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Studio Microphone ZealSound Condenser Recording Broadcasting Microphone With Stand Built in Sound Card Echo Recording Karaoke Singing for Phone PC Garageband Smule Live Stream YouTube Rose Gold
Last Updated: January 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
161
Unverified
106
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0.14 meters
SIZE
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
3.5 MM JACK
No
USB
Review Analysis - 731 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
173sounds, background noise, voice, sound, recordings
+75%
-25%
" ... It really has great sound quality it to me is top of the line professional it doesn't take up a lot of space it sounds very high end.the price is great I'm definitely getting two more one for my son and one for me too get it while it's hot ... "
" ... My recordings sound soo much better fully recommend. ... "
" ... I like the sound. ... "
" ... It great to creat your own music. ... "
" ... I'm no sound engineer, but I know good sound quality when I hear it. ... "
" ... It has clear sound when she plays it back. ... "
" ... If you plug it into speakers or headphones you can actually monitor the sound and it is in stereo! ... "
" ... Other than that the sound quality is amazing and it has some cool effects ! ... "
Price
106money, worth, value, waste, cost
+84%
-16%
" ... Value for money! ... "
" ... The price is very reasonable. ... "
" ... It’s cheap, and the quality said cheap price nets you is surprisingly good. ... "
" ... Awesome product for the price ... "
" ... Husband says: It works great for the price. ... "
" ... As a lifelong singer, this was definitely worth the price and at a great value! ... "
" ... Very good value. ... "
" ... It does cost money, but it works so well! ... "
Device Compatibility
78computer, mac, ipad, macbook, connect
+53%
-47%
" ... It is great for me to start out my podcast using it and works with iPhones and androids ... "
" ... I plug it into my cell phone and am able to record the sound directly into the phone. ... "
" ... I hooked it up to my phone (I use a karaoke app) and it was so clear-too clear! ... "
" ... Good to have for android phone but if you are using this an iphone, you would be needing an AV adaptor ... "
" ... I ordered this product to use with my Samsung s4 tablet. ... "
" ... It connects easily to my computer and does everything I need it to do. ... "
" ... Works well in my phone. ... "
" ... I also like that it’s ready to record right out of the box, just connect to my phone and turn on. ... "
Microphone
70record, recordings, recorded, microphone, vocals
+79%
-21%
" ... I use it for voice over recording, super great quality 👍 ... "
" ... It’s not going to give you that super clear and clean studio recording sound quality, buy a professional microphone if you want professional sound quality. ... "
" ... Like the quality of recording. ... "
" ... He loves that he can adjust the sound, and is very pleased with the way his recordings come out. ... "
" ... I use this mic for my podcasts and video recordings. ... "
" ... I have already published and recorded my meditation using this and it seems to amplify the quality of my voice on recordings well! ... "
" ... My son who is in orchestra with instrument viola would have to record his assignment music to be graded by his teacher. ... "
" ... Portable able to use for podcasts, music recording, karaoke, & etc. ... "
Ease of Use
66easy, use, easy to set, put together, easy to put
+88%
-12%
" ... It was easy to set up, easy to install, and easy to use. ... "
" ... my voice is clearly heard and I was surprised how easy it was to install it! ... "
" ... The protective net for the popping sounds is amazing and the setup is super easy and fast. ... "
" ... This one was simple to plug in and just enjoy, perfect and simple for him to use. ... "
" ... It is durable and easy to use and is of good quality for the price for beginner musician. ... "
" ... Another nice thing was that it was very easy to set up on the stand. ... "
" ... Amazing quality sound and so easy to use! ... "
" ... It is easy to set up, comes with support, excellent product. ... "
Build Quality
36rose gold, rubber bands, apart, silver one, good quality
+53%
-47%
" ... The stand is sturdy. ... "
" ... The Rose Gold is more of a pink. ... Very sturdy and put together. ... "
" ... Notes: Okay when I say durable I mean I "accidentally" dropped this out a second story window onto grass and its fine. ... "
