TONOR TD510 Mic Video Review – Great entry-level microphone for influencers & podcasters

Content creation has become more accessible than ever before. Whether you’re a budding YouTuber, a podcasting enthusiast, or a TikTok influencer, the quality of your audio can make or break your content. That’s where the TONOR TD510 microphone comes in. With its impressive features and budget-friendly price tag, this microphone promises to be the perfect tool for content creators looking to elevate their audio game. (*Disclosure below.)

I’m not a podcaster, nor do I do live YouTube streams (yet), but I know that it is important to have the proper mic and video setup to produce my content. As I mentioned in my video review, having top-of-the-line equipment isn’t a requirement. You can have budget equipment and do just fine. It truly depends on the content you are producing. Whether I’m recording DIY tutorials or doing product reviews for YouTube, having a reliable, decent-sounding microphone is essential. The TONOR TD510 offers the perfect balance of performance and affordability, making it an ideal choice for content creators like myself.

It’s funny, but writing a review about a microphone is a bit tricky simply because you have to hear something in order to understand it. Just me saying, “The bass is rich and warm,” doesn’t really do the mic justice. I encourage you to watch my video review in the section below to get a “feel” for how this TONOR TD510 microphone sounds.

Unboxing & feature walk-through of the TONOR TD510

Yes, I have produced another lengthy video product review where I go through the unboxing and features of the TONOR TD510 mic, and I do some rudimentary sound tests, comparing against my Mac’s built-in mics and my wireless lapel microphone. If you go directly to the YouTube listing, you can jump to a particular section within the video on topics that you are specifically looking for.

The full video review and unboxing is below:

If you have questions about the TONOR TD510, either leave a comment on this article or on the YouTube video itself, and I will be happy to answer them.

Features and benefits of the TONOR TD510 mic

When it comes to audio quality, the TONOR TD510 microphone doesn’t disappoint. With its premium dynamic core, this microphone delivers a frequency response range of 50Hz-14KHz and a maximum sound pressure level of 110dB, ensuring rich, natural-sounding vocals that make it comparable to other entry-level mics. In my initial tests, I definitely found that the sound was crisp and had a warm bass, especially compared to some of the other mics that I had.

In addition to its impressive sound quality, the TONOR TD510 microphone offers excellent noise suppression thanks to its cardioid pattern and built-in noise reduction technology. This ensures that unwanted background noise is kept to a minimum, making your voice clear and precise.

You need to point the TONOR TD510 at your mouth because it is cardioid. This means that sounds coming from the mic’s side or back will be muted. I tested this in my video. Because it is cardioid, the TONOR TD510 would probably not be very good for recording a group of people unless each person had their own mic.

Here are some other high-level features that stood out to me.

• USB-C and XLR Output: Offering both USB and XLR outputs, the TONOR TD510 microphone provides flexibility in connectivity. Whether you prefer the convenience of USB plug-and-play functionality or the enhanced audio quality of XLR analog signals, this microphone has you covered. (Note: I had no way to test the XLR output as I don’t have equipment for that, so all of my tests were digital, using USB-C.)
• Perfect for Content Creators: With user-friendly features such as direct mic control buttons under USB mode and a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time voice monitoring, the Tonor TD 510 is perfect for all types of content creators.
• Volume & Gain Controls: When using the headphones, you can adjust the output volume. Press and hold the mute button and it switches to Gain to control the input levels of the mic.
• Premium Metal Shell: Crafted from premium zinc alloy casting, the microphone’s shell feels solid, much better than other plastic mics I have seen and used.
• Attached, Built-in Pop Cover: Equipped with an attached pop cover, the TONOR TD510 microphone effectively suppresses many “plosives” (like saying words that start with “p”) and harsh consonant sounds, ensuring clear and pure sound capture. While not perfect in my over-accentuated testing, this feature does seem to help the overall audio clarity.

Again, this mic is not overloaded with features but does have the core ones that I believe should be included with an entry-level mic.

Also, I received the kit version of the TONOR TD510 which also included a boom mic arm. This arm attaches to a desk surface, allowing you to place it directly in front of your mouth and when not in use, move it off to the side.

To get the best sound, you will want to position this mic about five inches away from your mouth, and the boom mic arm allows you to do this quite easily.

A few minor drawbacks

While the Tonor TD 510 microphone offers impressive features and performance, it’s important to note that it may not be suitable for high-end podcasters or professionals seeking advanced features and performance. I have only done some basic tests and while the audio quality seems to be quite good to my untrained ear, there may be some technical specifications or output nuances that I am not able to notice.

Also, the boom mic arm is quite lightweight. This is good in terms of moving it around, however, sound does transmit up it when it is tapped on. There is no shock guard as part of the kit (that would be a nice addition, in my opinion). However, you have to tap fairly hard to have the sound register. And, for the most part, keyboard typing sounds are not immediately apparent when the mic is attached to the same typing surface.

Additionally, some users may find the microphone’s cardioid pattern limiting in certain recording situations where omnidirectional or bidirectional pickup patterns are required. However, for the majority of content creators, the TONOR TD510 does seem to offer a pretty good balance of performance and affordability that’s hard to beat.

Quick technical specs

Here are some high-level technical specifications of the TONOR TD510 microphone.

• Connection: USB and XLR outputs
• Microphone Type: Dynamic microphone
• Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50Hz-14KHz
• Max SPL: 110dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95dB
• Shell Material: Premium zinc alloy casting

The boom mic arm feels quite solid and is made of lightweight, durable steel. It comes in two adjustable sections which each measure about 13″, fully extended it is about 26-27″ (but you wouldn’t want it fully extended, most likely). The middle joint has a tension adjustment to keep it from moving.

The desk clamp is quite robust, with a large contact area for the desktop surface. Stability is key when it comes to boom mic arms. The screw clamp can handle desk surfaces less than 2.5″ thick. It has 360 degrees of rotation.

Final thoughts and pricing of the TONOR TD510 mic

Be sure to watch my video review as it has a lot more detail than what is in this article. However, I can say that if you are looking for a good, versatile, and affordable microphone option as a new content creator, you might want to add this TONOR microphone to your short list. When positioned properly in front of your mouth, I found the sound quality to be quite good, with warm, rich bass and clear mids and highs. It ssmes to be quite good for general, single-person spoken voice. I have not tested it in loud environments nor with any type of musical instrument.

The TONOR TD510 kit which comes with the microphone and the boom arm is reasonably priced at $72.99 on the TONOR site. On Amazon, there is a bundle that include the mic and the boom arm, as well as an additional, extra large pop guard – this is currently on sale for $70.99. (Note: I did not get this bundle – I got the kit from TONOR.)

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Choosing the right equipment is always important if you are a content creator or influencer. But as I mentioned before, the content you produce is more important. You can have the best equipment and produce awful content, or have the worst gear and craft award-winning material. But if you are starting out, I would recommend easing in until you yourself can clearly see or hear the difference. The TONOR TD510 mic is a great example of some gear that isn’t too expensive, yet is also great starter equipment.

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HTD says: With its good sound quality, user-friendly design, and durable construction, the TONOR TD510 is a great entry-level microphone that clearly captures the highs, mids, and lows of your spoken voice.