$8 BM-800 Condenser Microphone (Review)

[@vyminal]

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

[@8man_01]

How's the sound with phantom power on but without using an audio interface/preamp and direct to motherboard?

[@shoebillstonk]

Mine has a really loud buzzing noise when i try to record with it

[@DMSProduktions]

WTF? HOW does a condenser even work WITHOUT phantom power? The capacitance plates in the capsule have to be CHARGED in order to transmit a signal!

[@yoonsikp]

@@DMSProduktions If it's an electret microphone, they actually carry a permanent charge. A FET pre-amp is then powered by DC voltage from between 2-10V. I believe this is however a normal condenser microphone, so you are right it needs voltage. Most motherboards actually provide a few volts, around 3V called VREFOUT on the mic port, at least for ALC chipsets. Having only 3V results in substantially decreased microphone sensitivity, compared to the >12V phantom power provides. At 12V phantom power, the dB loss is only ~1dB, compared to 33V (there is a video by FFcossag). At 3V, you would have >10dB decrease.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@yoonsikp Wow, that's really interesting! I wasn't aware some MB or sound cards supplied a low DC current to power some mics. GOOD to know!

[@vyminal]

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.

[@TSLMachine]

Have you tried using the BM-800 without phantom power but using microphone boost through the Realtek/stock motherboard audio driver or windows recording settings? Also, what DAC, amp, or DAC/amp combo would you recommend using with the BM-800 considering this cheap price point?

[@dokterzorro]

Since the internal circuitry really needs phantom power to amplify the weak signal from the condenser it is kind of moot to try to use it without phantom power. Give your mic what it needs and it will shine like gold. Actually, it IS gold(colored), ghe!

[@TheRealDirtySkillz]

@@TSLMachine HAHAHA bro don't do that shit. Just buy an audio interface like a Focusrite scarlett or someshit. You need Phantom power otherwise your not powering the microphone to pick up the detail and crispiness you need on your tracks or vocals.

[@zike4032]

​ @TheRealDirtySkillz Hey, I don't understand this about phantom power, how does it work. If I buy this microphone and plug it in my pc through 3,5mm jack will it use phantom power and will there be any static noise or is it going to harm my motherboard or pc that way, cuz many people use usb sound card but that seems to make a lot of static noise.

[@lestertumanda4719]

@@TheRealDirtySkillz if your just an average person which is not techy as you. you can use the mic without interface as long as you have a splitter. if you're a proffesional user, then you must have the interface. you can enhance the audio of the bm 800 with a software called Sound Meter

[@jty9631]

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.

[@hahainet6598]

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

[@duanehurn6923]

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.

[@randomuser66438]

Have you made it yet?

[@yssacastro7817]

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

[@frangel02]

What interface do you have ?

[@kenzorwings]

@@frangel02 I''m also curious..

[@indaysaaustraliaskicko7069]

Do you need soundcard for this to work in any laptop? Thank you!

[@awantedboi]

@@indaysaaustraliaskicko7069 yes, i also have to use a soundcard to use it

[@raldchico]

@Yssa Castro did you order on the given product link in the description? thank you!

[@tyroneblack9004]

i can make the $800mic sound like 8$

[@neilparyani8802]

Same talent..... different persons 🙌❤️

[@O.K9531]

How??

[@ukraineusa4465]

@@O.K9531 adobe audition!

[@O.K9531]

@@ukraineusa4465 is it an app or something??

[@linuspleasedont8861]

That rlly sad

[@Curlycaramelpoodle]

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!

[@s1Lence_au]

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

[@KeirLoire]

Raw Audio (Phantom Power ON) 1:45 Generic BM-800 2:07 Slate DIgital ML-1 Playing Guitar 2:30 Generic BM-800 3:04 Slate DIgital ML-1 Raw Audio (Phantom Power OFF) 3:32 Generic BM-800

[@destinysaid]

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

[@-crispychips-9187]

So if I plug the BM 800 into the laptop with phantom power on still, am I still going to have noise or background sound?

[@DrFillyBlunt]

As long as it's better than the mic on my phone, dslr or shitty karoke mic I'm playing with lol. I'm not looking to sing or expect neuman quality, I just want something to try out voice over so I don't have to waste a few hundred on a mic in case I end up not wanting to continue. I already have an interface with phantom power.

[@cartonflesh9961]

welp, one is better than none

[@dokterzorro]

Actually, i own two of these badboys and used in a noisy environment they still perform fine. For simple voice recordings you can't go wrong for the price, slap some compression on it, eq the hi-mids a little for extra warmth and you're good to go. Sounds like a million bucks when used wisely.

[@nDmykART]

The bm-800 has alot and i mean a lot of background noise. Don't recommend it in a environment with many people and no noise reducing fiam

[@DXTokusatsu]

rendered audio of the whole video is too soft!

[@Sin-pd4lw]

Omg I love ur videos i used to watch tem all the time

[@CZ.3]

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.

[@earljesterdevera7430]

Hahhaha gago

[@jamezscenery6295]

galing !!! nkita mupa yun?

