It immediately solves a huge problem for users of many laptops,many of which have no other input methed for audio devices.

It isn't a must for any musician on the road or in the project studio,but the UM100 is going to offer solutions to more than just musicians.The mic opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio -from Podcasters, journalists,students,and business people adding audio files to website and multimedia presentations.

Frequency Response: 20~18000Hz
Polar pattern: Hyper-cardioid 
Element type: Back Electret condenser type
SPL: 136dB Max 
Diaphragm: 16mm