BM-800 Condenser Microphone - Full Review (Unboxing, Setup, Audio Tests)
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In this video review, we take a closer look at the BM-800 Condenser Studio Microphone bundle. Watch the complete video for the unboxing, how to set up, and audio recording tests. Tests are shown with both laptop and phone. Is this budget microphone worth it?
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1 thing to keep in mind when you guys get these mics are that they work more effectively with 48V Phantom Power either via USB interface or a Phantom power device which are sold on Amazon or eBay. That's where the hiss and buzzing sound comes from because those USB sound cards only put out 5v or so which will cause the loud hiss or hum noise. I experienced this but I have the interface but the XLR cable was the problem with the hiss I was getting Make sure when using a USB interface use a decent quality cable. ALSO.. These mics are Condenser mics NOT dynamic mics when you do a review you have to know the difference. These are not to be used speaking into the top as you had it in your video but rather you speak from the front where the BM800 writing is labeled. Hope this helps someone reading.
Finally
I finished your comment after 3 years
Which mic do you use ?
What equipments do I need for better sound quality on cover songs
Please tell
I also want to know
@@bleach_uno it's because you didn't know how to read
@@daikenantonio3306 you’re not wrong
But you’re also not funny
I've been using a BM-800 for over a year now. I have it paired with a Neewer phantom power supply (power is required for this mic or you'll never get good sound out of it). It works perfectly fine for me. I have it on the arm reaching over my center monitor, and the mic sits about a foot to two feet away from my face. Before I got the power supply I basically had to eat the mic to get anything out of it, but after getting a phantom, it really brought the mic to life. It picks me up perfectly from that far.
I see it's been mentioned a lot in the comments, but yeah, correct positioning of the mic is a must.
dude, even without the phantom power, you can still use it right ?
@@BISAKOL you can, but you have to crank the gain way up and pretty much make out with the mic. It really doesn't sound good without power.
That's amazing!
😃
A little update: I recently got a G-Mark PTM-4 microphone interface, and the BM-800 comes _alive_ with it. Seriously, this is a good mic for how cheap it is.
But, I also did retire my BM-800. I still have it and will keep it as a backup, but I'm now using a Rockville RCM03 as my main.
finally someone who actually speaks in english
shocking
😂😂😂 you're welcome
I feel your pain :D
after like 10 videos
thank goodness
ohh man ive been looking for months, everyone else speaks malay
This is an insensitive comment wtf
Don't mind me, Just timestamps for hasty use.
Unboxing: 2:00
Set Up: 5:08
Audio Tests: 8:24
Awesome! This is helpful!
Thank you
Helpful thank you
I found It late and i ate all the video... F for me
This is the most helpful guide
I’m getting this type of mic for asmr and I’m so thankful u tested it out for me☺️
How is going?
Does the pop sheild come with it??
My BM-800 replay has a loud background fuzzing noise, what am I doing wrong?
Its a static sound from your pc through the usb port. Get a good Usb to ax-adapter. It worked so well for me! I used a USB "Adaptor for Logitech G430 Gaming Headset". So good sound now
czcams.com/video/NHWPBUM2Dbs/video.html&ab_channel=GrapevineRecording This video shows how big difference it is if you use a usb to aux adapter.
just buy a interface like the behringer U-Phoria UM2
omg same its so annoying
SAME!
this is a side address microphone, you don't talk into the top of it, you talk into the side of it. And you only talk into one of the sides as it has a cardiod polar pattern. This should hopefully make your voice sound a lot fuller, hope this helps!
Yeah, you beat me as well. It is painful.
finally found a full version of english from philiphines people because I always found filipinos talking with mix english that made me dont understand what are they talking about
Glad you found this video helpful!
You are right buddy, I said the same thing here , most of them start with English and before you know /...))((
Yeah,as if you were typing everything in correct grammar
No offence though.
Lmao this kind of comment still fascinates me. I never actually thought of foreign people getting confused of Filipino language. 😂 Interesting
If you get a bm800 I recommend getting a phantom power source or a mixer. The straight audio from mic to pc is not good enough.
hello the mixer dont pick the sound from bm800 unless is connected to phantom power then out to the mixer,,,,,but i noticed bm800 need a phantom plus compressor that is connected on the mixer in the Aux then plug your bmm800to phantom power out to the mixer the in to the computer using audio interface
is it just me or anyone loves it when he says "unbox everything" 😇😇😇😇😇, new subscriber unlocked.
Mic facing is wrong. Not on the top. Its is on the side mid
Noted! Thanks!
that gets me triggered
Every thing is wrong. Plus you don't need two filters. He needs to use one or the other.
