I actually use this mic. A couple things that would help those who want to use it: 1. Instead of plugging into the USB port on your computer, plug the USB power into an actual 120vac to USB 7.4vdc wall power adapter to give it more dc power than if it were plugged into the PC. It does provide better quality sound output. 2. Don't use the regular foam head that comes with it, but get a higher quality pop filter. And yes, I do use the echo feature for gags in some of my Let's Plays.
You are one of the perfect reviewer who is humble and intelligent and most importantly a person who does not add any unwanted extra effects about yourself or your image or any background music which makes things crystal clear and real and useful. Thank you.
Man, your review is amazing, all the diferent tests and everything, you are by far, the best review I've seen for microphones (I'm looking into buying one and I'm checking my options). Thanks for the effort you putted into this.
+Timmuh Games Thank you so very much! I really appreciate the kind words and the sub! Hopefully I can help you decide on whatever mic is right for you. Or maybe teach you a new technique or something. =) Cheers! And thanks again! You're awesome!
I have this mic and for the price it is great I made a home pop filter and it sounds a little bit better Btw I can't believe you are at 600 subs your content is better than people with more than 100k
+~Darazul Yeah. Pop filters are important in any home studio. I don't use them because I want them to be as raw as possible. Show how each microphone functions because some say they have built in pop filters and stuff.
bought mine now, still solving some backgrouns statick, might need to buy usb adapter to put the audio jack away from the computer, thanks for the review.
I bought the mic of Amazon, plugged it in and its not working? double and triple checked I plugged it in right and its fully set up, any reason why it wont work?
Haven't tested it yet, wanted to see how it was powered. I am hoping that I can get a little more reverb out of this than I can with audio software. I sing online karaoke and the software they use for reverb is okay but sometimes I need just a pinch more. I have that function on my home machine and it's awesome. Some songs you don't need any, some you need more for the flow. The thing is, with reverb, you don't need much. Like when you turned it up all the way, never a need for that. But I bought this microphone particularly for the reverb setup, so although "you" see no need for it, you must not be a singer. I have better microphones but wanted to try this for the reverb. Thanks for making the video, appreciate the info.
I used this mic for a very long time, I agree with this video, but the echo definitely brought many discord calls plenty of laughter so I feel like I got my monies worth and then some. 7/10 would recommend for the memes.
the cable that goes with this microphone, can you test it with the bm 800. i meant the cable with the usb and the 3,5 jack. does it work better than the sabrent usb, could you test it going into a microphone input without power going into the 3,5 jack. so the power provided only thru the usb.
+Bert-pd3ct I do not have a way of doing that. I don't have any computers with a microphone input so the only way of hooking up a microphone is through the USB Soundcards which all provide power. That is a very interesting idea though.
+Podcastage how much voltage does the usb cable provide??? if you test the cable whit the Audio Technica ATR2USB. i believe that one was really bad sound cart. maybe i could make D.I.Y cable with usb power, same as the bm-100 fx
i agree about the effects if they want to add effects they should add one of the most used effects like compression, but great video just saved me 30 bucks that i was gonna spend on this mic for my kid but think i will find something a little better now :)
+TwentyOneSumthin Compression would have made this mic work much more than $30 to me and most people. I think the reason that they didn't, could be because there are so many components in compression (threshold, makeup gain, attack, release, ratio, knee)...AHA!...here's what they could do. They could have a knob with 4 different selections for 4 different settings of compression for 4 different kinds of sound source, that would make this mic A LOT more valuable. Well, I'm glad you found the video helpful, and that we just came up with a million dollar mic idea. =) Have a great day.
+Podcastage i will plug the microphone into a powered usb audio interface with a xlr to xlr i was just wondering wether it would break it putting 48volts through it
+Knucklehead Plays I can't justify making another video for that. I should have done that in this review. It's pretty useless in my eyes though because it only allows you to adjust the level of delay. It does not allow you to adjust the timing or length of echo/delay.
+Marites narvasa Plug in the USB cable, and then plug in the 3.5mm jack into the microphone input. If your computer has a single 3.5mm input, you will need to invest in a USB adapter.
Please Reply, which one should i buy,(bm 800 without phantom power and 7.1 channel usb adapter) or bm 100fx. For Singing ?? Any option ? Which is better ?
I disagree...I think this is the most perfect low budget condenser mic for little-or-no-startup-money-whatsoever-from-parents type independent artists (like me) thanks bunches for the video (you covered every detail + gained a new subscriber 😏)
hey thanks for the great review vid! one question, i want to use this on a macbook pro but i read through the comments it doesn't work cos macbook has no built in mic input, so i need a usb soundcard for the 3.5mm jack, am i right?
Maybe this mic has enough gain to work with the line in? Line in requires around 100x the voltage of a mic input but it's super clean because it doesn't do any preamp. The preamp on most mic inputs are garbage even when it's a $3000 laptop.
I had this mic in my cart and decided to looked up some videos on it to see if its really what i want. I like how you do reviews, the showing distances and keyboard sound pickup was really what i was looking for. Now i have a question, i am looking to get into streaming and need a mic that wont pick up my very loud mechanical keyboard. At the end you said you can get a better one for cheaper. What would you recommend for a mic for game streaming? right now my budget is about 50 - 60 bucks, not a lot i know. I have this mic and a scissor arm stand. and that totals to about $40 which is well in my range, but if you can offer something better i would be very grateful. :)
+Trinias I would recommend the NW-700 (amzn.to/1MrxpLV), with the boom arm, and then also get a USB audio adapter (amzn.to/1Mrxxep). The adapter will provide 5v of power to the mic, improving the audio.
+Podcastage Nice, still comes to about the same as the other mic!, Would you also recommend the Neewer boom arm? amzn.com/B00DY1F2CS thanks for the fast reply!
