TONOR USB Podcast Microphone, Gaming PC Studio Streaming Mic Kit for Gamer, Recording Condenser Equipment Cardioid Microfono for Singing, YouTube, 200 cm/78inch Cable, with Adjustable Arm Stand, Q9

Update: My original rating was 3 stars due to the problems listed below. I have changed my review to 5 stars based on what happened after. I received the refund from Amazon and Tonor reached out to me directly. They offered me a replacement microphone on top of me keeping my refund. They were eager to fix the problem, and in the end I had the original broken microphone, a replacement microphone, and my full refund. I was very pleased with this outcome as I was content with getting a refund, but they went above and beyond for me, a regular everyday customer. And of course, the microphone quality was excellent. I think this is a great option for someone who wants to start up streaming or recording as it includes everything to get started and has a good quality microphone. It worked great for me and I can't recommend it enough. My original review is below ---------- When I got the mic, everything was in good shape. The quality was new and very nice, however, I unfortunately had a lot of issues with the mic. With the pros; - Mic quality was absolutely lovely. I had been using a webcam for my audio, so the in-depth and bass-y volume was very appealing and nice. I reviewed my voice with recordings, as well as my boyfriend listening to it on a call. We both thought the sound was beautiful for the price point. - I enjoyed the packaging very much! Simple, wrapped nicely and easy to take out. Stress free. - The mic itself feels like it has weight. It doesn't feel cheap at all, which is very nice for a $50 item. Which leads me to the cons; - Since the mic has a lot of weight, the stand was having issues trying to keep itself up. They had latches and wedges, but it never stayed attached for too long. I made sure I moved it gently, even with everything tightly fastened, it would fall off or not stay in place. The main latch of the stand would not stay, even with all the bolts fastened. - Everything was new, however shortly after using it for merely an hour, it stopped working properly. I don't know if it was the cord or the mic itself, but something had a short and it started to freeze up anytime I plugged it in. I had the mic in one spot for a while and it worked, but the moment I moved it, then it stopped working. I tried all the slots on my computer, adjusted my sound settings, searched for any additional drivers, and I couldn't find an issues that I was causing. It felt like when you lose sound in your headphones and you have to wiggle the cord. I went into this thinking very positively. I figured I'd have issues with the stand, and truth be told, I'd be able to live without the stand just as long as the item worked. I don't think it's a bad mic, I just happened to have a lot of issues. What I can offer; the price point for the mic is great. Its got enough weight that it doesn't feel cheap, the sound quality was beautiful, and I enjoyed it when it worked. The minor issues is just a heads up for future buyers. I got into contact with Amazon, and they weren't able to get into contact with TONOR. I simply wanted a replacement cord, but it didn't seem feasible, so I had to refund it. I'd just be cautious with this brand.

I’ve been using the TONOR USB Podcast Microphone Kit for gaming, and it has exceeded my expectations for the price. It offers clear audio quality, easy setup, and a solid build that makes it a fantastic option for beginners and casual content creators. The microphone delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound with a cardioid pickup pattern, making it perfect for vocals, streaming, and podcasts. Background noise is minimized well, and the audio has a warm, rich tone, especially for speech. I was impressed by how clean the recordings sounded without much post-processing. Setup is a breeze—simply plug it into a USB port, and it’s ready to go. It’s fully compatible with Windows, macOS, PS4, and PS5, and it works perfectly with Discord, Twitch, and Zoom without needing additional drivers. The microphone itself feels sturdy and well-constructed, with a sleek, matte black finish. The included adjustable arm stand is surprisingly solid for the price. It clamps securely to my desk and provides good flexibility for positioning. The shock mount reduces vibrations, keeping the audio smooth and clean. This mic handles various applications well. The PS4 and PS5 compatibility is a nice bonus for console. Issues to consider: While the mic delivers good raw audio, it lacks onboard gain or volume controls, which means you’ll need to adjust levels through your PC’s settings or streaming software. Although the included arm stand is decent, it feels slightly flimsy when fully extended. For long-term use or heavier-duty setups, you may want to upgrade to a more stable boom arm. While the cardioid pattern reduces ambient noise, it still picks up some keyboard clicks and desk sounds, especially if you have a mechanical keyboard. Using a noise gate in software helps reduce this issue. The lack of a mute button can be inconvenient for streamers and podcasters who want to quickly cut their mic. Adding this feature would improve the overall usability. Overall: The TONOR USB Podcast Microphone Kit is a fantastic entry-level microphone that delivers clear sound, easy setup, and good versatility. It’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and casual recording, making it an excellent value for the price. While it lacks advanced controls and premium accessories, it’s still a solid choice for content creators on a budget. Highly recommended for gamers, streamers, and podcasters looking for affordable, plug-and-play performance with reliable audio quality.

