$8 BM-800 Condenser Microphone (Review) 

You can also hear the mic when plugged in straight into the motherboard WITHOUT an interface as seen in the video (Phantom Power off test) For phantom power on tests, we used a scarlett solo audio interface

i can make the $800mic sound like 8$

NOTE: My intention is to show that the BM-800 is a competent microphone, especially for its price. However, it is not recommended to use it without phantom power. It is important to understand that the Slate Digital ML-1 is more expensive due to its ability to emulate 10 different microphone models. It is still totally worth it and its price is justified compared to cheaper microphones. I would recommend both microphones.

This is a great entry level mic I think. You can get a feel of what it's like to own a condenser mic, learn a lot. No one will complain about the sound quality, at least in my experience.

solid production quality and well presented review, thanks a lot!

Probably the best review channel here on youtube for peripherals without any bias. More power!

Thank you so much for your review and advice mate. I was looking for a cheap (but cheerful!) setup for my video recording, and your advice was just exactly what I needed. I'll say this thing everyone says to each other these days - but I truly mean it - you do deserve more subscribers! :)

As the item was cheap and came with host of extras, I ordered on a whim...but am glad to hear your review. My item is on its way. So can't wait to make my first online cover video. Thank you.

I'm a music producer and have been wondering what type of Mic I need to be able to sing as I'm also a singer/Rapper. This is really useful info,I never knew a 8 dollar mic could sound as good as it does. Thank you!

Thanks for great review and brought on strength of the review. 👍

Straight forward review. Thank you.

rendered audio of the whole video is too soft!

quality on point Vyminal!

I really thought you where going to make fun of the mic. Respect for your review! New subscriber. This shows how a well implemented mic can perform at its best.

I want a mic that can handle my belting and loud sounds. What feature should I look for on the spec sheets? Is it the sensitivity, frequency, or what? Any recommendations as well.

I am using BM-800 for my covers and it's working great for starters like me :)

Amazing!! Very useful! Thank you!

The BM800 has several different versions most of are treble-heavy, sometimes are simply electret ones, and some don't support 48v. Mine is from Kirin which supports 48v

Thanks for this sir. One question: How is the noise cancellation? Does it pick much background noise?

this was a good review , thanks

Thank you so much this comparison is what I really needed to hear. I have not idea what phantom power is so I'm gonna start researching it. I'm going to be purchasing this microphone tho. I don't need it for singing just for school.

thx for sharing this video of you testing the BM-800 you gave me a good idea for what I am gonna buy

This is the first ever time I've seen a review for my own current main mic. I got the cheaper one as a quick buy after my other got dropped from a height onto the floor - I'm so glad it passes the test.

with some EQ you can get the $8 one sounding just as full and warm as the $800 one imo

Dude thank you so much this mic is lit I need it now

hey Paco, does an audio interface really help a lot with the white noise?

Hey quick question here even though you might not see this, I've been searching to find out what is phantom power and how to activate it but I'm still not quite sure, if it is possible could someone explain it to me please.

hi, i have this microphone but i don't know how to connect it to my garageband. what would i need to use it?

hey like the video! I also have a bm800 and running it through a behriger umc404hd i still get a considerable amount of noise when recording . what could i be doing wrong can you help me.

can I use the phantom power on a soundblaster external card? it has no rlx input.

Thank you so much. This was very helpful as I was deciding whether or not to buy this mic.

Would you say it’s better or at least the same as like a headset mic? Like the Astro a10

Finally a good review na walang halong bias haha, kudos sir!

The BM-800 is an electret microphone. I can tell because with the phantom power off, it still picks up sound, just quieter (due to the capsule's preamp not getting any voltage). A polarizing condenser microphone wouldn't make any noise at all.

It's not about the equipment, it's how you use it. A little fiddling in your DAW would make the BM800 a lol better Also, if you aren't in a good sound studio, the bm800 is going to sound worst, probably pick up more noise and other things. Don't know how the BM800 handles reverb as well. All in all, even the BM800 is better than no mic

Hi Vyminal! I barely noticed any difference between the two mics with phantom power on. I can actually say I love using BM-800 mics. I have several and sometimes use them on my stream when plugged into my Behringer mixer. I should note though, I needed to adjust the mixer eq settings to get it to sound at a professional quality, almost as good as a Blue Yeti. I've also connected them to a simple mixer with no eq adjustments, when I used that, the backround noise is horrible. It litterally picks up everything, and even got some high feedback. I would definately say a mixer with eq settings would compliment the BM-800 to get the right audio settings. I've also tested the BM-800 on cell phones without phantom power and for the most part they sound great. Using a splitter for headphones and mic on an iPhone or decent Android would be great for doing simple podcasts as well.

wow :) this is nice great review

Soo subtle thanks for the comparison.

