Massdrop MiniMic Review! (w/ ModMic Comparison)

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[@xenofenus]

Damn that microphone sounds really damn good for 25 dollars.

[@pieter8731]

Damn, the minimic sounds gooood

[@sergeantglitter2063]

but is your ModMic omni or uni.

[@Nerf_Jeez]

Owww thank you so much, really helpful. I have been searching for a new mic for ages

[@stefanhansen7353]

Hi When you use open headphones, do the game sound then go in to the mic? With All the sound leak from the headphones, will the mic then catch that Sound?

[@suryashekhardas6299]

Damn dude! that logo transition was awesome at the end!

[@randomfrankp]

:D

[@KnyteMan]

Which budget headphone should I combine the mini mic with for gaming? I need a new headset for streaming.

[@rupertacuesta]

i might get the mic but what was he talking about the in-line controls and how it was at minimum... how do i 'push it up to max'?

[@justinyeo5280]

Is there any other website to buy this mic because they said that the shipping date was 21 Sep 2017

[@Reedalot1]

What is better sounding, the minimic or a similarly priced $25 microphone like the bm 800?

[@stable_hands]

Any link on amazon. I can only pay on amazon. If no can u provide an alternative with the same price

[@joshuacheng3300]

Would this work for something like a surface with 1 3.5mm port?

[@b33bx]

Yo frank, should I get the hyper x cloud 2 or the steel series arctis 5?

[@whimsic1162]

i'm getting a pair of wireless headphones, and I was wondering if there was any way i could use these wireless? I was thinking of using 3.5 mm Bluetooth adapters, and was wondering if that would work

[@rayanmahmood5153]

I have a mic it's has some plastics on the sides can I add the minimic on the plastic part

[@jazcaddell2443]

does this mean you would need two different 3.5mm jacks for your headset if it was wired

[@sigor8503]

what leds would you recommend ? i dont know sh!t about what leds are good

[@TNT93o]

Any recommended setting for minimic? Currently I have levels at 50 but if any other suggestions is welcomed.

[@Casper-ys4yl]

when is it available for purchase?

[@Tshimon]

Would you say the MiniMic is better then majority of the mic's that come in gaming headsets? Such as logitech and razer?

[@ianmacdonald4163]

It way better. Not as good as the modmic in my opinion but definetly much better than most budget headsets

[@vane909090]

Might be a dumb question, but doesn't the magnet attacher damage the headphones?

[@misterawsomeman]

Modmic definitely sounds more focused, and like it won't pick up as much background noise, but for the price the Minimic definitely performs super well.

[@slykrocky]

Is this minimic detachable to any headset? Can u attach this little detachable mic to any headset? Since it looks like it needs to have that same type of texture or what i should say on the headset to be able to attach the mic (u know that texture at 1:36)

[@OspreyGamingANZ]

Ummmm big problem with the modmic test. Is your 4.0 uni or omni directional? because if its uni directional it needs to be on the left cup. Otherwise its facing outward not towards your mouth. Someone correct me if I am wrong. But im pretty one of these is on the wrong side.

[@erikhaverkate9053]

Will I be able to use this on the on the ps4?

[@pokesgottapoke9256]

how do u like set it up for xbox

[@dropballtv2534]

Great video frank I love your videos keep up the great work

[@Smiracle1116]

Can anyone confirm if I would be able to attach this to ear buds?

[@notzeke9917]

Will this work in xbox party chat/game chat?

[@PinkNeonLights]

Any one know where I can get a replacement cable?

[@aligater_andre4556]

I was wondering if I could use the Mic with a headphones splitter into my ps4 or computer. Would this work or do I need to use a soundcard type device to power it?

[@aggornah540]

AligaterClan I use the mod mic and Beyerdynamic 770s with a splitter they work work fine if you want I can send a link to my splitter

[@aligater_andre4556]

Alex Rider That would be great Alex. I'm trying to get more into streaming and this is gonna make a huge difference in quality.

[@WookieWoolie]

Out of interest were you using the Omni or Unidirectional Modmic 4.0?

