TONOR Dynamic Podcast Microphone, XLR/USB Mic for Recording, Streaming, XLR Cardioid Studio Mic with Quick Mute, Volume Control, Microfono with RGB and Low Profile Boom Arm, Black, TD520S+

Mic is good quality, works good, boom hand comfortable and sturdy. Happy with purchase.

Amazing quality, better than my £100 microphone, however the boom arm is a little weird, I wish it would go lower to the desk, however the microphone itself is perfect, surprisingly does a great job to cut out background noise too.

Never had a single issue with it - TONOR microphones consistently provide amazing audio quality (bought this as an upgrade from the Tonor Q9 as i needed XLR connection instead of USB). Super clear and also well built, sturdy boom arm. Incredible voice pickup / sensitivity, it’s not one of those crappy noise cancellation mics that destroy your audio quality, the audio comes through crystal clear. Perfect for anyone, from gaming to professional use. I use an XLR connection to my Focusrite Scarlett Solo, and i don’t doubt the USB connection would sound any different. Others have reported the gain resets after PC restarts, but i have no issue with that as all the on-mic controls are disabled using XLR. Other than that, perfect functionality and easy to set up. The single, only point of criticism (which turns out to be more of a benefit) i could give is the screw point where the microphone holder / pivot module screws onto the boom arm at the metal end bit. It can come loose after using and the only way to tighten it is to keep screwing it in which messes up the position of your mic, and i feel like could damage the pivot module by screwing it too far into itsself. It’s a really minor issue that doesn’t even matter, the microphone stays in place and stays secure, it just wiggles around which actually is a benefit as it’s more adjustable. I recommend zip-tying the cable onto the arm and feeding it down to keep the setup clean and support the mic as the cable would otherwise weigh it down. I might be glazing it too much but it’s a great microphone. Definitely not a £2000 studio mic but I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference 😂

The mic itself sounds really clear — definitely a big upgrade over headset mics. It picks up voice really well for streaming, calls, and recordings. The build feels solid and the RGB adds a nice touch. The only downside is the arm stand — it feels a bit loose and doesn’t stay in place as well as I’d like. It works for now, but I might upgrade the arm in the future. Overall, really happy with the mic quality for the price!

Unbeatable value, sounds great, looks great, perfectly plug and play

I bought this as it has both XLR and USB output. On USB mode it works as a podcast mic. The quality seems good with a cardioid pickup. With the USB plugged in you get the fancy lights on the back and controlling them is easy with the button. I was pleased to find that the mic will work on XLR mode with out any additional power. So if you dont want the fancy lights, you can simply unplug the USB and it will still work as a mic level input into a mixer. No phantom power is needed for the mic, and still the same quality. This for me is fantastic as it allows me to plug it into a DJ mixer for streaming without the need for any outboard processing.

Very pleased with this Microphone, spent quite a bit of time researching and kept coming back to this one. For the price the sound quality is very impressive and perfect for my little home studio. For the price very good value for money, wasn't allowed to spend more £££ I was on a budget, but not disappointed

Not the best sound but very good for the price. Was a massive step up from a headset mic however need a lot of tuning in OBS. A noise reduction is highly recommended. The USB-C cable is a bit short and the result isn’t the loudest but it’s still a huge improvement over what I had, maybe a mic amp would help that. Stand and desk clamp are good but mic lacks isolation from the stand so I would recommend clamping to a separate desk or side to the one in use. Very hard to find fault but you will certainly find value in buying a stand and mic separately for double the money, if you can spend that much. Vs it’s competition is not a bad option at all and I would recommend if on sale or vs direct price competition with a stand.