My sound without phantom powet is terribly low, I am using a soundblaster external soundcard. Wil a cheap usb soundcard fix this or is the phantom a must?

Hi. Thanks for your review. I have just ordered it online. May I ask what other gadgets are must-have for newbie vloggers (e.g. brands for righlight, webcam?) Thanks in advance.

I have a very noisy background. Is the noise cancelling acceptable for the BM800?

okey, so i decide to save the $792 ... xDDD

but what microphone did you use for this video? sounds much better.

Hi, would this bm800 be good for low vocal ranges such as E0-B3 or would it rumble and wont pickup the vocal

i need help when i type for the bm-800 there its like the same mic butt diffrent mark like a little diffrence is it the same mic or?

Can we use this without soundcard? Just directly?

Hello, I have trouble with my neewer nw-800 mic. 1. I have a window 10 laptop that has only one audio jack. 2. I tried connecting to the audio jack and my laptop did not detect the mic. 3. I have connected an audio splitter and same result. Is the v8 soundcard compulsory? Can some one actually help with how I can resolve this? I am connecting using the neweer nw-100 power supply. Thanks in advance.

nice comparison love it

i saw a lot of reviews saying the item was defective, that is another consideration when it comes to cheap products like these is that the quality control isnt that great and as such there's a higher chance that the consumer will get a faulty product, additionaly since they dont usually come with a warranty so you cant really return the product or even repair it. just an FYI when comparing with more expensive branded products

Thanks Senator Bong, thats really helpful. Ive now reached the verdict on what to buy. More power I'll root for you this coming elections.

my mic just died rn and ofc im gonna get this bm800, the next one can wait... thanks for the video!

PHENOMENAL REVIEW!

is it good for voice acting? i really want to do voice acting with a little budget

Thanks for this!

Good job bro..tiny bit diff but we always like to hear a warm and bassie sound..i think i will compare it to AM vs FM radio..i finally order my 1st V8 soundcard bundle and phantom power supply 4 my sterling condenser on sale microphone...thanks

Nice review!

Can i use this on my V8 soundcard? or does the card decrease its sound quality?

Glad to see another Filipino RU-vidr 🇵🇭

Hi, do you have a review on the maono Au - A03??

I'm getting a couple for overheads and acoustics for sure. Super surprised.

I know I’m late but what does phantom power mean?

WOW ITS REALLY NICE!

You forgot to mentioned (or you probably have not tried it) that the cheaper microphone is hard to use for recording ! Cause it takes so much noise from your earphones, even if you push the earphones in your ears so tight, so the playback of the instrument while you’re recording is heard in your voice track when you record and will make it really really tough to mix the track !

It's actually quite good lol, I'll be getting one for start

If I were to put it as an analogy, It's like you're out net fishing. The NW-800/BM-800, is a small net. Yes, you can catch fish with it, but it shows itself as a small net by not being able to handle the full frequency range as well as the Slate. The moment you try to catch bigger fish with it, it's likely to fail on you. Having to add compression to the mic to make it sound more even with the rode is not typically a good sign. You should not have to do a lot of frequency adjusting to make the mic sound more full. The Slate is a larger net you're working with because it captures the frequency range more evenly. You're not getting sudden spikes in volume at certain frequency points. It was very evident when you were talking. You should be able to converse at an average level of loudness without feeling like you might clip the mic if your voice goes high, medium, or low pitched. Yes there are moments where people put an emphasis on certain words in their sentence, but it's also about how well it catches you on words you're not emphasizing. Is it better than nothing? Yes. Will it get you jobs? Probably not. It's a mic to start practicing on. If you do get some small jobs with it, immediately invest in a higher quality mic. The more you turn your ears on to the smaller details of the mic, it becomes more evident how far back it is in comparison to others. It's not about the fact that it gives a bright quality, it's about the fact that I don't have the freedom to cleanly modify the mic in EQ to give me that quality. If I wanted to add a stronger low end to it, the recorded audio is harder to work with because it was never captured in the first place. You bumping up more noise than the actual low end. The higher up in price you go, you're paying more for the frequency response. You're paying for something that catches a wide range smoothly and as even as possible.

why did you cut the video when you breath while testing bm800?

