Name: Senal UC4-B
Brand: Senal

Technical Specifications of Senal UC4-B

Overall score

8.3

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Popularity

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.

Audio Performance

8.4

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Microphone type

What it is: The overall microphone class intended for uses such as studio work, lavalier recording, handheld speech, or instrument capture.

When it matters: When you are choosing the right microphone style for studio work, interviews, streaming, or instruments.

Importance: LOW

studio

Transducer type

What it is: The transducer technology used to convert sound into an electrical signal.

When it matters: When you are choosing between condenser, dynamic, or ribbon behavior for your room and voice.

Importance: LOW

condenser

Diaphragm size

What it is: The diameter of the microphone diaphragm that reacts to incoming sound pressure.

When it matters: When you compare small and large diaphragm microphones for vocal detail, room tone, or transient response.

Importance: LOW

16 (or 0.6) inch / mm

Capsule type

What it is: The capsule construction used inside the microphone to capture sound.

When it matters: When you compare different capsule designs for tone, detail, or recording style.

Importance: LOW

triple

Sensitivity

What it is: The output level produced by the microphone for a given sound pressure reference.

When it matters: When you need enough output level without driving your preamp too hard.

Importance: LOW

-45 dBV/Pa

Connectivity

6.4

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Connection type

What it is: The connection standard used to link the microphone with recorders, mixers, phones, or computers.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to plug directly into the device you actually record with.

Importance: LOW

USB

Output connector type

What it is: The type of output connector used by the microphone for sending its audio signal.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to connect to a specific kind of input on your gear.

Importance: LOW

mini-USB

Headphone output

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has a headphone output for direct monitoring.

When it matters: When you want to hear your own voice directly while recording or streaming.

Importance: LOW

3.5 mm audio jack

What it is: Indicates whether a 3.5 mm audio jack is available for monitoring or direct connection.

When it matters: When you want to plug headphones or a cable directly into a standard 3.5 mm socket.

Importance: LOW

6.35 mm audio jack connector

What it is: Indicates whether a 6.35 mm audio jack connector is present on the microphone or included interface.

When it matters: When your headphones, mixer, or instrument chain relies on a 6.35 mm jack connection.

Importance: LOW

Recording

8.8

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Supported sample rates

What it is: The digital sample rates supported by the microphone for recording or monitoring.

When it matters: When you need the microphone to support the sample rates used in your recording workflow.

Importance: LOW

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Supported bit depths

What it is: The digital bit depth values supported by the microphone for audio capture.

When it matters: When you want more digital recording resolution for editing or processing later.

Importance: LOW

16, 24 bit

Audio interface sample rate

What it is: The audio interface sample rates supported by the microphone for digital capture or monitoring.

When it matters: When you need the microphone interface to support the sample rate used by your recording or streaming setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audio interface bit depth

What it is: The audio interface bit depths supported by the microphone for digital recording quality.

When it matters: When you want the microphone interface to support the bit depth used in your recording chain.

Importance: LOW

Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)

What it is: The signal to noise ratio of the integrated DAC or headphone interface stage.

When it matters: When you monitor through the microphone headphone output and want that digital path to stay quiet.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pickup Patterns

8.6

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N. of polar patterns

What it is: The number of selectable pickup patterns available for different recording situations.

When it matters: When one microphone has to cover solo voice, room sound, and interview style setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cardioid pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a cardioid pickup pattern for front focused capture.

When it matters: When you want to isolate one speaker in front of the microphone for podcasts, calls, or streaming.

Importance: MEDIUM

Omnidirectional pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers an omnidirectional pickup pattern for 360 degree capture.

When it matters: When you want to capture everyone around the microphone instead of one voice from the front.

Importance: MEDIUM

Hypercardioid pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a hypercardioid pickup pattern with narrower front focus.

When it matters: When you want stronger rejection of sounds coming from the sides in a noisy room.

Importance: LOW

Bidirectional pattern

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a bidirectional pickup pattern for front and rear capture.

When it matters: When you record two people facing each other with one microphone between them.

Importance: LOW

Controls & Features

7.9

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Mute function

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has a built in mute control for quickly silencing the signal.

When it matters: When you need to silence the microphone instantly during live calls, streams, or meetings.