+Eclairo YT That's correct. You need to plug this microphone into the USB Port & a 3.5mm Microphone Input jack. Mac computers don't have this jack so you need a USB audio adapter. I have a video comparing a few of them. Hope that helps.
I bought this Mic and I have a laptop and I saw a video that stated that you need to plug the usb to a power block from a phone or another bower block for hand held devises...is this information true?
+LaughOut OutLoudGaming I am uncertain. I did not do that. The way I have it set up is I plugged the USB into an unpowered USB Hub and then the 3.5mm into a USB Soundcard. I do not understand that logic either...a quick google search shows that a phones charger provides 5v of power. That is the same amount of voltage provided by USB 1, 2, and 3. I did test the voltage on this cable by just plugging in the USB portion and I got very strange results implying 0 volts making it to the microphone. I do not know what to tell you.
Just bought this, I'm replacing it with my Rode NT-Usb Microphone. My rode picks up way too much noise and also, I'd like to experience some easy echo functions too!
hey ! i know is that an old video . but think about it, what happen if you plug the bm100fx to the scarlet 2i2. you can unplug the xlr to usb and plug just xlr. thats sounds cool to me :)
I'm getting really frustrated because I have the mic plugged into my computer in the headphone port and the usb port and my computer is still just using my mac internal microphone
That's the problem. You're plugging into the headphone port. It is a TRRS port and this mic does not have a TRRS plug. You need a USB Soundcard to get a dedicated microphone input.
Podcastage Oh THANK YOU. I looked at the online picture and I missing the adapter. I just contacted the company to see if they will send that piece to me. I appreciate the response!
hi, can you show me how to mount this mic to shockmount? because this mic has the knobs which means it is impossible to mount this mic with shockmount, thanks.
+Podcastage thanks, but according to you which one is recommended for me? BM-100FX or BM-700? i don't have phantom power and for now i don't think to buy it. So, if i buy BM-700 without Phantom Power and put it in my laptop, do you think my laptop can serve enough power to BM-700? thanks bro.
Sony Meydianto I like the BM700 better. I think the BM-100FX controls are pretty much worthless. The 700 is a better option. And if you are able to get this soundcard with your BM700. It should work: ua-cam.com/video/MGlCPzGxaOk/v-deo.html
I have one of these, apparently. I can't even remember where I got it, I think I just went to eBay and picked the cheapest mic that actually looked like a mic. I don't think it sounds great, but I honestly can't tell if that's down to the mic or my terrible, terrible voice. Now I've started making UA-cam vids (check my channel, random self promotion, woo!) and I'm considering getting something more expensive, but I seriously don't know if there's any mic on this planet that can make my voice sound not horrible.
Hello there! I just ordered this microphone and I have something I want to know . This microphone comes with a usb and 3.5mm jack , which gives power to the microphone. Is it ok to plug in the 3.5mm to a usb sound card audio + the usb plugged in? Could this damage my microphone? Great video!
I have bought this microphone now and it has arrived it works perfectly with no background noise but i have to get really close to the microphone for it to hear me with the microphone volume gain fully up hope u can help!?
+Quincy Brown Unfortunately I'm not a master of this microphone. I plugged it into a USB Audio Adapter that provides 4.5 volts through the 3.5mm jack. You should contact the company for further trouble shooting help.
Can you try to use the cable (usb + 3.5 mm jack) that comes with this mic with another mic? like the bm 700 or bm800? Because the cable it's really easy to do and can be a solution for those who do not have a phantom power supply.
No. I don't recommend this mic at all. You need a USB soundcard as well, but companies changed how they manufacture them and they don't work that well any more.
Podcastage thanks and i changed my mind..i think im going with the bm 800..cause i found a cheap one also..i still dont know whats the best soundcard/phantom power for under $50?
Are the screw holes (the one that connects the mic holder to the stand) standard with every mic? Because I am thinking of buying a boom arm and replace the mic holder with the one that comes with the BM-100FX. Sorry for my english
Hi great review, but i'm still searching a shock mounting from this microphone, can you help me pease because with the buttons i'm not sure? sorry for my english.....
this vs bm800 which one would you pick? btw I only have my asus 970 gaming edition onboard sound card. do I need to by something with phantom power to use the bm 800?
+RaitonGG I would recommend getting a USB Sound Adapter at a minimum. Or if you want good audio, an audio interface like the Xenyx 302USB for the BM800. For the BM-100, I'd recommend getting the microphone as well as a Sabrent USB Audio Adapter.
+Podcastage I have a little thingy that changes mic and headphones to usb, is that it? will that draw more power??? nice! it costed me 2€ in a chinese store so... please tell me that is it because a phantom power source is way to expensive xD
It depends on each individual USB Audio Adapter (ua-cam.com/video/DuLABU6tI7Q/v-deo.html). So you will get different voltages with every different adapter, and that will severely effect the audio quality you get. Hope you got one that sounds good.
considering it was so cheap i don't think it's the best. but I will test it out. however the mic will take arround 30 days to come. but I'll let you know after testing :) I will watch that video
+BuzzDrew_In I don't have a computer with a built in microphone input, but I'm assuming taht is how you are plugging it in. You could try picking up a USB audio adapter to plug the 3.5mm plug into.
BUT...I just tested a new one and the voltage is all wrong. It's only providing 3 volts instead of the 4.5 volts I get out of the same adapter I bought six months ago. I contacted the company for help but have not heard anything back. I would hold off on buying this for now.
