I have tested 3 microphes and the quality of recording while recording via Zoom H5, Behringer U-Phoria UMC USB interface, and generic USB audio interface thrugh either dedicated mini jack port or via an XLR adapter - the results were not surprising very much.

Check my other videos in which I test microphones:

1. MEGA TEST - 6 microphones: [ Ссылка ]
2. How to Best Record 3.5mm Mini Jack Microphone: [ Ссылка ]
3. Zoom H5 XY capsule Audio Quality Test: [ Ссылка ]

Here's the link to my original .WAV files from the test (normalized to -3dB) - no audio processing applied, apart from normalization):
[ Ссылка ]


Links to all the products: microphones, audio recorders, etc:

1. Amazon UK: [ Ссылка ]
2. Amazon USA: [ Ссылка ]

Just in case the above don't work, you'll also find all the links below.

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ALL the products linked below have been tested and regularly used by me, except those with an asterisk (*), which I recommend based on my knowledge and research, including reviews.


Links to products:
AMAZON USA


External recorders or sound cards:


Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
[ Ссылка ]

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
[ Ссылка ]

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
[ Ссылка ]

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
[ Ссылка ]

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
[ Ссылка ]


Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
[ Ссылка ]


Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
[ Ссылка ]

*XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m (another brand)
[ Ссылка ]

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

*Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter (another brand)
[ Ссылка ]



Links to products:
AMAZON UK

Zoom H5 Handy Recorder (my favourite)
[ Ссылка ]

*Zoom H1n (I have the older version - H1)
[ Ссылка ]

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD Audio Interface
[ Ссылка ]

*Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx - 7.1 PCIe Sound Card
[ Ссылка ]

*StarTech.com ICUSBAUDIO7D 7.1 USB Sound Card - External Sound Card
[ Ссылка ]

Sweex 7.1 External USB Sound Card
[ Ссылка ]


Microphones:

Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Behringer C-1 Studio Condenser Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode NTG4+ Condenser Shotgun Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode VideoMicro Compact On Camera Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone
[ Ссылка ]

Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier Microphone
[ Ссылка ]



Accessories:

Movo FXLR-PRO 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack Female Microphone Adapter to 3-pin XLR Male Connector with Integrated Phantom Power Converter
[ Ссылка ]

XLR Cable - XLR Male to Female Microphone Extension Cable 3m
[ Ссылка ]

3.5mm TRS Stereo Male to XLR Female Braided Nylon Microphone Cable
[ Ссылка ]

Gold-plated Headphone Adapter 3.5mm Female to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Jack Male Stereo Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

Metal 3.5mm Stereo Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Plug Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

XLR Female Socket to 6.35mm 1/4 inch Mono Jack Adapter
[ Ссылка ]

Ground Loop Noise Isolator - Noise Eliminator / Filter
[ Ссылка ]

Mini Foldable Desktop Tripod Microphone Stand / Holder
[ Ссылка ]

Adjustable Microphone Desktop Arm / Stand
[ Ссылка ]

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