UGREEN CM769 Desktop USB Microphone is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 6,000, brand new and sealed, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The UGREEN CM769 records at up to 24-bit/96kHz through a 14mm diaphragm condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern, so it captures your voice from the front and turns its back on sound arriving from the sides and rear. A USB-C port handles the connection, a 3.5mm jack gives you zero-delay headphone monitoring, and a ring of RGB lighting circles the metal body.
Kenyan content creators, podcasters recording from Kilimani home studios, university students defending theses over Zoom, and customer-support agents working from Nairobi apartments all hit the same wall: laptop microphones sit millimetres from a cooling fan and pick up the whole room. The UGREEN CM769 moves the capsule 20 to 40 centimetres from your mouth, where voice detail actually lives. Radio producers, YouTube commentators, and online tutors at Strathmore and USIU reach for a desktop microphone precisely because the voice stops competing with fan whir, keyboard clatter, and traffic noise from the street below.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unbranded microphones with no manual, no warranty path, and no way to test before paying, Mascom International sells the UGREEN CM769 in its full retail box with a hands-on demo at our counter. Users consistently report that the touch mute button ends the awkward scramble during live calls, and that the weighted base stays planted on a desk instead of sliding mid-sentence. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand for desktop microphones as Kenya's creator economy expands. Walk into Kimathi Street to hear the UGREEN CM769 through your own headphones, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CM769 Desktop USB Microphone
What does the UGREEN CM769 do that a laptop's built-in microphone cannot?
It puts a dedicated 14mm condenser capsule 20 to 40 centimetres from your mouth instead of behind a laptop hinge. Built-in laptop microphones sit beside a cooling fan and use omnidirectional pickup, so they record the fan, the keyboard, and the room in equal measure. The UGREEN CM769 uses a cardioid pattern that listens forward and ignores the sides. The practical result is speech that sounds close and present on Zoom, YouTube, or a podcast episode rather than distant and hollow.
Is the UGREEN CM769 worth KSh 6,000 in Kenya's market?
For anyone recording voice more than twice a week, yes. KSh 6,000 buys 24-bit/96kHz recording, hardware noise control, a headphone monitoring jack, and a metal body a combination that unbranded KSh 2,500 microphones sold on Kenyan marketplaces do not offer. Cheaper plastic microphones typically stop at 16-bit/48kHz with no monitoring output and no mute control. If you record occasional voice notes only, a headset microphone is enough. Podcasters, tutors, and streamers recover the difference within one clean episode.
How well does the CM769 handle background noise in a busy Nairobi room?
Hold the touch button for two seconds and the ANS noise-control mode trims steady background sound ceiling fans, air conditioning, a fridge compressor, the hum of a generator next door. The lighting ring flashes green to confirm it is running. Constant noise drops noticeably. Sudden noise does not: a matatu hooting on Ngong Road, a door slamming, or children in the next room still lands in the take. Cardioid pickup helps further by facing your voice and rejecting the room behind it.
Can I use the UGREEN CM769 with a PlayStation 5 or my phone?
Yes to both, with one exception worth knowing. PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 recognise the CM769 over USB, so party chat and stream commentary work without extra hardware. Android phones and tablets connect through a USB-C OTG cable and draw power from the handset battery. Windows, macOS, and Linux computers all run it driver-free. Xbox consoles are the exception — they do not accept USB sound-card devices, and the CM769 converts audio through its own internal chip, so it will not register.
Do I need to install drivers or software to use the CM769?
No drivers, no software, no account. Plug the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable into your computer and the microphone appears as "Microphone (UGREEN USB MIC-CM769)". On Windows, right-click the sound icon, open Sounds, and set it as the default recording device. On macOS, open Sound preferences and select it under Input. Recording and calling applications including OBS Studio, Audacity, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Discord pick it up straight away with no extra plugins.
How do the RGB lights work, and can I turn them off?
A ring of lighting circles the microphone body with seven effects: spectrum, orange, yellow, cyan, blue, purple, and a seven-colour breathing cycle. Short-press the mode button until lighting mode is active, then rotate the knob to move through them. The next position switches the ring off entirely, which matters for client video calls where a glowing microphone reads as unserious. The lighting doubles as a status display — red for mute, green for noise control, then back to your chosen colour.
Where should I place the UGREEN CM769 while recording?
Keep the front face, the side carrying the UGREEN logo, pointed at your mouth. Speaking into the top or the side thins the sound because the cardioid capsule fires forward. UGREEN measured its stated figures at 20 to 40 centimetres, and that spacing holds up in daily practice. Tilt the body through its 180-degree range to line it up while seated. Pickup stays usable out to roughly one metre, which lets two people share the microphone during an interview.
Why choose the UGREEN CM769 over a Fifine or Blue Yeti microphone?