[@stricklandpatricia7697]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHA maygad

[@flicky2461]

Lmao

[@raiseyourgays]

😭

[@vyminal]

Product link: bit.ly/2M3dPew

[@DJRICKYG]

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

[@micoveliki8729]

Im new in this buisnis and looking forward to buyin a mic what is phantom power and EQ tou are talking about?

[@ondine9997]

@@micoveliki8729 Phantom power (usually 48v), is what is required to make your condenser microphone operational - -You'll most likely need an audio interface, which provides the necessary power to make your condenser microphone operational. -EQ is a mixing/mastering tool, it is used to manage your sound correctly, whether you need addition or subtraction in the high-mid-low ranges of your sound (depending on the form of EQ you have, I'm talking about parametric in this case)

[@Kira-ek6lz]

Thank you for the good explanations, this will help me in the future.

[@TheKillerZmile]

If u have hifi headphones u can see the difference

[@b47g15]

@@micoveliki8729 Every sound is made of frequencies, eq is lowering or boosting those frequencies to get sound of your liking

[@GyrotexGaming]

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! :)

[@surefmeurope5766]

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.

[@raldchico]

where did you order it? Thank you!

[@nachos8831]

Is BM-800 GOOD??

[@nachos8831]

@@raldchico did you ordered?

[@raldchico]

@@nachos8831 No, I didn't

[@crowdmediamarketing9783]

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

[@hayza7324]

You didnt save $792 you spent $8

[@Rageem4005]

Jaysii BRO no one gives a fuck

[@markkogann]

@@hayza7324 nobody cares lol

[@Rageem4005]

@TheBigChuck yeah so shut the fuck up nigga

[@aquillezdeluna9035]

@@Rageem4005 Shut the fuck up white boy!

[@IdleAcheiver]

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 KZbin 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.

[@suncloudssky]

can i know what mic are u using?

[@IdleAcheiver]

@@suncloudssky Rode NT1

[@nameit100itsme]

Eh...

[@ProlMLGJoe]

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

[@unstopology]

Most people won't know the difference if you don't tell them. Audio technology has advanced exponentially in the last 20+ years. Getting audio equipment that doesn't produce much noise is important. Proper EQing can make up for sound difference. We live in an amazing time for home recording.

[@drtrance]

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.

[@Magnulus76]

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.

[@arrojo235]

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

[@tolentinokarldestinc.4734]

Are you kidding bro? The bm 800 had some background noise compare to 800 dollar mic condenser

[@dunkind8083]

No way the 800$ is waaaaayyyy better and has better build quality and parts as mentioned

[@TheKillerZmile]

Nah its dogshit

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

clorox bleach True lol, that noise floor is higher

[@AnimeScriptMe]

u just need a software like voicelab to make this 8 dollar mic sound like the 800 dollar mic

[@PCPAyLOAD]

Less warmth in the BM-800.. sure. But with a very basic understanding of free programs like Audacity, you can very easily make a budget mic sound nearly identical.

[@ShengBelmonteOfficial]

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 !

[@jeremiahwat1]

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.

[@raymota4515]

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.

[@FlamesGay]

Glad to see another Filipino KZbinr 🇵🇭

[@haxzion]

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

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Good explanation… “Expensive is what our ears are used to.” Our eyes and ears are incredibly subjectively to unconscious feelings of association.

[@jepanlife5627]

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.

[@uregularguy8900]

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

[@twyz0ne]

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.

[@Brawlholic]

The audio is beautiful.

[@Timborob]

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

[@RexLabsproduction]

not many can afford a well treated room, any mic would sound crisp in that acoustically treated room

[@yubsesperat]

the expensive mic sounded crisp and warm. but the BM-800 was not bad. for 1% of the price of the expensive mic, you cant go wrong with that

[@abhithegreat93]

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

[@cwaicwai821]

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.

[@loplop019]

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

[@ayoutubecommenter3031]

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

[@johnny062448]

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

[@zzemoski]

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

[@adzmac3130]

Straight forward review. Thank you.

[@techtweakstv]

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

[@vyminal]

The Tweakster TV thanks!!!

[@raldchico]

Where did u order the product? Thank you!

[@eclipsegamer4692]

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

[@ArjayMartin]

You should have a compressed/audio enhanced comparison

[@Flip_Goat]

I bought 2 bm800’s, 2 arms and an interface for $60… pretty good entry level kit

[@hairbruh4915]

the bm800's are absolute monsters for the price. only buy it from the sketchiest site you can find. Ive dropped this thing on the floor so many times, still going strong 4 years later.

[@psycogs]

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

[@bodhishotta]

Is this was they use on producer grind lol?

[@PogingSweet]

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

[@patrickantoniomaceda1250]

Bumili dn kayo phantom power boss?

[@charlietunafishy]

Can I use this on my phone

[@varcit9341]

off course the $800 mic would sound more dynamic compared to the $8 mic. it would definitely make a good starter mic this vid helped a lot.

[@SimplyRocco]

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.

[@krisraps]

WOW, Im Suprised HOW Good The BM800 Actually Is., Its Like A Perfect Mic For The Price.

