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Oversteel Elinvar Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:121 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB

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

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 55% of models
Score components

75%

7.2

Technical score

25%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 55% 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

20%

7.8

Audio Performance

20%

6.6

Recording

16%

6.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.3

Design

3%

6.3

Accessories

â–²Better than 71% of microphones
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 82 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 96% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone Oversteel Elinvar

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 71% of models
Score components:

20%

7.8

Audio Performance

20%

6.6

Recording

16%

6.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.3

Design

3%

6.3

Accessories

7.2
User score
User score
6.9/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 82 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.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Popularity:
Oversteel Elinvar has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than 55.3% of microphones.
5.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
dual
Sensitivity
-45 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
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 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)
?
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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
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
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
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
281 mm
Height
281 mm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 281 mm tall, which is taller than 95.4% of microphones.
Width
110 mm
Width
110 mm
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 110 mm wide, which is wider than 90.8% of microphones and equal in width to 1% of microphones.
Thickness
110 mm
Thickness
110 mm
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 110 mm thick, which is thicker than 87.9% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.1% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
?
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Included accessories
stand; boom arm; 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
?
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% 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
yes
Xbox compatibility
yes
★ Better than 99% of models
This microphone is compatible with Xbox. 1% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Oversteel Elinvar 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.
  • 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
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2022 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    March 2022.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2022 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    March 2022.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • 54 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • 96 mm taller body
    Height
    281 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (281 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    281 mm vs 185 mm
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Oversteel Elinvar
    the average microphone
    Oversteel Elinvar has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.93 vs 8.027).
    6.93 vs 8.03
  • 54 mm wider body
    Width
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Oversteel Elinvar
    the average microphone
    Oversteel Elinvar has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.93 vs 8.027).
    6.93 vs 8.03
  • 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
  • 96 mm taller body
    Height
    281 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (281 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    281 mm vs 185 mm
  • 54 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • 54 mm wider body
    Width
    110 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (110 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    110 mm vs 56 mm
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

Based on 82 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Oversteel Elinvar

  • High value for the price, often described as an excellent budget option
  • Easy 'Plug & Play' setup via USB with quick recognition on PC and PS5
  • Versatile polar patterns including both Cardioid and Omnidirectional modes
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory bundle with a boom arm, desk stand, and pop filter
  • Attractive RGB lighting that adds a 'streaming' aesthetic
  • Effective noise reduction for clearer voice capture in gaming environments

What we don't like about Oversteel Elinvar

  • Lacks an LED sound level indicator to monitor audio peaks directly on the device
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'cheap' compared to professional studio microphones
  • Lack of dedicated software for deep customization or equalization
  • Does not support 6.35 mm headphone jacks, limited to 3.5 mm monitoring

Verdict

The Oversteel Elinvar is a versatile USB condenser microphone designed for streaming and gaming, featuring dual polar patterns (cardioid and omnidirectional) and a standard frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. It offers a 16-bit/48kHz sampling rate, 2200 Ohms impedance, and a max SPL of 121dB, ensuring reliable audio capture across various recording environments. Main pros include its easy plug-and-play setup, integrated RGB lighting, and a comprehensive accessory package that includes both a desk stand and a boom arm with an anti-pop filter. However, it lacks a dedicated physical mute button on the device and its high-frequency pick-up is limited to 7000 Hz compared to higher-end models, which may impact vocal crispness for professional studio recordings.

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