Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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I have tested 3 microphones and the quality of recording while recording via Zoom H5, Behringer U-Phoria UMC USB interface, and generic USB audio interface through either dedicated mini-jack port or via an XLR adapter - the results were not surprising very much.

FULL VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=5h6z0jhhKmc

Here's the link to my original .WAV files from the test (normalized to -3dB) - no audio processing applied (apart from normalization):

drive.google.com/open?id=1RVyvId33m9IqfG0ahm077huxc27iPy8j

Check my other videos in which I test microphones:

1. MEGA TEST - 6 microphones: youtube.com/watch?v=zO6t-YNdROU
2. How to Use ASIO Drivers: youtu.be/OhSg1WCyETU
3. Zoom H5 XY capsule Audio Quality Test: youtu.be/UEf3oCX5j8k

- Lavalier: Rode SmartLav+
- On camera: Rode Video Micro.

Links to all the products microphones, audio recorders, etc:

1. Amazon UK: bit.ly/2ZGDoHB
2. Amazon USA: bit.ly/2NJLQ6G

Just in case the above don't work, you'll also find all the links below.

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ALL the products linked below have been tested and regularly used by me, except those with an asterisk (*), which I recommend based on my knowledge and research, including reviews.


Links to products:
AMAZON USA


External recorders or sound cards:


Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
amzn.to/34fmGTm

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
amzn.to/2ZBH4KU

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
amzn.to/2LgtaZr

*Behringer UCA222 U-Control 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface
amzn.to/2UjzEux

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
amzn.to/2LhBDM2

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
amzn.to/2MKd79u


Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
amzn.to/2NFhRNe

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
amzn.to/2zwiNvd

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
amzn.to/2zwrB3U

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
amzn.to/2Uht4Vs

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZEkCkm

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZJ71YJ


Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
amzn.to/2ZAbX2c

*XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m (another brand)
amzn.to/2NFULGc

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
amzn.to/2HAgtHQ

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
amzn.to/2HAeRO6

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
amzn.to/2UkbH6h

*Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter (another brand)
amzn.to/2ZEmFF4



Links to products:
AMAZON UK

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
amzn.to/2Mza6IK

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
amzn.to/2Mzeac3

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
amzn.to/2PmH4hL

*Behringer UCA222 U-Control 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface
amzn.to/2MBc8s2

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
amzn.to/2KQHyIO

*StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO7D 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card
amzn.to/2KSsdYp

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
amzn.to/2MApGUw


Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
amzn.to/2ZmJ1ig

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
amzn.to/2MxxHJW

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
amzn.to/2ZDC1JY

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
amzn.to/2Lhc8dN

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2ZqAWcX

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
amzn.to/2LvBogz



Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
amzn.to/31QPHCO

XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m
amzn.to/2ZrZ6Uo

3.5mm TRS Stereo Male to XLR Female Braided Nylon Microphone Cable
amzn.to/2zIDzI9

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
amzn.to/2LbxwlR

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
amzn.to/2zwfZy1

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
amzn.to/2LbgWT2

Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter
amzn.to/2LgrRd0

Mini Foldable Desktop Tripod Microphone Stand / Holder
amzn.to/2HA2WQy

Adjustable Microphone Desktop Arm / Stand
amzn.to/2L7Wwu4