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SPC Gear SM900 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:135 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-b

SPC Gear SM900 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

75%

5.7

Technical score

25%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 82% of microphones
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

20%

8.7

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Design

3%

8.4

Accessories

▼Worse than 87% of microphones
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 127 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.
▲Better than 53% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone SPC Gear SM900

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

20%

8.7

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

5.1

Design

3%

8.4

Accessories

5.7
User score
User score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 127 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.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Popularity:
SPC Gear SM900 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 51.8% of microphones.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-b
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
▼ 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
▲ Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
?
Width
45 mm
Width
45 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 45 mm wide, which is narrower than 92.8% of microphones and equal in width to 2.6% of microphones.
Thickness
?
Weight
1,270 g
Weight
1,270 g
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 1,270 g, which is heavier than 92% of microphones.
Microphone only.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; boom arm; shock mount; pop filter; cable
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
2.9 m
Cable length
2.9 m
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2.9 m which is longer than that of 78.8% of microphones and equal to that of 1.3% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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 SM900 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 14 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    135 dB SPL
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (135 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    135 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 1,000 Hz higher high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    21,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone extends to higher frequencies than the average microphone (21000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2 Hz lower low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    18 Hz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone extends to lower frequencies than the average microphone (18 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    18 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 0.9 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    2.9 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a longer cable than the average microphone (2.9 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    2.9 m vs 2 m
  • 14 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    135 dB SPL
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (135 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    135 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 1,000 Hz higher high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    21,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone extends to higher frequencies than the average microphone (21000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2 Hz lower low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    18 Hz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone extends to lower frequencies than the average microphone (18 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    18 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 0.9 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    2.9 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a longer cable than the average microphone (2.9 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    2.9 m vs 2 m
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ 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 on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This microphone does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • 2.3x heavier
    Weight
    1,270 g
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1270 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    Microphone only.
    1,270 g vs 553 g
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    SPC Gear SM900 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.43 vs 7.9).
    7.43 vs 7.94
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ 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 gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This microphone does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 2.3x heavier
    Weight
    1,270 g
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1270 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    Microphone only.
    1,270 g vs 553 g
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    ▼ 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.
    August 2019.
    2019 vs 2020
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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tech-legend.com
10/01/2020
Summary of the review
SPC Gear SM900 Streaming USB Microphone - Review
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basic-tutorials.de
23/09/2020
Summary of the review
SPC Gear SM900T – Streaming microphone at a special price
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tech-legend.com
10/01/2020
Summary of the review
Full review of the SPC Gear SM900 USB streaming microphone
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Third-party reviews

Based on 127 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about SPC Gear SM900

  • Excellent value for money as a complete starter kit (includes arm, shock mount, and pop filter).
  • Solid metal build quality for both the microphone and the mesh protection.
  • Warm sound signature with plenty of bass and crisp high-end recording.
  • Effective background noise reduction due to the cardioid polar pattern.
  • Simple 'Plug & Play' functionality requiring no additional software or drivers.
  • Exceptionally long 2.9-meter USB cable provides great placement flexibility.

What we don't like about SPC Gear SM900

  • Lack of physical controls on the device (no mute button or hardware gain dial).
  • The included adjustable arm can be prone to 'bouncing' or spring-like motion after repositioning.
  • Limited versatility with only a single polar pattern (cardioid), making it unsuitable for multi-person recordings.
  • No built-in headphone jack for zero-latency direct monitoring.
  • Bulky physical footprint when fully assembled with the included stand and arm.

Verdict

The SPC Gear SM900 is a professional USB streaming microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern, a 16-bit/48kHz sampling rate, and an impressive frequency response range of 18 Hz to 21,000 Hz. Built with a high-end Cmedia chipset and a durable metal housing, it excels at providing clear, warm recordings with excellent background noise insulation and a high sound pressure level (SPL) of 135 dB. Its main pros include a comprehensive 'plug and play' setup that bundles an adjustable mounting arm, shock mount, and pop filter, ensuring high versatility for streamers and vloggers right out of the box. However, notable cons include the lack of a dedicated mute button or on-device gain control, no 3.5mm headphone jack for direct monitoring, and a spring-loaded arm that can be prone to slight bouncing when moved.

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