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Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

75%

6.0

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of microphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

7.0

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.8

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 78% of microphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £35

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of microphone Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

7.0

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.8

Accessories

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
14 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 41.5% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
yes
Phantom power required
yes
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone requires phantom power. 9.1% of microphones also require phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
147 mm
Height
147 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 147 mm tall, which is shorter than 84.1% of microphones and equal in height to 0.5% of microphones.
Body only.
Width
86 mm
Width
86 mm
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 86 mm wide, which is wider than 76.4% of microphones and equal in width to 1% of microphones.
Thickness
86 mm
Thickness
86 mm
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 86 mm thick, which is thicker than 69.5% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
200 g
Weight
200 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 200 g, which is lighter than 91.2% of microphones and equal in weight to 2.4% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; cable
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.5 m
Cable length
1.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.5 m which is shorter than that of 82.5% of microphones and equal to that of 6.9% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 63.8% lighter
    Weight
    200 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (200 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    200 g vs 553 g
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2024 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    August 2024.
    2024 vs 2020
  • 38 mm shorter body
    Height
    147 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (147 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    Body only.
    147 mm vs 185 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 2x cheaper
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 63.8% lighter
    Weight
    200 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (200 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    200 g vs 553 g
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2024 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    August 2024.
    2024 vs 2020
  • 38 mm shorter body
    Height
    147 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (147 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    Body only.
    147 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 6.22x less popular
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.21 vs 7.9).
    7.21 vs 7.94
  • 6.22x less popular
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.21 vs 7.9).
    7.21 vs 7.94
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A
    the average microphone
    Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • 30 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    86 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (86 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    86 mm vs 56 mm
  • 30 mm wider body
    Width
    86 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (86 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    86 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.5 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.5 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.5 m vs 2 m

Third-party reviews

What we like about Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A

  • High-resolution audio with 24-bit bit depth and up to 96 kHz sampling rate
  • Versatile multi-pattern design featuring Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, and Stereo modes
  • On-board controls including a mute button, volume control, and zero-latency monitoring via a 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Solid, durable build with a metal grill and included heavy desktop stand
  • Plug-and-play setup with intuitive LED indicators for active polar patterns

What we don't like about Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A

  • Headphone volume controls only adjust computer playback and do not affect zero-latency monitoring levels
  • Onboard physical knobs and buttons (especially the mute button) can produce noticeable clicking or handling noise during recordings
  • Body construction is primarily made of plastic (aside from the metal grill)
  • Can sound overly bright or scooped in certain frequencies (e.g., treble-heavy or slightly hollow for vocals) without post-processing

Verdict

The Amazon Basics AMZ-S6524A is a compact USB condenser microphone featuring a 14mm large diaphragm and a unidirectional cardioid pickup pattern designed to isolate voices from background noise. Technical specifications include a frequency response range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, a 75 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and 2.2 kΩ impedance, supporting high-sensitivity recording for streaming and podcasting. Main pros include its modern USB-C plug-and-play connectivity, a convenient one-tap mute button with a silent mode indicator, and a versatile 360-degree adjustable stand with an integrated shock absorber. However, some users have noted cons such as a build primarily composed of plastic and its high sensitivity to plosive sounds, which may require an external pop filter for optimal vocal clarity.

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