This is the audio recording of the mic finding it hard to pick up a signal facing downwards and with over kill wind stopper and pop filter.
@@Mystninja using both filters would make you sound like youre mumbling in a blanket. One is perfect. So you're right.
Oml thank your for speaking english!
😂
Yes thank God lmao
Hooomaigad yes finally not in tagalog hahahaha
😂😂😂
😂
microphone is side addressable so you talk into the side and you dont use both a wind screen and a pop filter at the same time its one or the other.
Makes sense! Thanks for the info!
For your purposes (not singing) you don’t need to use either screen. And, yes... speak into the side of the mic - where the logo is stamped. Also, like any condenser mic, you should really be running that through 48v phantom power. Do that and it will be a whole new mic.
Thanks for the review. Something I noticed is the noise floor on this mic is mega high. Picks up on way too much background noise for professional recording for musicians but seems like a decent choice for ppl who just need a cheap cardioid mic for video games, beginner podcasts and voiceovers for work.
A: You always want to run 48V phantom power on a condenser microphone that is designed for it - if you're not using phantom power, you're much better off using a dynamic mic designed to be run without the 48V powering it.
B: When using a cardioid condenser mic, you don't speak into the top of it like this guy did, because that's not where the sound is picked up from on this style of microphone; while that would be the correct way of speaking into most dynamic mics that have the ball-shaped screens on them, that is not the correct way to use this type of microphone.
You want to have the mic parallel to your face basically straight up and down or sideways stretching from ear to ear and facing it so you can read the label on the mic while using it. Speaking into the top of the microphone like he is in this video means that you are directing your voice at the side of the diaphragm instead of directly into the diaphragm and it will give you sub-par sound quality and a low volume, and it will introduce a lot of unnecessary noise since you'll have to turn it up louder than needed to get the voice volume you need and you'll pick up more background noise and hiss as a result.
Watch other videos of people who review audio equipment specifically and observe how they have their condenser mics positioned and you'll quickly understand how to properly use one if my description is unclear.
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when you were using trss connector i think laptop was using builtin mic please make sure if it was using bm800!!check again bro
syed Ahmad no I think it was the different one as the laptop one was unclearer
Very detailed and unbiased review. Thanks for helping me pick the right mic
hi i'm considering buying this too, how is the quality so far po?
You're welcome!
Marina Martha Pia So what is the right mic for you?
Thank you so much for the review! It is so helpful because you included the audio tests and comparison with other devices.
Its going to be arrived tomorrow. I'm super excited 😍🙈
Why me too ?? ... i didn't bought it either 😂😂 / how is it ?
Plss dont say it has weird noises cuz im getting one and i dont wanna waste my moms money
Thank you so much! Very helpful salamat 😊😊😊
Thank you for the support! Tho I made some mistakes but you can check the comment section for the proper way to use it!
i like muslilms and arabs
Hey bro thnx for this usefull video love the content!
MLTDS// MLTheDiamondSword dont hate
Is blue yeti better
Thank you for this unboxing .. this helps a lot for people like me who don't have any idea on set up and using this bm-800...
You're welcome!
I kind of having a sensitive ear and for me, the mic sounds great. This helped me decide to buy it. Very good review!
Do you reckon it’s worth it
Brodie Hunter yes
Can i use it for buy sell live online shopping
Stylish Raider yes you can =)
I bought one it’s meant to come tomorrow is there any static sound to it or is it all good
The most honest and best review ever. Watched from beginning till the end without skipping
I appreciate that!
If you buy audio interference in the future and use xlr to xlr cable the quality will be even better😊
You need to keep mic vertical and speak on front side of the microphone as it is a cardiod pattern mic.
Oh, this is a super great review. I'm buying this now. Got the link, yay!
Buy one for me also te thank you
Bro your 1 of the best unboxers
It is a side address mic, the reason it sounds so bad is because you are talking into the top of it and missing the capsule.
Right. I was going to say that as well, but we don't need to repeat it. He also holds the phone wrong, the mike of the phone is at the BOTTOM of the phone, not the top. It's amazing how little some reviewers know and how little they bother to find out things BEFORE they review a product.
Have BM 800 condense mic, set it up without Phantom power, not usable on PC, is it normal?
Pretty Good Mic, I bought one and it seems to be very good for recording!
the recording have a noise?
Cool! Good to know it works!
