GENESIS Radium 200 Black, Red PC microphone

The Genesis Radium 200 is a cardioid microphone designed for streamers, gamers and home studio use. It focuses on clear front-facing sound capture while reducing background noise. The microphone includes a volume control, a mute button and a red LED backlight that indicates active or muted status. It connects via USB and features a 3.5 mm minijack for direct headset connection, a rotatable arm with a wind screen for height adjustment, and a 1.5 m nylon-braided cable for improved durability.

Advantages

Cardioid pickup pattern emphasizes sounds from the front and reduces ambient noise. Integrated volume control and a dedicated mute button enable quick adjustments during recording or streaming. Red LED backlight shows whether the microphone is active or muted. Built-in 3.5 mm headphone jack and an additional USB port on the microphone provide convenient connectivity. Rotatable arm and wind screen allow ergonomic positioning; nylon-braided cable increases durability.

Key specifications

• Pickup pattern: cardioid
• Connectivity: USB; 3.5 mm minijack for headset
• Cable: 1.5 m nylon-braided cable
• Controls: volume control, mute button
• Backlight: red LED indicating active/muted status
• Adjustability: rotatable arm and wind screen

How to use

Connect the Radium 200 to your computer via the USB cable. Position the rotatable arm and wind screen so the microphone capsule faces your mouth, keeping a short distance for clear capture. Use the volume control to set the input level and press the mute button to silence the microphone when needed. Plug headphones into the 3.5 mm jack for direct monitoring. The red LED backlight indicates whether the microphone is active or muted.

Recommendations

For best results, place the microphone slightly off-axis from your mouth to reduce plosive sounds and use the wind screen when recording voice. Keep the 1.5 m cable free from sharp bends to maintain long-term durability.