" ... I had the Rose Gold version for work and we loved it, so I bought a Silver one for personal use. ... The Rose Gold was exactly what we were looking for, but the Silver one was just not a good quality sound. ... They sent me a free replacement and let me keep the Silver one, and the replacement is that amazing quality i experienced with the Rose Gold. ... "
" ... Ordered mine in rose gold! ... Easy to put together and take apart! ... "
" ... Mostly Metal construction ensures that at the very least it feels premium. ... "
" ... I bought the gold one. ... "
" ... High Quality For The Price You May Have To Look Up Some Stiff About How To Work It At First But Its Actually Quite Simple And Sounds Amazing ... "
Setup
29setup, set, voice, install, use
+93%
-7%
" ... This one was simple to plug in and just enjoy, perfect and simple for him to use. ... "
" ... The set up was really easy and the recorded voice was great. ... "
" ... my voice is clearly heard and I was surprised how easy it was to install it! ... "
" ... Easy to operate, just plug and use it. ... "
" ... The set up isn’t very pricey looking, but that isn’t really where the product goes for ... "
" ... Service: the company is very professional. ... "
" ... The sounds quality is good and the connection between earphone, phone and microphone is easy to setup. ... "
" ... The set up was really easy and the recorded voice was great. ... "
For Kids
28loves, son, toy, microphone, kids
+86%
-14%
" ... My granddaughter absolutely enjoyed this so much! ... "
" ... Got this for my son for his birthday and he loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this microphone for my kids for the online classes. ... My son who is in orchestra with instrument viola would have to record his assignment music to be graded by his teacher. ... "
" ... My wife is Filipino and loves to sing and she uses this thing all the time and my little boys sing with their mama and use this several times a week. ... "
" ... I brought this for my 16 year old son whom has been recording his own music lately. ... "
" ... Son loves it ... "
" ... Great starter microphone for kids to play with! ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... My daughter thinks it’s awesome too! ... "
Headphones
27mic, hear, headphone, headphone jack, microphone
+56%
-44%
" ... You use external headphones for listening. ... "
" ... The sound quality in headphones wasn’t great, I used different headphones and they all had the same result. ... "
" ... You can hear what you recorded right away with headphone attached. ... "
" ... it perfect i cant complain im glad i bout this it better then to just use headphone mic ... "
" ... I had been using my iPhone ear buds as my microphone previously and they were overloading my vocals quite a bit. ... "
" ... It worked fine for me but my friend had issues with input and output since his laptop and pc only has an aux out (headphones) that was not bi-directional. ... "
" ... I just plugged in the splitter to my phones headphone jack and the microphones to the splitter and they’re ready to use. ... "
" ... -For new edition MacBook owners, you need an adaptor to use this cause it's those retro earphone plug types ... "
Returns
27returned, returning, back, send it back, refund
+7%
-93%
" ... Will be returning ... "
" ... So i returned it. ... "
" ... I ended up returning. ... "
" ... Don't waste your time testing it out just to have to return it . ... "
" ... Very disappointed and return it. ... "
" ... I already reported the item to be returned. ... "
" ... The company did however return the money so at least there is that. ... "
" ... Didn’t work and I return back in post officeit and I haven’t get my money back. ... "
Size
27size, compact, quality, travel, sound quality
+96%
-4%
" ... The compact footprint is helpful if you put it in your desk. ... "
" ... I love that it's small enough to fit in my travel bags with ease. ... "
" ... Definitely recommended if you want something good for the price and size. ... "
" ... I love the size and the quality ... "
" ... Little bit smaller than I expected but actually great size and seriously I feel so professional! ... "
" ... affordable and just small and handy . ... "
" ... It looks so cute on my desk. ... "
" ... Compact design with powerful sound. ... "
Product Reliability
26stopped working, working, worked, times, weeks
+23%
-77%
" ... for about 2 months and now it has broken. ... "