[@burntoutmage]

Anyone know if I should stick to my mic on my Hyper X cloud core or use the mini mic?

[@H1k1ko_]

This'll save me a ton of money compared to buying a boom mike, mic arm, and audio interface, lol. Will definitely be using this for now until I save up more money.

[@erik4315]

Hey did you still have it? And how is it?

[@jean9910]

But does the modmic pick up typing and clicking noises?

[@littlelamp100]

they’re shipping now! can’t wait to get mine :D

[@pholover13]

Which ModMic are you using to compare to the MiniMic? Omni-directional? Uni-directional? IMO, the Omni-directional sounds less muted than the uni-directional.

[@PhatdudeAlfa]

can this work with ps4 and Xbox?​

[@Riel93]

Hey Frank, I'm using a HD6XX which is currently being driven by my amp/dac combo - Schiit Magni & Modi Stack. Can the Minimic still work if it's connected to the 3.5mm jack on my pc case while my HD6XX is still connected to my amp/dac combo?

[@jean9910]

GorillaGaming Yes. This is exactly how it needs to be set up. Both of these are separate entities.

[@Riel93]

Alright so headphones to my amp/dac combo and the minimic to 3.5mm jack on my pc case then. Thanks!

[@SliimjimHD]

could you use it as a console mic??

[@speedbird1598]

Why is this not on amazon?

[@shuddershadz]

How did he already get his hands on this. Isn't not shipping until September

[@austincreamdonut]

Does it work for Xbox one? Do you need any kind of adapter? I'm using audio technica headphones and I have the Xbox one s

[@christopherramos8510]

Austin Beard I need this answered too

[@zedex7345]

Why are you using the modmic 4 instead of the modmic 5?

[@snazzy5855]

Does this work good with PS4?

[@doozy1776]

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO SET IT UP

[@KlötemitSenf]

how can i buy it ? its seems like its not on stock

[@FF-KillThemAlll]

refurbished going for $10 and $5 shipping

[@_J2C]

So this isn't on Amazon and I have to be a member of this site to even see the price of the mic?

[@propers893]

was that lil J on off topic whilst you were playing PUBG?

[@kd1306]

Is that modmic Uni or Omni?

[@tgetech1677]

I prefer the magnets on the modmic rather than the velcro on the minimic. it's seems like the velcro will wear out so wouldn't​ last very long.

[@unlap9377]

Why are mics that you stick on your headphones popular when V-MODA can stick in with the 3.5mm jack to have on wire instead of two?

[@JimBaneydude]

Ship date Sept 2017?

[@omghippl3]

anyone have recent reviews of this thing? the discussion under the massdrop site seem pretty negative

[@MooTaters]

I have to assume that the Modmic 4.0 you used is the unidirectional version. Should have mentioned in the video that the Minimic is omni, and generally omnidirectional microphone capsules sound better than unidirectional. Also would have been nice to know other audio components, and windows sound settings. I find that for most VOIP programs I'm stuck having my modmic 4.0 on 100% with 10dB boost. This means that even though it probably has the potential to be rather quiet with background noise, you'll now easily hear mouse clicks and typing on my Cherry MX blue keyboard.

[@amzn8122]

does it work for ps4?

[@viatrixhd]

Just joined the Drop! It's a great deal, I've never used massdrop before. When will this be shipped?

[@landerdemulder9714]

I wanna buy that mic any suggestions on a headphone to use with the mic for gaming?

[@DAIJJJJ]

Lander De Mulder superlux hd668b, superlux hd681, or audio technica's m50x, m40x, or m30x

[@landerdemulder9714]

do you own the superluc

[@landerdemulder9714]

do other people hear your music hard?

[@ElNotoriousBean]

Does it work with ps4

[@KumaFN]

does this work for ps4

[@hxpers]

copping this ASAP, thanks!

[@FlameSoulis]

Just purchased them after seeing this video for my Vive headset. I was previously using a Modmic and the difference, while subtle, is enough for me to give it a try. The cheaper price also helped.

