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SUDOTACK ST-810 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-b

SUDOTACK ST-810 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

75%

6.1

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% of microphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

20%

7.0

Audio Performance

20%

5.6

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

9.7

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 73% of microphones
?

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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £55

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Technical Specifications of microphone SUDOTACK ST-810

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

20%

7.0

Audio Performance

20%

5.6

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

9.7

Accessories

6.1
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
SUDOTACK ST-810 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
16 mm
Capsule type
dual
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-b
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
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
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)
N/A
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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
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
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
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
154.9 mm
Height
154.9 mm
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 154.9 mm tall, which is shorter than 79.5% of microphones.
Width
39.9 mm
Width
39.9 mm
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 39.9 mm wide, which is narrower than 99% of microphones.
Thickness
39.9 mm
Thickness
39.9 mm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 39.9 mm thick, which is thinner than 95.8% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
boom arm; shock mount; pop filter; windscreen; 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
yes
Windscreen included
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% 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
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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SUDOTACK ST-810 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 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
  • 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 windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 16.1 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    39.9 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (39.9 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    39.9 mm vs 56 mm
  • 30.1 mm shorter body
    Height
    154.9 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (154.9 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    154.9 mm vs 185 mm
  • 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
  • 16.1 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    39.9 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (39.9 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    39.9 mm vs 56 mm
  • 30.1 mm shorter body
    Height
    154.9 mm
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (154.9 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    154.9 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.
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 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.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • 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
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 6.22x less popular
    SUDOTACK ST-810 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    SUDOTACK ST-810 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.3 vs 7.9).
    7.3 vs 7.94
  • 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
    SUDOTACK ST-810
    the average microphone
    SUDOTACK ST-810 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 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
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
  • 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.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 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

P
podcastvsplayer.com
25/07/2019
Summary of the review
Sudotack ST-810 Cardioid Condenser Mic - Podcast vs Player
P
podcastvsplayer.com
25/07/2019
Summary of the review
Sudotack ST-810 Cardioid Condenser Mic - Podcast vs Gamer. User feedback in Dutch is mainly found in the Amazon.nl customer reviews section.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about SUDOTACK ST-810

  • Excellent value for money, offering a complete kit (microphone, desktop stand, shock mount, pop filter, and foam cover) at a budget-friendly price point
  • Clear and crisp audio quality for podcasting, streaming, and voiceovers
  • Sturdy and robust build quality with a premium, all-metal microphone body
  • Extremely easy and plug-and-play setup with no additional drivers required on PC or Mac

What we don't like about SUDOTACK ST-810

  • Lacks onboard controls such as a mute button, volume knob, or gain control directly on the microphone
  • No LED indicator to show when the microphone is powered on or active
  • Tends to pick up moderate amounts of background and ambient noise (such as nearby keyboard typing) unless positioned optimally

Verdict

The Sudotack ST-810 is a professional USB condenser microphone featuring a 16mm back-electret capsule and a cardioid pickup pattern designed to minimize background noise. It supports high-resolution audio with a sampling rate of up to 192kHz/24-bit and a frequency response of 30Hz to 16kHz, ensuring clear and warm sound reproduction for podcasting and streaming. Main pros include its plug-and-play simplicity with Mac and Windows, solid metal construction, and a comprehensive kit that includes a weighted desktop stand, metal shock mount, and pop filter. However, it lacks a physical mute button and onboard gain controls, and some users have noted that the maximum 16kHz frequency limit may lack the top-end sparkle found in more expensive professional studio microphones.

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