" ... My daughter used this 3 times since we bought(2 weeks ago) it and it just stopped working all together . ... "
" ... It is entirely useless. ... "
" ... MINE WAS BROKEN ... "
" ... Until it just quit working. ... "
" ... The headphone port stopped working the second time I used it ... "
" ... This product is junk. ... "
" ... Only used a few times and it just stopped working! ... I've tried everything, it's dead! ... "
Cables
26splitter, cable, iphone, cord, aux
+35%
-65%
" ... The splitter cable that goes into the aux and headphone ports on the microphone is required for use. ... "
" ... I purchased an Apple analog adapter with a legitimate Apple plug. ... "
" ... It also doesn't work when you use the aux cord to plug it into a phone. ... "
" ... Too small of a space to plug all the necessary wires. ... "
" ... My biggest complaint is the ridiculously short cord. ... "
" ... Splitter cable never came in the package. ... "
" ... Sounds great when it works, unfortunately the cable is busted and makes an awful crackling noise 90% of the time. ... "
" ... either i dont know how to work it or it doesnt work i plugged it into my iphone with the aux cable and its not working at all but when i unplug it and have just headphones on the mic you can hear that the mic is working it just doesnt work on my iphone 7 ... "
Call quality
26hear, echo, clearly, echo feature, podcast
+69%
-31%
" ... My meetings run much smoother because everyone can hear me clearly. ... "
" ... Good voice sound , used it on GarageBand denfintely made my voice sound much more clear and great ... "
" ... The built in echo effect is also a huge plus! ... "
" ... And the cherry on the cake for this microphone is the built-in sound card, which can make me hear myself while talking so I can adjust my voice to make it sound better for my audience! ... "
" ... Good voice sound , used it on GarageBand denfintely made my voice sound much more clear and great ... "
" ... I got this mic to use for calls, gaming, and recording music. ... "
" ... The voice recorded is pretty good. ... "
" ... The voice recorded is pretty good. ... "
Charging
26charging, charged, plugged, microphone, charger
+58%
-42%
" ... Sound is great and I love the echo and length of time it holds a charge. ... "
" ... Not sure how long the battery charge lasts I’ve charged it once and it’s still going after a week of daily use. ... "
" ... Aux cable, charger, audio hook ups. ... "
" ... It does what it’s suppose to for the price but the charge it holds, isn’t relatable. ... "
" ... The charging time itself is pretty quick. ... "
" ... I charged the microphone and then recorded without the power plugged in. ... "
" ... Haven’t tried it out completely until fully charged but seems to work well with iPhone’s. ... "
" ... They provide two charging cords and two AUX cords one which is a splitter. ... "
Noise Cancellation
24background, background noise, mic, sound quality, picks
+25%
-75%
" ... and all it does is make white noise. ... "
" ... It's like a kareoke player but records you singing and with out all the background noise. ... "
" ... It's like a kareoke player but records you singing and with out all the background noise. ... "
" ... I used the device, and it produces a hissing noise after recording. ... "
" ... Noise can be heard and the sound quality is poor. ... "
" ... Sound is hollow and so much background noise. ... "
" ... It’s not because it’s minimizing background noise because I can hear everything in the background, including my neighbor walking around in the hallway. ... "
" ... Makes terrible background noise. ... "
Volume
23loud, echo, noise, room, picks
+39%
-61%
" ... Volume up = be further away and vice versa. ... "
" ... Next, if you have it on low volume it picks up NOTHING. ... And on high volume it is sooooo scratchy and terrible. ... "
" ... So much outside noise even though I’m in an isolated room. ... "
" ... Used this product for 5 months until it started making a loud ringing noise and became unusable. ... "
" ... Loud buzzing in all recordings. ... "
" ... It has no ability to test before recording the levels of the only two settings, the volume and the echo. ... "
" ... But recording volume is way too low. ... "
" ... The sound is okay but you will hear some static. ... "
Ports
22usb, port, aux, splitter, mic
+36%
-64%
" ... I've tried plugging it into everything possible and yet . ... "
" ... I purchased an Apple analog adapter with a legitimate Apple plug. ... "
