Consider the microphone’s pickup pattern and gooseneck length based on speaker placement and room layout; the available options include line cardioid and hypercardioid patterns, with different microphone lengths. A built-in pop filter can help reduce breath noise, while an LED ring and connector type may matter for visibility and compatibility with the meeting system.

Gooseneck microphones with pop filters use a narrow stem to place the microphone near a speaker, while the filter helps reduce bursts of air from sounds such as “p” and “b.” Unlike handheld microphones, they’re commonly used in fixed speaking locations, such as conference tables or podiums.

Choose a cardioid pickup pattern when the microphone should capture a speaker in front while reducing sound from the sides and rear; choose a hypercardioid pattern for more focused pickup when the speaker can stay close to the microphone’s pickup area. A pop filter helps reduce plosive bursts but does not change the pickup pattern, so select the pattern based on speaker position and the surrounding sound.

Check that the microphone’s three-pin XLR connector and cable match an available input on your audio system. Since many microphones with pop filters are condenser models, confirm that the input supports condenser microphones.