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  • Avg. price: ~£20
  • Connection type: USB + 3.5 mm
  • Transducer type: condenser
  • Max SPL: 115 dB SPL
  • Supported sample rates: 48 kHz
  • Output connector type: 3.5 mm

Trust Mico review. Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among microphones and if it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

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 components:

75.0%

5.4

Technical Score

25.0%

8.7

User score

Good
5.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the microphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: sound quality, sensitivity, pickup pattern, connectivity, onboard controls, accessories, compatibility, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

5.5

Audio Performance

20.0%

5.5

Recording

16.0%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16.0%

3.9

Controls & Features

10.0%

10

Power

7.0%

8.7

Compatibility

5.0%

4.0

Connectivity

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

4.1

Accessories

Good
8.7

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.2
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3.8
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Excellent
  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    25.0%

    10

    Zero-latency monitoring

    25.0%

    4.0

    Onboard gain control

    20.0%

    4.0

    Mute function

    20.0%

    1.0

    Volume control levels

    10.0%

    4.0

    RGB lighting

  • 3.4
    Podcasting

    Score components:

    25.0%

    1.0

    Cardioid pattern

    20.0%

    10

    Zero-latency monitoring

    20.0%

    4.0

    Onboard gain control

    20.0%

    1.0

    Audio interface bit depth

    15.0%

    1.0

    Audio interface sample rate

  • 2.8
    Vocal recording

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.8

    Max SPL

    20.0%

    2.8

    Highest frequency

    20.0%

    4.6

    Lowest frequency

    20.0%

    1.0

    Cardioid pattern

  • 5.1
    Streaming

    Score components:

    25.0%

    4.0

    Loopback support

    25.0%

    10

    Zero-latency monitoring

    20.0%

    4.0

    Onboard gain control

    15.0%

    4.0

    Mute function

    15.0%

    1.0

    Volume control levels

  • 7.0
    Camera use

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    Weight

    25.0%

    4.0

    Windscreen included

    25.0%

    4.0

    Shock mount included

    10.0%

    10

    Height

    10.0%

    10

    Width

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Verdict

The Trust Mico is a budget-friendly condenser microphone featuring a frequency range of 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz and an omnidirectional polar pattern that captures audio from all directions. It offers versatile dual connectivity via a 3.5 mm plug or an included USB adapter, supported by a 1.8 m cable and a 2200 Ohm impedance. Main pros include its extreme portability, ease of use through plug-and-play functionality, and the inclusion of an adjustable-angle tripod for immediate desktop setup. However, notable cons include its high sensitivity to background noise due to the omnidirectional pick-up, a lacks of physical mute or volume controls on the device, and a lightweight build that can feel tacky or unstable during use.

Technical Specifications of Trust Mico

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the microphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: sound quality, sensitivity, pickup pattern, connectivity, onboard controls, accessories, compatibility, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

5.5

Audio Performance

20.0%

5.5

Recording

16.0%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16.0%

3.9

Controls & Features

10.0%

10

Power

7.0%

8.7

Compatibility

5.0%

4.0

Connectivity

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

4.1

Accessories

5.4
Trust Mico has a technical score of 5.44 points, which is lower than 96% of microphones.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(913)
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3.8
(399)
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3.8
(142)
United States
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4.2
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3.9
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8.7
Trust Mico has a user score of 8.71 points, which is higher than 65.3% of microphones.
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.
10
Trust Mico has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 69.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.4
Trust Mico has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is lower than 79.4% of products in this category.
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

desktop
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

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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

single
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
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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 + 3.5 mm
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

3.5 mm
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a headphone output. 63.5% of microphones include this output.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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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

48 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 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

48 kHz
Trust Mico supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.4% of microphones and equal to that of 55.3% of microphones.
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

16 bit
Trust Mico supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.8% of microphones and equal to that of 41.2% of microphones.
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

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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

1
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by Trust Mico is 1, which is equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
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

no
Trust Mico does not support a cardioid pickup pattern. 91.5% of microphones support this pattern.
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

yes
Trust Mico supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
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

no
Trust Mico does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
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

no
Trust Mico does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include onboard gain control. 51.5% of microphones include this control.
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

0
Trust Mico offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.1% of microphones and equal to that of 34.9% of microphones.
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

no
Trust Mico does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.5% of microphones offer this processing option.
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

0
Trust Mico offers 0 DSP presets, which is equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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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

no
Trust Mico requires phantom power. 90.4% of microphones also require phantom power.
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

yes
Trust Mico supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
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
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

130 mm
Trust Mico is 130 mm tall, which is shorter than 90.3% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
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

43 mm
Trust Mico is 43 mm wide, which is narrower than 96.9% of microphones.
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

35 mm
Trust Mico is 35 mm thick, which is thinner than 97.9% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
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

154 g
Trust Mico weighs 154 g, which is lighter than 97.4% of microphones.
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

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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

no
Trust Mico does not include a shock mount. 50% of microphones include this accessory.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a pop filter. 61.4% of microphones include this accessory.
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

no
Trust Mico does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
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