I have a problem.. I wanna do video covers but I can't seem to get the mic to be projected via the speakers (like you in the video). Hopefully this gets answered ASAP, thx
Does it work even you plug the just the USB or it should be both? Which is better to buy this one or the BM-800 for vocal recording? And also the quality of the BM800 can be adjust as long as you have a software? Thank you
It won't work just plugging usb in. Also need USB soundcard for this mic to work well. I recommend BM800 over this, and buy a SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD too.
i bought this mic plugged it into a phantom power supply and plugged the xlr to usb and 3.5mm mic jack into it and all i get is a strange buzzing sound it isnt the mic since i tested it seperately
Alright so if I use the same sound card that you use (the black one) and then plug the USB into a wall adapter will it have enough power to make it good quality?
like the video and thanks for doing it but come on I feel like u were too hard on this mic you got to consider the it's a condenser mic for below $30 now on amazon I personally think it's worth the money you pay for it. it's a grate mic
Should I buy this BM-100fx, a Nw-300e or a Sf-920? I know that a bm-700 or bm-800 would be a better option but i don't have enough money for a phantom power.
I've got the NW700 and have the same usb adapter (I bought it like a year ago). My mic doesn't sound that clear and it pics up a bit of background noise.
Ok, I think I fixed it. I disabled something called "AGC" in the recording options that was enabled by default and it caused 99% of the background noise to stop.
+Renan Sampedro I do not have a built in microphone input, so I am unable to test this, but I have heard some people say that it does not work without a USB adapter. I tested the power the cable received when plugged into the USB portion and it wasn't even a volt, so I think you'll need a USB Adapter.
Podcastage hmm, ok. Another question: I'm brazillian and in here our homes receive 220V. Is it safe to plug the mic's USB on my cell phone charger to give it power? (Sorry if i wrote something wrong xD)
Hi Bandrew. I've had this microphone for a while now and up till now i've been hooking it up to my macbook using a usb soundcard with no problems. Recently however i've gotten a usb mixer which i use for a dynamic microphone but can't seem to use it with the bm100fx's weird usb/3.5 cable. After some quick browsing on the web i've found that my particular mixer is able to provide 15V of phantom power through the female xlr mic input. Could you possibly upload a test video to the Podcastage 2 channel seeing if this mic will work using an xlr to xlr cable hooked up to a usb mixer which provides power? It would be much appreciated. I'm using a Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB mixer btw. Thanks :D
This is the first time I've watched the guy, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. But I believe this guy might be an audiophile, meaning that he listens and can hear slight differences, he's probably also used to expensive mics, so he probably has high expectations, but if you're someone who isn't an audiophile and you're not used to expensive mics then this mic will sound amazing to you.
I was wrong about that statement (unfortunately because I cannot test out plugging directly into a mic input on the computer). A soundcard is essential to get good sound. SYBA USB SOUNDCARD is what I recommend.
Hello @Podcastage and all BM-100FX owners. I have a problem that I haven't found a solution yet - namely the included xlr cable -> usb / mini jack has stopped working. In addition, such a cable cannot be ordered separately anywhere. I tried xlr -> usb but it didn't work. Today I tried with an external SYBA USB sound card and an xlr -> mini jack cable and the only thing you can hear is a slight noise. Have any of you solved this problem?
Is this a good choice for a sorta professional mic (26$), i mean all others need an external power supply (phantom) which sets me back 20$ or more. this has two ways for it to draw power, or is there a better/cheaper alternative?
Can you please clarify whuch microphobe you recommend that is a few bucks cheaper? Also will that pop filter do on a mic or are the circular pop filters better?
my input volume is so low and the settings are at max. I'm also using a syba usb adapter, but the volume is still very low, compared to background noise. Any help please?
You did not recommend this mic because of the mic quality, which I thought was perfectly fine, and you stopped recommending USB sound cards because manufacturers keeps altering components, but I believe Syba manufacturers did not switch the sound card components and it still provides 4.5v to the mic. Now can you answer my question please: what can I do to amplify my sound?
Have you gone into your audio settings and adjusted your volume. Have you ensured your volume is all the way up on the mic? If you have, then I have no idea what's wrong with it...you may have gotten a bad microphone or usb soundcard.
so im getting a mic for gaming and im wondering if i get a mic That doesnt have a usb and my ps4 doesn't have phantom does that mean i have to get an audio adapter with a usb on the end
why does iut have 2 cables one usb and the other one does that mean its lower voltage and will sound decent with like a different soundcard because plus postage to where i live its like $20
So I just have a ordinary pc. If i buy this microphone would it work by just pluggin it in the back of my pc? I got a microphone input port. And USB ports obviously. But if i buy the microphone would I be able to just plug it in and sing to my friends?
+Podcastage Do you have a link to what it is? I clicked your Amazon link in the description. but is it that simple? Because i have those ports on my motherboard.
+Robin Markslag The USB soundcards provide voltage through the 3.5mm jack. You can try it without, and maybe you're lucky and it will work. Then if it doesn't...you can buy the USB soundcard.
Hey man will it be better if I plug in the USB cable to a USB phone adapter to a wall outlet or straight to my laptop? Does it make a difference in quality?
wait for this microphone, do you just plug the two pugs and then that's all? Do you use buy the mic and then that's all? And can u tell me a good usb condenser mic for gaming that is under 30 pls or under 35 dollares.
So I heard this Mic, doesn't require a Phantom Power source, so This microphone VS the BM 700 with a phantom power source, which would you say is better?
So an mic plugged into an phantom power source that's plugged into a LapTop won't work? I have to admit I have no idea what I'm doing, but if it requires something more then just the Mic and phantom source to plug into my LapTop, I'll probably go for BM 100FX sense its just the 1 thing for the same audio. (at least from what I can tell)
I actually use this mic. A couple things that would help those who want to use it:
1. Instead of plugging into the USB port on your computer, plug the USB power into an actual 120vac to USB 7.4vdc wall power adapter to give it more dc power than if it were plugged into the PC. It does provide better quality sound output.