I got one and need to SCREAM into it for anyone to hear anything
@@macgyver15147 just turn up sound on you computer is not the mic
@@mannenhimself5866 Left out the part where you also need to buy a separate phantom power supply
Hi Iam Pakistani. I have my CZcams channel and I want a Microphone so I checked BM 800 Condenser Microphone. I checked the reviews on this no one had correct review. Only you have Unboxing, Review and Audio Test. May your channel grow up and have Million Subscribers.
Thank you! I appreciate this!
hey man, great video!
just a tip: an xlr-xlr cable connected to an audio interface will give you much more audio quality and make sure you talk on the mic's diaphragm side, and not on top of it. These 2 things will level up your audio quality for sure ^^
My man thank you
hello
Is it only a phantom power I need to get ? At least a major thing. Anything else? Someone was telling me about interface for sound card. Doesn’t the phantom power solve this?
@@alexzil2142 I've never tried phantom power without the interface, but I've seen some people using and it should work properly. The interface is a bonus.
@@imjande do I need to buy any extra wire to connect it to the phantom power?
@@alexzil2142 you'll probably need an xlr-xlr cable, otherwise it won't work.
This video helped me so much to understand about this micophone
Actually the mic placing is wrong! The mic won't record sound that way! U can see that bm 800 sticker right, the mic shd be placed towards the sticker. That is the sticker shd face you.
Thank u
(PS:-I'm a singer so I know all this)
Thank you for information that I need. I was wondering if I wasn't getting good volume because I was using the BM 800 with a V8 but without phantom power. I might as well use the BM 800 with a splitter or a USB soundcard. For on-line teaching, the fewer wires and gadgets, the better. You did a good tutorial/unboxing video, and as someone commented, you used correct English throughout. Keep up the good work.
czcams.com/video/r2OnzaA8c4g/video.html i am also using bm 800 no phantom power nor soundcard
A: you always want to run 48V phantom power on a mic designed for it - if you're not using phantom power, you're much better off using a dynamic mic designed to be run without the 48V powering it.
B: when using a cardioid condenser mic, you don't speak into the top of it like this guy did, because that's not where the sound is picked up from - you want to have the mic parallel to your face (straight up and down or sideways and facing it so you can read the label on the mic while using it). Speaking into the top of the microphone like he is in this video means that you are directing your voice at the side of the diaphragm instead of directly into the diaphragm and it will give you sub-par sound quality and a low volume, and it will introduce a lot of unnecessary noise since you'll have to turn it up louder than needed to get the voice volume you need and you'll pick up more background noise and hiss as a result.
@@justinkashtock333 hey man
Is it only a phantom power I need to get ? At least a major thing. Anything else? Someone was telling me about interface for sound card. Doesn’t the phantom power solve this?
Is it better to use usb sound card or a phantom power?
@@alexzil2142 depends on your use case: if you have a condenser mic that requires 48V phantom power, it's useless without it. If you have a basic dynamic mic, you might be fine with a simple USB soundcard.
Great review. Really helpful specially with us that are new in vlogging. Thumbs up 👍🏼
How do u set the sound on the laptop. Do u just plug the usbs and mic and headphones into the usb and then automatically u hear ur voice through the mic? Or do u have to play with settings on the computer in order for it to work please show
It's a condenser mic, means it need power supply then you use it without sound card, that's not the full potential of the mic, check it again with 48v power supply
USB sound wayyyyy better than all! I'm excited. I'm getting this next week
Nice!
I prefer splitter, it was actually eliminates the unnecessary noise.
What is a splitter?
Give me a link to one you recommend
Thanks
I've already bought it long ago but never have time to open it yet
Cool
It's just ok
This is a condenser mic, it pick up sounds in sideway
Thanks for good & informative video
i'm sure I don't have to tell you that it's facing the wrong way, and the Microphone it'self changes in quality depending on the Audio drivers installed on your motherboard
Yup I know! It was pointed out already hehe thanks tho!
@@UnboxEverythingPH okay
DEAR LORD look at those adaptor cables on your phone
Well it works!
Thanks so much for the review!
You're welcome!
Thks
Thank you very much for the post. Am going live in five days. Your video has helped plenty. Fortunately, I already have the (not included USB splitter) :-)
Got the exact gold mic kit for a pound on wish😂
Bro mee to, but its not working for me any solition pls
@@Ahmed-jt3sb Have you tried using a phantom power supply?
although it should work without one anyway
@@y.k129 no i did't, but it worked for me thanks bro but still it has some noise
Great!
WISH.COM
I prefer silent unboxing without music and without talking... Like a professional unboxing
But I appreciate your English speaking
Mine has a static noise in the back, why is that?
