The Movo UM700 is a quad-condenser microphone designed for aspiring podcasters who want to start recording the trending gaming commentary that we’ve all been waiting to hear. It’s not surprising that the need for affordable microphones has increased given that more and more people are required to set up home workplaces. We saw some high-quality microphones last year, and it appears that this pattern will continue into 2021. also you will learn our article on Movo UM700 review. For journalists, filmmakers, and of course podcasters, Movo manufactures a tone of consumer-grade audiovisual equipment. The Blue Yeti microphone (before to its makeover) and the LED metering in the Yeti X redesign served as major design influences on the UM700. The microphone contains a mute button, a headphone volume dial, and gain and polar pattern selection controls on the back. Compared to many other mics made for streaming and podcasting, it is less ostentatious.
Design
It is obvious that the UM700 draws heavily on the Blue Yeti for design influence. Even before you open the box, it takes some of the features of its competitors and enhances them. As someone who has been podcasting for some time, we value the small details. When we opened the box, we discovered that the microphone’s top cover also served as a pop filter. You typically have to go through the extra trouble of ordering one or looking for one that fits at your neighbourhood music store. Such customer service is both effective and impressive. The overall body of work is good, and the little details are amazing. The UM700 is quite strong and has a great metal finish. We would characterize the mic’s and stand’s moving parts as “snug,” and the USB cord was unquestionably secure when we inserted it into our MacBook. Yes, the mic feels snug and solid, but not rigid. This suggests skill and, once more, attention to detail. Comparing the two microphones reveals that the UM700 aimed to be a more svelte version of the Blue Yeti. Because it is a little bit lighter and takes up a little less space, it succeeds in achieving that goal. Remember that the mic/stand combination might look a little awkward on your desk. In our basic podcast setup, we’ve generally learned to leave room for a mic and stand. The stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, and bidirectional directional pattern modes on the UM700 are almost identical to those on the Yeti. Since the UM700 makes it clear when the mute button is being used and when it is not, we prefer it over the Yeti’s mute button feature. When it is in use, the indication light glows red. The Yeti’s permanently red mute button was never our favorite because a blinking indicator indicates that the mute function is active. also you can check our article on Movo UM700 review.
Movo UM700 review: Features
There is a one-year limited warranty included with the Movo UM700. Movo increases the guarantee by an additional year if you register the item within 30 days of purchase. Movo promotes its customer service and invites you to get in touch with them if you have any queries or issues with your purchase. Other than that, the UM700 doesn’t come with any extras, however the instruction book does contain some useful pointers on how to maintain your microphone. For instance, it advises against bringing the microphone close to high voltage equipment, leaving it in hot environments, or using wet hands to handle it in order to prevent undesired noise.
Movo UM700 review: Ports
The fact that the Movo UM700 USB Microphone comes with a regular USB-A to micro-USB cable was the item that made me roll my eyes the fastest. Wouldn’t using USB-C make more sense given that all new Macs, iPad Pros, and many Windows devices have USB-C ports? Similar to that, several microphones include XLR connectors for usage by true professionals. Not with this mic. A threaded mount for mounting to a microphone stand is also included on the bottom, along with a standard 3.5mm audio-out connector for connecting monitor headphones.
Audio Performance
Even though we had fun unboxing the Movo UM700, sound quality would ultimately determine the device’s true worth. In an episode of our podcast, we first put the mic to the test. The plug-and-play parts were flawless, and Garageband recognized the microphone without the need for any additional software. We used the 3.5mm aux port on the bottom to record ourselves speaking while listening through our headphones. The UM700 immediately established itself as a very quiet microphone, making it difficult to tell whether the sound was being captured clearly. That’s by no means a deal breaker; it just meant we had to fiddle around with the gain button and turn the gain knob to a moderate setting to get the volume we wanted. Of course, that creates the possibility of picking up unwanted sounds. In summary, as we would with the majority of microphones, we strongly advise that you record in a space with little to no background noise. We generally used cardioid mode for recording, and it was more than useful. We finally switched to the bidirectional mode and the other modes. Although functional, these alternative modes were largely indistinguishable. Having said that, it’s always crucial when podcasting to use the mode that best suits your guest or guests; for example, bidirectional works well when there are only two speakers seated across from each other. Overall, the UM700 delivered satisfactory results from beginning to end, but did it sound superior to the Blue Yeti? Unfortunately, not exactly, for Movo. In our opinion, the Yeti is a more true plug-and-play production mic than the UM700 because recordings made with it needed less pre- and post-production editing to sound their best.
Movo UM700 review: Control
The UM700’s controls are very typical for microphones of this quality. Both a volume knob and a mute button are located on the front of the device. The volume knob controls the output volume of the headphones. That comes in handy when you’re listening to a podcast and start to sneeze. The microphone’s gain control and four-position pattern knob are both located on the back.
Price and availability
Conclusion
It is obvious that Movo has outperformed their rivals by developing a desktop microphone that is less expensive and still superior to those to which it is compared. Appropriately dubbed “The Blue Yeti Killer,” we may declare that they have merited the moniker as someone who has owned a Yeti. For a price that gives you some room to maneuver, it has a more upscale design, better audio quality, and more features. You must give the Movo UM700 a shot if you need something to get you started on YouTube or Twitch or if you simply don’t want to spend a small fortune on a mic setup. You won’t regret doing it.
