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SPC Gear Axis Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

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

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

75%

7.8

Technical score

25%

6.0

User score

â–²Better than 65% of microphones
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

8.2

Accessories

â–²Better than 89% of microphones
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

2.8

Number of reviews

Based on 5 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.
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Technical Specifications of microphone SPC Gear Axis

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.0

Design

3%

8.2

Accessories

7.8
User score
User score
6.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

2.8

Number of reviews

Based on 5 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.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.8/ 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 67% of models
Popularity:
SPC Gear Axis has a popularity score of 2.8 points, which is lower than 66.8% of microphones.
2.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-37 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
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
192 kHz
Supported bit depths
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
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
277 mm
Height
277 mm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 277 mm tall, which is taller than 94.9% of microphones.
Width
56 mm
Width
56 mm
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 56 mm wide, which is narrower than 47.7% of microphones and equal in width to 4.1% of microphones.
Thickness
127 mm
Thickness
127 mm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 127 mm thick, which is thicker than 94.7% of microphones.
Weight
575 g
Weight
575 g
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 575 g, which is heavier than 54.4% of microphones.
With included stand.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; shock mount; 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
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
2.5 m
Cable length
2.5 m
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2.5 m which is longer than that of 63.1% of microphones and equal to that of 15% 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
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
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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SPC Gear Axis 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 bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, 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.
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • 71 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    127 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (127 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    127 mm vs 56 mm
  • 92 mm taller body
    Height
    277 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (277 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    277 mm vs 185 mm
  • 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.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 33.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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
    SPC Gear Axis
    the average microphone
    SPC Gear Axis has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.01 vs 8.027).
    6.01 vs 8.03
  • 33.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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
    SPC Gear Axis
    the average microphone
    SPC Gear Axis has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.01 vs 8.027).
    6.01 vs 8.03
  • 2.24x less popular
    SPC Gear Axis has a lower popularity than the average microphone (2.78 vs 6.2).
    2.78 vs 6.22
  • 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
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • 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.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 71 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    127 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (127 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    127 mm vs 56 mm
  • 92 mm taller body
    Height
    277 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (277 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    277 mm vs 185 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.

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What we like about SPC Gear Axis

  • High versatility with four selectable polar patterns: cardioid, bidirectional, stereo, and omnidirectional.
  • Solid value for money, offering professional features and good audio quality at an affordable price point.
  • Durable metal construction and a heavy, stable base with rubber anti-slip pads.
  • Convenient hardware controls including a touch mute button with LED indicator and a gain adjustment knob.
  • Features a 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring and customizable RGB lighting.
  • Simple plug-and-play setup compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux without needing additional software.

What we don't like about SPC Gear Axis

  • The integrated foam pop filter is not always 100% effective at blocking harsh 'pop' sounds.
  • Internal shock mount is noted by some users as being too firm to fully isolate all vibrations.
  • Materials, while decent, do not feel like high-end premium quality compared to more expensive studio microphones.
  • Lacks native compatibility with Android and iOS mobile devices.

Verdict

The SPC Gear Axis is a high-fidelity USB-C streaming microphone featuring variable directionality with four polar patterns: cardioid, bi-directional, stereo, and omnidirectional. It delivers high-resolution audio with a 24-bit/192kHz sampling rate, a frequency response of 30 Hz to 18,000 Hz, and a 120 dB sound pressure level (SPL). Key characteristics include a durable metal construction, a touch-to-mute button, a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, an integrated shock mount, and customizable RGB backlighting. Main pros include its versatile recording modes and easy plug-and-play setup compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, some users have noted cons such as the integrated shock mount being overly firm and the internal pop filter occasionally failing to fully eliminate harsh plosive sounds.

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