Introduction
The BOYA BY-M1 is a flexible and affordable small microphone made for great sound recording in different places. This detailed review talks about what it offers, how well it works, its good points, and its drawbacks.
Design and Build Quality
- Compact, lightweight design for portability.
- Durable build ensures longevity.
The BOYA BY-M1’s small size makes it easy to carry around, while its sturdy construction assures reliability during use.
Performance
- Impressive sound quality for its price range.
- Omnidirectional pickup pattern captures sound from all directions.
The microphone delivers clear and crisp audio, suitable for various applications like interviews, vlogging, and content creation. Its omnidirectional feature ensures comprehensive sound capture, minimizing ambient noise.
Compatibility and Ease of Use
- Compatible with smartphones, cameras, and audio recorders.
- Simple plug-and-play setup for quick use.
This microphone can work well with many devices, making it easy to use with lots of options. It’s simple to set up, so it’s good for both beginners and experts.
Pros
- Budget-friendly with great value for money.
- Portable and easy to use.
- Excellent sound quality and omnidirectional pickup.
- Versatile compatibility with various devices.
Cons
- Cable may be prone to tangling.
- Not suitable for professional studio-level recordings.
Conclusion
The BOYA BY-M1 is a good, inexpensive microphone that’s great for recording sound. Even though it has a few small issues, it’s really good at what it does and doesn’t cost much. It’s a great choice for people who create content, journalists, or anyone who wants decent sound recording without spending too much money.
Laura Garcia Zamora –
dalle moltissime recensioni positive mi sono avvicinato con sicurezza a questo prodotto, mi serviva un microfono discreto e di qualità ma dal costo contenuto, lo utilizzo principalmente al pc, il cavo in dotazione è lunghissimo riesco anche ad alzarmi e prendere cose sulla libreria affianco a me, la qualità è ottima per il prezzo di vendita, utilissimo anche per registrare la voce da fotocamera, lo uso con la mia gh5 m2 e i parlati sono incredibilmente puliti e senza rumore di fondo, poi la batteria dura moltissimo.
Gadget girl –
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First, look at the price. It’s cheaper than the Audio-Technica version of the same microphone. Next, look at the features and all the ways this microphone can be used. It can connect to Android and iOS based smartphones and tablets to enhance audio performance for video recordings. It can also be used with a DSLR camera as it has an option to be power driven (battery included) which takes away the need for a shotgun microphone when vlogging or doing reviews. Lastly, check out the cord! It has a 20′ long cord – unheard of for most lapel mics. This allows you to walk around and do demonstrations on video without having to move the camera. No loss of audio as the microphone is attached to your lapel and moves with you.
The audio pickup of this microphone is omni-directional and it definitely makes a positive difference when using it. I picked up this mic after doing some research for microphones I could use with my iPad and iPhone to enhance onboard sound. This one is perfect for my uses and at twenty bucks the price was right too.
An excellent accessory I highly recommend!
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NOTE: If you go to playback a video you recorded using this mic and you don’t hear anything, unplug it from the device and you should hear the recording.
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Amanda –
De início achei que não estava funcionando no meu computador, porém ele deve estar no modo “camera” e com a bateria bem posicionada para este tipo de gravação. O custo benefício é muito bom.
Isadora –
Das Boya by M1 Lavalier-Mikrofon für Smartphones erhält von mir eine Bewertung von 4 von 5 Sternen. Trotz einiger positiver Aspekte gibt es eine Herausforderung im Zusammenhang mit den nicht nachhaltigen und nicht aufladbaren Knopfzellen.
Das Mikrofon bietet insgesamt eine solide Leistung und erzielt gute Ergebnisse bei der Tonaufnahme mit Smartphones. Die Klangqualität und Zuverlässigkeit sind positiv zu bewerten.
Allerdings stellt die Tatsache, dass die Knopfzellen nicht nachhaltig und nicht aufladbar sind, sowie die Schwierigkeit beim Wechseln, einen negativen Punkt dar. Dies könnte die Benutzerfreundlichkeit und die Umweltfreundlichkeit beeinträchtigen.
Insgesamt ist das Boya by M1 Lavalier-Mikrofon eine gute Option für Smartphone-Aufnahmen, aber die Herausforderungen im Zusammenhang mit den Knopfzellen führen zu einer Bewertung von 4 von 5 Sternen. Eine Verbesserung in Bezug auf nachhaltige Energiequellen könnte die Gesamtbewertung positiv beeinflussen
Johnny –
I specialize in tech reviews and as a professional photographer and filmmaker have a good understanding of value vs. quality when it comes to recording devices. What’s different about the near identical looking Boya vs. Movo wired lav mics. Read on:
In a word, nothing. The specs and performance are identical You can buy by price yet neither provides near professional audio quality suitable for podcast, broadcast or interviewing. The tonal range is adequate yet slightly muffled. That’s not good enough for the uses above, in my opinion.
The long cord can be an advantage if you don’t want to go wireless yet it’s cumbersome otherwise. This unit is indeed an excellent value if good enough is fine with you. Once you compare to a better lav mic, there is no going back. I use the superb Sennheiser ME-2 which works well wired, or with its wireless system that I also own. For less, I have heard good things about the Rode Smart Lav+. Although it costs four times the price of the Boya or Movo, you will get a full and natural sounding tonal range.
By the way, I absolutely love the Boya Cartioid mic which can easily be attached to a mini tripod. It’s the best buy of any mic I own and does delivery pro results!
JOSEPH –
I had seen an episode of the YouTube channel “The Everyday Dad” and he had been talking about various products he had used in starting his own YouTube channel. This is one of those products for getting better video sound than just using the audio on a cell phone or most cameras.
This works great!
I have used it with both my cell phone and my Nikon DSLR and the sound quality is very, very good.
As in the product photo, the actual microphone is attached to a strong metal clothing clip and foam wind muff and via the wire, it goes to powered wiring and battery holder, about two inches long which is also metal and the included battery goes into it.
There is a switch to turn it on or off depending on what you are using it with. The manual recommends On for camera use and Off for smartphone use.
The included wire is very long. I actually have not unrolled it all and have just used what I need to go from the phone or camera and then to me or the other person.
Yes, the wireless Lavalier mics are great and expensive, but being wired makes this very cost effective for many things and it does sound very good!.
BookWorm –
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I love the extra long length on the cord and it’s easy to use. My voice is a lot crisper and cleaner when recording with this than a phone mic, but it picks up a lot of background noise. I’m not in a super busy area but I can hear the car’s driving by and the clock ticking on the wall across the room. I’m not sure it will be good for me as I want to record art tutorials. I think it will pick up a lot of movement and and will be a pain to edit every time. How that works with multiple people in conversation over speaking in interviews may be another issue for editors. A sound proof studio will be your friend. But over all a really strong mic
D. W. –
Perfecto para cámara y móvil. Cable muy largo. Me gusta funciona genial.
Katherine Coolen –
For the price, we weren’t expecting a whole lot, but were very pleasantly surprised. Some of the reviews said the microphone was great and a few said it didn’t work at all, but I’m very glad that we bought this one. The sound quality is amazing and the extra long cord is perfectly for interviewing. I bought it to use with a DJI Osmo Pocket and it works perfectly with no special TRS adapter needed! That was definitely a plus. It also works just as good with my Galaxy Android smartphone. It’s super simple to use – just add a battery plug it in, and turn it on (for the Osmo Pocket), or leave the power switch ‘off’ to use with a phone. Your phone will power it while plugged in. The cord could be a little thicker and more durable, but overall, it’s an incredible value for the money and we will be buying another one soon. Seriously, the audio quality on this thing is incredible.
Andrea Polk –
Ainda não testei, mas veio rápido e bem embalado com manual.
Gadget girl –
I had been looking for a small mic that would be mac compatible I wanted something good so I purchased SmartLav for $85! Not worth it it feels cheap and the cord is very short plus it disnt work with my Mac I tried purchasing a splitter. Then I found the Boya lavalier mic!! It worked great out of the box and sounds great! It is easy to put together and the cord is very long, doesn’t feel flimsy or cheap it is very good quality and sounds great when making YouTube videos which is why I purchased it, works with my Mac, iPhone and iPad and God knows what else.
It is a great microphone and the price is right for $20 you can’t go wrong it is better then all those expensive mic’s out there.