Kmise USB Metal Condenser Recording Microphone, Headphone Output and Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Adjustable Stand, Plug and Play,Multisystem

The microphone controls include a volume control, a mute button, a headphone jack and an ingenious “echo” control too.The microphone is “plug and play” with Windows 10, and is detected straight away. We were recording sounds within 5 minutes of opening the box.The microphone itself is certainly comparable in quality to any other microphones we have used before. It is a cardioid condenser microphone and ideally suited to desktop use using the stand provided, broadcasting or studio use. (or outside use with the windshield fitted) However it does need to be carefully positioned to avoid picking up unwanted background noise - you need to be talking into the end of the microphone at roughly 12 inches from the end , rather than the side.The echo function is particularly interesting and unique as it enables a reverb effect when used in the studio environment, that would otherwise need to be added through software, or other hardware. It isn’t perfect , but is interesting to “play” with and come up with your own effects.The on-mic headphone jack enables you to listen to the source of the sound as heard by the microphone before any software processing is done on the PC, so again is a useful extra. Also useful is the mute button which enables quick and easy muting whilst the microphone is in the hand or within reach rather than having to mute on the pc (or just cover up the mic with your hand!)In terms of sound quality it seems fine and certainly approaching the more well known brands, and with the stand, windshield and cables included it seems very good value for money. I don’t think you will see this being adopted as a professional standard mic, but as a budget option, with careful placement and set up it should provide a cheap alternative for the beginner. Well at a third of the price of an equivalent branded pro microphone what would you expect??In summary, the Mic itself is a great buy. It can provide good results and is certainly worth the investment. It seems to be of good quality construction, no crack or pops from the recordings no interference from the volume or echo controls. It seems to be built to last.My criticisms are purely that the USB cable supplied could be longer, and the stand quality is fairly poor, but as these are effectively “Free extras” I don’t think I can complain!

Surprisingly good for this money. Everything cheaper than this will be garbage quality. It does not require any audio station, it is USB and means just plug it in and it'll work.

Not very good had static for some reason when talking

The media could not be loaded. The first impression you get when you open the box is that it looks the part of a professional-level piece of kit and after a full morning’s testing and comparing to my existing equipment, I don’t think it lets down on that front – it feels solid and well made.In test it easily performs to the same standard as my other microphones 2-3 times the price and absolutely outshone them when in an unshielded 1” pop test (sound samples from my tests are in the attached video). It also seems to cope incredibly well with high and loud volume peaks – something my Zoom H1 has struggled with. I was particularly pleased with how it recorded musical instruments (also in the video).It comes with a stand, a separate stand adapter, a windshield (which means you can take it and your laptop outside), and a USB lead. This is the only minor let down as it is only 1.3m long from tip to tip. This fine if you are sitting at a desk, but a 2 metre or longer lead would be better if you are going to record standing up, or any distance from your computer.The mic features three controls; a mute button, volume control and an “Echo” control – something I hadn’t come across before, but turning it up adds a delay echo – which means you can fake reverb straight into the mic if you want (also in the video!).The headphone jack is a real plus. With it you can hear exactly what the mic hears before processing. This is a really valuable feature – it means I will no longer have to record something and play it back before I can hear what it’s like, or hear it through my software – I’m hearing a clean signal in the headphones.Setup and installation were superbly easy. Once I plugged the USB lead (USB2 not USB3, surprisingly) into my Windows 10 pc it was available almost instantly. I opened Windows “Sound Settings” and it was listed “Microphone (USB PnP Audio Device)”. I set the volume on the mic to max and the Windows recording levels to max, so the recording samples in the videos below are using those settings.My set-up is probably classed as “advanced amateur”. I’m not a sound engineer, but an amateur musician and video maker. I’ll use the mic for music video recordings for my Youtube channel and for recording narration in my video editing software.Here’s a summary of my findings in my tests where I was comparing the mic to a Samson C01UPRO and a Zoom H1.• 30cm voice test – performed to the same standard as the other more expensive mics. There is some reverberation at this distance, mainly due to me recording in my dining room. Once you move closer to the mic, that disappears.• 45 degree off-axis colouration test – no discernible changes in sound or tone.• Pop test (plosive phrases spoken into the unshielded mic at 1”) Absolutely flawless, no trace of pop or his at all, unlike my other mics which failed miserably..In conclusion, the price does not reflect the quality of this mic. It is more than adequate for an amateur, semi-pro, home enthusiast setup. I was recording in my dining room, a very far from perfect audio environment but I was very impressed with the results. Getting the right distance from the mic (any mic) is key. It had no problems recording musical instruments and the ability to add a touch of delay/reverb is a plus.I can’t compare it to top-end mics at hundreds of pounds, but that’s not its competition. It is certainly equal to and in some instances better than the low-end professional models I’ve been using. If you are blogging, streaming or Youtube or recording video and you are on a budget you shouldn’t be disappointed.

It's too noisy, the background noise is worse than anything I can imagine. I connected to my android and my phone mic has lesser noise. I currently use it as prop. Please don't fall victim, don't buy

The audio quality is brilliant and it doesn't feel cheap either. It’s sturdy. The only issue I had was the stand which broke, possibly my fault but that wasn’t needed.Very good value for money100% recommend

The mic itself is solidly built and has good sound quality. The only downside is the tripod mount which broke fairly quickly.

easy to hold not used it much so far will have a better idea in a few months time, no real comment at this time April 2024