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Senal UB-440 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:125 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-b

Senal UB-440 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 61% of models
Score components

75%

6.8

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of microphones
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 50% of models
Score components

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

6.6

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.0

Design

3%

5.6

Accessories

â–²Better than 50% of microphones
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £80

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Technical Specifications of microphone Senal UB-440

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 50% of models
Score components:

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

6.6

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.1

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.0

Design

3%

5.6

Accessories

6.8
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Senal UB-440 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
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
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<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
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
19 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-46 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-b
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
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
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
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% 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
139.7 mm
Height
139.7 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 139.7 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.7% of microphones.
Width
58 mm
Width
58 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 58 mm wide, which is wider than 54.4% of microphones and equal in width to 2.1% of microphones.
Thickness
58 mm
Thickness
58 mm
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 58 mm thick, which is thicker than 52.1% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
890 g
Weight
890 g
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 890 g, which is heavier than 82.4% of microphones and equal in weight to 0.8% of microphones.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; 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
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% 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
1.2 m
Cable length
1.2 m
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.2 m which is shorter than that of 91.3% of microphones and equal to that of 1.3% of microphones.
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
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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Senal UB-440 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, 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.
  • 45.3 mm shorter body
    Height
    139.7 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (139.7 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    139.7 mm vs 185 mm
  • 4 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    125 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (125 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    125 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 4 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    125 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (125 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    125 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • 45.3 mm shorter body
    Height
    139.7 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (139.7 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    139.7 mm vs 185 mm
  • 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.
  • 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 mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 60.9% heavier
    Weight
    890 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (890 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    890 g vs 553 g
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2013 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    October 2013.
    2013 vs 2020
  • 6.22x less popular
    Senal UB-440 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
    Senal UB-440
    the average microphone
    Senal UB-440 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • 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 mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 60.9% heavier
    Weight
    890 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (890 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    890 g vs 553 g
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2013 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    October 2013.
    2013 vs 2020
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.8 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.2 m
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.2 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.2 m vs 2 m
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

H
homebrewaudio.com
30/07/2025
Summary of the review
My Review of the Senal UB-440 USB Microphone
B
bhphotovideo.com
21/05/2020
Summary of the review
Improve Your Zoom Call Audio with a USB Microphone and Headphones
H
homebrewaudio.com
30/07/2025
Summary of the review
My Review of the Senal UB-440 USB Microphone
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Senal UB-440

  • Excellent onboard controls including a headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, input gain control, -10 dB pad, and headphone volume control
  • Sturdy, heavy-duty build quality that avoids tipping over easily
  • High-quality, professional sound capture ideal for vocals and voice-overs
  • Plug-and-play convenience with high-resolution audio capture without requiring an external preamp or audio interface
  • Selectable high-pass filter to eliminate low-noise rumble

What we don't like about Senal UB-440

  • Average customer rating sits at around 3.5 out of 5 stars on some platforms, indicating it may not suit everyone's specific needs
  • Lacks extensive widespread reviews and user community traction compared to other market-leading USB condenser microphones

Verdict

The Senal UB-440 is a large-diaphragm electret condenser USB microphone featuring a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern and 16-bit/48 kHz recording resolution. Its technical specifications include a frequency response of 50 Hz to 18 kHz, a 125 dB maximum SPL, and a sensitivity of -46 dB. Main characteristics include a built-in preamplifier with a continuous gain slider, a selectable 10 dB pad for loud sources, an 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce low-end rumble, and a 1/8-inch headphone jack with independent volume control for latency-free monitoring. Pros include its sturdy metal construction, plug-and-play compatibility with Windows and Mac, and the convenience of on-mic physical controls. However, notable cons include reported issues with unpredictable electrical interference or noise on some systems and a USB cable connection that can be prone to accidental disconnection.

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