BOYA BY-DM100 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 6,000, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. This stereo condenser microphone connects directly to Android phones and tablets through their USB-C port, captures audio at 24-bit resolution and 96kHz sampling, and uses an X/Y cardioid capsule arrangement to produce clean stereo sound for music recording, video voiceovers, interviews, and podcast capture. The BOYA BY-DM100 weighs just 22 grams, measures 67 by 38 by 38 millimetres, and draws power from the connected device no batteries, no cables, no external recorder required.
Built for Kenyan content creators, mobile journalists, university media students, and small-business video marketers who already shoot on Android phones but need cleaner audio than the built-in phone mic provides. The BOYA BY-DM100 addresses the most common complaint we hear at our Kimathi Street store from YouTubers, TikTok creators, and church media teams: the video looks fine, but the sound has hiss, room echo, and traffic noise from Nairobi's busy CBD. The BOYA BY-DM100 captures voices and instruments at a 25Hz to 20kHz frequency range with an 80dB signal-to-noise ratio, which means voice recordings come through with substantially less background noise than what your phone records on its own.
At Mascom International, we're seeing strong demand for the BOYA BY-DM100 from creators producing Swahili-language content, gospel musicians recording acoustic sessions on the move, journalism students at USIU and Daystar working on video assignments, and field reporters covering events outside studio settings. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock generic no-name microphones, Mascom International carries the genuine BOYA BY-DM100 with proper authentication and a 6-month warranty backed by our Nairobi CBD service desk. Users consistently report that switching from the built-in phone microphone to the BOYA BY-DM100 produces an immediately audible improvement in voice clarity, stereo width, and reduction in environmental noise particularly noticeable when reviewing footage in headphones rather than phone speakers.
What is the BOYA BY-DM100 and what does it do?
The BOYA BY-DM100 is a plug-and-play stereo condenser microphone with a USB Type-C connector that turns any compatible Android phone or tablet into a much-improved audio recording device. You plug it directly into the phone's charging port, open your camera or recording app, and the microphone takes over from the built-in phone mic. There are two condenser capsules inside arranged in an X/Y stereo pattern, which captures a natural left-right sound stage rather than the flat mono recording that phone microphones typically produce. For Kenyan content creators recording on Samsung, Xiaomi, Tecno, OPPO, Huawei, or Google Pixel phones, this means voice recordings, interviews, music, and ambient sound all come through with clearly improved depth and clarity.
How does the BOYA BY-DM100 connect to my phone?
The BOYA BY-DM100 plugs directly into your phone's USB-C charging port no cables, no adapters, no Bluetooth pairing required. The microphone draws all its operating power from the connected device, so there is no battery to charge, no separate power supply, and no setup beyond plugging it in. Most Android phones from 2018 onward recognise the BOYA BY-DM100 automatically when you open your camera or recording app. The microphone is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S8 and newer, Huawei P20 and Mate series, Xiaomi Mi and Note series phones, Google Pixel, OPPO, Vivo, and most Tecno and Infinix devices sold across Kenya that include a USB-C port.
Is the BOYA BY-DM100 worth KSh 6,000 in Kenya's market?
Yes for anyone serious about smartphone video or audio quality, the BOYA BY-DM100 represents one of the most cost-effective audio upgrades you can make to your existing phone. At KSh 6,000, it costs less than the price difference between two phone storage tiers, yet improves audio quality on every video you shoot from now until the phone is replaced. Compared to wireless lavalier alternatives in the KSh 12,000 to KSh 25,000 range, the BOYA BY-DM100 trades wireless freedom for direct-cable simplicity, no battery to manage, and 24-bit/96kHz studio-grade sampling that many wireless mics in this price bracket cannot match. For students, beginning content creators, and small businesses producing in-house video, the price-to-quality ratio is genuinely strong.
How does the BOYA BY-DM100 sound compared to the built-in phone microphone?