Price and build sit at the centre of it. The Blue Yeti costs roughly three times more in Kenya and adds multiple pickup patterns that most solo creators never switch away from cardioid. Fifine models land near the same price but usually use plastic bodies and skip hardware noise control. The UGREEN CM769 gives you a metal housing, a 3/8-inch stand thread, touch mute, and headphone monitoring at KSh 6,000, with warranty backing from a physical Nairobi store.
Technical Specifications
Audio Capture and Recording Quality
- 14mm diaphragm condenser capsule records at up to 24-bit/96kHz, giving vocal takes enough detail for podcast publishing
- Cardioid pickup pattern captures sound from the front only, cutting room reflections in untreated Nairobi bedrooms and offices
- Frequency response spans 100Hz to 15kHz, weighted around the human voice rather than full-range instrument recording
- Sensitivity rated at -34±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa), loud enough that you speak normally without leaning into the grille
- Recording input signal-to-noise ratio of at least 70dB A-weighted keeps hiss low during quiet passages
- Channel output signal-to-noise ratio of at least 95dB A-weighted keeps headphone monitoring free of background hiss
- Total harmonic distortion plus noise stays at or below 1%, so loud speech does not break up
Noise Control and Live Monitoring
- ANS noise-control mode activates by holding the touch button two seconds, trimming steady background sound like fans
- Green indicator confirms noise control is running; red confirms mute, each showing briefly before the previous colour returns
- 3.5mm headphone output on the rear feeds your voice back with no processing delay while recording
- Monitoring through headphones catches plosives, mouth clicks, and clipping during the take rather than after upload
- Noise control targets constant sound; sudden hooting or a slammed door still reaches the recording unchanged
- Adjustment knob sets headphone volume separately from microphone gain, so monitoring level never changes recorded loudness
Controls and RGB Lighting
- Touch-sensitive mute button on top silences the capsule with one tap, producing no thump on the recording
- Multifunction knob rotates to set microphone gain, headphone volume, or lighting effect depending on the active mode
- Mode-switch button short-presses to cycle between microphone, earphone, and lighting control without touching your computer
- Seven lighting effects run in order: spectrum, orange, yellow, cyan, blue, purple, seven-colour breathing, then off
- Status indicators show mute state, noise-control state, and whether microphone or headphone volume has reached its limit
- Lighting switches fully off for client video calls where a glowing ring on camera would distract
Connectivity and Device Compatibility
- USB-C input port on the rear accepts the supplied USB-A to USB-C cable for desktop connection
- Works with Windows, macOS, and Linux computers driver-free, appearing as "Microphone (UGREEN USB MIC-CM769)"
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 recognise the CM769 over USB for party chat and stream commentary
- Android phones and tablets connect through a USB-C OTG cable, drawing power from the handset battery
- Xbox consoles do not accept USB sound-card devices, so the CM769 will not register on them
- Microphone draws power over USB alone, needing no wall adapter or battery during long recording sessions
Build Quality and Desk Mounting
- Metal alloy housing with matte texture resists fingerprints and the fine dust common in Nairobi office blocks
- Perforated metal grille shields the condenser capsule from knocks while letting voice reach the diaphragm cleanly
- Weighted metal base with anti-slip pads holds position on wooden desks without sliding during animated speech
- Body tilts through 180 degrees, letting you angle the capsule towards your mouth while seated or standing
- Base detaches to reveal a 3/8-inch thread that fits standard boom arms and microphone floor stands
- Matte finish hides minor scuffs from daily desk handling better than glossy plastic microphone bodies
Setup, Positioning and Daily Use
- Plug in, then set the CM769 as default recording device under Windows Sounds or macOS Sound preferences
- Position the front face bearing the UGREEN logo towards your mouth; side and top pickup sounds thin
- Keep 20 to 40 centimetres between mouth and grille for the balance UGREEN measured in its lab
- Pickup stays usable within about one metre, useful for two people sharing one microphone during interviews
- Runs directly with OBS Studio, Audacity, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Discord without extra plugins
- Power the microphone off and store it dry when unused for long stretches during coastal humidity
Package Contents
The UGREEN CM769 Desktop USB Microphone retail box from Mascom International contains the microphone with its detachable weighted base, a USB-A to USB-C connection cable, and the printed user manual carrying setup steps and the indicator reference chart. No wall adapter ships with the unit — the microphone runs entirely on USB power from your computer or console. Mascom International stocks USB-C OTG adapters, boom arms, and pop filters separately for buyers building out a fuller recording desk.
Warranty
The UGREEN CM769 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including the capsule, USB-C port, touch controls, and lighting ring. Physical damage from drops, liquid exposure, and cable wear falls outside coverage. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, with no courier return to a distant centre required.
Where to Buy the UGREEN CM769 Desktop USB Microphone in Kenya
UGREEN CM769 Desktop USB Microphone is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit the store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to record a test take on the UGREEN CM769 through your own headphones before you commit. Available colour: Grey.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the UGREEN CM769 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only once the microphone reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Kakamega, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales support you can walk into. Creators from Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret order recording gear from our Kimathi Street counter every week.