Also it has a lot of echo
STOP u could damage ur microphone
U need to purchase a audio interface
Now i know how to set up bm800 Microphone Thank you
You're welcome! Read the comments here tho as they corrected some of my mistakes when setting up!
You definitely need to get Audio Interface bro. Also get a mic stand that would bring the mic closer to you and tilt it a bit to the side for better clarity. I've had this before purchasing the Snowball Ice, the Yeti Blue, and the Focusrite which added more depth in quality. But if you could, try investing on an audio interface and a stand (an overhead or a low profile type)
Thanks for the tips! Much appreciated!
I have a blue yeti in America but here they're SOO expensive. I thought to buy this one but checked on YT first. You have convinced me to grab one!
Where did you buy it from?
@@tahakhankhattak I bought it off lazada
@@CyberMachine ok does it come with everything shown in the video?
@@tahakhankhattak Mine comes with the kind that attaches by a clamp to a table. But be sure to pickup an inverter as well. It needs it.
Do you think it have enough power to use it on a laptop without Phantom Power? I see many videos that it needs a Phantom Power
Using the TRRS cable works as demonstrated in the video
Im using mine right now with the prepackaged cable (XLR-3.55mm) and its less clear than it would be running through my mixer; still does in fact work on a PC without phantom power
A lot of these cheap mics work with the 5V output from the TRS or TRRS jack as shown in the video and can also work with 48v Phantom Power.
Irdc if people call you cringe your the best you thought me how to fix my setup and use my mic thank you so much!!!!!
The video is pretty professional but, the way you used a condenser mic, its very wrong, you have to talk sideways.
Thank you so much bought this! Unbox everything 👌🏽
Try to test sing with BM-800 if able to music recording.
If only I could sing
I like the sound of the BM800 using the TRRS Splitter cable...
Sound is not good, these mics need to have phantom power to work reliably and sound. This review was okay but was used incorrectly. And you used 2 foam filters, why?
They are not foam filters. They are pop filters that filter the pft or wind sounds from letters like p or t
It is best to have audio interface because it is procesing sound faster than motherboard on pc and it reduces latency.
i bought this mic but cant get any sound out of it through any mixer i have.. so are you saying that i do need the 48v phantom power supply for this mic to work? thanks..need feedback asap please!! thanks again..
@@octusdnb5934 it works with or without phantom power. is it working when you directly plug it onto your pc or phone?
Octus DNB it is designed for a Phantom Power Source.
Thank you for making this video! It really helped me.
I love the Philippines. Wish I was there now.
Our country is fucked up right now. Stay away for now.
Taking a vacation would be great, but living as a citizen is definitely a bad idea.
You have the most American name I can think of
Can you tell me this bm 800 mic worked after you connected scarlett audio interface with xlr to xlr cable?.. Because the package include xlr to 3.5mm cable
Is this working on smartphone?
Yes it works on smartphone. Just use the TRRS splitter
Can this mike be cannected with mobile for video recording
Thanks for the detailed review! I’m doing covers in my channel and was actually checking good mic options 😊
Hi Rishelle. What microphone was you buy?
El Conversador xD hi! I’m still using Boya BY-M1 😊
@@rishellebianca3042 How's it? i was gonna buy that instead of this one
And the microphone you using for recording what is it ???
Bro keep it vertical so that the voice will be so Crystal clear I use it from mobile. ..
Thanks for this! I'll be sure to do it that way now.
Hi., UniqueBeast can we play with that with acoustic guitar?, thanks
@@sirlouievloog2773 i think u have to connect both to an audio interface where you can set reverbs and all..sync them and turn your room into a music studio...
@@nhydzee ahhh,. But it need phantom power,. Or Sound card,.
@@sirlouievloog2773 reviews from lazada said that u can use it without the phantom power using the v8 sound mixer/audio interface compatible for android,ios,laptop or pc. See some reviews of v8audio interface sir..
I bought one of these the other day, and thought I'd check it out more before I recieve it
I was just about to buy one as the price dropped a lot but after this review I decided no to buy it. Your camera has a better mic.
better buy a snowball ice
True
you actually need a 48v phantom power for the true potential of the mic. it did not get enough power out of that small usb sound card.
This man in the video knows nothing about micros. First it needs a good audio interface with phantom power for the mic. Then you have to speak from the front, not from the top. I am using it and it has a better sound than all of my other microphones. So give a shit on this review and buy it.
Woah your a big channel now im here since the ironam helmet
Wow!! Thank you for all the support since back then!
1: Mic facing is wrong
2: Don't use that XLR to 3.5mm jack (it decreases quality)
3: Don't use a 3.5mm to USB or anything like that (same problem to 2)
4: Put it on a scissor arm mic stand
*Great video otherwise :)*
Thanks for correcting this!
