Roccat TORCH - Streaming Microphone

The Roccat Torch appears very well thought-out. The stand serves as the control centre and houses all the important buttons and controls, while the microphone uses LEDs to provide feedback on the settings. The mute function is contactless: all you have to do is hold your hand over the microphone...

In many respects, the Torch from Roccat represents a good microphone for beginners in the field of podcasting or streaming who don't want to get too involved with the subject matter and want a sound pickup that simply connects and works. As is so often the case, however, it is the little things that detract from the impression...