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GAMDIAS Pheme M1 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:110 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

GAMDIAS Pheme M1 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

75%

7.2

Technical score

25%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 63% of microphones
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

20%

7.1

Audio Performance

20%

8.7

Recording

16%

1.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.8

Connectivity

3%

8.3

Design

3%

9.3

Accessories

â–²Better than 68% of microphones
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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–¼Worse than 90% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone GAMDIAS Pheme M1

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

20%

7.1

Audio Performance

20%

8.7

Recording

16%

1.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.8

Connectivity

3%

8.3

Design

3%

9.3

Accessories

7.2
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
2.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Popularity:
GAMDIAS Pheme M1 has a popularity score of 2.1 points, which is lower than 67.8% of microphones.
2.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Microphone type
studio
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
yes
Headphone output
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
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
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
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 192 kHz which is higher than that of 83% of microphones and equal to that of 17% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >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)
72 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
72 dB
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >100 dB
This microphone has a DAC SNR of 72 dB which is lower than that of 88.6% of microphones.
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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
no
Cardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone does not support a cardioid pickup pattern. 91.5% 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
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
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
â–² Better than 75% of models
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
1
DSP presets
1
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 1 DSP presets, which is more than 83.9% of microphones and equal to 0.5% of microphones.
One selectable ENC processing mode.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
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
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
225 mm
Height
225 mm
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 225 mm tall, which is taller than 78.5% of microphones.
Width
100 mm
Width
100 mm
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 100 mm wide, which is wider than 84.6% of microphones and equal in width to 2.1% of microphones.
Thickness
100 mm
Thickness
100 mm
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 100 mm thick, which is thicker than 81.1% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.6% of microphones.
Weight
369 g
Weight
369 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 369 g, which is lighter than 74.4% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; pop filter; windscreen; 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
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
yes
Windscreen included
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.8 m which is shorter than that of 66.3% of microphones and equal to that of 15% 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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GAMDIAS Pheme M1 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 256 mW higher headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    300 mW
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (300 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    At 32 ohms.
    300 mW vs 44 mW
  • 1 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    1
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (1 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    One selectable ENC processing mode.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 2x cheaper
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1 is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 256 mW higher headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    300 mW
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (300 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    At 32 ohms.
    300 mW vs 44 mW
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 1 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    1
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (1 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    One selectable ENC processing mode.
    1 vs 0
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2023 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    June 2023.
    2023 vs 2020
  • 33.3% lighter
    Weight
    369 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (369 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    369 g vs 553 g
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 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.
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 19.5 dB lower DAC signal-to-noise ratio
    Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
    72 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >100 dB
    This microphone has a lower DAC signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (72 dB vs 91.5 dB). The average microphone DAC has a signal-to-noise ratio of 91.5 dB.
    72 dB vs 91.5 dB
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 44 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 5.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1
    the average microphone
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1 has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.63 vs 8.027).
    7.63 vs 8.03
  • 40 mm taller body
    Height
    225 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (225 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    225 mm vs 185 mm
  • 44 mm wider body
    Width
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.8 m vs 2 m
  • 5.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1
    the average microphone
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1 has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.63 vs 8.027).
    7.63 vs 8.03
  • 2.98x less popular
    GAMDIAS Pheme M1 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (2.09 vs 6.2).
    2.09 vs 6.22
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 19.5 dB lower DAC signal-to-noise ratio
    Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
    72 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >100 dB
    This microphone has a lower DAC signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (72 dB vs 91.5 dB). The average microphone DAC has a signal-to-noise ratio of 91.5 dB.
    72 dB vs 91.5 dB
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • 44 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 40 mm taller body
    Height
    225 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (225 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    225 mm vs 185 mm
  • 44 mm wider body
    Width
    100 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.8 m vs 2 m

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Third-party reviews

Based on 4 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GAMDIAS Pheme M1

  • High-resolution 192kHz/24-bit recording provides natural and clear vocal quality
  • Excellent value for the price, often described as an exceptional 'bang-for-buck' option
  • Compact, foldable design with a small desk footprint and easy portability
  • Convenient physical controls including a capacitive mute button, gain knob, and 'streammix' dial
  • Versatile mounting options with a built-in 5/8 inch thread for boom arms
  • Aesthetic appeal with 12 customizable RGB lighting modes

What we don't like about GAMDIAS Pheme M1

  • Struggles with background noise despite the super-cardioid pattern when ENC is off
  • ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) mode can make voices sound muffled or 'digital'
  • The lightweight stand can be unstable and prone to toppling over during adjustments
  • Highly sensitive to touch, often producing audible 'pings' or vibration noise if handled
  • Built-in vibration dampening and shock protection are relatively ineffective
  • Can easily clip or distort when recording high-volume audio

Verdict

The Gamdias Pheme M1 is a high-resolution USB condenser microphone featuring a 14mm capsule, a 192kHz/24-bit sampling rate, and a supercardioid pickup pattern designed to isolate vocals from ambient noise. Its main characteristics include 12 customizable RGB lighting modes, a capacitive mute button with an LED indicator, a dedicated gain control knob, and a 'streammix' dial for real-time monitoring via a 3.5mm headphone jack. Pros include its compact, foldable design that collapses to 17cm, built-in shock mount, and plug-and-play compatibility with a 5/8" thread for boom arm mounting. However, notable cons include an Environment Noise Cancellation (ENC) mode that some users find ineffective, a plastic base that can be prone to tipping if not carefully balanced, and a tendency to pick up significant handling noise and plosives if used without its included pop filter.

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