The BOYA BY-DM100 produces noticeably cleaner, fuller, and more detailed audio than the microphone built into virtually any Android phone sold in Kenya. The two condenser capsules capture twice the sonic information of a typical phone microphone, the cardioid polar pattern rejects sound from behind the microphone useful when shooting in noisy environments like Nairobi CBD, matatu stages, or busy markets and the 24-bit/96kHz analog-to-digital converter records audio at higher resolution than what your phone's onboard mic typically achieves. Voice recordings have more body and presence, music recordings show actual stereo separation, and ambient sound has noticeably less of the thin, tinny quality that defines built-in phone mic audio.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-DM100?
Kenyan YouTubers, TikTok creators, podcasters, journalism students, mobile journalists, gospel musicians recording on the move, real estate agents shooting property walkthroughs, small-business owners producing in-house product videos, and church media teams capturing services or interviews. The BOYA BY-DM100 is built for anyone whose primary recording device is an Android phone and who has hit the limits of what a built-in phone microphone can produce. Photography professionals shooting weddings in Karen, content creators producing Swahili-language educational videos, and field reporters covering events across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret all benefit from the audio quality jump this microphone provides over phone-internal recording.
Does the BOYA BY-DM100 work with iPhone or Lightning devices?
No this specific BOYA BY-DM100 model uses a USB Type-C connector and is built for Android devices, Android tablets, and other USB-C equipped recording hardware. iPhones with Lightning ports require a different microphone or a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter that supports digital audio passthrough. Apple iPhones with USB-C ports (iPhone 15 series and newer) may work with the BOYA BY-DM100, though full compatibility depends on the iOS app being used for recording. If you shoot on Lightning iPhones, ask our Mascom International team about the Lightning-equivalent BOYA models or USB-C-equipped iPhone alternatives we stock.
What is included in the BOYA BY-DM100 retail box?
The BOYA BY-DM100 box contains the microphone unit, a foam windscreen for indoor recording, a furry windshield for outdoor recording in windy conditions, a carry pouch for safe storage and transport, and the user manual. The foam windscreen reduces breath sounds and minor air noise during voice work, while the furry windshield is built for outdoor shoots where wind would otherwise overwhelm the recording particularly useful for travel content creators shooting at Diani, Watamu, Maasai Mara, or Lake Naivasha where coastal and lake-side breeze can ruin audio captured without proper wind protection.
How long does the BOYA BY-DM100 last in real-world Kenyan use?
The BOYA BY-DM100 has no internal battery or moving parts, which means there is no battery degradation timeline to worry about. The microphone capsules, USB-C connector, and internal converter are the only failure points, and BOYA's metal-housed construction protects all three from the dust and humidity Kenyan content creators encounter during outdoor shoots. With basic care using the carry pouch when transporting, keeping the connector free of pocket lint, avoiding direct exposure to coastal humidity for extended periods the BOYA BY-DM100 should function reliably for years. Mascom International's 6-month warranty covers manufacturing defects within the first half-year of ownership.
How does the BOYA BY-DM100 handle outdoor recording in Kenya's varied conditions?
The BOYA BY-DM100 ships with both a foam windscreen for general indoor and light-outdoor use and a furry windshield specifically built for windy outdoor environments. The cardioid pickup pattern naturally rejects sound from behind the microphone, which helps when recording an interview or voiceover with traffic, crowd noise, or wind sources behind the speaker. For coastal shoots along Mombasa, Diani, and Lamu, or lakeside recording at Naivasha and Victoria, fitting the furry windshield before recording cuts wind noise dramatically. The microphone's metal-housed body holds up well to the dust kicked up on rural roads, equatorial sun exposure, and the temperature variations between cool early-morning shoots and the warmer afternoon sessions.
Why choose the BOYA BY-DM100 over a wireless lavalier microphone?
