Planning on making a song cover or a tutorial video to be posted online on YouTube? Doing several podcasts that will be uploaded online? One important factor to consider in doing those is the audio quality of the output. A good quality output to complement a good video presentation and concept would lead to amassing hundreds and thousands of likes, views, and shares.
Using the right kind of microphone makes a big difference in the results and nothing works better than having a condenser microphone like the Floureon BM-800 Condenser Microphone at one’s disposal.
Features
- with a cardioid pickup pattern
- zinc alloy handle & steel net
- works only with a device that has 48V power phantom power
- not compatible with tablet & mobile phones
- mountable to standard stands
- color: blue
- 20Hz-20kHz frequency response
- 45dB±1dB sensitivity
- 1500Ω±30%(at 1kHz) output impedance & ≥1000 Ω load impedance
- 16dBA equivalent noise level & 3mA electrical current
- 5mm (0.14in) microphone output interface
- item weight: 1.8 lbs.
- product dimensions: 12.1 in x 7.6 in x 3.3 in
- backed up by 1-year warranty & zero hassle returns
Advantages
The Floureon BM-800 Condenser Microphone may have quite a number of beneficial features but it is the quality and accurate output that makes the condenser microphone a standout – an endeavor that is brought about by the condenser microphone’s use of the cardioid pickup pattern.
The unidirectional pickup pattern also helps in minimizing the low and unwanted self-noise as well as the feedbacks. Going on a voice or even instrumental recording is made an easier and better experience with the help of this particular condenser microphone.
It is also worth noting that the condenser microphone has a high signal-to-noise ratio caused by the device’s neodymium magnet which ultimately translates to crisp audio and vocal intelligibility.
Another feature of the condenser microphone that helps in reducing the inclusion of unwanted background noises is the shock mount. The condenser microphone can be mounted on any microphone stands with the help of a standard crew adapter.
To add, it helps a lot that the manufacturer and seller of the condenser microphone are not only big on having a good product but also on achieving full customer satisfaction. Such goal is manifested in the condenser microphone’s one (1) year warranty and no hassle returns and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
In such a way, purchasers need not worry much about hidden manufacture defects that will only show itself when the condenser microphone is already in actual use.
Although nothing much can be said about the quality and the performance of this condenser microphone, it is always good to note that the product can be purchased at a very affordable price. This is a bonus for those who are just starting up and have no big budget to work with for their recording.
Disadvantages
One of the downsides of using a Floureon BM-800 Condenser Microphone is the compliance to the power requirement. The condenser microphone only works with devices that have the capacity to provide a 48V power or has a 48V phantom power supply.
The condenser microphone can be used separately when it is connected to a desktop computer but the same does not hold true when it is connected to a laptop – as there is still a need to connect the condenser microphone to a 48V phantom power supply or an electric outlet just to arrive at a higher and clearer sound output.
It makes it double work and additional cost that there is no phantom power supply included in the purchase of the condenser microphone.
To add, the condenser microphone is not compatible with tablet computer and mobile phones, so the versatility factor of the condenser microphone is cut short. It is also highly recommended that the condenser microphone is placed in a location that is far enough from an amplifier to prevent including the noise in the recording.
The condenser microphone also does not come with a mini USB sound card that would have made using the condenser microphone easier and more convenient. Nevertheless, such absence is not detrimental to the overall performance of the condenser microphone.
Verdict
For the entry level recording artists, the Floureon BM-800 Condenser Microphone is a handy condenser microphone to have. While it may not be the best condenser microphone there is, as it may have some drawbacks to consider, the condenser microphone can hold its own fairly well when it comes to performance, quality and durability, most especially when the very affordable price one has to spend to purchase the product is put into the equation. This particular condenser microphone is one that lives up to expectations. A great product for its value!