2. Don't use the regular foam head that comes with it, but get a higher quality pop filter.
And yes, I do use the echo feature for gags in some of my Let's Plays.
EVERYONE LIKE JOE'S COMMENT SO IT STAYS NEAR THE TOP OF THE COMMENTS!!!
Where do I find a wall adaptor that outputs 7.4v?
Bradley Affolter
There are a few you could pick up on Alibaba or eBay for a couple of dollars. Mostly for fast charging.
Any on Amazon? I had a hard time finding any above 5v
I don't shop amazon that much. I wouldn't know. Always worth a look, however.
You are one of the perfect reviewer who is humble and intelligent and most importantly a person who does not add any unwanted extra effects about yourself or your image or any background music which makes things crystal clear and real and useful. Thank you.
The quality of your videos and content out to have you sporting many many more subs. Keep up the great work Bandrew!
+DSLR Video Shooter I really appreciate that! Thanks so much!!!
Man, your review is amazing, all the diferent tests and everything, you are by far, the best review I've seen for microphones (I'm looking into buying one and I'm checking my options). Thanks for the effort you putted into this.
Finally someone did a echo test. Good video.
I remember when you were at just 20 subs less than 4 months ago. Keep up the good work and great job!
+LunarSp00ner Well thank you for continuing to watch! You're awesome! And Yeah! I sat at 0 for a few months! =)
@@Podcastage reading this comment again after 3 years made me shed tears
I just watched a few of your videos and liked them a lot and they look very professional. You now have a new sub :D
+Timmuh Games Thank you so very much! I really appreciate the kind words and the sub! Hopefully I can help you decide on whatever mic is right for you. Or maybe teach you a new technique or something. =) Cheers! And thanks again! You're awesome!
An excellent microphone for it's price honestly
I have this mic and for the price it is great I made a home pop filter and it sounds a little bit better
Btw I can't believe you are at 600 subs your content is better than people with more than 100k
+~Darazul Yeah. Pop filters are important in any home studio. I don't use them because I want them to be as raw as possible. Show how each microphone functions because some say they have built in pop filters and stuff.
Awesome quality and content! I've just subbed! Keep it up :)
+emboar9889 Thanks so much. Glad you found the video helpful! I really appreciate the sub and the watch. =)
bought mine now, still solving some backgrouns statick, might need to buy usb adapter to put the audio jack away from the computer, thanks for the review.
super clear review. straight to the point. enjoyed it, ty!
Great video .. can wait till you hit 1.000 subs :3
+Aurel Jashari Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and the fact that you are watching! =) I'm excited to get up there as well. =)
I bought the mic of Amazon, plugged it in and its not working? double and triple checked I plugged it in right and its fully set up, any reason why it wont work?
have you plugged it into usb 3? (blue one) try a normal usb slot on your pc
Haven't tested it yet, wanted to see how it was powered. I am hoping that I can get a little more reverb out of this than I can with audio software. I sing online karaoke and the software they use for reverb is okay but sometimes I need just a pinch more. I have that function on my home machine and it's awesome. Some songs you don't need any, some you need more for the flow.
The thing is, with reverb, you don't need much. Like when you turned it up all the way, never a need for that.
But I bought this microphone particularly for the reverb setup, so although "you" see no need for it, you must not be a singer.
I have better microphones but wanted to try this for the reverb.
Thanks for making the video, appreciate the info.
I feel like with doing some post processing, this will sound great
i have this microphone but he dosnt work like this ?? why ?? i have big noise
Are you using a USB soundcard?
dude i think this is an awesome mic for $25
On Ebay It's For $15-
I used this mic for a very long time, I agree with this video, but the echo definitely brought many discord calls plenty of laughter so I feel like I got my monies worth and then some. 7/10 would recommend for the memes.
the cable that goes with this microphone, can you test it with the bm 800.
i meant the cable with the usb and the 3,5 jack.
does it work better than the sabrent usb, could you test it going into a microphone input without power going into the 3,5 jack.
so the power provided only thru the usb.
+Bert-pd3ct I do not have a way of doing that. I don't have any computers with a microphone input so the only way of hooking up a microphone is through the USB Soundcards which all provide power. That is a very interesting idea though.
+Podcastage how much voltage does the usb cable provide???
if you test the cable whit the Audio Technica ATR2USB.
i believe that one was really bad sound cart.
maybe i could make D.I.Y cable with usb power, same as the bm-100 fx
Wait a second...I can just test it out without plugging in the 3.5mm jack. Problem solved.
mine just doesn't work. IDK WHY
Justin Abersold did u fix it
Been 3 years man. Have you fixed it?
@@mystixworkshop1289 yes, but I don't use it anymore.
@@justinabersold9150 Well it lasted 3 years :)
@@leowos I stopped using it after about a year. Funny enough my headset mic broke recently so I had to dig it out of storage and it worked fine.
i think i will buy this just for the gain, it gets pretty loud and the volume dail should be useful as well
i agree about the effects if they want to add effects they should add one of the most used effects like compression, but great video just saved me 30 bucks that i was gonna spend on this mic for my kid but think i will find something a little better now :)
+TwentyOneSumthin Compression would have made this mic work much more than $30 to me and most people. I think the reason that they didn't, could be because there are so many components in compression (threshold, makeup gain, attack, release, ratio, knee)...AHA!...here's what they could do. They could have a knob with 4 different selections for 4 different settings of compression for 4 different kinds of sound source, that would make this mic A LOT more valuable. Well, I'm glad you found the video helpful, and that we just came up with a million dollar mic idea. =) Have a great day.
has this audio been edited to sound better or is it just straight from the microphone
+Sam Wood There is no post editing done to the audio. It is recorded directly through the Sabrent USB Audio Adapter.
thanks ive just purchased one and was wondering whether it sounded that good straight from the mic
+Podcastage hey also i was wondering could i use a 48v phantom power that a usb audio interface supplys or will it break the mic
I'm not certain I understand the question. Also, I don't know how you would get 48v to this since the cable splits to 3.5mm and usb.
