Desktop microphone with detachable stand for clear and controllable voice input to a computer. Fitted with a back electret condenser capsule for clear voice pickup and activated by an illuminated live/mute button on top. Connection to a computer is via a USB type-C socket on the rear of the microphone, providing both power to the microphone and digital audio signal to the computer. Designed for various voice-to-computer applications including web conferencing, voice recording and video calls.