Importance: MEDIUM

Onboard gain control

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a built in control for adjusting input gain.

When it matters: When different speakers or scenes need fast gain changes without touching the interface.

Importance: MEDIUM

Volume control levels

What it is: The available volume level or volume adjustment provided directly on the microphone or its interface.

When it matters: When you want direct volume adjustment on the microphone or its built in interface.

Importance: LOW

Flat DSP mode

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a flat DSP mode without tonal processing.

When it matters: When you want a neutral sound profile before adding your own EQ or processing.

Importance: LOW

DSP presets

What it is: The number of built in DSP preset modes available for different sound profiles.

When it matters: When you want quick tone changes for voice, streaming, or different recording scenes.

Importance: LOW

Power

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Phantom power required

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone needs external phantom power to operate normally.

When it matters: When you use the microphone with an interface or mixer that may not provide phantom power.

Importance: MEDIUM

Phantom power voltage

What it is: The phantom power voltage required by the microphone for proper operation.

When it matters: When you must confirm that your power supply matches what the microphone actually expects.

Importance: LOW

N/A

USB bus-powered

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can be powered directly through its USB connection.

When it matters: When you want the microphone to run from a laptop or phone without a separate power supply.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery life

What it is: The expected operating time on battery power during portable or wireless use.

When it matters: When you use the microphone away from wall power for events, field work, or mobile video.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Design

5.8

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Height

What it is: The overall height of the microphone body, stand, or supplied desktop structure.

When it matters: When the microphone has to fit under a monitor, inside a booth, or into a limited desk space.

Importance: LOW

Width

What it is: The overall width of the microphone body or its integrated base.

When it matters: When the microphone must fit between monitors, on a narrow desk, or inside a compact rig.

Importance: LOW

Thickness

What it is: The overall depth or front to back thickness of the microphone unit.

When it matters: When front to back depth decides whether the microphone clears your screen or keyboard area.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: The total mass of the microphone with its included or attached parts.

When it matters: When you mount the microphone on a small arm, pack it for travel, or hold it for long sessions.

Importance: LOW

Body material

What it is: The main material used for the microphone body or housing.

When it matters: When you care about how sturdy, premium, or lightweight the microphone body feels over time.

Importance: LOW

metal

Accessories

4.4

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Included accessories

What it is: The accessories supplied in the box with the microphone for mounting, protection, or immediate use.

When it matters: When you want the box to include the accessories needed to set up and use the microphone right away.

Importance: LOW

stand; cable

Shock mount included

What it is: Indicates whether a shock mount is included to reduce vibration and handling noise.

When it matters: When desk vibrations or boom arm movement would otherwise travel into the recording.

Importance: LOW

Pop filter included

What it is: Indicates whether a pop filter is included to reduce plosive sounds during speech recording.

When it matters: When you record speech up close and want to reduce strong p and b bursts.

Importance: LOW

Windscreen included

What it is: Indicates whether a windscreen is included to reduce wind and breath noise.

When it matters: When you record outdoors or close to the mouth and want less wind or breath noise.

Importance: LOW

Cable length

What it is: The length of the included or attached audio cable supplied with the microphone.

When it matters: When the microphone has to reach your desk, camera rig, or interface without extension cables.

Importance: LOW

Compatibility

8.6

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Android compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Android phones or tablets.

When it matters: When you plan to use the microphone with an Android phone or tablet without trial and error.

Importance: LOW

iOS compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with iPhone or iPad devices.

When it matters: When you want the microphone to work properly with an iPhone or iPad setup.

Importance: LOW

Windows compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Windows computers.

When it matters: When your recording or streaming setup runs on a Windows computer.

Importance: LOW

macOS compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with macOS computers.

When it matters: When your audio setup depends on a Mac or MacBook as the main recording machine.

Importance: LOW

Xbox compatibility

What it is: Indicates whether the microphone is explicitly compatible with Xbox consoles or controllers.

When it matters: When you want to connect and use the microphone with an Xbox console or controller.

Importance: LOW

Senal UC4-B vs the average microphone

Why is Senal UC4-B better than the average microphone?