The BOYA BY-DM100 makes sense when audio quality matters more than wireless freedom and when you are recording yourself or capturing sound directly from a fixed position. Wireless lavalier microphones like the BOYA BY-V family or DJI Mic give you the freedom to move 30 to 100 metres from the phone, which suits run-and-gun documentary work or interview subjects who need to walk around. The BOYA BY-DM100 costs significantly less, requires no batteries or charging case, has no wireless interference issues with Safaricom or Airtel networks operating nearby, and captures stereo X/Y audio that lavalier microphones cannot produce because lavalier mics are typically mono. For voiceovers, music recording, fixed-position interviews, podcast capture, and any work where the phone stays close to the sound source, the BY-DM100 is the more sensible buy.
Where can I buy the BOYA BY-DM100 in Nairobi?
The BOYA BY-DM100 is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to test the BOYA BY-DM100 with your own Android phone before purchase bring the phone you plan to record with and our team will plug the microphone in, run a test recording, and let you compare the audio quality against your phone's built-in microphone directly. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us this hands-on test convinces them faster than any spec sheet comparison. Order by phone at +254 708 852 521, by email at info@mascomintl.com, or through our website at www.mascomintl.com.
Do you deliver the BOYA BY-DM100 across Kenya?
Mascom International ships the BOYA BY-DM100 to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the microphone reaches you. Major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive the BY-DM100 within 1 business day of order confirmation. Remote counties including Lodwar, Wajir, Mandera, and Marsabit receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The pay-on-arrival arrangement means you inspect the sealed packaging, verify all included accessories microphone unit, foam windscreen, furry windshield, carry pouch, and manual and confirm the BOYA BY-DM100 connects properly to your phone before any money changes hands. This matters when buying audio gear sight-unseen, and it is a trust difference that separates Mascom International from generic online retailers across Kenya.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-DM100 in Kenya
BOYA BY-DM100 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to test the BOYA BY-DM100 in person before purchase. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
• Phone: +254 708 852 521
• Email: info@mascomintl.com
• Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the BOYA BY-DM100 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the BOYA BY-DM100 reaches you. Major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive next-business-day delivery. Remote locations including Lodwar, Wajir, Mandera, and Marsabit receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Recording Capability
- Microphone Type: Stereo X/Y condenser with two capsules arranged for natural left-right stereo capture
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid — rejects sound from behind the microphone, captures sound from the front
- Frequency Response: 25Hz to 20kHz covering full audible voice and music range
- Sensitivity: -38dB ±3dB at 1kHz reference (0dB = 1V/Pa)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80dB — clean recordings with minimal self-noise from the microphone itself
- Sampling: 24-bit/96kHz analog-to-digital conversion using Multibit Delta-Sigma converter
- Output: Direct USB Type-C digital audio to connected Android device
Connection and Power
- Connector: USB Type-C male, plugs directly into Android phone or tablet charging port
- Power Source: Drawn from connected device — no battery, no separate charger
- Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy S8 series and newer, Huawei P/Mate series, Xiaomi Mi and Note series, Google Pixel, OPPO, Vivo, Tecno and Infinix USB-C models, Android tablets with USB-C
- Plug-and-Play: No drivers, no app required — recognised by stock camera and recording apps on most Android devices
- Recording Apps: Compatible with default phone camera, Open Camera, RecForge II, Lexis Audio Editor, Filmic Pro, and other Android audio and video recording applications
Build, Size, and Portability
- Construction: Metal-housed body for durability during travel and outdoor use
- Dimensions: 67 x 38 x 38mm — small enough to carry in a pocket alongside the phone
- Weight: 22 grams — light enough that the phone-mounted microphone does not unbalance the device
- Wind Protection: Foam windscreen for indoor and light-outdoor use, furry windshield for breezy outdoor environments
- Storage: Includes carry pouch protecting the microphone and accessories during transport
Actual Box Contents
- 1 x BOYA BY-DM100 stereo condenser microphone
- 1 x Foam windscreen
- 1 x Furry windshield
- 1 x Carry pouch
- 1 x User manual
12 Months Warranty
Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles after-sales support directly. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing, and reliable warranty backing on every microphone we stock.
