With the Red NT-USB + PSA1, you can start to record your podcast right away. This bundle contains a microphone and stand. Easily record speech, singing, and acoustic instruments for podcasts and music productions. Connect the microphone to your computer via USB. You don't need an audio interface or special sound card. You can use your favorite music software to record high-quality audio. To monitor the recording live, you connect headphones to the microphone. This makes the NT-USB suitable for conference calls as well, via Skype for example. When connected to an iPad, you can record your musical inspiration outside or on the go. You do need a connection kit for this.