Introduction

The AQIRYS Magellan is a microphone aimed at streamers, podcasters, and vocal content creators who expect more than a generic gaming headset microphone. It uses a dynamic capsule with a cardioid polar pattern that concentrates sensitivity directly in front of the diaphragm, rejecting off-axis noise and reducing room reflections by design. This polar response suits close-up vocal work where intelligibility and isolation can decide whether your voice is pleasant to listen to if or a potential subscriber chooses to skip, especially in untreated or noisy environments.

On the connectivity front, the Magellan offers both USB-C and XLR outputs, a dual-mode approach that lets you plug straight into a PC or Mac for 24-bit/96 kHz capture, or integrate into an audio interface or mixer for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording. The USB path gives up to 96 kHz sampling, providing headroom and frequency detail well beyond typical 48 kHz plug-and-play devices, while the XLR path leverages an extra +28 dB preamp gain to drive cleaner, hotter signals into professional audio gear, with a lower noise floor.



In terms of frequency response, Magellan spans roughly 30 Hz to 18 kHz over USB and 50 Hz to 17.5 kHz via XLR, with a stated maximum sound pressure level of 103 dB and signal-to-noise ratios in the low-to-mid 60 dB range, depending on connection. That gives a broad capture range that reproduces speech tones through upper harmonics without overemphasis, which should in theory result in a natural, uncolored character.

It is not entirely accurate to call the Magellan package just a microphone, because it ships with a fully capable boom arm and several other accessories. This makes it a realistic one-stop solution for streaming and podcasting setups, especially if you want to keep your signal chain as simple as possible. Although the Magellan supports two connection methods, it is reasonable to expect most users to choose USB, since that allows the microphone to operate as a true standalone device without any external interface. If you own a professional audio interface, you're likely exploring much more expensive microphones compared to the €150 Magellan.

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic capsule
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response USB: 30 Hz to 18 kHz
• Frequency response XLR: 50 Hz to 17.5 kHz
• Interface: USB Type-C, XLR
• Monitoring port: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Maximum sound pressure level: 103 dB
• Signal to noise ratio USB/XLR: 65 dB/63 dB
• Sensitivity USB/XLR: -7 dBFS ± 3 dBFS / -19 dBFS ± 3 dBFS
• Sample rate USB/XLR: 96 kHz/24-bit or 192 kHz/24-bit
• Noise canceling: No
• Desk stand: No
• Included accessories: Boom arm, windscreen, USB-C to USB Type-A and XLR cables (3 m)
• Software: No
• Supported platforms: PC, macOS, Android