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Newskill Kaliope Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-C

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

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

75%

6.7

Technical score

25%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 56% of microphones
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

5.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.9

Design

3%

5.9

Accessories

▼Worse than 52% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 195 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.
▼Worse than 92% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone Newskill Kaliope

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

5.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.9

Design

3%

5.9

Accessories

6.7
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
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 195 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
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Newskill Kaliope has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 53.8% of microphones.
5.6
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-36 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-C
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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)
?
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
▼ 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
▲ Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
2
Volume control levels
2
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 2 which is higher than that of 84.9% of microphones and equal to that of 14.1% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
270 mm
Height
270 mm
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 270 mm tall, which is taller than 92.3% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
49 mm
Width
49 mm
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 49 mm wide, which is narrower than 85.1% of microphones and equal in width to 0.5% of microphones.
Thickness
49 mm
Thickness
49 mm
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 49 mm thick, which is thinner than 82.1% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Body only.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; pop filter; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Newskill Kaliope vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 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 LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
    5 fixed colours plus rotating mode.
  • 7 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    49 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (49 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    Body only.
    49 mm vs 56 mm
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 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 LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
    5 fixed colours plus rotating mode.
  • 7 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    49 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (49 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    Body only.
    49 mm vs 56 mm
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ 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
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (18000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 85 mm taller body
    Height
    270 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (270 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    270 mm vs 185 mm
  • 6.2% 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
    Newskill Kaliope
    the average microphone
    Newskill Kaliope has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.56 vs 8.027).
    7.56 vs 8.03
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    ▼ 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
  • 6.2% 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
    Newskill Kaliope
    the average microphone
    Newskill Kaliope has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.56 vs 8.027).
    7.56 vs 8.03
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (18000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ 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
  • 85 mm taller body
    Height
    270 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (270 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    270 mm vs 185 mm
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    ▼ 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
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    ▼ 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 195 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Newskill Kaliope

  • High build quality with a sturdy and stable metal structure
  • Comprehensive 'on-the-fly' controls including gain, volume, and mute
  • Clean and crisp sound quality suitable for streaming and podcasting
  • Includes essential accessories like a pop filter and tripod
  • Attractive RGB backlighting with multiple fixed colors and rotating effects
  • Integrated 3.5mm headphone jack for direct monitoring

What we don't like about Newskill Kaliope

  • Large body volume compared to ultra-portable competitors
  • Mute button functionality can sometimes be affected if the bottom screw is over-tightened
  • Limited to a single cardioid polar pattern, lacking the versatility of omnidirectional modes
  • No shock mount included, making it susceptible to picking up desk vibrations
  • Lower frequency range (30Hz–18kHz) compared to some higher-end studio microphones

Verdict

The Newskill Kaliope is a professional USB gaming microphone featuring a cardioid unidirectional reception pattern and a frequency response of 30Hz to 18,000Hz, ensuring clear audio capture while minimizing background noise. Key technical specifications include a 16-bit/48kHz sampling rate, -36dB sensitivity, and a high max sound pressure level (SPL) of 130dB, housed in a durable matte black metal body with integrated RGB backlighting (5 fixed colors and a rotating effect). Main pros include 'on-the-fly' front-panel controls for gain, volume, and muting, a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, and the inclusion of a dedicated anti-POP filter and tripod base. However, potential cons include its relatively small tripod height which may require a separate boom arm for better positioning, reports of echo when using high gain settings, and a lack of built-in shock mounting to protect against physical desk vibrations.

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