BOYA BY-M1 Lavalier Microphone (Review)

Summary

The BOYA BY-M1 is a great Lavalier microphone, that is suitable for interviews & videos with a single person. It has a 6-meter-long wire and works with various devices (smartphones, cameras, computers, etc.).

Though the BOYA BY-M1 is more expensive compared to simple Lavalier microphones – the audio quality & the long wire are worth the extra money.

The microphone operates using a battery. Some devices (such as smartphones) don’t require turning on the mic, while other devices (such as cameras) require switching to “Camera mode” which operates using the battery.

Product details

Brand: BOYA

Model: BY-M1

Specifications

Transducer

Polar pattern

Frequency range

65Hz~18Khz

Signal / Noise

74dB SPL

Sensitivity

-30dB +/- 3dB / 0d=1V/Pa, 1kHz

Output impedance

1,000 Ohm or less

Battery Type

LR44 (compatible with LR44, 257 & SR44)

Connector

3.5mm (1/8″) 4-pole gold plug

Microphone dimensions

18.00mm (H) X 8.30mm (W) * 8.30mm (D)

Cable length

6.0 meter

Weight

Microphone 2.5g

Power module 18g

Inside the box​​

BOYA BY-M1 microphone

Wind protector

Attachment clip

LR44 Battery

1/4″ plug adapter

Storage bag

User manual

Pros

Excellent audio quality – The sound recorded using this microphone allowed me to upgrade the audio in my videos. You can listen to the sound test I made in my video review.

Build quality  This is a durable microphone that lasts well over time.

Long cable – The wire’s length is 6 meters, which is a lot. It becomes useful since you probably won’t be limited in space and move while using this microphone.

Fits various types of devices – I’ve been using this microphone with cameras, camcorders, smartphones, etc. and it worked well with each one of them.

Cons

Don’t forget to switch the microphone to the right mode – If you don’t set the mic on the correct mode (“red” for a smartphone/power off, “green” for a camera), then it will not capture audio during the recording.

If it happens, the result can be videos with no sound. And you can only imagine how it feels to reshoot everything.

The battery may run out – The “camera mode” requires a battery. Though the battery lasts for hundreds of hours, you need to make sure you have a backup battery to replace the used one.

Videos

BOYA BY-M1 Lavalier Microphone – Video Review

Photos

Where to buy

Below are links to purchase the BOYA BY-WM4 wireless microphone (or similar models):

Buy on Amazon

Buy on Aliexpress

FAQ

How is the sound quality?

Excellent sound quality

Does this microphone require a battery? If so – what type? How long will it last?

The microphone operates using one LR44 battery for up to 700 work hours.

Does the microphone use the battery when connected to a computer?

No, when the switch is to “Off” (smartphone mode), it will not consume the battery life.

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