" ... If you're using a USB-C, this one isn't for you. ... "
" ... It took 4 included cables and one not included split adapter to even make this microphone connect with Iphone 11. ... "
" ... (This one is aux only--the USB port is only for charging!) ... "
" ... Wont connect via usb, only 3.5mm. ... "
" ... Since the charge port broke I had to replace. ... "
" ... It’s didn’t work with Apple device you to buy Adapters. ... "
Design
20rose gold, cute, pink, gold, feels
+90%
-10%
" ... Elegant and stylish. ... "
" ... Ordered mine in rose gold! ... "
" ... Color: The gold is more of a Rose Gold. ... The Rose Gold is more of a pink. ... "
" ... It is everything that is stated in the product detail. ... "
" ... I bought the gold model and it really did not look gold but more like gold tip and rose gold handle. ... "
" ... I love it it’s super cute! ... "
" ... She cute or whatever ... "
" ... I bought the gold one. ... "
Controls
19echo, control, mic, buttons, microphone
+63%
-37%
" ... Volume control is actually perfect because this depends on how far away you put your mouth from the pop filter. ... "
" ... It also comes with echo control which is great! ... "
" ... I love the echo button and also the fact that I can adjust volume if I wish to hear my recording or not as I am singing. ... "
" ... Definitely a good purchase, the independent volume control is great, and while I don’t use the echo on the mic, it translates fine into GarageBand. ... "
" ... Effects and volume control on mic itself very good idea. ... "
" ... The master volume control is cranked up to the max and the system mic was chosen as the input (the ZealSound). ... "
" ... It also allows me to control volume input/output with my interface. ... You may not have the same "luxury" I do and may be less satisfied without some type of interface to control the volume. ... "
" ... I would recommend to increase echo value little more by using volume wheel not slid . ... "
Software Platform
19support html5 video, browser, apps, karaoke, iphone
+74%
-26%
" ... It gives you quality sound for a affordable price’ I use it on allvmy social apps! ... "
" ... It also comes with an echo setting as well. ... "
" ... I'm operating on a MAC with a Focusrite interface. ... "
" ... It gives you quality sound for a affordable price’ I use it on allvmy social apps! ... "
" ... Great for my daughter to use when playing with the GarageBand app on her iPad/iphone ... "
" ... Use: This can be used for many applications. ... It is compatible for many applications and apps available. ... "
" ... It’s a super simple app that you can download for free on the computer. ... And if you want them even better option I suggest using a Adobe. ... "
" ... I use with my smule app. ... "
Apps
18karaoke, support html5 video, browser, apps, smule
+83%
-17%
" ... I use with my smule app. ... "
" ... It’s a super simple app that you can download for free on the computer. ... "
" ... It sounds exactly the same as if you record something straight from your iPhones voice memo app. ... "
" ... I want it to use it for Karaoke alone, but its have to be used with an especific app, and its perfect for potcast ... "
" ... I thought this little mic was amazing for just singing on karaoke apps! ... It gives you quality sound for a affordable price’ I use it on allvmy social apps! ... "
" ... Great for my daughter to use when playing with the GarageBand app on her iPad/iphone ... "
" ... I use with my smule app. ... "
" ... I thought this little mic was amazing for just singing on karaoke apps! ... It gives you quality sound for a affordable price’ I use it on allvmy social apps! ... "
Marketplace
17seller, item, company, zealsound, thank
+41%
-59%
" ... Do not purchase from this seller. ... "
" ... Even poorer description. ... "
" ... Rarely am I disappointed with an Amazon purchase, but this one is terrible. ... "
" ... Rarely am I disappointed with an Amazon purchase, but this one is terrible. ... "
" ... This thing should actually be priced around $20 on Amazon. ... "
" ... I paid for new not for used item. ... "
" ... Even poorer description. ... "
" ... I paid for new not for used item. ... "
Fit
17stand, fit, tripod, pop filter, pop
+53%
-47%
" ... It does what it’s suppose to for the price but the charge it holds, isn’t relatable. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and put together. ... "