+Podcastage i will plug the microphone into a powered usb audio interface with a xlr to xlr i was just wondering wether it would break it putting 48volts through it
Could you do a music test with this mic, and using the echo. I think it would be a pretty interesting effect for a clean guitar
+Knucklehead Plays I can't justify making another video for that. I should have done that in this review. It's pretty useless in my eyes though because it only allows you to adjust the level of delay. It does not allow you to adjust the timing or length of echo/delay.
How to set up the mic? I'm using that mic and a Laptop hope youll do tutorial
+Marites narvasa Plug in the USB cable, and then plug in the 3.5mm jack into the microphone input. If your computer has a single 3.5mm input, you will need to invest in a USB adapter.
Please Reply, which one should i buy,(bm 800 without phantom power and 7.1 channel usb adapter) or bm 100fx. For Singing ?? Any option ? Which is better ?
good mic and video as awesome as always
+tech technically You're awesome!
I got cannon 1200d with dual lens for only 350$ 😜
Really good find man! What lenses did you get?
+Podcastage canon ef-s 18-55 IS II and canon ef-s 55-250 IS II lens I got 100usd flat off hehe
Really good find. I am thinking about getting a telephoto lens like a 55-200 to take photos of the moon and stuff. Nerdy things ike that.
I want this mic cus idk how to edit (exipt for cropping) so the ecko is useful in a way
can I directly connect it to PC or laptop
thanks for this review friend.
Great!!!
+EL NAPOLITANO MX My pleasure. Hope it helped out! =)
I disagree...I think this is the most perfect low budget condenser mic for little-or-no-startup-money-whatsoever-from-parents type independent artists (like me)
thanks bunches for the video (you covered every detail + gained a new subscriber 😏)
hey thanks for the great review vid! one question, i want to use this on a macbook pro but i read through the comments it doesn't work cos macbook has no built in mic input, so i need a usb soundcard for the 3.5mm jack, am i right?
That's correct. The only USB SOUNDCARD I recommend is SYBA USB SOUNDCARD
okay, thanks! :D
Maybe this mic has enough gain to work with the line in? Line in requires around 100x the voltage of a mic input but it's super clean because it doesn't do any preamp. The preamp on most mic inputs are garbage even when it's a $3000 laptop.
Can I plug the microfone on an Audio Interface (Behringer UMC 202hd) and use phantom power to power the mic?
I had this mic in my cart and decided to looked up some videos on it to see if its really what i want. I like how you do reviews, the showing distances and keyboard sound pickup was really what i was looking for. Now i have a question, i am looking to get into streaming and need a mic that wont pick up my very loud mechanical keyboard. At the end you said you can get a better one for cheaper. What would you recommend for a mic for game streaming? right now my budget is about 50 - 60 bucks, not a lot i know. I have this mic and a scissor arm stand. and that totals to about $40 which is well in my range, but if you can offer something better i would be very grateful. :)
+Trinias I would recommend the NW-700 (amzn.to/1MrxpLV), with the boom arm, and then also get a USB audio adapter (amzn.to/1Mrxxep). The adapter will provide 5v of power to the mic, improving the audio.
+Podcastage Nice, still comes to about the same as the other mic!, Would you also recommend the Neewer boom arm? amzn.com/B00DY1F2CS thanks for the fast reply!
That's what I use for these reviews.
how to you get your audio to sound this clear
Get a usb soundcard
hi i purchased this mic and i don't know how to hook it up to my mac it doesn't pop up on my mac help would be appreciated thanks
Are you trying to plug directly into the single 3.5 mm jack on the mac?
yeah i am does that make it not work
+Eclairo YT That's correct. You need to plug this microphone into the USB Port & a 3.5mm Microphone Input jack. Mac computers don't have this jack so you need a USB audio adapter. I have a video comparing a few of them. Hope that helps.
o i just watched that video thanks :)
Can you do this review again but this time with no sound card or audio interface , just straight into the pc! Thanks
I do not own a PC with a built in mic input so I am unable to do this.
+Podcastage oh okay , but thanks anyway !
I bought this Mic and I have a laptop and I saw a video that stated that you need to plug the usb to a power block from a phone or another bower block for hand held devises...is this information true?
+LaughOut OutLoudGaming I am uncertain. I did not do that. The way I have it set up is I plugged the USB into an unpowered USB Hub and then the 3.5mm into a USB Soundcard. I do not understand that logic either...a quick google search shows that a phones charger provides 5v of power. That is the same amount of voltage provided by USB 1, 2, and 3. I did test the voltage on this cable by just plugging in the USB portion and I got very strange results implying 0 volts making it to the microphone. I do not know what to tell you.
Just bought this, I'm replacing it with my Rode NT-Usb Microphone. My rode picks up way too much noise and also, I'd like to experience some easy echo functions too!
hey ! i know is that an old video . but think about it, what happen if you plug the bm100fx to the scarlet 2i2. you can unplug the xlr to usb and plug just xlr. thats sounds cool to me :)
can you make a video about the flouren condenser mic
If it has volume and echo controls, it's the same as this mic.
Podcastage did you send that to me right now
Podcastage anfok
I'm getting really frustrated because I have the mic plugged into my computer in the headphone port and the usb port and my computer is still just using my mac internal microphone
That's the problem. You're plugging into the headphone port. It is a TRRS port and this mic does not have a TRRS plug. You need a USB Soundcard to get a dedicated microphone input.
Podcastage Oh THANK YOU. I looked at the online picture and I missing the adapter. I just contacted the company to see if they will send that piece to me. I appreciate the response!