I really do enjoy this mic! I got it a few weeks ago and it's exceptional quality for the price and very easy to set up. It stays in its place on the desk without issue and is very clearly much better quality than the built in mic on my computer. I've used this in both Messenger calls with friends and Google Meet for schooling and it works perfectly with both. This is a microphone I've had my eye on for a while and purchasing it was definitely worth it! — Edit as of 12/29/25: After having owned this mic for years, I can still attest to its sound quality to price point ratio. However, the mic would occasionally peak mid recording, even when speaking at a normal voice range. The vice clip as well as the angling screws would loosen over time and would have to be adjusted every few days or so. I noticed that the mic liked to randomly stop working, but only on Discord. It would disconnect randomly, sometimes multiple times during a call. It could be easily fixed with a simply unplug and plugging back in. Just a minor inconvenience really. Especially since I never experienced the issue anywhere else. I have since given this mic away as a part of a bundle of unwanted/unused gaming equipment. The reason? My current desk has medal rods that run underneath along the under edge and the lip was not big enough for the mic to have enough support. I had even tried putting cardboard against the medal beam and clipping it against the beam and cardboard instead of the lip. This would work for a short period of time, but the mic would eventually fall, especially since the vice would loosen as explained above. I’m sure something sturdier like screwing a wooden piece into the desk might’ve worked fine, but I’m not fond of the idea of screwing stuff into a desk for a mic I had planned to upgrade eventually anyways, so I just went and bought one that sits on the desk. So, if your desk has support beams, be aware that you may not have enough lip to support the mic without DIYing something up. Regardless of these issues, I still swear by this mic. It is a great starter mic, especially with how cheap it tends to run these days. It offers quality sounding audio for a cheap price and can make the difference in a project’s quality if all you’re using now is built-in, or Dollar General level tech. It will last you long enough to see you upgrade it and then long enough to sell or give to someone else.

I really like this. Works great, very clear. I recommend it. Great buy.

I purchased this for an assistant that wouldn’t shut up about having their own mic. With the cost of a good mic and desk arm costing a minimum of $500 the Tonor mic package is really good value for the money. The signal to noise ratio is good, nothing overtly obvious, no buzzing or humming. The overall tonality is good, better than a regular condenser and fine for your average VO needs and definitely fine for streaming audio. Of course you’re not going to use it on high end production, but we’re using it for broadcast news and it better than the junk mic’s provides by the network. The accessories while not super high quality do the job sufficiently and reliably. The arm is good, easy to position and holds readily. I’ll give this mic a B+. For its price range it will be very hard to beat. One thing to not however is that you don’t talk into the top of the mic as pictured in allot of these customer photos and as the assistant in my office insists on using it. The diaphragm sits just above the gain or “volume” buttons on the front. So you speak into the front, not the flat top. I’ve included a picture for clarification from the manufacturers website. If you speak into the top the diaphragm will be pointing at the floor and you’re recording will sound “off mic” (muffled, without clarity and pick up extra noise from fans etc).

I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this. I have a couple of podcasts and I sometimes stream on twitch. I saw the price and thought there wasn't anything to lose. I'm really pleasantly surprised. The first thing is how well it was packaged. The important parts are double bagged, in both a cushion wrap and a bubble wrap. It also has a nice instruction manual, it's not very long, but it helps you setup the microphone. I've included pictures of each part and it's wrapping. It was super easy to setup. I have a glass table, and I was worried that I might break it if I tightened it too much, but the arm holds steady even when you don't tighten it very tight. I tried to add the pop filter to the arm itself, but that didn't work out very well. I suggest attaching the pop filter to your work area and moving the mike to where you need it behind the filter. I didn't use the mic cover at first, and the mike will pick up ambient noises quite easily. So you definitely have to put the sleeve on. You also need to use the pop filter, I found that without the filter, the mic easily picked up my breathing. I have some blue branded mics, and this mic is easily as good quality (in terms of sound) as the blue mics. The mic is heavy, but the boom arm handles the weight very easily. One thing you should definitely know, the boom arm is only about 25 inches in total, so if you are planning on using this where you would like it to reach over equipment or you need the boom to reach more than 2 feet, then this is definitely not the boom you need. For my small setup on a table with a chair next to it, it's perfect. For this price, it's a really good introduction to the podcasting equipment world. If you start becoming successful or you have a really noisy area, this mike will pick up the noise without the filter and sleeve. It still picked up some traffic noise when a large truck passed by, but I don't think any mike will help that out, you need to put up some dampening tiles.

I’ve never owned a real microphone until now, but boy oh boy I wish I had bought this sooner. Didn’t necessarily *need* one because my headset has a built in one but I have online college classes and didn’t want to wear a full out headset like a nerd. Mic has no feedback, no static, doesn’t cut in and out, and doesn’t require a lot of set up either! Another thing i really like is how clearly you can hear your voice, there is almost no background noise at all and it’s amazing. Be weary and plan ahead where you’re going to put the mic arm because the cable is maybe about 6-8ft long and if your pc is on the floor like mine it might not reach all the way to the side of your desk! (I have an L shaped desk, my PC is on the floor in the corner)

The Tonor Q9 is a decent entry-level microphone, but it has several drawbacks for long-term use. The microphone has a good size, is lightweight, and has a very standard design. It is not very sensitive, and after about a year it gradually loses sensitivity, requiring higher gain levels. I’ve experienced recurring issues that require disconnecting and reconnecting the microphone, as it behaves as if the gain is set extremely low. The included shock mount is low quality and failed after approximately five months; a direct arm mount would have been a better option. However, considering the price point, the sound quality is good — again, for the price.

Todo funciono bien, sin mayor problema

My Son uses it all the time and loves it

This is a great mic I absolutely love it. it's definitely worth the price the sound is amazing better than the razer siren mini that I previously had can't go wrong with this mic.

When I ordered it I got to know it is 1 channel, 16 bit, 48k HZ DVD quality microphone which is same as my default laptop microphone. I wasn't aware of this before I ordered it. But here is my full experience: - if you keep mic far from you then it won't capture the audio properly. - you will have to keep it just in front of your mouth to capture clear audio. Close as you might have see many YouTubers do. - I was not sure I made a good purchase until I created a youtube video on programming tutorial with this mic. I realised the quality is actually good. I just need to keep it close to my mouth. - Not only that I also realised it captures only my audio and majorly ignore the background noise which was amazing and I wasn't expecting that. So I am finally happy with my purchase.

Works great