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BOYA BY-GM18C Professional Gooseneck Condenser Microphone
KSh 9,480.00
Technical Specifications
Category Specification
Acoustic Transducer Principle Condenser Capsule
Polar Pattern Coverage Cardioid (Directional front-focused vocal tracking)
Frequency Response Range 50 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity Metric $-35\text{ dB} \pm 2\text{ dB}$ ($0\text{ dB} = 1\text{ V/Pa}$ at $1\text{ kHz}$)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 78 dB
Maximum Input SPL 115 dB SPL ($1\text{ kHz}$ at $1\%$ T.H.D)
BOYA BY-GM18C Professional Gooseneck Condenser Microphone
Command your audience with the BOYA BY-GM18C, a premium, heavy-duty gooseneck condenser microphone engineered specifically for lecture halls, boardrooms, conferences, and houses of worship. Designed with a flexible dual-section gooseneck structure, this desktop microphone allows for precise physical adjustment to suit any speaker’s height or posture. Its highly directional cardioid polar pattern focuses tightly on the presenter’s voice while suppressing ambient room reflections and mechanical vibrations. With a premium plug-and-play desktop base configuration and a smart status indicator light array, the BY-GM18C ensures clean, broadcast-grade speech intelligibility for every presentation.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Acoustic Transducer Principle | Condenser Capsule |
| Polar Pattern Coverage | Cardioid (Directional front-focused vocal tracking) |
| Frequency Response Range | 50 Hz to 18 kHz |
| Sensitivity Metric | $-35\text{ dB} \pm 2\text{ dB}$ ($0\text{ dB} = 1\text{ V/Pa}$ at $1\text{ kHz}$) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 78 dB |
| Maximum Input SPL | 115 dB SPL ($1\text{ kHz}$ at $1\%$ T.H.D) |
| Output Electrical Impedance | $200\,\Omega$ |
| Gooseneck Physical Length | 457mm (18 inches) dual-section flexible build |
| Output Interconnect Port | 3-pin Balanced XLR Male (Integrated on desktop base unit) |
| Power Infrastructure Layout | 48V Phantom Power (Via XLR cable link) or 2x AAA Batteries in base |
| Base Controls & Indicators | Push-to-Talk mechanical switch toggle; LED status indicator ring on capsule |
| Total Component Weight | 575g (20.3 oz) heavy-duty weighted anti-slip base unit |
| Included Box Accessories | 18″ Gooseneck Mic, Desktop XLR Base, Foam Windshield, User Manual |
BOYA BY-GM18C Pros and Cons
Pros
- Targeted Cardioid Rejection: Aggressively filters out off-axis background noise and nearby paper rustling, locking focus directly onto the speaker’s mouth.
- Dual-Section Flexible Build: The 18-inch gooseneck bends easily at both the top and bottom joints, facilitating rapid, noise-free repositioning during live panels.
- Flexible Hybrid Powering: Runs smoothly on studio-grade 48V phantom power or local AAA batteries, allowing deployment across any basic PA system.
- Weighted Heavy-Duty Stand: The robust, anti-slip base eliminates physical table thumps and desk bumps from interrupting the live audio broadcast feed.
- Visual Recording Status: A bright built-in LED ring on top of the microphone capsule changes color instantly to show whether the mic is live or muted.
Cons
- No XLR Cable Included: The factory box ships without an XLR-to-XLR balanced cable, which must be sourced separately for full sounddesk integration.
- Larger Fixed Setup Profile: Built specifically as a permanent desktop or podium station; not suitable for mobile run-and-gun filmmaking configurations.
BOYA BY-GM18C Variations and Price Guide
| Model / Variation | Core Structural Differences | Typical Price Range (KES) |
| BY-GM18C (This Cardioid Unit) | 18-Inch Cardioid Condenser: Focuses directly on the front subject; ideal for traditional lecterns, pulpits, and podiums. | 9,500 – 12,500 |
| BY-GM18S (Supercardioid) | 18-Inch Supercardioid Condenser: Nighter pickup angle for aggressive side noise rejection in resonant rooms. | 11,000 – 13,500 |
| BY-GN30 (Budget Gooseneck) | USB/3.5mm Desktop Alternative: Tailored for basic home offices, gaming setups, and entry-level streaming. | 5,000 – 7,000 |
BOYA BY-GM18C Suitable Application Areas
- Conferences & Corporate Boardrooms: Delivers clear, highly articulate speech reproduction for executive board meetings, international panels, and corporate offices.
- Houses of Worship & Pulpits: Provides an elegant and stable audio setup for church altars, mosques, and public lecture stands, ensuring uniform vocal reach across auditoriums.
- University Lecture Halls & Podiums: Allows educational instructors, visiting professors, and student speakers to present with consistent, intelligible audio.
- Press Rooms & Council Chambers: Perfect for official government press release tables, municipal council desks, and public Q&A panels.
Verdict
The BOYA BY-GM18C is an exceptionally reliable and cost-effective acoustic solution for permanent public address installations. By combining an adaptable dual-section gooseneck, flexible hybrid power architecture, and a focused cardioid polar pattern, it eliminates common boardroom audio issues like room echo and muddy speech. It stands as a premium, highly durable addition for corporate, religious, and academic sound systems.
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