The audio is beautiful.

Wow very nice review ! I have BM800 but no phantom power only using sound card...thanks for the great review!

Bro this china Geniyen Bm 800 ?? Please ans

What brand of phantom power?

What is phantom power?

What's the name of the song after the intro?

that what I use with a lice the sound card v8. I am probably getting a new pre amp/eq as it is pretty quiet, but it works well

I have had the cheapest of mics in my day and some of them sound better than some other high end mics in some areas. They are pretty much the same from a simple perspective, but the quality and material is what set things apart. Sound wise they are never really that different if built with the basic intent to do the job. You are going to EQ and mix things regardless. If you have experience you can make a any mic sound good. Audio technica is a great mic that doesn't break the bank. It is actually the best mic I ever owned. It can do just about everything. Very balanced mic. It sounded better than my buddy's $1000 AKG XLS mic. He's always the using the audio technica in most situations.

I'm not sure I understand this Phantom power issue. Does the mic come with Phantom power capabilities?

Should buy MB 800 or not ?

Just bought this and when I plug into my macbook air and use in garageband I get alot of whitenoise/background fuzz. Any solution?

it cant be use on videoke?

Se necesita una tarjeta de sonido??

Did u use a preamp?

I have a pair of BM 800 mics. The comments cover the spectrum. For the price of a decent lunch you can record your voice and, given your posting know how, you can be successful in producing a quality track. I've recently posted to my associates some tracks with the BmM 800 level mic and a more expensive Klassik Kondenser. None of their reviews made any mention of the vocal quality. Yes, there is a subtle to large difference. Will it make any difference in the final track? "It may be so and then again it may not be so." I think Billy Shears penned that. IMO it is a worthy addition to most mic lockers.

I just got one of these just for the accessories and a backup

Can I use this with an iPhone

Miss this kind of review. Salamat kasi bibili na ako ng BM800

just bought and it came today. so far so good. ty po d ko pnagsisihan. ang cheap na ganda pa quality

Can I use this on my phone

Just bought mine together with its boom stand + pop filter for a cheap price

I am new to this all. My question will probably sound completely stupid to most of you. Could someone tell me what phantom power is? I bought a new computer, I want to learn how to record my voice for books and such. I'm wanting something very simple like this to get started with. Something I plug into my computer and it works lol. But I'm reading comments about "phantom power". Could someone please explain? Thank you all very much.

When you take measurements to compare the size of two separate objects, do you measure one in metrics and then the other imperial and compare the numbers?

I would love to hear BM800 in a mix to see how well it would sound

BM wins because it can compete with expensive mic multiple times the price of it

Is it a metal chasis tho?

Hello Vyminal, The volume of my BM800 suddenly became too quiet. I checked my settings and tried a different microphone and I didn’t see any changes and the other microphone was working. Do you think having a Phantom Power will resolve the problem? Thank you please reply.

can someone explain the phantom power? I have an external sound blaster soundcard would this supply enough power?

No need of extra phantompower if you got nvidia gpu on ur laptop or pc,rtx voice can remove the static :)

You should have a compressed/audio enhanced comparison

I started a shure pga 48 dynamic mic…. It sounds great! Then after a year of earnings in Kumu, i wanna upgrade to SM58 shure, for dynamic and audio technica at2020 for condenser….. im using a Maono condenser now for condenser…

Do i still need sound card for this? or phantom power is enough to attain good voice quality?

I see all these comments saying “I’d much rather save the money”. After using a few microphones in my days producing, the sort of tone and warmth you get from the higher end mic can’t be replicated with software. By raising EQ and frequency levels, you get a lot of room resonance, noise and other sounds that just aren’t accurate. No amount of compression and EQ can give the natural warmth. If you’re doing a podcast, or basic RU-vid channel, sure. This is perfect for you, and you probably will never need anything much better than a $10-$100 mic. But if you’re serious about music and want to hit the radio, you have to spend a little more. Trust me. I’ve been using a $100 mic for 4 years, and upgrading is the best decision I ever made. It makes post production SO much easier because I don’t have to worry about constant EQ adjustments.

it depends on you if you think the added 792USD is worth or not to get the more sound quality.. of course the 800usd mic sounds better. but a 8usd mic to perform as close as the 800usd mic is not a joke. if the maker of the 8usd mic fine you for more 792usd, imagine how that mic would sound. definitely the 8usd mic is a winner here.