Neat Microphones Expands 2021 Product Hive – Reveals the Versatile Bumblebee II USB Mic for Streamers, Content Creators, and Gamers

Rhea-AI Summary

Bumblebee II is the latest USB condenser microphone from Neat Microphones, a Turtle Beach brand, priced at $99.99. This microphone offers professional-quality 24 Bit/96 kHz digital audio, featuring a 25mm capsule—the largest in its price range. Launching on December 12, 2021, it targets content creators, gamers, and musicians. Improvements over its predecessor include superior audio capture. The Bumblebee II is available for pre-order at major retailers like Amazon and zZounds.

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• Launch of Bumblebee II USB microphone at $99.99 aimed at a wide audience including gamers and content creators.
• Professional-quality 24 Bit/96 kHz audio output enhances user experience.
• Increased audio capture quality with a larger than average 25mm capsule.

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• None.

Bumblebee II is Neat Microphones’ All-New USB Condenser Microphone Featuring Professional-Quality 24 Bit/96 kHz Digital Audio for Just $99.99 MSRP

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Neat Microphones, the innovative brand of high-quality digital USB and analog microphones from Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today revealed the Bumblebee^® II Professional Cardioid USB Condenser Microphone, the latest microphone unveiled as part of Neat’s all-new 2021 line-up. Neat recently launched its new King Bee II XLR and Skyline USB microphone. The Bumblebee II is the latest bee to emerge from the same experts that founded Blue Microphones and have designed transformative, award-winning microphones that have changed how professional creators capture their voice, music, and more. The Bumblebee II is Neat’s successor to their original acclaimed Bumblebee mic which was often cited as a top choice for consumers and professionals. The Bumblebee II improves on its predecessor’s high bar by delivering even higher quality audio capture while maintaining its exceptional $99.99 MSRP. The Bumblebee II launches December 12, 2021 and is available for pre-order today at participating retailers, including Amazon, zZounds, American Music Supply, and Sweetwater.

Bumblebee II is Neat Microphones’ All-New USB Condenser Microphone Featuring Professional-Quality 24 Bit/96 kHz Digital Audio for Just $99.99 MSRP (Photo: Business Wire)

“Bumblebee II features a 25mm capsule – larger than any other product in its price range – that delivers full, rich sound that will set a new standard for what consumers and professionals get out of a high-performance USB mic for $100,” said Skipper Wise, Founder of Neat Microphones and Vice President at Turtle Beach. “Bumblebee II is the next step in USB microphone design and is a perfect example of what you get from our team that has worked together designing microphones for decades.”

The Bumblebee II is a versatile and easy-to-use USB condenser microphone that offers professional-quality 24 bit/96 kHz digital audio output. It’s the ideal solution for voice conferencing, content creators, streamers, podcasters, gamers, vocalists, musicians, and voiceover artists. With its single, internally shockmounted, medium-sized 25mm condenser capsule, the Bumblebee II is an excellent personal mic for laptops, desktops, tablets, and any other audio device with a USB port. Plus, the Bumblebee II features a zero-latency headphone monitor with volume control, mic gain control, and mix control for monitoring source and playback. The sleek and sturdy yoke-mounted desk stand allows stability on any surface, and the Bumblebee II can be easily used with a traditional mic stand or boom mount. A USB Type C to USB Type A cable is included.

For the latest information on Neat Microphones’ lineup of professional and consumer microphones, visit https://www.neatmic.com.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.com) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s Neat Microphones brand (www.neatmic.com) creates high-quality USB and analog microphones for gamers, streamers, and professionals that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

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North America

Eric Nielsen

Step 3 Public Relations

202.276.5357

eric@step-3.com

MacLean Marshall

Sr. Director, Public Relations &

Brand Communications

Turtle Beach Corporation

858.914.5093

maclean.marshall@turtlebeach.com

Investor Information:

Cody Slach or Alex Thompson

Gateway Investor Relations

949.574.3860

hear@gatewayir.com

Europe

Jessica Albiston

Sr. Marketing Communications Manager

Turtle Beach Germany GMBH

jessica.albiston@turtlebeach.com

Keith Hennessey

Sr. Director, Communications &

Partnerships – International

Turtle Beach

+ 44 (0) 1256 678350

keith.hennessey@turtlebeach.com

Source: Turtle Beach Corporation

FAQ

What is the price of the Bumblebee II microphone from Turtle Beach?

The Bumblebee II microphone is priced at $99.99.

When will the Bumblebee II microphone be available for purchase?

The Bumblebee II microphone will launch on December 12, 2021.

What type of audio quality does the Bumblebee II microphone provide?

The Bumblebee II microphone offers professional-quality 24 Bit/96 kHz digital audio.

Who is the target audience for the Bumblebee II microphone?

The Bumblebee II is designed for content creators, gamers, musicians, and voiceover artists.

Where can I pre-order the Bumblebee II microphone?

The Bumblebee II microphone is available for pre-order at retailers like Amazon and zZounds.