[@JackOfHarts96]

It sounds kinda hollow, but okay for its price. Though I think the V-Moda BoomPro is far better quality if you have the correct headphones to accommodate it.

[@AntothaGaming]

Great channel! What do you think about corsair headsets? Most my pc and peripherals are corsair so I figured I'd stay on brand. Keep up the great work!

[@KryptonicHD]

Antotha Gaming what's your budget on a pair of headphones? I like Corsair and all but they can be a bit pricey when they aren't the greatest!

[@AntothaGaming]

KryptonicHD depends on if it's worth it to match them up with all the other corsair peripherals and pc parts/chassis. If they are really good but slightly expensive then it feels worth the extra cash for aesthetics especially with a young channel a little extra visuals could really help.

[@AntothaGaming]

Honestly though I want to get the best possible headset cause I've saved up for years, and invested a lot into my setup. It would be a shame to cheap out on something at this point however peripherals are easily upgradable. If it's cool with you I have a few questions about the pc I've put together, but I don't want to blow up his comment section with my channel/setup.

[@VanSanity91]

They both sound good, only issue is modmic sounded very low? I have the modmic and it doesn't sound that low lol.

[@wildnigels]

Haven't been noticing any of your new videos in my feed :( turned on notifications

[@ramys1073]

The mod mic sounds warmer but for the price the mini mic is very impressive.

[@KryptonicHD]

Ramy Sar I completely agree!

[@Kepe]

I think the modmic sounds way too warm. It sounds like it isn't picking up any higher tones at all. It ends up sounding really muted. Minimic sounds more clear. Plus, the modmic picked up a lot more popping sounds from the guy's speech. Minimic didn't.

[@KiwiKuraun]

recently ive decided to get rid of my steelseries arctis 7 and venture into the the land of head phones + mic for gaming, orginally i was going to buy a modmic, until i searched a local auction page and found the minimic for sale, id never heard of it so im really happy i found this video, first off id like to say thank you for this content! its literally the only content on youtube so well done, secondly id like to say that youve helped by decide to buy a minimic and save some money... when i listen to this video i cant hear much difference between the minimic and whatever mic you are using for production, which i imagine is something fairly decent! while the modmic sounds a little muffled! at the end of the day they all sound pretty good, but that said thanks for the video and helping me to make up my mind

[@MrEditsCinema]

i am gonna pick one up, the first thing i would do though is use cable ties to join the mic and headset wire together

[@khaho1756]

yo, i was about to get these on amazon until i figured out that you specifically have to request it on their website. im gonna buy the mod mic instead

[@antxiety]

the sticker thing attached to the headphone (idk what is it called sorry...) easy to be peeled of?

[@thelalotelevision]

it depends on the surface of the headset

[@zacx3594]

Would this sound better than a blue snowball?

[@CH-hp9oj]

ZaXoRs obviously no

[@ANONYMOUS-vy8yd]

Review the vmoda boom pro if you haven't already

[@exterafreshh8046]

why does the minimic sound more clear?

[@bokkers11]

Does anyone know if you can use this on a ps4?

[@KILLER-ug1oj]

Bassksksk u prob can't because u while need 2 Audio jacks a pc has a headphone jack and An a mike jack

[@bokkers11]

SUPERKILL0317 can't you just buy a splitter?

[@lucapassalacqua2762]

Wouldn't Velcro be more wobbly and more likely​ to pull off the adhesive because it take more force to remove?

[@kobe1506]

minimic is so much better

[@faisalkhandaqji8507]

CN Tech mod mic sound better but you need to bump up the decimals budget = Mass drop MiniMic NOT budget = Modmic 5.0

[@Leroy1]

ya

[@brandonbreuer6589]

Even if the decibels were increased on the modmic 4, it still sounds muffled compared to the minimic, at least in this video.

[@JLUnboxed]

love my mod mic still but FML that cable is like a nightmare! No matter how careful i am to not twist somehow it still ends up being tangled 50 times around the headphone cord!

[@Aforgamon]

Lots of purchasers on Massdrop are saying the mounting on this thing is hot garbage. The tape doesn't stick very well and the velcro wobbles or comes undone with a slight tug on the cord.