1.8 m
Trust Mico has a cable length of 1.8 m which is shorter than that of 65.2% of microphones and equal to that of 15.5% of microphones.
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

yes
Trust Mico is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
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

no
Trust Mico is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
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

yes
Trust Mico is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
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

yes
Trust Mico is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
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

yes
Trust Mico is compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
Reported as compatible with Xbox.
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Trust Mico vs the average microphone

  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Trust Mico 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

    Trust Mico supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 73.1% lighter
    Trust Mico is lighter than the average microphone (154 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.
    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

    Trust Mico is lighter than the average microphone (154 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.154 g vs 573 g
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Trust Mico is thinner than the average microphone (35 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    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

    Trust Mico is thinner than the average microphone (35 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.35 mm vs 56 mm
  • 55 mm shorter body
    Trust Mico is shorter than the average microphone (130 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    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

    Trust Mico is shorter than the average microphone (130 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.130 mm vs 185 mm
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Trust Mico is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    Trust Mico is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).£20 vs £70
  • 8.8% higher user score
    Trust Mico has a higher user score than the average microphone (8.71 vs 8.000).
    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.
    Trust Mico has a higher user score than the average microphone (8.71 vs 8.000).8.71 vs 8
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Trust Mico supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 73.1% lighter
    Trust Mico is lighter than the average microphone (154 g vs 573 g). The average microphone weighs 573 g.
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Trust Mico is thinner than the average microphone (35 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
  • 55 mm shorter body
    Trust Mico is shorter than the average microphone (130 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.

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  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Trust Mico has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (58 dB vs 78 dB). The average microphone has a signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB.
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Trust Mico has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Trust Mico has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20,000 Hz.
  • 7 dB SPL lower limit
    Trust Mico has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (115 dB SPL vs 122 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 122 dB SPL.
  • No headphone output
    Trust Mico does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    Trust Mico does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Trust Mico supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
  • No cardioid pickup
    Trust Mico does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Trust Mico does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No on-device controls
    Trust Mico 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
    Trust Mico does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 3 older release date
    Trust Mico is older than the average microphone (2,017 vs 2,020). The average microphone was released in 2,020.
  • No pop filter
    Trust Mico does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Trust Mico has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    Trust Mico is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • No gain control
    Trust Mico does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
    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

    Trust Mico does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 20 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    Trust Mico has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (58 dB vs 78 dB). The average microphone has a signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the useful audio signal and background noise produced by the microphone path.
    When it matters: When you record in untreated rooms and want the voice to stay cleaner than the background noise.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Trust Mico has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (58 dB vs 78 dB). The average microphone has a signal-to-noise ratio of 78 dB.58 dB vs 78 dB
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Trust Mico supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    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

    Trust Mico 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
    Trust Mico does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphone has its control panel or main buttons placed on the device body.
    When it matters: When you prefer the main controls to be reachable directly on the microphone body during use.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Trust Mico 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
    Trust Mico does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
    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

    Trust Mico does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Trust Mico has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest sound frequency the microphone can capture.
    When it matters: When you want the microphone to capture more low end from deep voices or instruments.

    Importance: LOW

    Trust Mico has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Trust Mico has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest sound frequency the microphone can capture.
    When it matters: When you need extra top end detail from breath, cymbals, or bright room ambience.

    Importance: LOW

    Trust Mico has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20,000 Hz.16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • No cardioid pickup
    Trust Mico does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
    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

    Trust Mico does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
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What customers like about Trust Mico?

  • Excellent value for money, frequently cited as one of the most affordable options available
  • Dual connectivity with both 3.5mm and USB options via the included adapter
  • Plug-and-play functionality that works immediately without needing additional software
  • Compact and highly portable design that is lighter than many competitors
  • Long 1.8m cable provides good flexibility for desktop placement

What customers dislike about Trust Mico?

  • Lack of an on/off switch or physical mute button, requiring software or unplugging to silence
  • Extremely sensitive omnidirectional pickup that frequently captures background noise like keyboard clicks
  • Unstable tripod stand that is reported to be too light and easily knocked over
  • Mediocre sound quality that some users describe as 'tinny' or lacking clarity without post-processing
  • Reports of long-term durability issues, such as a permanent hum developing over time

Expert reviews

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mictests.com
17/09/2020
Review #5394 about “Trust Gaming GXT 212 Mico” - Mic Test

The provided review for the Trust Gaming GXT 212 Mico microphone gives it an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Submitted by an author named Viru on September 17, 2020, the brief assessment highlights that the primary advantage of the microphone is its clarity. However, the reviewer notes a significant disadvantage, stating that the device unfortunately picks up every single...Read more

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it.mictests.com
18/05/2023
Revision #25573 of "TRUST" | Microphone Reviews

the assessment was unsuccessful. Technical data from the test indicates that the microphone operates at a 48000 Hz sampling frequency with a 16-bit sample size over a single audio channel. Additionally, the system verified that the hardware supports advanced audio features, including automatic gain control, echo cancellation, and noise suppression, while maintaining a very low...Read more

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