Beyerdynamic Classic Series RIV001 USB Microphone 1.5 W 360° 11.5 ft 6.5 ft cable
USB omnidirectional condenser microphone with 360° pickup up to 11.5 ft, mute button with LED status, and 6.5 ft cable for plug-and-play meetings
- SpecificationCykvis, Y02, 1.5 watts, 0, mems_driver, USB, USB-Powered
- Features1.5 watts, mems_driver
- 360° omnidirectional pickup captures voices up to 11.5 ft away
- One-touch mute button with green/red LED shows status instantly
- USB plug-and-play works on Windows and Mac without drivers
- Compact metal housing with non-slip base fits in a briefcase
- 5 ft cable gives flexible desktop placement
Beyerdynamic Classic Series USB microphone
The Beyerdynamic Classic Series RIV001 is a USB-powered condenser microphone built for online meetings, remote classes, and voice recording. Its omnidirectional capsule captures sound in a 360° pattern up to 11.5 ft away, so every participant is heard without leaning toward the device. A physical mute button with a green/red LED shows status at a glance. The 6.5 ft cable gives flexible placement on any desk.
Sustained-use behaviour with MEMS driver
The MEMS driver and 1.5 W USB power delivery keep performance stable during long conferences without the drift that can affect traditional electret capsules over extended sessions. Noise reduction circuitry suppresses steady background hum from HVAC or laptop fans, so late-afternoon calls stay as clear as morning ones. The metal housing and non-slip base resist vibration from typing, preventing structure-borne rumble from creeping into the stream. Plug-and-play operation means no driver updates to interrupt a running meeting.
11.5 ft 360° pickup range decides fit
The single specification that determines suitability is the 11.5 ft omnidirectional capture radius. If every speaker sits within that circle, one microphone covers the whole table and no extra units are needed. If the seating area exceeds that distance or a directional pattern is required to reject side noise, this model will not meet the requirement.
Highlights
- 360° omnidirectional pickup captures voices up to 11.5 ft away
- One-touch mute button with green/red LED shows status instantly
- USB plug-and-play works on Windows and Mac without drivers
- Compact metal housing with non-slip base fits in a briefcase
- 5 ft cable gives flexible desktop placement
Specifications
| Brand | Beyerdynamic |
|---|---|
| Series | Classic Series |
| Part Number | RIV001 |
| Specification | Cykvis, Y02, 1.5 watts, 0, mems_driver, USB, USB-Powered |
| Features | 1.5 watts, mems_driver |
Questions about this item
Does the 1.5 watt power draw make the Beyerdynamic RIV001 get warm or noisy during all-day meetings?
The microphone is USB-powered at 1.5 watts with no moving parts, so it runs silently and stays cool even during extended sessions.
What ports or drivers must my computer already have for this USB microphone to work?
It needs a standard USB-A port and works driver-free on Windows and Mac — just plug the 6.5 ft cable in and it is ready.
Will the 360° pickup still capture my voice clearly if I keep using my older laptop with its built-in mic disabled?
Yes, the omnidirectional capsule picks up sound within an 11.5 ft radius regardless of the laptop model, so disabling the internal mic poses no issue.
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