That may be my problem? (see above). Can I just get a cheap adapter?
Frenchforawhile try it.
hi, can you show me how to mount this mic to shockmount? because this mic has the knobs which means it is impossible to mount this mic with shockmount, thanks.
+Sony Meydianto (PLAYVSION) I don't know of any way to mount it in a shock mount honestly. The dials ruin that.
+Podcastage thanks, but according to you which one is recommended for me? BM-100FX or BM-700? i don't have phantom power and for now i don't think to buy it. So, if i buy BM-700 without Phantom Power and put it in my laptop, do you think my laptop can serve enough power to BM-700? thanks bro.
Sony Meydianto I like the BM700 better. I think the BM-100FX controls are pretty much worthless. The 700 is a better option. And if you are able to get this soundcard with your BM700. It should work: ua-cam.com/video/MGlCPzGxaOk/v-deo.html
I have one of these, apparently. I can't even remember where I got it, I think I just went to eBay and picked the cheapest mic that actually looked like a mic. I don't think it sounds great, but I honestly can't tell if that's down to the mic or my terrible, terrible voice. Now I've started making UA-cam vids (check my channel, random self promotion, woo!) and I'm considering getting something more expensive, but I seriously don't know if there's any mic on this planet that can make my voice sound not horrible.
Hello there! I just ordered this microphone and I have something I want to know . This microphone comes with a usb and 3.5mm jack , which gives power to the microphone. Is it ok to plug in the 3.5mm to a usb sound card audio + the usb plugged in? Could this damage my microphone? Great video!
And if y wont too sing live ? Eco is perfect for repetitions in headphones or fast live recordings or guitar repetitions.
I have bought this microphone now and it has arrived it works perfectly with no background noise but i have to get really close to the microphone for it to hear me with the microphone volume gain fully up hope u can help!?
USB SOUNDCARD should help because it will provide power to mic. SYBA USB SOUNDCARD only one I recommend.
how come i cant get any white noise from you,i have this mic but every time i try to use i get lot of white noise from it.
+Quincy Brown Unfortunately I'm not a master of this microphone. I plugged it into a USB Audio Adapter that provides 4.5 volts through the 3.5mm jack. You should contact the company for further trouble shooting help.
I like the mic. Brought it.
Can you try to use the cable (usb + 3.5 mm jack) that comes with this mic with another mic? like the bm 700 or bm800? Because the cable it's really easy to do and can be a solution for those who do not have a phantom power supply.
+jtdtemplar I measured voltage. It doesn't offer enough voltage to power mic. It only powers the effects.
will a sound card of 2.5 V volts of actual power supply.will provide a good audio? please answer
In my tests, no.
Great video but..I don't understand is it plug n play?
No. I don't recommend this mic at all. You need a USB soundcard as well, but companies changed how they manufacture them and they don't work that well any more.
Podcastage thanks and i changed my mind..i think im going with the bm 800..cause i found a cheap one also..i still dont know whats the best soundcard/phantom power for under $50?
Are the screw holes (the one that connects the mic holder to the stand) standard with every mic? Because I am thinking of buying a boom arm and replace the mic holder with the one that comes with the BM-100FX. Sorry for my english
Two standard sizes 5/8" and 3/8". You may need to pick up a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter, and then it would work.
Hi great review, but i'm still searching a shock mounting from this microphone, can you help me pease because with the buttons i'm not sure? sorry for my english.....
this vs bm800 which one would you pick?
btw I only have my asus 970 gaming edition onboard sound card. do I need to by something with phantom power to use the bm 800?
+RaitonGG I would recommend getting a USB Sound Adapter at a minimum. Or if you want good audio, an audio interface like the Xenyx 302USB for the BM800. For the BM-100, I'd recommend getting the microphone as well as a Sabrent USB Audio Adapter.
+Podcastage I have a little thingy that changes mic and headphones to usb, is that it? will that draw more power??? nice! it costed me 2€ in a chinese store so... please tell me that is it because a phantom power source is way to expensive xD
It depends on each individual USB Audio Adapter (ua-cam.com/video/DuLABU6tI7Q/v-deo.html). So you will get different voltages with every different adapter, and that will severely effect the audio quality you get. Hope you got one that sounds good.
considering it was so cheap i don't think it's the best. but I will test it out. however the mic will take arround 30 days to come. but I'll let you know after testing :)
I will watch that video
Podcastage ps. mine looks like the blue one, but it was bought in a chinese store so... well i'll test it out
Just got this Microphone, But i seem to have a bit of Static when i listen back to it, do you know how to fix this?
+BuzzDrew_In I don't have a computer with a built in microphone input, but I'm assuming taht is how you are plugging it in. You could try picking up a USB audio adapter to plug the 3.5mm plug into.
+Podcastage what usb audio adapter were you using in this video i wanna get one for myself.
Quincy Brown USB Soundcard Used: amzn.to/1INAuru
BUT...I just tested a new one and the voltage is all wrong. It's only providing 3 volts instead of the 4.5 volts I get out of the same adapter I bought six months ago. I contacted the company for help but have not heard anything back. I would hold off on buying this for now.
I have a problem.. I wanna do video covers but I can't seem to get the mic to be projected via the speakers (like you in the video). Hopefully this gets answered ASAP, thx
Does it work even you plug the just the USB or it should be both? Which is better to buy this one or the BM-800 for vocal recording? And also the quality of the BM800 can be adjust as long as you have a software? Thank you
It won't work just plugging usb in. Also need USB soundcard for this mic to work well. I recommend BM800 over this, and buy a SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD too.
+Podcastage Thank you!
When I use this mic my voice seems to sound kind of muffled. Any idea why that is?
the little white box that is for the headphone and mic jack makes a weird buzzing noise while im recording also.
