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BOYA BY-M3D Digital Dual Omnidirectional Type-C Lavalier Microphone
KSh 2,520.00
Technical Specifications
Category Specification
Acoustic Transducer Model Dual-Capsule Electret Condenser System
Output Interconnect Port USB Type-C Connector (USB-IF Certified Architecture)
Polar Pattern Profile Omnidirectional (Dual 360-degree continuous spherical capture)
Digital Audio Encoding 16-bit / 48 kHz Native Sampling Resolution
Frequency Response Range 50 Hz to 20 kHz (Full audible range voice tracking)
System Sensitivity Metric $-40\text{ dB} \pm 3\text{ dB}$ ($0\text{ dB} = 1\text{ V/Pa}$ at $1\text{ kHz}$)
BOYA BY-M3D Digital Dual Omnidirectional Type-C Lavalier Microphone
Streamline your two-person mobile audio production with the BOYA BY-M3D, a high-performance, dual-capsule digital wired lapel microphone engineered specifically for modern USB Type-C ecosystems. Built to streamline mobile journalism, co-hosted vlogging, and interview-driven podcasts, this premium multi-microphone setup integrates an onboarding analog-to-digital processor that captures two separate speakers concurrently at studio-grade 16-bit/48kHz resolution. Bypassing unoptimized internal phone inputs, it delivers low-latency, balanced dialogue directly to your Android device, iPad Pro, or Type-C laptop without needing bulky audio interfaces, adapters, or dual-channel hardware splitters.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Acoustic Transducer Model | Dual-Capsule Electret Condenser System |
| Output Interconnect Port | USB Type-C Connector (USB-IF Certified Architecture) |
| Polar Pattern Profile | Omnidirectional (Dual 360-degree continuous spherical capture) |
| Digital Audio Encoding | 16-bit / 48 kHz Native Sampling Resolution |
| Frequency Response Range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz (Full audible range voice tracking) |
| System Sensitivity Metric | $-40\text{ dB} \pm 3\text{ dB}$ ($0\text{ dB} = 1\text{ V/Pa}$ at $1\text{ kHz}$) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 76 dB or greater (Clean background audio floor) |
| Power Infrastructure Layout | 100% Battery-Free (Continuous host bus power via Type-C terminal) |
| Total Integrated Cable Length | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) high-density shielded anti-interference cable |
| Discrete Channel Routing | Left/Right discrete channel separation for individual post-production leveling |
| Total Component Weight | 78.5g (2.8 oz) ultra-light inline digital processing design |
| Included Hardware Kit | 2x High-density foam windscreens, 2x All-metal lapel clips, 1x Premium pouch |
BOYA BY-M3D Pros and Cons
Pros
- Dual-Vocal Mobile Recording: Tracks two separate speakers into a single USB Type-C port concurrently, drastically lowering your field production gear weight.
- Discrete Channel Separation: Sends each microphone line onto its own dedicated audio pathway, giving you precise, independent volume control during post-production editing.
- Pure Digital Sound Signature: The built-in USB-C converter processes the audio signal digit-first, sidestepping the standard buzz and hiss found in analog smartphone preamps.
- Worry-Free Power Management: Operates purely off device power without any internal coin-cell batteries, completely wiping out production failures caused by unexpected battery drainage.
- Substantial 19.7-Foot Cable Array: Provides video crews with extensive spacing to frame wide multi-subject environmental shots while keeping the recording interface out of sight.
Cons
- No Real-Time Monitoring Port: Lacks an integrated 3.5mm headphone passthrough slot, requiring creators to disconnect the USB-C clip to play back and review recorded footage.
- Strictly Digital Ecosystem: Native deployment is constrained strictly to Type-C terminals; cannot be converted backward to traditional analog XLR or 3.5mm camera interfaces.
BOYA BY-M3D Variations and Price Guide
| Model / Variation | Configuration & Structural Intent | Typical Price Range (KES) |
| BOYA BY-M1DM | Analog 3.5mm TRRS dual lapel system; relies on an internal LR44 button battery for active camera modes. | 3,000 – 4,000 |
| BOYA BY-M3 (Single) | Digital USB-C single lapel layout; broadcast-tier 16-bit processing for single-speaker channels. | 3,000 – 4,500 |
| BOYA BY-M3D (This Unit) | Digital USB-C dual lapel layout; 16-bit/48kHz processing for simultaneous two-speaker workflows. | 4,900 – 6,500 |
BOYA BY-M3D Suitable Application Areas
- On-Location & Street Interviews: Provides field journalists and documentary filmmakers with an ultra-portable, dual-person capture tool that runs entirely from a smartphone.
- Co-Hosted Podcasting & Talk Shows: Ideal for content creators who need a budget-friendly way to achieve crisp, high-intelligibility voice tracking for two participants.
- Corporate Panels & HR Training: Excellent for capturing clean, professional dialogue during dual-speaker corporate videos, executive fireside chats, or client mock interviews.
- Social Media Collaboration Vlogs: Simplifies multi-speaker sound engineering on set for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels by keeping both voices perfectly audible.
Verdict
The BOYA BY-M3D is a highly efficient solution for dual-source recording on modern, headphone-jack-free smartphones and tablets. Combining two studio-grade digital condenser capsules with a single USB Type-C interface, it delivers clean, independent audio tracking while keeping your mobile rig incredibly lightweight. It is an indispensable asset for any fast-paced, multi-person content creation workflow.
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