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Mars Gaming MMIC-XT Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:192 kHzOutput connector type:USB

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

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–²Better than 69% of microphones
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

20%

7.7

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

4.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

7.9

Accessories

â–²Better than 79% 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~ £60

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Technical Specifications of microphone Mars Gaming MMIC-XT

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

20%

7.7

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

4.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

7.9

Accessories

7.4
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:
Mars Gaming MMIC-XT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-35 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB
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
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)
?
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N. of polar patterns
2
N. of polar patterns
2
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 2, which is higher than that of 75.9% of microphones and equal to that of 6.5% 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
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
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
2
DSP presets
2
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 2 DSP presets, which is more than 85% of microphones and equal to 1% 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
165 mm
Height
165 mm
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 165 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.1% of microphones and equal in height to 2.1% of microphones.
Width
65 mm
Width
65 mm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 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
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 65 mm thick, which is thicker than 59% of microphones and equal in thickness to 2.1% of microphones.
Weight
868 g
Weight
868 g
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 868 g, which is heavier than 81.6% of microphones.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
boom arm; desk clamp; shock mount; pop filter; 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
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
2 m
Cable length
2 m
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 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
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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Mars Gaming MMIC-XT 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
  • 1 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (2 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    2
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (2 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    2 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.
  • 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.
    2023 vs 2020
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 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
  • 1 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (2 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    2
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (2 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    2 vs 0
  • 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.
    2023 vs 2020
  • 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.
  • 57% heavier
    Weight
    868 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (868 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    868 g vs 553 g
  • 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
  • 6.22x less popular
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 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
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT
    the average microphone
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 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
  • 6.22x less popular
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 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
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT
    the average microphone
    Mars Gaming MMIC-XT has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 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
  • 57% heavier
    Weight
    868 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (868 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    868 g vs 553 g
  • 9 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    65 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 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

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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hardaily.com
31/10/2023
Summary of the review
Mars Gaming MMIC-XT Review: High-Definition Studio Microphone with Extendable Boom Arm and Zero-Latency Output
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noespaisparafrikis.com
22/06/2023
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codegeek.es
16/06/2023
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MMIC-XT Professional Studio Microphone Review
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Mars Gaming MMIC-XT

  • High-definition condenser microphone with cardioid pickup
  • 192kHz/24-bit ADC for detailed audio capture
  • Durable all-metal construction
  • Complete kit with boom arm, shock mount, and metal mesh pop filter
  • Latency-free 3.5mm headphone monitoring
  • Smart knob for gain, noise reduction, and mute control

What we don't like about Mars Gaming MMIC-XT

  • Takes up significant desk space
  • May capture keyboard clicks and ambient noise if poorly positioned
  • Requires correct placement for best noise control

Verdict

The Mars Gaming MMIC-XT is a professional high-definition studio condenser microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern and a high-resolution 192kHz/24-bit ADC sampling rate for detailed audio capture. Built with a durable all-metal construction, it includes a complete recording kit with an adjustable mechanical boom arm, professional shock mount, and a metal mesh pop filter. Key features include dynamic ARGB ring lighting with touch-sensor control, a latency-free 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring, and a smart control knob for adjusting gain, noise reduction, and mute status. While it offers excellent value for its price and robust build quality, users have noted it occupies significant desk space due to its size and may pick up ambient noises like keyboard clicks if not positioned correctly.

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