Speaking in to correct side? Volume set appropriately? What white box?
mine came with a white box connected to a usb cable that i can plug headphones and the mic cord into.
Sploads Probably got a bad USB Soundcard. Try picking up the SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD. I did a video about it on the podcastage2 channel.
ok thanks for the help. Also I was talking into the wrong side haha.
i bought this mic plugged it into a phantom power supply and plugged the xlr to usb and 3.5mm mic jack into it and all i get is a strange buzzing sound it isnt the mic since i tested it seperately
hello I'm from india and i have a question please tell which microphone is better for song and acoustic guitar recording?
i think i am going to buy this one
+Doctor Okse Buy SYBA USB Soundcard with it
I will be using this for my first steam :)
Alright so if I use the same sound card that you use (the black one) and then plug the USB into a wall adapter will it have enough power to make it good quality?
I'd suggest going through the comments. I think someone posted a comment after trying this out.
like the video and thanks for doing it but come on I feel like u were too hard on this mic you got to consider the it's a condenser mic for below $30 now on amazon I personally think it's worth the money you pay for it. it's a grate mic
Should I buy this BM-100fx, a Nw-300e or a Sf-920? I know that a bm-700 or bm-800 would be a better option but i don't have enough money for a phantom power.
bm700 or bm800 and SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD should be sufficient.
Thank you very much, btw awesome channel!
mic sounds great when i click listen to device or record on audacity but sounds super muffled on skype or any other voice chat. Please help
Bakchodz | Indian Gaming & Funny Moments make sure Skype is using that mic - you might have one in your webcam
I've got the NW700 and have the same usb adapter (I bought it like a year ago). My mic doesn't sound that clear and it pics up a bit of background noise.
That's strange. They changed the components of the soundcard around December 2015 at which point they went to hell and stopped working.
I just a Behringer Xenyx502 and I still have a bit of background noise plugging it both straight into my PC and into the Usb adapter.
What mic? How are you connecting it?
I have the NW700 and connecting it from male to female XLR to the xenyx502 and then from the amp rca to 3.5mm to the usb adapter.
Ok, I think I fixed it. I disabled something called "AGC" in the recording options that was enabled by default and it caused 99% of the background noise to stop.
Which you suggest for vocal recording ? This MK-F100TL or Bm-800 or Sf-920 ? Thank you 👍
Bm800
My sabrent usb soundcard came in yesterday,I was wondering when I order this,will it sound great
yo dood what glasses are those, ive been looking for a good set like that for ever. please let me know
Rayban Club Masters
Podcastage what size are they, because club masters always seem to be too small for me unless the oversized but they're ugly... lol
I subbed by the way, you make awesome content
The bridge says 51-21. And thanks a lot man.
Hey +Podcastage i have a question. Which one do you recommend and why? Bm 800, bm 8000 or bm100fx. I want to buy a microphone but i cant decide
Not bm100fx. This will answer other two mics: ua-cam.com/video/x8SmvCvjf1M/v-deo.htmlm48s
Ok thank you ;)
if i plug this mic on my notebook, will it receive enough power to work?
+Renan Sampedro I do not have a built in microphone input, so I am unable to test this, but I have heard some people say that it does not work without a USB adapter. I tested the power the cable received when plugged into the USB portion and it wasn't even a volt, so I think you'll need a USB Adapter.
Podcastage hmm, ok.
Another question: I'm brazillian and in here our homes receive 220V. Is it safe to plug the mic's USB on my cell phone charger to give it power?
(Sorry if i wrote something wrong xD)
***** Phone chargers typically provide 5v which is the same voltage as a USB 1.0, 2,0, or 3.0 port.
+Podcastage Oh, so it's safe then! Many thanks for your help, friend!
BTW, congratulations for The channel. I found it today and i just loved it!
Hi Bandrew. I've had this microphone for a while now and up till now i've been hooking it up to my macbook using a usb soundcard with no problems. Recently however i've gotten a usb mixer which i use for a dynamic microphone but can't seem to use it with the bm100fx's weird usb/3.5 cable. After some quick browsing on the web i've found that my particular mixer is able to provide 15V of phantom power through the female xlr mic input. Could you possibly upload a test video to the Podcastage 2 channel seeing if this mic will work using an xlr to xlr cable hooked up to a usb mixer which provides power? It would be much appreciated.
I'm using a Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB mixer btw. Thanks :D
Got this one today on Amazon. I liked it, I loved it, I got it. Everybody's got a different opinion bro
This is the first time I've watched the guy, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
But I believe this guy might be an audiophile, meaning that he listens and can hear slight differences, he's probably also used to expensive mics, so he probably has high expectations, but if you're someone who isn't an audiophile and you're not used to expensive mics then this mic will sound amazing to you.
FeverHD how do i set it up plz
FeverHD same I got the blue and silver one and it's amazing I fell in love with that nic
Ik this is old but please can you tell me... does this microphone only plug in with a usb port or do i need that xlr?
+Salah Kalbi -- 00:59 -- There, I watched the video for you
please, want to buy a mic to start with,and i quiet like the look of this one , what do yo recommend this or the bm-800.
and it's dynamic or condenser
+Jules Spot It is an Electret Condenser so it requires voltage. I recommend getting the BM800 with an audio interface.
In your opinion, which one is the best? Bm-100fx or bm 800? I'm in doubt which one to buy, thank you
In the video you said you don't need a sound card, but will the sound card still improve the audio?
I was wrong about that statement (unfortunately because I cannot test out plugging directly into a mic input on the computer). A soundcard is essential to get good sound. SYBA USB SOUNDCARD is what I recommend.
