Micstream - Virtual PC Mic vs MOTIV Usage & Stats

Why spend money on a USB microphone? Unlock the full potential of your Android by turning it into a professional PC mic. Micstream lets you use your phone or tablet as an audio input device for your Windows PC. Works with USB and Wifi. Effortless Setup: 1. Download the Micstream client from micstream.io 2. Select Micstream as your PC input device 3. Launch the app and connect to your PC 4. Start streaming! Your phone is now a standalone PC microphone - just like one you would buy in the store! Key Benefits • Save Money: No need to purchase expensive standalone microphones • Ultimate Convenience: Use your smartphone as a professional-grade PC mic • High-Quality Audio: Capture crisp, clear sound for podcasts, gaming, video-calls, voiceovers, and more • Customized Windows Driver: Use it just like a real hardware PC mic in any application (Zoom, Discord, Games, etc.) Core Features • Ad-free experience • USB and WiFi compatibility • Automatic PC client discovery • High-quality, low-latency Opus codec • Stereo recording on supported devices • Customized Windows audio driver • Built with Oboe C++ for maximum performance Advanced Pro Features • Studio-Quality Audio Elevate your recordings with 48kHz and 32-Bit audio for unmatched clarity and detail. • Low-Latency Mode Experience rapid audio processing: This mode uses smaller buffers and a high-priority data callback, which forces the Android OS to handle your mic's audio as quickly as possible. • Battery-Saving Mode Trades off latency for lower power consumption. Ideal to preserve as much battery life as possible while maintaining excellent audio quality. Supported Operating Systems • Windows 10 • Windows 11 For the best results, we recommend using USB for instantaneous response and a stable connection. WiFi performance is dependent on local network conditions, such as router quality and network congestion. Micstream's desktop client features a tailored Windows audio driver designed specifically for a seamless PC mic experience. The 32-Bit depth support allows for a wider dynamic range and increased detail in your recordings. To encode and decode audio data, we utilize the Opus codec, a royalty-free, highly versatile audio codec that is unmatched for interactive speech.¹ The low algorithmic delay of Opus (5-10 milliseconds) makes it the perfect fit for streaming audio from your phone to your PC. For networking with your PC, Micstream uses the UDP protocol on ports 37718 to 37720. The UDP broadcasting feature enables automated client discovery in wireless mode. Micstream also uses FEC (forward error correction) to handle packet loss. In development • Real-time statistics on packet loss Privacy Policy Our privacy policy can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/micstream-privacy-policy ¹ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_(audio_format)