In this article we are going to review the Tonor TC30 desktop microphone. Clean sound, ease of use and lots of quality at the right price
Tonor (here to visit site) is an expert audio equipment company providing optimal solutions for audiophiles around the world. With this review I will show you the features and functionality of this USB microphone. born with the aim of recording and transmitting your voice accurately and completely without noise or distractions. Like most of the devices from Tonor, the TC30 is too plug-and-playso you can create content or broadcast live without worry.
The TC30 is compatible with various software, such as Zoom, Discord, TeamSpeak, Skype. It has a USB socket, plug and play. No other accessories are needed, just plug it directly into your computer to get better sound. In a historical period like this, with the advent of smartworking and videoconferencing, there are some accessories that have made their way into our lives more and more forcefully. Among these are the table microphones, who have proved to be faithful workmates and alletai in our daily life. Today I will show you in detail the Tonor TC30, an economical product but with great reliability and quality.
Packaging and unboxing | Tonor TC30 review
The package looks good. Small and white, it shows on its surface, in addition to the name and brand of the product with its image, the website of the parent company with emails for customer support. On the back of the package we find the characteristics of the microphone in various languages (including Italian), and the product code. Inside the package, all the components of the microphone are placed in a protective case. That is, we have a cable USB-C for connecting the device, the microphoneil desk stand and the Pop filter. Obviously, the instruction manual could not be missing.
Technical characteristics and components
- Product dimensions: 23.5 x 10.5 x 14.2 cm
- Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion (Type of battery required)
- Item model number: TC30
- Color: black
- Connector type: USB
- Platform: PC hardware, console
- Power supply type: with cable
- Item Weight: 400g
- Plug and Play: nessun Driver Richiesto
- USB Cable Length: 2m
- Sampling Rate: 48kHz 16Bit
- Pattern: Cardioid polar
- Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity: -32dB + 3dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 68dB
Plug and Play: with a USB 2.0 data port no driver software is required additional or external devices. Ideal for gaming, podcasting, zoom meetings, streaming, Skype chat, Voice Over, etc. The microphone has a pattern of pickup cardioide and an excellent off-axis suppression feature, which allows it to capture a more natural sound and suppress unwanted background noise. Easy to install, no assembly required, and you just need to attach the pop filter to the microphone tripod, then you can plug it in. The microphone is compatible with Windows, macOS e Linux. The upgraded hidden shock mount can effectively reduce the noise caused by the mouse, keyboard, radiator or microphone touch.
Materials, design and specifications | Tonor TC30 review
The Tonor TC30 is definitely compact, and it won’t be annoying and bulky on your desk. It measures only 19cm high and 15cm wide when used with its original stand. Alternatively, you can attach it to the classic arms that can also be purchased on Amazon at a low price. It is built entirely of aluminum. To the touch, in fact, it seems very resistant (from the price I would have expected something more poor). A microphone like this, mind you, will never work miracles or be compared to a top of the range, but I am convinced that it can be suitable for a good 80% of users (where the remaining 20% is represented by professional streamers, recording studios and a few other fields).
The tripod is quite stable. It has rubber feet that give a good stability and allow the microphone not to vibrate or move on surfaces. I didn’t particularly like the plastic fastening joints and the microphone holder, but you can definitely turn a blind eye. The tripod uses a screw mount with a 5/8 thread. It is not a particular size, but not one of the standard ones usually found in cheaper tripods. So if you want to buy a desk bracket, always check that you have taken the correct one. I really appreciated that there was also a Pop Filter which in most cases is an accessory to be purchased separately. Finally, on the back of the microphone stem there is the input USB-C through which you will connect the Tonor TC30 directly to the computer, with the cable present in the package.
Audio quality
The Tonor TC30, let’s be specific, it’s a condenser microphone. There are different types of microphones on the market, but the most common ones for this type of use are precisely these condenser microphones. These allow you to have a good frequency response and are able to give a certain “cut” to the voice. Perhaps, the negative aspect of condenser microphones is given by the extreme sensitivity they are equipped with, which is why it is not recommended to use it without support. After several recording tests, I noticed that the ideal distance of use is 30-40 cm from the microphone, so as to avoid annoying natural “peaks” due to the not always constant tone of voice. In any case, I can say that I am satisfied with the quality shown by this product. Especially when compared with other products in the same price range or when compared to the integrated microphones of webcams or notebooks, which this model aims to replace.
In fact, by replacing the audio of a webcam with the TC30, I can say that things have definitely improved. Anyone who listened to me could hear my voice loud and clear. One tip, is to adjust the microphone volume to the 50% -75% and, as previously mentioned, to place it 30 to 40 cm away from the mouth for a better sound. I found improvements also in comparison with the TC777. The TC-30 cable is detachable, while that of the TC777 is not. TC-30 picks up sound at the top of the microphone while TC-777 picks up sound in front of the logo. The optimal use distance of the TC777 is 20-30cm. Instead TC-30 is from 25 to 40 cm. Both microphones are suitable for broadcast, podcasting, voice recording. You can choose according to your needs.
Conclusions and price
During the use and trial period of this product, I have remained pleasantly surprised. TC30 presented itself very positively, showing excellent qualities in daily use, The factor that struck me most about this Tonor TC30, however, in addition to the features just described, is the price. In fact it is available on Amazon for only 42.99 euro. It was also a pleasant surprise to find the Anti-Pop filter in the package. A negative, in my opinion, is the incompatibility with phones and Xbox.
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QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY AT YOUR SERVICE
Points in favor
- Materials.
- Pop filter included.
- Prezzo.
Points against
- Not compatible with phones and Xbox.