The JBL Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C is a one-person clip-on microphone for streamers, podcasters and vloggers who record straight into a phone, tablet or computer. The microphone weighs 11.2 g, talks to a small 2.4GHz USB-C dongle over a range of up to 100 m, and records for up to 6 hours per charge; the charging case brings the total to 24 hours. A mute button with an LED sits on the mic itself, and gain, EQ and noise suppression can be adjusted from JBL’s apps.
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Plug the Dongle In and Talk
The JBL Quantum Stream Wireless kit is plug and play: push the USB-C dongle into an Android phone, an iPhone 15 or later, or a USB-C iPad, clip the microphone to your collar, and it works as the audio input. The dongle has a second USB-C port, which JBL says lets you charge an Android device while streaming, a useful detail for long live sessions where the phone battery is the real limit.
On a Windows PC, JBL’s QuantumENGINE software lets you adjust EQ and gain, mute and unmute, and apply noise reduction. On Android and iOS the JBL Headphones app covers EQ, gain, noise suppression, auto-off timing and LED brightness.
Recording Quality, With the Numbers in Context
For the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless, JBL specifies an omnidirectional capsule with a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, a sensitivity of -36 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, a dynamic range of 86 dB at 1 kHz, equivalent noise of 22 dBA and a maximum SPL of 100 dB. Audio is 16-bit. The sample rate is 48 kHz with noise cancellation off and drops to 16 kHz with noise cancellation on.
That last point matters. With ENC on, the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless is tuned for clear speech in noisy rooms, which suits live streams and calls. For voice-over or music where you want full fidelity, record in a quiet room with ENC off to keep the 48 kHz rate, and use the supplied windscreen outdoors.
Battery and Charging
The JBL Quantum Stream Wireless microphone has a 130 mAh lithium-ion polymer cell rated for up to 6 hours of recording with ENC on or off, and the charging case holds a 550 mAh cell that brings the total to 24 hours. A full charge takes about 2 hours, and 15 minutes of charging gives roughly 1 hour of recording. The mic weighs 11.2 g, the dongle 6 g and the case 47.4 g, so the whole JBL Quantum Stream Wireless kit fits in a shirt pocket.
Mute Button and Windscreen
A physical mute button with an LED indicator sits on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless microphone, so you can cough, answer the door or talk to someone off-stream without reaching for the phone, and the light makes it obvious when you are not live. The windscreen attaches quickly for outdoor recording and reduces wind noise that ENC alone cannot remove.
Who This Is Not For
The kit contains one microphone, so it cannot record a two-person interview; a dual-transmitter system such as the Hollyland LARK series is built for that. JBL lists no camera receiver or 3.5 mm output, so it is not meant for DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Audio is 16-bit, and with ENC on the sample rate falls to 16 kHz. The 100 dB maximum SPL is lower than the 115–116 dB SPL Hollyland quotes for its LARK systems, so loud singing close to the mic is not its strength. And this is the USB-C version: iPhones with a Lightning port need the separate Lightning model of the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless.
Buying the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C in the UAE
The JBL Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C carries a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver across the UAE within up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. If it arrives defective or not as ordered, return it within 14 days, and report any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: JBL
- Model: Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C
- Colour: Black
- Configuration: 1 x clip-on microphone, 2.4GHz USB-C dongle
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: -36 dBV/Pa @ 1 kHz
- Dynamic range: 86 dB @ 1 kHz
- Equivalent noise: 22 dBA
- Maximum SPL: 100 dB SPL
- Bit depth / sample rate: 16-bit; 48 kHz (ENC off), 16 kHz (ENC on)
- Wireless: 2.4GHz (2.406 – 2.474 GHz), GFSK, up to 100 m
- Battery: Mic 130 mAh / 3.85 V; case 550 mAh / 3.7 V (Li-ion polymer)
- Recording time: Up to 6 h per charge (ENC on or off), 24 h with the charging case
- Charging: About 2 h; 15 min gives about 1 h
- Weight: Mic 11.2 g, dongle 6 g, charging case 47.4 g
- Compatibility: Android (USB-C), iPhone 15 and later, USB-C iPad; JBL QuantumENGINE on PC
- In the box: Microphone, 2.4GHz USB-C receiver, charging case, windscreen, USB charging cable, quick start guide, warranty and warning sheet
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from JBL’s official Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C product page and spec sheet. Full details are published on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless page.
FAQ
Does the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless work with an iPhone 16?
Yes. The iPhone 15 and later use USB-C, so the dongle plugs straight in.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 6 hours per charge and 24 hours in total with the charging case, according to JBL.
Can two people use it at once?
No. The kit includes one microphone; for interviews you need a dual-transmitter system.
Does it record in 24-bit?
No. JBL lists 16-bit audio at 48 kHz with ENC off and 16 kHz with ENC on.
Can I charge my phone while streaming?
Yes. JBL says the dongle’s extra USB-C port can charge an Android device during streaming.
Is there a mute button?
Yes. It is on the microphone, with an LED that shows when you are muted.
Browse more in our Camera Accessories range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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