I am an avid gamer and YouTuber. I bought this mic specifically for its touchpad with mic gain control and mute/unmute function. You can also plug the headphones directly into the microphone, which was a big plus. I bought this mic after a recent bad experience with another mic that stopped working after a few days. But the quality of this microphone is high and the metal arm is sturdy. The touch mute button changes color to green/red and lets you know the status of the microphone. I recorded a few videos with this mic and the sound quality was amazing. I just wish they had a small mobile stand so I can take this mic with me wherever I go. Overall a quality microphone.