Cheap $10 Microphone Review / Test (Zramo 104 Handheld Condenser Mic)

Today, I have a VERY inexpensive microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! I was curious to see if this Neumann-look-inspired microphone was any good. Also, the fact that it had such a cheap price tag and good reviews on Amazon intrigued me. I go through the basics, accessories, and talk about all the Pros and Cons when it comes to this under $10 Mic. The price may change on this mic eventually, but I doubt it will go up TOO much... or down too much.

Let me know what you think of this mic in the comments and tell me whether or not you think you could use this on a professional recording!

If you are considering buying this microphone:
Check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!

Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!

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======TIMESTAMPS======

Intro (Why Am I Doing This???): 0:00 - 1:33
Zramo 104 Basics/ Build/ Accessories : 1:33 - 2:22
Zramo Plugged in and First Impressions: 2:22 - 3:06
Info Before the Mic Tests: 3:06 - 3:22
Proximity Effect Test: 3:22 - 3:27
Plosive Tests: 3:27 - 3:44
Background Noise Rejection: 3:44 - 3:50
Polar Pattern Test (White Noise): 3:50 - 4:00
Kitty Purr Test: 4:00 - 4:16
Ideal Mic Setup (Pop Filter, Shock mount and Weird Issues): 4:16 - 4:37
Post Processing Test 4:37 - 5:06
Handling Noise Test: 5:06 - 5:12
Zramo 104 $10 Mic vs iPhone Internal Mic: 5:12 - 6:27
Acoustic Guitar Test: 6:27 - 6:42

Sound Sample Test and Story w/ Obscure Mics: 6:42 - 8:20

My Review / My Opinion of the $10 Zramo Mic: 8:20 - 10:20
Should You Get this as Your First Mic?: 10:20 - 10:58
My Grade for the ZramO CheapO MicOH: 10:58 - 11:07
Thank You for Watching!!!: 11:07 - 11:50

DROP TEST!!!! (Durability Test): 11:50 - 13:07


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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
*Affiliate Links Below*

Zramo 104 Link:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yhmDr9


Inexpensive Dynamic Mic Alternative:
Behringer XM8500 Microphone:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NiEnqh
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/ORJgYn

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Canon EOS R5:
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Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4:
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Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4:
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Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4:
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Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C):
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO):
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Atomos Ninja V:
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Aputure 120D MKii:
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Aputure Light Dome II:
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Hercules Mic Stand:
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Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK
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Motu M2:
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2:
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B&H: https://bhpho.to/3lhh7gP
Zoom F6:
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Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1
Zoom H6:
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Apollo Twin Quad:
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Mogami XLR:
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Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative):
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp