The BOYA BY-M1 is a compact and versatile wired lavalier microphone designed for smartphones, cameras, camcorders, audio recorders, PCs and other compatible recording devices. Its clip-on design makes it easy to attach the microphone to clothing, keeping it close to the speaker's voice while leaving your hands free.
With an omnidirectional pickup pattern, the BY-M1 captures sound from around the microphone rather than requiring the speaker to remain perfectly positioned in front of the capsule. This makes it practical for interviews, presentations, YouTube videos, TikTok content, lectures, tutorials and general voice recording.
One of the biggest advantages of the BY-M1 is its 6-metre cable, giving you considerably more freedom to position your phone, camera or recording device away from the person speaking. This can be especially useful when recording videos with a camera mounted on a tripod.
The microphone uses an electret condenser capsule and has a published frequency response of 65Hz–18kHz, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 74dB. It connects through a 3.5mm 4-pole gold-plated plug and includes a switchable power module for smartphone and camera use.
The BY-M1 is powered by an LR44 button battery when used with devices that require microphone power, such as compatible cameras and camcorders. When used in smartphone mode, the power module is switched to the appropriate setting.
Whether you're recording TikToks, YouTube videos, interviews, online lessons, product reviews or social media content, the BOYA BY-M1 microphone provides a simple wired solution for improving voice recording quality without investing in a more complicated wireless system.
The BY-M1 uses an omnidirectional condenser microphone, allowing it to pick up sound from multiple directions. This makes it forgiving when the speaker moves their head or changes position slightly while talking.
The 6-metre cable gives you plenty of flexibility when recording. You can position a camera, smartphone or computer several metres away from the person wearing the microphone.
The BY-M1 can be used with compatible smartphones and other devices featuring the appropriate 3.5mm microphone connection. Its switchable power module is designed to accommodate smartphone and camera recording modes.
The microphone can be used with compatible DSLR cameras, camcorders, audio recorders and PCs. When used with equipment requiring microphone power, the included LR44 battery powers the microphone through its control module.
The BY-M1 features a 3.5mm / 1⁄8-inch 4-pole gold-plated plug, making it suitable for compatible devices with analogue microphone input.
The original BY-M1 uses one LR44 button battery in its power module. This provides the required power when using the microphone with compatible cameras and other devices that require it.
The compact microphone can be clipped directly onto clothing, allowing you to record while keeping your hands free.
The BY-M1 is designed for video use with low handling noise, helping keep unwanted microphone movement from becoming unnecessarily distracting in recordings.
The condenser microphone is designed primarily for voice recording, making it suitable for interviews, presentations, tutorials, lectures, videos and social media content.
The power module includes a selectable mode for different recording devices. Smartphone mode does not use the LR44 battery, while compatible camera and recording-device setups use the powered mode.
The microphone is small and lightweight, making it easy to keep in a camera bag, backpack or creator kit.
Specifications based on BOYA's published BY-M1 product information.
The standard BOYA BY-M1 package includes:
Package contents can vary by specific retail package, so confirm the current box contents when ordering.
Clip the BY-M1 onto your shirt and record clearer spoken audio while using your phone for TikTok and other short-form videos.
The long 6m cable gives you flexibility when recording YouTube videos with your phone or camera positioned on a tripod.
The clip-on design keeps the microphone close to the speaker, making it useful for interviews and street-style video content.
The microphone is useful for recording lessons, demonstrations, presentations and educational videos where the speaker needs to move around.
Creators can use the BY-M1 while demonstrating phones, electronics, gaming accessories and other products.
The compact microphone can be used for everyday video creation when you want an affordable wired microphone instead of a wireless system.
Use it for promotional videos, demonstrations, online presentations, training content and social media marketing.
The BY-M1 can work with compatible smartphones that provide a suitable 3.5mm microphone connection. For phones without a 3.5mm port, an appropriate compatible adapter may be required.
For newer USB-C phones, compatibility depends on the adapter and whether the phone supports analogue microphone input through that adapter. BOYA also lists its BY-K9 USB-C to 3.5mm TRRS adapter as an accessory for compatible setups.
The BY-M1 can be connected to compatible cameras, camcorders and recording devices through its 3.5mm connector. The power module should be set to the appropriate camera mode when the connected equipment requires the microphone's battery-powered operation.
The BY-M1 provides a simple way to move beyond a device's built-in microphone without needing a complicated wireless setup.
The long cable gives you much more freedom when positioning your camera or phone during recording.
Use it with compatible smartphones, cameras, camcorders, PCs and audio recorders, making it useful beyond a single recording setup.
Clip it onto your clothing, connect it to your device and start recording. No wireless pairing, charging case or complicated software is required.
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XS Discounts offers the BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone for customers in Nairobi and across Kenya, subject to current stock availability.
The BY-M1 is particularly suited to buyers looking for an affordable lapel mic, lav mic, phone microphone, camera microphone, TikTok microphone or YouTube microphone.
The BOYA BY-M1 is suitable for:
