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An introduction to Sennheiser PROFILE USB Microphone, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
USB-C microphone with premium condenser clarity and built-in tools
— Sennheiser official site
What is PROFILE USB Microphone?
The PROFILE USB Microphone is a USB-C condenser microphone from Sennheiser. The maker presents it for podcasting, voiceover and streaming.
The pickup pattern is cardioid, favoring sound from the front and rejecting off-axis sound. Three controls on the body, Gain, Mix and Volume, let you adjust without software.
Mix balances the microphone signal against audio coming from your device. A 3.5 mm headphone output lets you monitor your voice while recording. The soft-touch mute button has an LED ring, and the gain ring shows power and clipping status.
It works with macOS, iPadOS, Windows and Android without drivers or software. A self-locking tilt joint lets you use it on the included table stand or a boom arm. The housing is metal and the weight is 350 g.
Official specs list a pre-polarised condenser transducer, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range and 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rates. Equivalent noise is 34 dB(A) SPL and maximum SPL is 125 dB SPL (both at minimum gain).
The microphone measures 50 mm in diameter by 152 mm, weighs 350 g and comes with a 1.2 m USB-C cable. Operating temperature is 0 to 40 C and the warranty is 2 years. The housing is metal with a self-locking tilt joint.
USB-C and wide OS support
It supports macOS, iPadOS, Windows and Android with no drivers, handy if you also record on tablets or phones.
Cardioid condenser
Favors the voice in front and rejects off-axis sound, suited to voice recording where you want less room sound.
Gain, Mix and Volume controls
Three controls set input level, mic/playback balance and headphone volume without opening software.
Mute with LED ring
A soft-touch button mutes with one press, and the LED ring shows status, handy on streams and calls.
Gain LED indicator
The ring around the gain knob shows power and clipping, so you can see if the input is too hot.
Self-locking tilt joint
A self-locking pivot lets you set and hold an angle, on the table stand or a boom arm.
Optional accessories
Boom Arm (700101), table stand (700102), 3 m USB-C cable (700103) and the Profile Streaming Set (700100) with arm and pouch are available.
Operating temperature
It is specified for 0 to 40 C, typical of indoor recording rooms.
1.2 m USB-C cable
A 1.2 m cable is included; a 3 m one is sold separately for longer runs.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transducer | Pre-polarised condenser |
| Pickup pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency range | 20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sampling rates | 44.1 / 48 kHz |
| Equivalent noise | 34 dB(A) SPL at minimum gain |
| Max SPL | 125 dB SPL at minimum gain |
| Dimensions (mic) | 50 mm dia. x 152 mm |
| Weight | 350 g |
| Cable length | 1.2 m |
| Connection | USB-C |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Microphone size | 50 mm dia. x 152 mm |
| Article no. | 700065 |
What is included and system requirements
- PROFILE USB microphone
- PROFILE table stand
- USB-C cable (1.2 m)
- Quick guide
- Safety guide
- Supported OS: macOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android (no drivers or software)
- Optional accessories: boom arm, table stand, 3 m USB-C cable, PROFILE Streaming Set
- Table stand
- USB-C cable (1.2 m)
- Quick guide
- Safety guide
How to use it
- Attach the mic to the included table stand or a boom arm.
- Connect it to your computer or tablet with the USB-C cable.
- Choose PROFILE as the input in OS sound settings or your recording app.
- Turn the gain knob so the LED ring does not show clipping.
- Plug headphones into the 3.5 mm output.
- Use the Mix control to balance mic and playback sound.
- Use the Volume control to set headphone level.
- Mute with the button when you are not speaking.
Podcast recording
No drivers and on-body gain and mix control may suit people who want to start recording quickly.
Narration and voiceover
This is the use the maker names. On a boom arm it can be placed close to the mouth.
Streaming and online meetings
LED mute and an on-body mix knob may keep controls in one place.
Recording on iPad or Android
It may work with USB-C tablets and phones for portable recording.
Podcasting on a tablet
Android and iPadOS support may make it a candidate when recording on a tablet without a computer.
Who it may suit
- People choosing a USB mic for podcasting or voiceover
- Those who also record on iPad or Android
- People who prefer on-body adjustment over software
- Users who want to switch between desk stand and boom arm
Good to know before you buy
- Sampling rates are 44.1 and 48 kHz only; 96 kHz recording is not offered.
- The page's connection field says Wireless, which appears to be an error for a USB-C mic.
- Boom arms and other accessories are sold separately.
- The maximum sampling rate is 48 kHz.
Price
Please check the official page for the price.
No price on the official page, only retailer links.
See PROFILE USB Microphone on the product page
Sources: sennheiser.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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