.”

Widgets are available for $99.