[@Avangeliet]

Minimic is far better then the other. And half the cost. Awesome

[@dan_loeb]

v-moda boom pro should be compared also, it's $30 and far better than the modmic.

[@sage8634]

@@dan_loeb the problem with vmoda is that it doesn't work with amps, the good thing about having these is to add to headphones to have great sound.

[@littlelamp100]

they put this review on the page on massdrop, gg joined drop btw, can't wait :D

[@Okieant]

Modmic does a better job of noise cancelling and sounds a little more full. but the MiniMic is great for its price

[@kimo4419]

also the magnet is better than this version but i like the vmoda boom pro the most because you dont need to put anything on the headphones

[@vals9838]

Boom pro is not gonna work on headphones that have dual channel connectors like Sennheiser 650 tho.

[@JJSnel-uh3by]

also there is a lot of noise on the minimic it would really bug me if that was in my ear all the time

[@DreamhopMusic]

you just won a subscriber :)

[@jordanleng204]

Oof, these are completely out of stock and it seems to have been this way for awhile now. Hope I can find one online somewhere.🤞

[@agilananand3460]

That saves me 25 bucks. Thanks man. I will buy the mini mic right away.

[@MC-zu6qj]

Loved it!

[@RY4NTHEGR8]

would this work on xbox

[@buddybeas5237]

RY4N THE GR8 it should, as long as you get the right adapter.

[@littlelamp100]

very happy i was able to join this drop :D too bad i have to wait until September... oh well ;v

[@rayanmahmood5153]

wait so this works on any mic

[@DarkZekrom9898]

I honestly couldn't tell the difference between his original mic and the mini at first. That's damn good

[@randomfrankp]

Right?!

[@LA554_]

can i order that from germany?

[@penderyn5816]

Ja, geht ohne probleme, kommen bloß noch c.a 3€ Versand drauf.

[@LA554_]

oh nice danke

[@wweyler]

they don't ship to Brazil =/

[@bigdubyuh7901]

I have the mod mic 5 wireless and i just got this minimic a few days ago and the dude is right in windows i have to turn it up +30db and it sounds Great. The only things are: one the adhesive feels like it will be ripped off in a few months if you repeatedly take off and put back on the mic and the cord is SUPER THIN almost too thin, literally the thinnest cord i own. Would rather pay like 2 -5$ more for a 2x or 3x thicker cable

[@jonasrisnes1]

Mini mic was the best!

[@ReksratYTB]

They sound just as good considering. I'm almost upset that I bought​ a modmic before finding out that this thing exists.

[@Reyas]

That crappy Velcro setup isn't worth the 25 bucks.

[@gl_tonight]

They have this new thing called adhesive pads, it's almost as though you're paying for the microphone and not a DARPA researched attachment solution

[@Reyas]

I have no issues with the microphone, it's the velcro that doesn't sit well with me. You can't rotate the mic as easily the modmic setup. Not as functional.

[@gl_tonight]

I guess the idea is to bend the mic neck ("gooseneck") not pivot, but i see your point now

[@Reyas]

Bending the gooseneck isn't relevant to the rotation since the neck is used to adjust the distance from your mouth. Rotating the mic is for when it's not in use.

[@ayepeabea]

The mod mic sounds so good! I would rather buy the mod mic but it's a little too expensive for me tho.

[@suRGEangl]

That moment when you think the full headset is only 25$ from the thumbnail...

[@saoud1791]

RedScope // CS:GO & More! lol RIP

[@cosmicwarrior_]

I think he should've put up a picture of the mic by itself. Could've saved me a click

[@Ryan-uf2oi]

rip senns hd6xx

[@jurassic420]

RedScope // CS:GO & More! Lmao you serious?

[@TheCrawdadman]

Just ordered mine, was going to get a mod mic 4 but this is way better! Sadly it says it will ship September 21 :( oh well Just got it! sounds amazing and was very easy to install. Would recommend!

[@shrayesraman5192]

That ships in the middle of September...

[@zo1317]

I love your choice of Podcasts (Rossterterth for the win)