" ... It came out of the box ready to go(with some minor easy assembly of the tripod and pop filter) I plugged into my iphone and plugged in my headphones to the jack in the mic and i was ready to go and do a successful test run. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for a young singer who likes to record covers of pop songs and was the perfect fit. ... "
" ... Fits mounts well. ... "
" ... Fits mounts well. ... "
Battery Life
16charge, charged, microphone, hours, lasts
+63%
-38%
" ... The battery life is very long, a single charge last us over 5 hours of singing. ... "
" ... Haven’t tried it out completely until fully charged but seems to work well with iPhone’s. ... "
" ... Keep her charged. ... "
" ... It does what it’s suppose to for the price but the charge it holds, isn’t relatable. ... "
" ... The battery has lasted really well, and it charges quickly. ... "
" ... It’s easy to charge. ... "
" ... Not sure how long the battery charge lasts I’ve charged it once and it’s still going after a week of daily use. ... "
" ... We’ll see how the battery holds up. ... "
As Gift
15gave, daughter, loves, christmas, son
+93%
-7%
" ... I gave it as a gift and was told it works great. ... "
" ... Got this for my daughter christmas present. ... "
" ... Got this for my daughter christmas present. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my grandson who seems to be very happy with it and has been producing his own media shots and using it for school projects ... "
" ... This was a gift for my teenage daughter. ... She loves this gift and I'm happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my teenage daughter. ... She loves this gift and I'm happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift after purchasing one for myself! ... "
" ... I gave this as a fathers day gift for my bf who loves to #Smule he loves it ... "
Video Playback
11youtube, video, daughter, asmr, using
+91%
-9%
" ... Got this for my daughter to do asmr videos and she loves it ... "
" ... I can't wait to use this for my videos! ... "
" ... I got this for a family member who makes YouTube videos. ... "
" ... Plugged it in to the iPad to improve the quality of videos. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter so she could play around and make some ASMR videos. ... "
" ... He enjoyed recording a music video. ... "
" ... Got this for my daughter to do asmr videos and she loves it ... "
" ... She used for make videos on FB and she really like it ... "
Delivery
11arrived, received, opened, fast, delivered
+73%
-27%
" ... It was delivered in a very timely manner. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast so no complaints there. ... "
" ... Delivery was swift and safe and arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... however, when I opened the box, I was completely amazed. ... "
" ... Works and it was delivered fast ... "
" ... Works perfect and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Not to mention that the package arrived earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Not to mention that the package arrived earlier than expected. ... "
Comfort
11hold, head, tiny, studio, pain
+64%
-36%
" ... So like some of the fortunate people who still have jobs during this pandemic and can do so from the comfort of their home, I set up my home office. ... "
" ... So take comfort in knowing that if you have an issues with something that you buy from ZealSound they will respond and work to solve your issues. ... "
" ... I am getting foam pads to fix that which I was going to get anyways. ... "
" ... Love this thing can hook up to garage band and make it sound like your in a studio by connecting headphones etc sounds great for the price ... "
" ... To hold it in my hands the experience was surreal. ... "
" ... At first I didn’t really use it as much, but when I did I started to get more comfortable with it. ... "
" ... We were in a small studio and there was a strings class next to us. ... "
Video Recording
7video, good, mic
+57%
-43%
" ... Its recording is excellent. ... "
" ... Very good little mic for beginner streamers, yt video recording, or even using with a webcam to video chat. ... "
" ... Very useful for recording. ... "
" ... Solid for voiceovers, basic capture of talking/recording, YouTube . ... "
Capacity
6noise, hear, though, living, background noise
+83%
-17%
" ... Will recommend the company to may friends and family. ... "
" ... Good value, but the noise floor isn't excellent. ... "
" ... LOL It picked up a lot of background noise (you could hear my niece whining from downstairs and my ceiling fan in my room). ... "
