The HGMUSB 2.0 court reporter microphone was specifically designed to have a 3-foot cable. The cables allows you to extend the microphone away from all the Laptop noise, example,  fan, processor, and typing noise . That is why they did not make the microphone just plug in the side of the computer and extend 1 inch, which would be a disaster for picking up voices.

The HGMUSB has all the advantages of the original HGM-1 but doesn't need batteries. The microphone goes around the sound card so if you have a poor sound card it does not matter. 100% digital audio replication. Saving precious processing power for your court reporting software. Martel spent years developing a solution that exceeds the pick up range of the HGM-1. The HGMUSB has a pick-up range of up to 75 Feet.

The Martel HGMUSB Digital court reporter microphone has a very special performance advantage. Since the HGMUSB microphone is already sending a digital signal your laptop wont need to use it's Intel processor to change the audio signal to a digital signal. This will save precious computer resources and make your computer faster and more reliable. Especially if you are a real time reporter. 

Each HGMUSB is hand built just like a Rolex and tested in Martel's California facility to meet or exceed Martel's quality standards. They use an exhausting 29 point evaluation system to make sure each microphone meets or exceeds your requirements.

• USB 2.0 Powered (NO MORE BATTERIES!)
• No sound card required
• Plug and Play (No software or drivers to worry about)
• Auto detects (Needs No Installation)
• Up to 75ft of pickup range
• Omni-directional pick-up! (Picks up sound in every direction)
• Plug in a pair of headphones into the "headphone" jack of the USB Martel and you can hear what is being recorded - WHEN IT'S BEING RECORDED!