Here is our review of the GXT 270 Emita II+ Streaming Microphone with adjustable arm from GXTrust.
Capture crisp, studio-quality sound with the GXT 270 Emita II+, a streaming microphone built for creators, streamers, and podcasters who want to level up their audio without wading into complicated studio gear. A 16mm condenser capsule sits behind an external shock mount, all wrapped in a durable metal alloy housing that feels a lot sturdier than the price tag suggests.
The cardioid recording pattern picks up sound from directly in front of the mic, so keyboard clatter, the dog barking in the next room, and whatever else is going on around you gets pushed into the background rather than creeping into your recordings. Pair that with the sturdy adjustable metal boom arm and you can swing the mic into exactly the right position and leave it there, session after session.
Features
- 16mm condenser capsule paired with an external shock mount for enhanced acoustics.
- Cardioid pickup pattern focuses on sound from the front, keeping background noise out.
- Sturdy metal alloy housing and adjustable boom arm for a stable, flexible setup.
- Detachable 2.5m USB-A to USB-B cable for extended reach on your desk.
- Compact footprint that still feels substantial, at around 1.66kg.
- Simple plug-and-play USB connectivity – no drivers, no fuss.
Specifications
What’s in the box?
The box contains the Emita II+ microphone, the adjustable metal boom arm, and the detachable 2.5m USB-A to USB-B cable. That’s it, and that’s rather the point – everything you need to go from unboxing to recording in a few minutes, with nothing extra to figure out.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
Pull the Emita II+ out of the box and the first thing you notice is the weight. The metal alloy body and boom arm give it a reassuring heft that a lot of budget streaming mics simply don’t have, and the external shock mount cradling the capsule is a nice touch at this price point. The boom arm clamps onto the edge of a desk and swings through a wide enough range of motion that you can bring the mic right up to your mouth without it ever looking like it’s about to droop under its own weight.
Setting up the Emita II+ really is as easy as it sounds. Plug the USB-A end into your PC, connect the USB-B end to the mic, clamp the arm to your desk, and you’re ready to record. There’s no software to install and no settings to wrestle with – it just works, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to get a stream or a podcast episode out the door.
The cardioid pattern does a solid job of keeping the focus on your voice. Recordings come through clear and full without picking up every bit of room noise, and because the arm lets you park the mic close to your mouth, you don’t need to crank any gain settings to compensate for distance.
The boom arm is where the Emita II+ really earns its keep. Being able to swing the mic out of the way when you’re not using it, then pull it straight back into position, makes a real difference to how much desk space you actually get to use day to day. It stays put once you’ve set it, too, which isn’t something you can say for every adjustable arm on the market.
Build quality feels well above what you’d expect at this price. The metal housing and arm give the whole setup a solid, grown-up feel rather than the slightly flimsy plastic you sometimes get with entry-level streaming mics.
The Trust GXT 270 Emita II+ Streaming Microphone is available now priced at €89.99 and comes in black.