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3 more polar patterns
Senal UC4-B has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
What it is: The number of selectable pickup patterns available for different recording situations.
When it matters: When one microphone has to cover solo voice, room sound, and interview style setups.
Importance: MEDIUM
Senal UC4-B has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.4 vs 1
144 kHz higher interface sample rate
Senal UC4-B supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
What it is: The audio interface sample rates supported by the microphone for digital capture or monitoring.
When it matters: When you need the microphone interface to support the sample rate used by your recording or streaming setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
Senal UC4-B 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
Supports omnidirectional pickup
Senal UC4-B supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers an omnidirectional pickup pattern for 360 degree capture.
When it matters: When you want to capture everyone around the microphone instead of one voice from the front.
Importance: MEDIUM
Senal UC4-B supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
Supports loopback audio
Senal UC4-B supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone supports loopback routing for combining input and system audio.
When it matters: When you want to send your microphone signal and system audio into one stream or recording feed.
Importance: MEDIUM
Senal UC4-B supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
Supports bidirectional pickup
Senal UC4-B supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone offers a bidirectional pickup pattern for front and rear capture.
When it matters: When you record two people facing each other with one microphone between them.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
Supports flat DSP mode
Senal UC4-B supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone provides a flat DSP mode without tonal processing.
When it matters: When you want a neutral sound profile before adding your own EQ or processing.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
57 mW higher headphone output power
Senal UC4-B has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (100 mW vs 43 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 43 mW.
What it is: The maximum power that the microphone headphone output can deliver to connected headphones.
When it matters: When your headphones need enough power to reach a comfortable monitoring level.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (100 mW vs 43 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 43 mW.100 mW vs 43 mW
9.9% better value for money
Senal UC4-B has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.79 vs 7.997).
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.
Senal UC4-B has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.79 vs 7.997).8.79 vs 8
57 mW higher headphone output power
Senal UC4-B has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (100 mW vs 43 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 43 mW.
144 kHz higher interface sample rate
Senal UC4-B supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
Supports loopback audio
Senal UC4-B supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
3 more polar patterns
Senal UC4-B has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
Supports omnidirectional pickup
Senal UC4-B supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
Supports bidirectional pickup
Senal UC4-B supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
Supports flat DSP mode
Senal UC4-B supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.

Why is Senal UC4-B worse than the average microphone?

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2 dB SPL lower limit
Senal UC4-B has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.
At 0.5% THD, 1 kHz.
97.2% heavier
Senal UC4-B is heavier than the average microphone (1130 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.
With included stand.
1 older release date
Senal UC4-B is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
July 2019.
No pop filter
Senal UC4-B does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
Not compatible with Android
Senal UC4-B is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
Not compatible with Android
Senal UC4-B is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
What it is: Indicates whether the microphone can work properly with Android phones or tablets.
When it matters: When you plan to use the microphone with an Android phone or tablet without trial and error.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
97.2% heavier
Senal UC4-B is heavier than the average microphone (1130 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.
With included stand.
What it is: The total mass of the microphone with its included or attached parts.
When it matters: When you mount the microphone on a small arm, pack it for travel, or hold it for long sessions.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B is heavier than the average microphone (1130 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.1130 g vs 573 g
No pop filter
Senal UC4-B does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
What it is: Indicates whether a pop filter is included to reduce plosive sounds during speech recording.
When it matters: When you record speech up close and want to reduce strong p and b bursts.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
2 dB SPL lower limit
Senal UC4-B has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.
At 0.5% THD, 1 kHz.
What it is: The highest sound pressure level the microphone can handle before severe distortion occurs.
When it matters: When the microphone has to survive loud vocals, drums, brass, or close guitar cabinets.
Importance: MEDIUM
Senal UC4-B has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.120 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL
4.75x less popular
Senal UC4-B has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 4.748).
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.
Senal UC4-B has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 4.748).1 vs 4.75
57.1% more expensive
Senal UC4-B is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
Senal UC4-B is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).£110 vs £70
1 older release date
Senal UC4-B is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
July 2019.
What it is: The period when the microphone model was officially introduced to the market.
When it matters: When you want a newer microphone platform with current connectivity or software support.
Importance: LOW
Senal UC4-B is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.2019 vs 2020