Introduction

AVerMedia recently expanded its Go series (officially spelled as “go,” but I’ll refer to it as “Go” to avoid confusion) with the $70 Versati Go USB microphone and the $100 Flexi Go multi-angle microphone arm. This line of products has been developed with a strong focus on “mobile usage, versatility, and simplicity,” which implies just about anyone should be able to get both the Versati Go microphone and the Flexi Go arm going in a matter of seconds. Considering that standalone microphones can be fiddly to set up properly, I completely understand why AVerMedia decided to market these products in such a way. This review will primarily focus on the Versati Go USB microphone, but there’s also a dedicated page for the Flexi Go arm, where you can learn about its interesting dual-profile concept and other features.

The Versati Go is a USB-C condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It weighs a mere 291.9 g (10.3 oz), comes with a foldable tripod, and needs a single USB connection for both powering itself and record audio, which instantly makes it an interesting option for anyone looking for a microphone that can be easily moved between rooms or thrown into a backpack and brought outside the home. Perhaps you want to have an online meeting from your home office and then do a stream from your living room – the Versati Go allows you to switch locations in seconds with as little hassle as possible. It’s Versati-le, get it? All that’s nice and dandy, but the key thing here is the sound quality. Is it any good? Let’s find out.

Specifications

• Capsule: Condenser (size not specified)
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid
• Frequency response (specified by the manufacturer): 20-20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -38 dB
• Sample Rate/Resolution: Up to 24-bit/96 kHz
• SPL: 84 dB / 110 dB
• Ports: USB-C (5 V/500 mA required), 3.5-mm headphone out (direct monitoring)
• Cables: 2.5 m USB-C to USB Type-A
• Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS
• Dimensions: 57 x 117 mm (without tripod)
• Weight: 291.9 g (microphone only) / 500.4 g (mic with tripod and swivel mount)