While companies like DJI keep shrinking wireless mics, content creators still love a mic they can grip. Portronics just launched the Conch One - USB-C earbuds with their microphone on a separate short cable instead of buried in the inline remote. At just $23, they're targeting creators tired of clipping wireless mics to random objects.
Portronics is betting creators want their microphones where they can grab them. The Indian audio brand just dropped the Conch One, a pair of USB-C earbuds that breaks convention by putting the microphone on its own short cable instead of integrating it into the inline remote.
The timing feels right. Content creators have been getting creative - and desperate - with their audio setups. Some are literally clipping wireless mics to forks and random objects just to get a handheld feel. Meanwhile, wired headphones are staging a comeback as users tire of charging cases and connection drops.
At ₹1,999 (around $23), the Conch One undercuts most wireless mic solutions while offering something different. The earbuds pack 14.2mm drivers that should deliver decent bass response, while the inline remote handles the usual playback and volume controls plus something unique - dedicated mode switching.
A long press of the mode button cycles between listening mode with four EQ presets and karaoke mode with eight vocal-focused settings. That karaoke feature hints at Portronics' target market - creators who need quick audio adjustments without diving into apps.
The separate microphone cable addresses a real pain point. Traditional inline mics sit wherever the remote lands on your shirt, often too far from your mouth for clear pickup. DJI and others have spent years making wireless mics smaller and less obtrusive, but many creators still prefer the control and reliability of wired solutions.
But the design creates new trade-offs. That dangling mic might work great for TikTok videos or podcast recording, but it'll likely hang awkwardly during phone calls where you want hands-free operation. The positioning suggests Portronics is specifically targeting the creator market rather than general consumers.
Right now, you can only snag them through Portronics' website or Amazon India. The company hasn't shared specifics about the microphone type or pickup pattern - details that matter for creators evaluating audio quality.
