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BOYA BY-M1 DM vs BOYA BY-M1 | Which to Buy

I want to buy the Boya BY-M1DM Dual-head clip-on mic, but is it as good as its single-head counterpart,  the BOYA BY-M1?

Let's check the specs...

BOYA BY-M1DM

Dual Omni-directional Lavalier Mic

Get it here... https://qoo.tn/BnvnuW/Q100206579




Designed for recording interviews

Here are the Product Highlights...
  • Clip-on lapel microphone for Smartphones, cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, tablets, and other audio/video recording devices
  • Omni-directional Condenser Microphone
  • 4m (13') length cable, 2.8m(9.2’) between each microphone
  • Single 3.5mm (1/8") stereo connector
  • Excellent for interviews
  • Each Mic Routes to Discrete Channel (🤔 Different audio coming from the left and right.)
  • Improved Sensitivity and Signal-to-Noise
  • Includes carrying pouch
About Each Mic Routing to Discrete Channel... What this be an issue? Two different coming from the left speaker and the right speaker. I guess if I'm using it as a single person, I will need to clip the two mics on my collar. So the answer is... no problem.

Here are the technical specifications...

Transducer:  Electret Condenser
 Polar pattern:  Omni-directional
 Frequency Range:  65Hz ~ 18KHz
 Signal / Noise:  74dB SPL
 Sensitivity:   -30dB +/- 3dB / 0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz
 Output Impedance: 1000 Ohm or less
 Connector:  3.5mm (1/8”) 4-pole gold plug
 Power requirement:  LR44 (included) 👈
 Cable length:  4m(13ft)
 Net weight:  68g(2.4 oz)

And then there is the single Microphone version.

BOYA BY-M1 

Omni Directional Lavalier Microphone


W/Q100206579

Designed for video use

  • Applicable to meetings, recording, public communication, outdoor lectures, lectures, and other occasions... podcasting, video and audio editing
  • Designed for Smartphones, DSLR, Camcorders, Audio recorders, PC, etc 
  • Lapel-style microphone 
  • Omnidirectional condenser microphone
  • Decent quality sound with low handling noise
  • Small size, lightweight, 
  • 6 m (20”) long cable.
  • 3.5mm (1/8”)  4-pole gold plug
  • Includes ¼ inch adapter so it can be plugged into most equipment with the audio input option
  • Including the battery, the weight is only 20g. 
Here are the technical specifications...

Transducer: Electret Condenser
Polar pattern: Omni-directional
Frequency Range: 65Hz ~ 18KHz.
Signal/Noise: 74dB SPL.
Sensitivity: -30dB +/-3dB / 0dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz.
Output Impedance: 1000 Ohm or less
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") 4-pole gold plug.
Battery Type: LR44 (not included) 👈

The Good: Specs are the same

Both models have the same specs other than the cable length and one more mic.

The Bad: Requires battery

So both require the LR44 battery 🤔... not very exciting anymore... my current Logitech H111 headset and the included Samsung Galaxy headphones don't need batteries. 😡Not knowing when the batteries will run out and carrying spare batteries are very inconvenient and unnecessary extra steps.

Conclusion

It's good if I am using as a professional videographer connecting the mic to a camera or camcorder for a client project.

However, I am now looking for a mic for my own projects using mainly the smartphone, and sometimes (rarely now) the camera or camcorder.

Put the purchase decision on hold... while I go find a batteryless alternative.

Adrian's Journal

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