Hello @Podcastage and all BM-100FX owners. I have a problem that I haven't found a solution yet - namely the included xlr cable -> usb / mini jack has stopped working. In addition, such a cable cannot be ordered separately anywhere. I tried xlr -> usb but it didn't work. Today I tried with an external SYBA USB sound card and an xlr -> mini jack cable and the only thing you can hear is a slight noise. Have any of you solved this problem?
Is this a good choice for a sorta professional mic (26$), i mean all others need an external power supply (phantom) which sets me back 20$ or more. this has two ways for it to draw power, or is there a better/cheaper alternative?
+DeadAimKiller It's a decent microphone.It may be the cheapest option to get a decent sound.
Well, thanks for the input. Also your channel is great, and thanks for responding in record time lol.
One Question ? I am from Ecuador
Who is the best
Microphone BM-100FX or Neewer® White NW-300E Professional USB
Please Answer
They are pretty much the same microphone and I do not recommend either. I recommend NW700, NW800, or NW1500 instead.
Can you please clarify whuch microphobe you recommend that is a few bucks cheaper?
Also will that pop filter do on a mic or are the circular pop filters better?
+Gorilla Strength PDMIC58. XLR to USB cable. Boom Arm. Dragon Pad Pop filter.
my input volume is so low and the settings are at max. I'm also using a syba usb adapter, but the volume is still very low, compared to background noise. Any help please?
I stopped recommending USB Soundcards since they're not very reliable and I did not recommend this mic.
You did not recommend this mic because of the mic quality, which I thought was perfectly fine, and you stopped recommending USB sound cards because manufacturers keeps altering components, but I believe Syba manufacturers did not switch the sound card components and it still provides 4.5v to the mic. Now can you answer my question please: what can I do to amplify my sound?
Have you gone into your audio settings and adjusted your volume. Have you ensured your volume is all the way up on the mic? If you have, then I have no idea what's wrong with it...you may have gotten a bad microphone or usb soundcard.
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so im getting a mic for gaming and im wondering if i get a mic That doesnt have a usb and my ps4 doesn't have phantom does that mean i have to get an audio adapter with a usb on the end
I know absolutely nothing about the PS4 so I am 100% unknowledgeable about this stuff. Maybe someone discussed it online. Sorry man.
+Podcastage i meant to say usb sound board
+Podcastage can you plz reply with a great usb soundboard link
The Official NuKe Clan ua-cam.com/video/-Q30b1h9G70/v-deo.html
+Podcastage why you put a link to my channel
Would that mic work if my laptop only has one 3.5 mm jack? Must be a combined Mic+ headphone jack but I dunno if that mic would work..
no. you would need a SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD
I see, thanks a lot, I'll get one soon.
why does iut have 2 cables one usb and the other one does that mean its lower voltage and will sound decent with like a different soundcard because plus postage to where i live its like $20
+David OHagan Two cables. 1 is to record audio. 2. USB cable to power effect. Buy SYBA USB SOUNDCARD to get best out of this mic.
Wich microphone sounds better without phantom power BM 800 or this BM 100 this if you use only SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD
I like the BM800 more. Both you need to plug into a SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD.
So an additional usb port that has a bm100 doesn't help the microphone to sound better ?
Nope. Not in my experience.
hi nice video, im curios is this better than the bm 800?
I have one of these. But it won't read on my compaq laptop that is running on windows 8
So I just have a ordinary pc. If i buy this microphone would it work by just pluggin it in the back of my pc? I got a microphone input port. And USB ports obviously. But if i buy the microphone would I be able to just plug it in and sing to my friends?
+Robin Markslag No you need a USB adapter as well.
Oh k. thanks.
+Podcastage Do you have a link to what it is? I clicked your Amazon link in the description. but is it that simple? Because i have those ports on my motherboard.
+Robin Markslag The USB soundcards provide voltage through the 3.5mm jack. You can try it without, and maybe you're lucky and it will work. Then if it doesn't...you can buy the USB soundcard.
+Podcastage Thanks for the help.
Hey man will it be better if I plug in the USB cable to a USB phone adapter to a wall outlet or straight to my laptop? Does it make a difference in quality?
Do not believe so.
+Podcastage one more thing, would it be better if I use the sound card that came with this mic or just plug in the jack straight to my pc?
NuttyBoy I think you'll need to plug both in. Plug in the ubs cable and then also plug the 3.5mm cable into a USB soundcard.
+Podcastage okay thanks man :D
wait for this microphone, do you just plug the two pugs and then that's all? Do you use buy the mic and then that's all? And can u tell me a good usb condenser mic for gaming that is under 30 pls or under 35 dollares.
No. Need USB soundcard too. SYBA STEREO USB SOUNDCARD. I don't know of any good usb mics under $30
Pls can I connect this mic to a Scarlett solo sound card using a regular xlr cable?
the echo effect seems like a good way to annoy the hell out of the people you're conversing with
Yeah. I suppose. I just prefer not to annoy people. Ha.
So I heard this Mic, doesn't require a Phantom Power source, so This microphone VS the BM 700 with a phantom power source, which would you say is better?
Chase currently this is the same price as the BM 700 although I don't need to spend the extra 20$ on a phantom power source.
You couldn't connect phantom power even if you wanted to. Need USB soundcard.
Podcastage so this one would be better, sense I would only needs the one Mic. xD
So an mic plugged into an phantom power source that's plugged into a LapTop won't work? I have to admit I have no idea what I'm doing, but if it requires something more then just the Mic and phantom source to plug into my LapTop, I'll probably go for BM 100FX sense its just the 1 thing for the same audio. (at least from what I can tell)
You cannot connect this mic to phantom power.
what is better the BM700 or the BM100?
plz make a vs vid about this!
BM700.
does the Compaq laptop have the right microphone input ?.
+Richard Ambrocio I do not know. Do you have a microphone input? If not then you may need a USB Audio Adapter.
+Podcastage yes I have one , thank you ☺