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Senal UC4-B Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHzOutput connector type:mini-USB

Senal UC4-B Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

75%

8.1

Technical score

25%

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User score

★Better than 93% of microphones
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

20%

7.7

Audio Performance

20%

8.6

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

6.4

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Design

3%

4.4

Accessories

★Better than 96% 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%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of microphone Senal UC4-B

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

20%

7.7

Audio Performance

20%

8.6

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

6.4

Connectivity

3%

5.5

Design

3%

4.4

Accessories

8.1
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 UC4-B has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.7
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
16 mm
Capsule type
triple
Sensitivity
-45 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
mini-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
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Supported bit depths
16, 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
4
N. of polar patterns
4
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 4, which is higher than that of 87.9% of microphones and equal to that of 11.1% 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
yes
Bidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 83% of models
This microphone supports a bidirectional pickup pattern. 16.6% 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
2
Volume control levels
2
â–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
yes
Flat DSP mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% 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
180.3 mm
Height
180.3 mm
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 180.3 mm tall, which is shorter than 55.4% of microphones.
Body only.
Width
61 mm
Width
61 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 61 mm wide, which is wider than 60.5% of microphones.
Thickness
61 mm
Thickness
61 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 61 mm thick, which is thicker than 55.8% of microphones.
Weight
1,130 g
Weight
1,130 g
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 1,130 g, which is heavier than 91.2% of microphones.
With included stand.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; 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
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
2.3 m
Cable length
2.3 m
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2.3 m which is longer than that of 62.5% 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 UC4-B vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 3 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone 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
    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
  • 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.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 56 mW higher headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    100 mW
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (100 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    100 mW vs 44 mW
  • 9.1% better value for money
    Senal UC4-B has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.67 vs 7.9).
    8.67 vs 7.94
  • 9.1% better value for money
    Senal UC4-B has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.67 vs 7.9).
    8.67 vs 7.94
  • 56 mW higher headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    100 mW
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a higher headphone output power than the average microphone (100 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    100 mW vs 44 mW
  • 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
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • 3 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 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.
  • 2.04x heavier
    Weight
    1,130 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1130 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    With included stand.
    1,130 g vs 553 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
    At 0.5% THD, 1 kHz.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 6.22x less popular
    Senal UC4-B 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 UC4-B
    the average microphone
    Senal UC4-B has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ 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.
    July 2019.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Senal UC4-B is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 6.22x less popular
    Senal UC4-B 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 UC4-B
    the average microphone
    Senal UC4-B has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Senal UC4-B is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 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.
    At 0.5% THD, 1 kHz.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 2.04x heavier
    Weight
    1,130 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1130 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    With included stand.
    1,130 g vs 553 g
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ 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.
    July 2019.
    2019 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.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Senal UC4-B

  • Four recording patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo
  • High-resolution recording up to 192 kHz / 24-bit
  • Plug-and-play operation with Mac and Windows
  • Onboard controls for gain, headphone volume, and pattern selection
  • 3.5mm headphone jack enables latency-free monitoring

What we don't like about Senal UC4-B

  • Quite heavy at 2.5 pounds
  • High frequencies can sound slightly harsh or tinny if not adjusted correctly
  • May require careful gain and pattern setup for the best sound

Verdict

The Senal UC4-B is a professional multi-pattern USB condenser microphone featuring a triple-capsule array that supports cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo recording modes. It delivers high-resolution audio with sample rates up to 192 kHz at a 24-bit depth, a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and a maximum SPL of 120 dB. Its primary advantages include plug-and-play operation for Mac and Windows, onboard controls for gain, headphone volume, and pattern selection, and a built-in 3.5mm jack for latency-free monitoring. However, some users note the microphone is quite heavy at 2.5 pounds and may exhibit a slightly harsh or tinny sound profile at higher frequencies if not adjusted correctly.

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