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Trust Mico Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connection type:USB + 3.5 mmTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:115 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:3.5 mm

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

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

75%

5.5

Technical score

25%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 88% of microphones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components

20%

6.4

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.5

Design

3%

4.1

Accessories

▼Worse than 93% 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 56% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,049 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 56% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone Trust Mico

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

20%

6.4

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.5

Design

3%

4.1

Accessories

5.5
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 56% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,049 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
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Trust Mico has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 77.4% of microphones.
8.4
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-45 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB + 3.5 mm
Output connector type
3.5 mm
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
no
Cardioid pattern
no
▼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone does not support a cardioid pickup pattern. 91.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
130 mm
Height
130 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 130 mm tall, which is shorter than 90.3% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
43 mm
Width
43 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 43 mm wide, which is narrower than 97.4% of microphones.
Thickness
35 mm
Thickness
35 mm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 35 mm thick, which is thinner than 97.9% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.8 m which is shorter than that of 66.3% of microphones and equal to that of 15% 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
yes
Xbox compatibility
yes
★ Better than 99% of models
This microphone is compatible with Xbox. 1% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Trust Mico vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone 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
    Height
    130 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone 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).
    £20 vs £70
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Trust Mico is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone 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
    Height
    130 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone 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
  • 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.
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    ▼ 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
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone 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
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, 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.
  • 8.5% worse value for money
    Trust Mico has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.32 vs 7.9).
    7.32 vs 7.94
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone 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
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    ▼ 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
  • 6 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    115 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (115 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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 cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2017 vs 2020
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.8 m vs 2 m
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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Based on 3,049 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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