[@dylanj8676]

The problem with cheap mics though is that there are significantly better ones for not too much more. The iSK Pearl is a killer small diaphragm condenser that could fit an a real studio, and costs $30 USD. The MXL V67G (when there are big sales or you buy used) can be found for $50 USD is also another cheap mic that could fit in a real studio. But there's less of a noticeable difference between the Oktava MK-220 (250 euros), the AT4050 ($700), AT4047MP ($850) and U87ai ($3200) than there is between the BM-800 and and good sub $100 mic. Of course, for $8 the BM800 is a good buy, I don't think anyone would disagree, but it's better to just save up for an iSK Pearl pencil mic if a the budget has to be under $50.

[@markmancera2457]

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

[@RealAlphaDrum]

I use a BM-800 for stream at the moment with the RODEcaster Pro 2. Got the mic about 4 years ago and it sat in the closet. I see a lot of this kind of stuff though where streamers will be a Yeti, SM7B, whatever, $100, $400 dollar mics, and they just plop them on a table or on a stand and are done and think they sound good. Really a waste of money. Prior, I was using a Recon 50 headset mic with VoiceMeeter, sounded like a million bucks. At least in the streaming/podcast world, $800 mics, or even $400 mics have no business being used unless you're doing pro work.

[@nDmykART]

For people watching this video, there is a difference, its just cheap headphone/headset/earphone(s) can show them, the bm-800 lacks to put it in simple terms a boom to its vocal range and the music test the bm-800 was lacking in some way. Im not a profession to know the tops lows and mids stuff, but i can hear a difference.

[@gico6928]

quality on point Vyminal!

[@macacomacaquino7456]

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.

[@kivsa85]

I heard the difference right from the bat - conclusion: I'm buying it! Damn worth the money! 36$ for the whole set omg

[@MizzDaniaWorld]

yeah I try to listen why eyes closed. no big difference. thank you.

[@nihaalspeaks]

I found so many sold on ebay, full sets for 17 quid and damn I’m happy asf

[@ReeseRyanWrites]

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

[@rockman49er]

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

[@richbc517]

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

[@ktoProchitalTotLoh11]

May be with better audiocard we will hear the difference '~'

[@kryptosCipherOfficial]

this was a good review , thanks

[@edrichnambio3956]

nice comparison love it

[@stilldomi]

i cant afford phantom power but i just got the mic today, it sounds fairly promising

[@swinerazor4075]

How was it?

[@stilldomi]

@@swinerazor4075 it sounds pretty decent with some editing

[@swinerazor4075]

@@stilldomi you think it's great for song covers?

[@stilldomi]

@@swinerazor4075 maybe, but definitely upgrade in the future if you do buy this one first

[@wormhole331]

@@swinerazor4075 this will work fine for covers. You'll need an audio interface with 48v phantom power though.

[@micheldufenberg4745]

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.

[@DocRen]

I make casual song covers on KZbin and I've been using the BM-800 for 4 months / 40 videos now. ^__^ As the first mic I've ever bought, I'm quite happy with it especially since I only used to record with my Samsung S8 / Samsung S5 phones. :D For now, I will stick with my BM-800 since I have no budget and I am not aiming to be a professional artist. I find that the BM-800 has a difficult time handling more powerful/ strong vocals, but it is quite good for softer/ more mellow songs. With its sort of sparkly sound, I think it might also serve as a good ASMR microphone, tbh. I don't know if this happens with other microphones as well, but with the BM-800 I notice that any word that starts with the letter "W" sounds strange and unnatural (robotic) and I have yet to find a workaround for that. If you have any suggestions, that would be great ^__^v

[@MegaParsa2000]

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

[@jibinjacob.]

Amazing!! Very useful! Thank you!

[@vinniedixiemusic]

Awesome review! totally pro! That's well said. those Slate mics cost like 20 USD to make in China ; Pay 800 USD for the SLATE" logo.. doesn't make sense

[@qrowok1104]

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

[@processdiy]

Should buy MB 800 or not ?

[@doknox]

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

[@kevinmkraft]

Thanks for this!

[@merjaymermanph]

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…

[@limo9402]

People talking about phantom power to make the mic sound better, Nah just use EQ and compression if you know how

[@guyhanoi8561]

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

[@lachysimmonds357]

its an adapter that u can get around 25$

[@titozacktv7377]

wow :) this is nice great review

[@TammyKnows]

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

[@ChongChongChong-x3j]

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

[@z3romaster]

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

[@ZoneXYouTube]

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

[@deanvm9158]

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.

[@rissyisabelmcgrath9861]

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

[@ibrahimpal886]

Can you actually switch the mic

[@MisterMopedClassic50]

I now know I bought the right microphone Thank you

[@silentcry254]

I use MB 800 microphone and I love it

[@jordancuesta8928]

Thank you 😊

[@inityo]

If you buy BM-800 you need phantom power also search bm-800 dj for best audio settings

[@Zephyr-mist]

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

[@RX-rd4sc]

Can we use this without soundcard? Just directly?

[@kkrmson]

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

[@standardman6535]

Almost everyone: I hear no difference Those musicians: WTF THERES SM DIFFERENCE AGHHH