" ... Be safe as we are living in precedent time. ... "
" ... Only thing is, I got it for streaming and you can hear the entire house! ... "
Overall performance
6fast, however
+100%
" ... It’s affordable and does the job better than I expected. ... "
" ... However, if he sticks with the music I will upgrade later, but for now this is excellent for him and gets the job done good quality for value. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... For me it 100% does the job I bought it for. ... "
" ... Do the job ... "
Defective Delivery
6received, one, defective, opened, item
+17%
-83%
" ... I might have simply received a defective one. ... "
" ... As soon I opened the box I noticed something broken but whatever I needed to do my vlog for the day. ... "
" ... MINE WAS BROKEN ... "
" ... I buy the new one, but it looks like used because the box is damaged. ... "
USB
6usb c, sound, 3 5mm, 3
+33%
-67%
" ... If you're using a USB-C, this one isn't for you. ... "
" ... The USB is only for POWER and I can't see how any sound would ever be transmitted over it. ... "
" ... Wont connect via usb, only 3.5mm. ... "
Zoom
6zoom meetings, mic, zeal, would, recording
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought this microphone to help with our zoom meetings and online school needs. ... "
" ... This has been perfect for my Zoom meetings. ... "
" ... ALSO: when doing this it works for zoom meetings (had an amazing interview because of this and got the job), Phone calls if you are feeling fancy youtube videos etc. ... "
" ... I purchased this microphone for my Zoom meetings since I am working from home. ... "
Cable Length
5plug, cord, cable, trrs, splitter
+20%
-80%
" ... So it has to be a wire short somewhere. ... "
" ... Too small of a space to plug all the necessary wires. ... "
" ... My biggest complaint is the ridiculously short cord. ... "
" ... My biggest complaint is the ridiculously short cord. ... "
Display Clarity
5volume, echo, voice, set, screw
+80%
-20%
" ... All in all, the entire set up is nice to work with, with the exception of the pop screen I find this to be the only down fall as it is rather cheaply made and not in keeping with the rest of the set up. ... "
" ... screen filter distance" ... "
" ... No more popping consonants thanks to the screen, and there are sliders for echo and volume. ... "
" ... No more popping consonants thanks to the screen, and there are sliders for echo and volume. ... "
Clarity
4easy to use, crisp
+100%
" ... It records crispy clear!!!! ... "
" ... Other than that is nice and clear once you know how to set it up! ... "
Storage
4use
+75%
-25%
" ... I don’t need a huge space to record because I could even use my nightstand if I wanted to and there would still be plenty of space. ... "
" ... With the "stay at home" order from authorities and school closes. ... "
" ... Once I set it up I noticed it didn't take up a lot of space which was very nice. ... "
Gaming
3discord, use, microphone, headphones
+100%
" ... helped me with my youtube game! ... "
" ... I usually talk to my friends at discord while gaming and this works just fine. ... "
" ... In description it stated that it was good for PS4 gaming unable to get it to connect which was the primary purpose for ordering. ... "
Recording
3recordings, quality
+100%
" ... Very useful for recording. ... "
" ... I use it for all kinds of recordings. ... "
" ... Like the quality of recording. ... "
Color
3rose gold
+100%
" ... It worked so well, I did not want to return it just the change the color. ... "
" ... Color: The gold is more of a Rose Gold. ... "
" ... GRAY IS MY FAVOURITE COLOR OF ALL TIME ! ... "
Band
3stand, mic, hold, garage, band
+33%
-67%
" ... This product comes with literal rubber bands to hold the mic in place. ... "
Product As Described
3smaller
+33%
-67%
" ... Even poorer description. ... "
" ... Even poorer description. ... "
Screen Protection
3first, set, screw
+67%
-33%
" ... All in all, the entire set up is nice to work with, with the exception of the pop screen I find this to be the only down fall as it is rather cheaply made and not in keeping with the rest of the set up. ... "
" ... screen filter distance" ... "
Camera
3compatible
+33%
-67%
" ... I have tried to trouble shoot everything I could. ... "
" ... Is not compatible with iPhone camera which was primary need ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
3.5 mm Jack: Yes
USB: No
Camera
Video: Yes