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Mars Gaming MMIC Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connection type:USB + 3.5 mmTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB

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

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

75%

6.4

Technical score

25%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of microphones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

20%

7.2

Audio Performance

20%

6.3

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.9

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

5.7

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 61% of microphones
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 408 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 84% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone Mars Gaming MMIC

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

20%

7.2

Audio Performance

20%

6.3

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.9

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

5.7

Accessories

6.4
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 408 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.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Mars Gaming MMIC has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 54.8% of microphones.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-32 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB + 3.5 mm
Output connector type
USB
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
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
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 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
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
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% 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
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% 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
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
140 mm
Height
140 mm
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 140 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.2% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
55 mm
Width
55 mm
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 55 mm wide, which is narrower than 53.3% of microphones and equal in width to 5.1% of microphones.
Body only.
Thickness
140 mm
Thickness
140 mm
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 140 mm thick, which is thicker than 96.8% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
173 g
Weight
173 g
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 173 g, which is lighter than 95.2% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
desk clamp; shock mount; pop filter; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% 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
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
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% 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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Mars Gaming MMIC vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • 68.7% lighter
    Weight
    173 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (173 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    173 g vs 553 g
  • 45 mm shorter body
    Height
    140 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (140 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    140 mm vs 185 mm
  • 7.78x cheaper
    Mars Gaming MMIC is cheaper than the average microphone (£9 vs £70).
    £9 vs £70
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 7.78x cheaper
    Mars Gaming MMIC is cheaper than the average microphone (£9 vs £70).
    £9 vs £70
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 68.7% lighter
    Weight
    173 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (173 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    173 g vs 553 g
  • 45 mm shorter body
    Height
    140 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (140 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    140 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, 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
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • 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.
  • 84 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    140 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (140 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    140 mm vs 56 mm
  • 1 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    120 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 1.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Mars Gaming MMIC
    the average microphone
    Mars Gaming MMIC has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.91 vs 8.027).
    7.91 vs 8.03
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    120 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 84 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    140 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (140 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    140 mm vs 56 mm
  • 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
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 408 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Mars Gaming MMIC

  • Exceptional value for money, often described as a great budget starter microphone.
  • Solid build quality with many users praising the strong metal arm and durable structure.
  • Easy 'Plug & Play' installation requiring no additional software or drivers.
  • Attractive design featuring built-in RGB/ARGB lighting that enhances gaming setups.
  • Good voice recognition and sound clarity for streaming, gaming, and online calls.
  • Convenient physical controls, including a dedicated mute button and volume/gain wheels on select models.

What we don't like about Mars Gaming MMIC

  • Omnidirectional pattern can pick up unwanted background noise like keyboard and mouse clicks.
  • Noise cancellation (ENC) on some models can muffle the user's voice if environmental noise is too high.
  • Some users reported reliability issues, with the device failing after a few weeks of use.
  • Lack of dedicated software for fine-tuning settings or customizing lighting effects.
  • The physical size and weight can be substantial, requiring significant desk space.
  • Instructions for assembly (especially for the mechanical arm) can be unclear or missing.

Verdict

The Mars Gaming MMIC is a compact USB desktop microphone featuring an omnidirectional polar pattern with a frequency response of 20Hz–16KHz and a weight of just 173g. Key characteristics include its 275mm moldable flexible aluminum arm, integrated RGB Flow base lighting, and a dedicated physical mute button with a simple Plug & Play interface compatible with PC, Mac, and PlayStation consoles. Its main pros are the highly adaptable structure that allows for precise positioning and an eye-catching aesthetic that fits gaming setups without needing specialized software. However, common cons include a lack of advanced cardioid noise isolation, which makes it susceptible to picking up background ambient noise, and a reported drop in audio clarity if the user is not positioned very close to the capsule.

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