Boya mini wireless microphone – world’s smallest works on all OS (AV review)

09/12/2024
By Ray Shaw
In AV Reviews

The Boya mini wireless microphone has 20Hz-20kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 80dB signal to noise, 120dB SPL, AI noise reduction and three voice changer modes in a 5g thumb-sized clip-on mic.

The mic comes as a kit with either one or two clip-on mini-mics, a USB-C receiver, and a Lightning receiver for phone, tablet, or PC use. The recharge case can provide 30 hours of recharge, and each mic can run for up to six hours. The receivers are USB/Lighting powered.

In short, the two-mic unit turns a smartphone into a great interview device for the host and interviewee. The AI noise cancellation is better than expected, and the choice of three voice timbres is a nice bonus. The excellent frequency range exceeds that of the smartphone MEMS mike.

There needs to be more to review here. We can test mic sensitivity and battery life on different OSes, but the best thing we can say is that it exceeds its publicity.

Australian Review: Boya mini wireless microphone

Website	Company Product Page Guide
Price 9/12/24	RRP A$81 but $30.87 for the Australian promotion
From	Boya online store and selected audio and IT stores
Warranty	12 months
Made in	China
Company	Established in 2012 to focus on audio innovation with a range of professional and ‘prosumer’ microphones, headphones, mixers and accessories.
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First Impression – small

I expected something bigger, but the entire package is about the same size as a Bluetooth earphone charge case.

Inside the USB-C charger case are two Lavalier-style clip-ons, 31 x 15 x 16.4mm X 5g (white or black) mics with pop filters and room for a USB-C or Lighting receiver. These are CD quality, 16–bit/48kHz.

As they are mono, you can use both mics simultaneously. You clip one mic to your subject and one to yourself or another guest for superb clarity.

No App per se

Once the receiver is inserted into the USB-C or Lightning port, the internal mics are disabled. You can use any audio or video recording app. We have tested it on Android and Windows and assume the same is true for MacOS and iOS.

AI noise cancelling – Pass+

This uses AI to separate voice frequencies from background frequencies/noise. The three choices are Weak, Medium, and Strong, which can be accessed via the receiver’s push button.

Again, it is hard to measure effectiveness, but strong was almost too strong, making the voice slightly crisp, and weak was more suited to quiet surroundings. Medium was perfect for outdoors.

Voice changer – Pass

It has original, deeper and sweeter voice timbre (resonance). Deeper (called Uncle) may be used for a thin voice or sweeter (Female) for a heavy voice. Get it wrong, and you have a chipmunk voice. Now, if it only could do Darth Vader.

Maximum Distance – Pass

It uses Bluetooth to communicate between the mic and receiver. The maximum line-of-site range is 100 metres, but the practical range is 20-30m.

Battery – Pass+

Battery life is up to six hours but depends on AI level, voice changer and transmission distance. We expect 4-5 hours to be closer to the mark, and placing the mics back in the case tops them up.

CyberShack’s view – Boya mini wireless microphone is perfect for prosumers

This is perfect for journalists, vloggers, bloggers, amateur videographers, in-car, or people on the go. Its Lavalier-style, discrete, clip-and-forget nature is excellent.