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Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallFrom the start of the pandemic and the Work from home concept kicking in proved one thing, we all have crappy cameras and microphones for taking meetings and calls. To counter this more and more brands have been coming up with quality cameras and microphones since last year. Now we have yet microphone from the brand TONOR, the TC-777 Cardioid Condenser Mic to be precise.
TC-777 boasts of serious upgrades from your regular mic under $50. The Mic comes with a sleek design, has a wide variety of use cases and the cherry on top is the plug-and-play nature of it. We have been using the Mic for a little over a week and here’s our full review.
Key Specifications
- Sampling Rate – 44.1kHz
- Polar Pattern – Cardioid
- Frequency Response – 100Hz-16kHz
- Sensitivity – -38dB±3dB
- Output Impedance – 680Ω
- S/N ratio – 56dB
Box Contents
A complete list of items you get inside the box:
- Microphone with cord
- Foldable Mic Tripod
- Mini Shock Mount
- Pop Filter
- User instruction manual
Design
The TONOR TC-777 sports a clean design with a lean build. The mic feels solid and has quality materials used in the production. The Mesh up top is metal and hides the guts while the body feels like plastic. The microphone is available in just a single-color option that is the navy-blue shade. There is already a pop filter up on the mic and a separate filter in the box.
There is just a single button, and the power connector is placed on the bottom just like with other microphones. There are nifty design elements like a chrome strip running just above the logo that provides a regal touch to the unit.
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- The price/performance standard in side address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal for project/home studio applications
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
- Custom engineered low mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source.
Performance
Before starting off with the performance, let us look into how the mic is delivered. The packaging is fantastic, and the microphone comes 80% assembled. All you need to do is put up the pop filter, open the shock mount and plug in the mic. Yes, the microphone is a plug-and-play device, you just need to hook up the USB port into a PC, Laptop or PS4 and the mic should work. The only downside we felt is the limited device list like you can’t use this with a smartphone, iPad or the Xbox (while PS4 is supported).
This is a Cardioid mic and for it to work the best, make sure the logo on the mic is facing you. The TC-777 is sensitive enough and can pick up audio by up to a foot or two very easily. For people who are into ASMR stuff, this is the perfect mic on a budget. The noise cancellation is on point and the mini shock stand is a good accessory addition.
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- CONDENSER MICROPHONE: High sensitivity, low noise, and low distortion with a large 14mm diaphragm and clear sound pickup
- FOR STREAMING & MORE: 360° rotation adjustable stand mic is ideal to track your voice in real-time conference, online streaming, podcasting, music recording, solo vocals or instruments and more
- CARDIOID PICKUP PATTERN: Cardioid pickup pattern microphone effectively isolates background noise, ensuring clear and clean sound for recording and broadcasting
- ONE TAP SILENT MODE: Stylish design USB microphone built-in convenient one-tap mute function that syncs with your laptop or PC. Compatible with Windows OS 7, XP, 8, 10 or higher, Mac OS 10.10 or higher, streaming and broadcasting applications
- PLUG AND PLAY: Easy to use with no additional drivers required and connect with USB data transfer cable; it can be detached and installed on tripods, boom arm or microphone stands that with a standard 5/8 inch thread
The stand can swivel up to 180-degree, but we noticed that the mic kept falling out of the mount at such a steep angle. If your use case demands such a harsh angle it’s better to get the arm mount. The cable included within the pack is 1.5m in length which should be enough for most users, but you could always opt for a bigger cable.
During our limited use, we put the mic through rigorous testing and tried out streaming, a bit of Zoom and recording podcasts. All through these cases, the sound quality was crisp and just needed a bit of tuning. Apart from this, we didn’t really notice a flaw with the mic.
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- COMPLETE VOCAL SETUP: shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable included, add an interface and record
- THE SOUND OF HIT RECORDS: the legendary NT1 large-diaphragm condenser voicing trusted in studios for two decades
- WHISPER-QUIET: among the lowest self-noise microphones ever made, nothing between you and the take
- BUILT FOR VOCALS AND STREAMS: tight cardioid pattern focuses on the voice, rejects the room
- IN THE BOX: NT1 Signature (Black), SM6 shock mount with pop filter, XLR cable and dust cover
Verdict – Should you buy it?
Looking purely at the price, the TONOR TC-777 is among the best microphones currently in the market for under $50. The sound quality is crisp, the mic is easy to operate, has a decent compatible device list. On top of this, you get a wide array of accessories right out of the box, so you save a bit on those.
Quick Recap
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- Premium Condenser Capsule: Delivers focused, studio-quality vocals with a cardioid condenser capsule for professional sound; plug in via USB-C and start streaming or recording instantly on PC or Mac
- Intelligent Anti-Distortion System: Multi-stage Clipguard 2.0 protection makes clipping virtually impossible; Auto Gain sets your levels perfectly in seconds to take the guesswork out of calibrating audio levels
- Onboard Effects: Enhance your voice with built-in voice enhancer, compressor, EQ, and more; Wave FX Processor unifies DSP effects and VST plugins in one signal chain
- Instant Control: Multifunction dial and tap-to-mute at your fingertips for quick audio adjustments; see your levels and status at a glance with real-time LED feedback and an integrated headphone jack for direct monitoring
- Wave Link App: Works with Wave Link software for easy, powerful audio control; natively integrated for precise routing, effects, and monitoring
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- [Convenient Setup] Plug and play recording USB microphone for PC, with 5.9-Foot USB cable included for computer PC laptop, is connected directly to USB-A port for recording music, computer singing or podcast. The office condenser microphone for computer is easy to use and install. (NOT compatible with Xbox and Phones)
- [Durable Metal Design] Solid sturdy metal construction design, the computer microphone for Zoom meetings with stable tripod stand is convenient when you are doing voice overs or livestreams on YouTube. Durable material extends the service life of the voice-over microphone.
- [Mic Volume Knob] Gaming condenser USB mic compatible for PS4 with additional volume knob itself has a louder or quieter adjustment and is more sensitive. Your voice would be heard well enough through the zoom microphone USB when gaming, skyping or voice recording. Also, you can adjust your volume to zero and protect your privacy.
- [Widely Use] USB-powered design, the condenser microphone for recording no need the 48v Phantom power supply, works well with Cortana, Discord, voice chat and voice recognition. The podcast microphone for Mac, with USB-B to USB-A/C cable, is compatible with desktop, laptop or PS4/PS5, which meets most of your daily recording needs.
- [Clear Output Voice] Cardioid condenser microphone for PC captures your voice properly, producing clear smooth and crisp sound. Great computer recording mic for gamers/streamers/youtubers focus on the main source and reduces background noise. The streaming microphone does the job well for broadcast ,OBS and teamspeak.
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