{"data":{"slug":"jlab-epic-talk","type":"microphone","brand":"JLab","name":"Epic Talk USB Microphone","aliases":["JLab Epic Talk","Epic Talk","Epic Talk Microphone","MEPICTALKRBLK4","MEPICTALKRWHT4"],"release_date":"2023-01","url":"https://arkivo.dev/microphones/jlab-epic-talk","specs":{"series":null,"model_numbers":["MEPICTALKRBLK4","MEPICTALKRWHT4"],"gtins":["0812887017572","0812887019590"],"announce_date":null,"status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":149,"launch_price_eur":null,"markets":null,"colors":["Black","White"],"manufacturer_url":"https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-black","spec_sheet_url":"https://help.jlab.com/pages/epic-talk-tech-specs","manual_url":"https://help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf","eprel_registration_number":null,"warranty_years":2,"transducer_type":"condenser","capsule_size_mm":16,"capsule_count":3,"polar_patterns":["cardioid","omnidirectional","bidirectional","stereo"],"address_type":"side","frequency_response_hz":{"min_hz":50,"max_hz":20000},"sensitivity_dbv_pa":null,"sensitivity_dbfs":null,"max_spl_db":120,"max_spl_thd_percent":null,"self_noise_dba":null,"noise_floor_dbfs":null,"snr_db":null,"dynamic_range_db":null,"output_impedance_ohm":null,"connection_types":["usb"],"external_inputs":null,"simultaneous_usb_xlr":null,"usb_connector":"usb_c","cable_host_connector":"usb_a","cable_length_m":null,"phantom_power":null,"max_bit_depth_bits":24,"max_sample_rate_khz":192,"float_32_bit":false,"headphone_jack":true,"zero_latency_monitoring":true,"onboard_controls":["gain","headphone_volume","mute","polar_pattern"],"onboard_processing":null,"mount_threads":["5_8_inch","1_4_inch"],"shock_mount":null,"pop_filter":null,"desk_stand_included":true,"housing_material":null,"rgb_lighting":true,"lighting_zones":null,"software_name":null,"firmware_updatable":null,"os_compatibility":["windows","macos","linux"],"console_compatibility":null,"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":null,"height_mm":170,"depth_mm":null},"weight_g":266.5,"weight_with_stand_g":501.4,"other_certifications":null,"in_the_box":["Epic Talk USB Microphone","Microphone Stand","USB-A to USB-C Cable"]},"variants":[{"model_number":"MEPICTALKRBLK4","gtin":"0812887017572","colors":["Black"]},{"model_number":"MEPICTALKRWHT4","gtin":"0812887019590","colors":["White"]}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-black","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manufacturer_url","model_numbers","gtins","status","colors","variants","transducer_type","capsule_size_mm","capsule_count","polar_patterns","frequency_response_hz","max_spl_db","connection_types","usb_connector","cable_host_connector","max_bit_depth_bits","max_sample_rate_khz","float_32_bit","headphone_jack","zero_latency_monitoring","onboard_controls","mount_threads","desk_stand_included","rgb_lighting","weight_g","in_the_box","warranty_years"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Shopify product data of the page: SKU MEPICTALKRBLK4 for Black. The White page has SKU MEPICTALKRWHT4.","gtins":"Product data barcode 812887017572 for Black, written as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero as for the JBuds Talk file. The check digit is valid. Target prints the same UPC.","status":"The page sells the microphone at 149.99 USD with an Add to cart button and stock on hand.","colors":"Black and White are separate JLab pages with the same specification.","variants":"Two sold colours of the same hardware: Black MEPICTALKRBLK4 and White MEPICTALKRWHT4.","transducer_type":"Spec table: total capsules 3 x 16mm condenser.","capsule_size_mm":"Spec table: Mic Size (3) 16 mm.","capsule_count":"Spec table: Total Microphone(s) 3 Condensers.","polar_patterns":"Spec table: Direction Types Omnidirectional, Cardiod, Bi-directional, Stereo. Four selectable patterns.","frequency_response_hz":"Spec table and description: 50Hz~20KHz. JLab's support Tech Specs article prints 20Hz - 20kHz, see the support source. The product page values are stored because the page is the one updated in 2024 and Target also lists 50 Hz to 20 kHz.","max_spl_db":"Spec table: Max SPL 120 dB. No distortion limit is stated.","connection_types":"Connectivity: USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The only output is USB, with no XLR or wireless link.","usb_connector":"Description: included USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The manual drawing labels the rear port USB-C power input.","cable_host_connector":"Description: USB-A to 90-degree USB-C cable. The In the Box picture shows a USB-A plug on the computer end.","max_bit_depth_bits":"Spec table: Bit Depth 24-bit.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Spec table: Sample Rate 192KHz.","float_32_bit":"The page lists a single bit depth of 24-bit and no 32-bit float format.","headphone_jack":"Spec table: 3.5mm Input Yes. The description calls it a 3.5mm headphone input on the mic body for monitoring.","zero_latency_monitoring":"Spec table: Hear Yourself / Mic Monitoring Yes. Description: zero-latency Hear Yourself monitoring through headphones.","onboard_controls":"Description: physical controls for gain, mute and headphone monitoring, and a dial on the microphone body for the four patterns. Spec table: Gain Control Yes, Quick Mute Yes.","mount_threads":"Description names the swivel mount adapter at 5/8 inch. The manual and the support tech specs add 1/4 inch.","desk_stand_included":"The In the Box picture lists a Microphone Stand and shows a tripod. The spec table lists Mic Stand under What's In The Box.","rgb_lighting":"Spec table: Customizable LED Yes. The manual lists 11 LED interface modes including color fade, color wipe and rainbow.","weight_g":"Spec table: Product Weight (Total, g) 266.5. The support Tech Specs article calls this the microphone body weight.","in_the_box":"The In the Box picture lists Epic Talk USB Microphone, Microphone Stand and USB-A to USB-C Cable. The text lists a cable of 10ft while the spec table prints a cable length of 5 ft, so the cable length is not stored.","warranty_years":"Description and shipping box: JLab 2-year limited warranty."}},{"url":"https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk-usb-microphone-white.json","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["model_numbers","gtins","colors","variants"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Shopify product data: SKU MEPICTALKRWHT4.","gtins":"Product data barcode 812887019590 for White, written as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero. The check digit is valid.","colors":"The page is the White edition. 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Capsules: 3 x 16mm condenser capsules.","polar_patterns":"Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Stereo, and Bidirectional.","frequency_response_hz":"Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz. This conflicts with the 50Hz~20KHz of the product page spec table. The same text appeared on the 2022 pre-order page. The product page value is stored.","max_spl_db":"Max SPL: 120DB.","max_bit_depth_bits":"Bit Depth: 24.","max_sample_rate_khz":"Sample Rate: 192k.","mount_threads":"Includes the microphone with 5/8 inch and 1/4 inch inputs for swivel mounting.","os_compatibility":"System connection: Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac 10.10 or higher. The manual adds Linux.","dimensions_mm":"Dimension: 170 x 55 x 65mm. The product page prints Length 6.69 in (170 mm), Width 2.17 in (55 mm) and Height 2.56 in (65 mm). The microphone is used upright, so the 170 mm length is the height. JLab does not say which of the other two sides is across, so width and depth are left out. Dimension with tripod position: 270 x 195 x 195mm.","weight_g":"Weight (Microphone Body): 266.5gr.","weight_with_stand_g":"Weight (Microphone with stand): 501.4gr. The stand is the included tripod. Cable weight is listed separately.","warranty_years":"General: 2 year warranty.","desk_stand_included":"Includes list and the weight with stand and tripod position dimension show an included stand."}},{"url":"https://help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_Epic_Talk_Microphone_Manual.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["manual_url","polar_patterns","address_type","onboard_controls","connection_types","usb_connector","headphone_jack","mount_threads","rgb_lighting","os_compatibility","desk_stand_included"],"notes":{"manual_url":"JLab three-page Epic Talk USB Microphone manual.","polar_patterns":"Controls page: recording setting dial with Cardioid, Omni, Bidirectional and Stereo.","address_type":"In Use page: the correct position is speaking into the front face of the upright body, the incorrect position is the microphone laid on its back.","onboard_controls":"Controls page: volume/gain wheel (press and hold to switch volume and gain), mute on/off by a quick press, recording setting dial for the patterns. The LED indicator shows volume, gain and mute. The wheel also sets the headphone playback level, because the Windows and Mac steps select the microphone as the playback device.","connection_types":"Setup page: connect to the USB input of a PC or Mac. The back view shows only a USB-C port and a headphone jack.","usb_connector":"Controls page back view: USB-C power input.","headphone_jack":"Controls page back view: headphone aux jack.","mount_threads":"Assembly page: 5/8 inch and 1/4 inch assembly with a 1/4 inch inset.","rgb_lighting":"LED interface list: 1 color fade, 2 color wipe, 3 rainbow, 4 blue, 5 purple, 6 green, 7 cyan, 8 yellow, 9 orange, 10 pink, 11 white. A rear button turns the interface on and off and switches it.","os_compatibility":"Tips: works with almost any recording software on macOS, Windows or Linux. It will not work through most tablets or phones because of their power limits, so no mobile system is stored.","desk_stand_included":"Assembly page shows the tripod base fitted to the microphone."}},{"url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20221013183336/https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["launch_price_usd","release_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Archived JLab US store page of 2022-10-13: regular price $149 for Black and White, with a PRE-ORDER button. US price excludes sales tax.","release_date":"Pre-order on 2022-10-13. The 2022-12-04 capture still says PRE-ORDER with a holiday sale at $119. The 2023-02-23 capture sells it at $149 with a normal Add to cart. The first sale month is not stated, so 2023-01 is a best estimate."}},{"url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20230223020936/https://www.jlab.com/products/epic-talk","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["release_date"],"notes":{"release_date":"Capture of 2023-02-23: the pre-order label is gone and the page sells the Epic Talk at $149.00 with Add to cart."}}],"fields_filled":33,"updated":"2026-10-16"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}