I've tested several dynamic microphones priced under $100 CAD (listed down below), and this one stood out as the best. My specific requirement was a microphone offering both XLR and USB connections, and this model fit the bill perfectly. I primarily use it for podcasting, streaming, vocals, and the sound rejection, especially in USB mode, is impressive. Admittedly, it does have a somewhat dark sound profile, but considering most users apply EQ, compression, noise gates, or other post processing to their recordings. Some individuals prefer a frequency range between 80Hz and 14kHz, which this microphone may not align with entirely (this is 50Hz-14KHz). However, what it does deliver is a warm, dark, yet clear and clean sound. This suits my needs well, as I enhanced bass in my voice to achieve a richer, more broadcast-like sound. Additionally, the headphone jack offers zero latency, a significant advantage. However, during my testing, I noticed that you can only monitor your voice, not other applications (but that's just me and my many audio interfaces getting messed up). Additionally, the headphone volume adjustment appears to be not work. In terms of build, it's remarkably solid compared to plastic microphones within the same price range. It seems capable of withstanding accidental drops, although don't attempt that and handle it with care. Switching to XLR mode retains the same tonal quality but compromises background sound rejection compared to USB mode, but nothing too bad. Nevertheless, this is a negligible concern since most users apply a noise gate. I appreciate that it comes with both a USB-C and XLR cord. The included pop filter suffices, but I opted for a third-party one (such as the SM7B pop filter) due to the enhanced plosive reduction achieved with the added 1.5-inch gap, but its not needed. A significant advantage is the plug-and-play functionality, making it extremely convenient for on-the-go podcast recording, especially in academic settings like universities, without the need for additional equipment like a cloud lifter, audio interface, or phantom power. All in all, this dynamic microphone offers a fantastic solution for podcasting, streaming, and voice recording needs, providing both USB and XLR connections. I currently have: Electro Voice RE20 Shure SM7B Behringer SL 75C Mirfak N2 Audio-Technica AT875R NEEWER CM28 Tried: Moman EM1 ZingYou ZY-007 ZingYou ZY-UD1 Neewer NW-1500 Neewer NW-35 Tonor TC30 Maono PM471TS Maono PD100 Fduce SL40 MXL 606 MXL 770 Shure SM57 Behringer C-3 Behringer B-5 Zoom ZDM-1

Its very good for the price

Llevo usando el micrófono TONOR USB/XLR desde hace unas semanas para grabar podcasts y hacer videollamadas, y honestamente, no podría estar más contento. El audio es limpio, cálido y con un nivel de calidad que sorprende por el precio. Capta muy bien la voz sin ruidos de fondo molestos, incluso sin tratar mucho la habitación. Una de las cosas que más me ha gustado es que tiene conexión USB y XLR, lo que lo hace muy versátil: puedes conectarlo directamente al ordenador sin interfaz si estás empezando, o usarlo con una interfaz de audio más adelante si quieres llevar la calidad a otro nivel. El cuerpo del micrófono se siente robusto y bien construido, no da la sensación de ser un producto barato. Viene con un soporte de escritorio bastante estable, una montura antivibración y un filtro antipop básico pero útil, lo cual se agradece si no quieres complicarte comprando accesorios por separado. En resumen, un micrófono ideal tanto para principiantes como para usuarios más exigentes que buscan una opción asequible sin renunciar a un sonido profesional. Totalmente recomendable para podcast, streaming, grabaciones vocales o cualquier uso doméstico y semi-profesional.

Bien, primero, la calidad de construcción es realmente excelente, no parece un micrófono de 50 dólares, en este caso concuerdo en que la calidad es similar a sm7b de Shure, en cuanto a el sonido, por USB es bastante bueno, pero carece un poco de claridad ya que suena muy redondeado en las frecuencias altas y algo exagerado en graves y también tiene polaridad negativa (cuando se usa por USB) , por xlr me parece excelente, no se cómo lo lograron Pero al menos con la interfaz que creo que acompaña perfectamente a este micrófono tonor tx510 (la que se ve al fondo en las imágenes) tiene un sonido bastante claro realmente para el precio que tienen y para ser dinámico, me sorprendió, ya que suelo usar micrófonos de condensador, al menos para mí no pareciera ser dinámico al 100% (aunque claramente es dinámico), me parece un 80% similar en sonido al Shure sm7b, aunque esto se logra con algo de equalizacion básica, para terminar, tiene un ruido prácticamente nulo y tiene una especie de cancelación de ruido muy buena, recomendado para lugares ruidosos, para podcast, instrumentos y voces (yo hago covers y producciones amateur con bastantes buenos resultados con este micrófono).

great background noise cancelation but sometimes the usb wouldnt work so i had to plug it out and in again. for its price i think its great and only has one minor inconvinience