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FDUCE SL40 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connection type:USB + XLRTransducer type:dynamicMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 96 kHzOutput connector type:XLR + USB-c

FDUCE SL40 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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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
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Score components

75%

7.5

Technical score

25%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 88% of microphones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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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
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Score components

20%

7.2

Audio Performance

20%

9.0

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.2

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

7.5

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.7

Accessories

â–²Better than 82% of microphones
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 3,962 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 79% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone FDUCE SL40

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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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
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Score components:

20%

7.2

Audio Performance

20%

9.0

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.2

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

7.5

Connectivity

3%

8.1

Design

3%

5.7

Accessories

7.5
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 3,962 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
FDUCE SL40 has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than 81.4% of microphones.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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
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Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.5
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
dynamic
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-54 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB + XLR
Output connector type
XLR + USB-c
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
Available in USB mode.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 96 kHz which is higher than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 24% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 24 bit which is higher than that of 42.1% of microphones and equal to that of 56.7% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
95 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
95 dB
This microphone has a DAC SNR of 95 dB which is higher than that of 62.9% of microphones and equal to that of 2.9% of microphones.
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
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
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
yes
Flat DSP mode
yes
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
?
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
155 mm
Height
155 mm
This microphone is 155 mm tall, which is shorter than 78% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
65 mm
Width
65 mm
This microphone is 65 mm wide, which is wider than 65.1% of microphones and equal in width to 1% of microphones.
Thickness
65 mm
Thickness
65 mm
This microphone is 65 mm thick, which is thicker than 59% of microphones and equal in thickness to 2.1% of microphones.
Weight
460 g
Weight
460 g
This microphone weighs 460 g, which is lighter than 67.2% of microphones and equal in weight to 0.8% of microphones.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
windscreen; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
yes
Windscreen included
yes
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Foam windshield included.
Cable length
2 m
Cable length
2 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2 m which is longer than that of 36.3% of microphones and equal to that of 25% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Requires audio interface.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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FDUCE SL40 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Supports balanced output
    Balanced output
    yes
    This microphone supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
    Foam windshield included.
  • 3.5 dB higher DAC signal-to-noise ratio
    Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
    95 dB
    This microphone has a higher DAC signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (95 dB vs 91.5 dB). The average microphone DAC has a signal-to-noise ratio of 91.5 dB.
    95 dB vs 91.5 dB
  • 7.2% better value for money
    FDUCE SL40 has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.51 vs 7.9).
    8.51 vs 7.94
  • 40.9% more popular
    FDUCE SL40 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (8.77 vs 6.2).
    8.77 vs 6.22
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Supports balanced output
    Balanced output
    yes
    This microphone supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 3.5 dB higher DAC signal-to-noise ratio
    Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
    95 dB
    This microphone has a higher DAC signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (95 dB vs 91.5 dB). The average microphone DAC has a signal-to-noise ratio of 91.5 dB.
    95 dB vs 91.5 dB
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2022 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    June 2022.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 30 mm shorter body
    Height
    155 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (155 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    155 mm vs 185 mm
  • 16.8% lighter
    Weight
    460 g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (460 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    460 g vs 553 g
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
    Foam windshield included.
  • 6,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    14,000 Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (14000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    14,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    65 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (65 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    65 mm vs 56 mm
  • 6,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    14,000 Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (14000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    14,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    65 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (65 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    65 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,962 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about FDUCE SL40

  • Versatile dual connectivity with both USB-C and XLR outputs
  • Excellent value for money, often described as a budget-friendly alternative to premium mics like the Shure MV7
  • Robust all-metal construction provides a premium and durable feel
  • Zero-latency direct headphone monitoring via the built-in 3.5mm jack
  • Warm sound profile that is well-suited for vocals and podcasting
  • Plug-and-play functionality on most devices without needing additional drivers

What we don't like about FDUCE SL40

  • Poor internal shock resistance, making it prone to picking up handling and desk vibrations
  • The included foam windscreen is often cited as ineffective at stopping plosives
  • Can sound 'muffled' or 'dark' for some voices, lacking the high-end clarity of competitors
  • Occasional reports of 60Hz hum or shielding issues in some environments
  • Noticeable clicking sound when using the physical mute button

Verdict

The Fduce SL40 is a versatile dynamic microphone designed for podcasting and content creation, featuring dual USB Type-C and XLR connectivity for both digital plug-and-play and professional analog setups. It features a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 50Hz–14kHz, and high-resolution digital audio support up to 96kHz/24-bit with a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio. Main characteristics include a durable all-metal construction, integrated 3.5mm real-time headphone monitoring, and a tactile mute button with dedicated gain controls for USB mode. Key pros include its budget-friendly price point as an alternative to premium models like the Shure MV7, effective background noise rejection through voice isolation technology, and its inclusion of essential accessories like XLR/USB cables and a foam windscreen. However, some cons include the fact that onboard controls and monitoring functions are only operational in USB mode, and some users report that the output levels may require significant gain boosting to reach optimal recording volumes.

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