Great video quality! Underrated
Thanks so much!
can you help me how to set it up especially the usb sound card to the laptop, do i need to download something to make it work or just directly plug it. I also have audacity but so dont know how to make it work.pls.help
Just plug it in using the TRRS adapter
I have problem like you but I buy this microphone amzn.to/3aOvpiC than my problem is go
Great review.thank you for sharing
😂 he thought that unboxing was satisfying
ikr it makes me cringe
Hahahaha lol u funny
I swear the algorithm reads brainwaves. I simply randomly thought about my microphone and now i see a video.
Super cool!
Hi! What was the other adaptor you used for your phone aside from the TRRS splitter? Thank you!
That’s just the adapter for the phone to plug in headphones
try to look for usb sound card
my old mic broke this seems amazing
Wait mine didn’t have a tripod
That is odd! Did you order from the same store as I did?
What splitter my friend? It is not a splitter, it is a usb sound card that you are holding. And like most sound cards, there is a mic and headphone input into it.
I want to know it prize
Link in description
can i use this without the sound card?
if you got a desktop you might get better sound quality
*The position of the mic at the beginning of the video is incorrect. It's should be positioned vertically, straight or upside down but not slanting because the voice receiver is coming from the side of the mic not from the top. Nevertheless, it's a great unboxing.*
Can I plug this into my DSLR (NIKON D5600) please reply so that I can buy it before it runs out of stock.
Thankyou.
Yes. Jusr make sure it have a 3.5mm audio input
so doesn't it require phantom power?
It does. For phone and laptop. But eventhough, you can because it can power the mic. Still, i reccomend using an audio interface with phantom power and gather the audio with video.
I have seen and subs to your channel😊
@@joshuanitisara5915 thankyou
Great review! thanks so much
Very impressive. Amazing for the low price. Yes, I'll be buying one.
Do u know if this would work on ps4? Cuz my pc broke.
@@zacka036_4 I don't know
I have one and friends complain that they hear a sound like a tv that isn’t on a channel
You mean static?
why your friend only?haven't you heard it yourself?
Hi there can I use that outside of our home like in Park, Mall, to purpose that is to find a better place and background as well. Thanks.
splitter cable for some reason only has your voice mostly coming from the left side while the usb adapter makes it sound more stereo I guess but at the cost of the white noise
This item is trending now in the Philippines.
I also ordered one yesterday, to see how it sounds in person.
how did it go
I've been using it for a month now, so far so good.
Worth the price
Good for start I record my songs with it and it sound good for starting not bad but make sure u have phantom power
Thnks GOD now I got b2 pro
Thanks for this video! Mine didn't come with instructions 😅
You are speaking to the edge of the diaphragm. If it is a real condenser microphone, you need to align it like ice cream upright and speak into the side where you can see the diaphragm.
A good mike as a switch cardoid and figure 8 as one can just have 2 diaphragms in an assembly and add / substract the voltage delivered by the electric field.
That Cage thing is called a Shock Mount but I’m sure someone already mentioned it but I am not reading all of the comments to see.🤣😳🎙
Very Helpful! I had mine like more than a year now haven't really used it. Was also thinking what seems better to use a USB or a splinter type :) Thanks for the review! Appreciate it
You're very welcome!
Just get an audio interface and go for noise reduction
Ever since ive gotten this mic ive only been getting a loud freqency back and what ive been saying would sound like whispers at best, can anyone please help?
From what I’ve tried, the provided sound card is awful, also I did some research and apparently this mic needs phantom power. Phantom power is just a box that connects to an outlet then to your mic then to your computer and provides the mic with the power needed.
So can I just plug it up to your computer and it hooks up and you can use it?
Dapat ginamitan nyo ng preamp or audio interface yung mic para ma utilize yung full capacity nya. Mics functions at its best if powered properly. At tsaka tama yung sabi ng ibang comment. Cardioid mics sa gilid nakaharap yung capsule sa loob ng mic mali yung pagkaposition mo.
Thanks for the correction! Much appreciated
@@UnboxEverythingPH Ingat nlng po sa mga ganitong items especially audio and tech. maraming ng mga enthusiasts sa mga ganitong bagay. okay nman sana yung video bitin lng sa research.
Ung “sound card” po ba un?
@@chesrieasisto900 As long as may microphone amp yung soundcard mo kung pwede or yung may phantom power na audio interface yan yung best gamitin para sa condenser mic.
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot thank u po akala ko po nagagalit po kayo sakin🤭😂😂 😁