The BOYA BY-PM740 is available at Mascom International for KSh 15,000, brand new and sealed, with stock ready at our Nairobi CBD shop. The BOYA BY-PM740 is a condenser microphone that works over a 2.4GHz wireless link through a small USB-A receiver, with a range of up to 10 metres, or over a wired 3.5mm connection. It offers four pickup patterns, a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, a noise-reduction button and a built-in battery rated for up to six hours of wireless use. Come and handle it at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Built for streamers, podcasters, trainers and church media teams across Kenya, the BOYA BY-PM740 removes the cable that ties most desk mics to one spot. A fitness coach filming a class, a pastor recording a Bible study or a trainer walking between rows in a Westlands boardroom can carry the mic and stay heard. Back at the desk, the BOYA BY-PM740 sits on its stand like any other USB mic. Its four patterns cover a solo host, two people facing each other, a full room or a stereo music take. The noise-reduction button helps when the street outside will not stay quiet.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock wireless lapel kits or wired desk mics but rarely one that does both, Mascom International offers the BOYA BY-PM740 with a removable base and standard threads for tripods and arms. Customers across Nairobi tell us they like recording on the sofa and the desk with the same mic. It costs KSh 5,500 less than the BOYA BY-PM700SP while adding wireless freedom. Visit Mascom International Monday through Saturday to test the range across our shop floor, or order on WhatsApp with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the BOYA BY-PM740
How much does the BOYA BY-PM740 cost in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-PM740 costs KSh 15,000 at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, sold sealed in its BOYA box. That price includes the microphone with its removable desk base, the USB-A wireless receiver, a 6-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. For comparison, the wired, single-pattern BOYA BY-PM300 is KSh 8,700, which is KSh 6,300 less, and the all-metal BOYA BY-PM700SP is KSh 20,500, which is KSh 5,500 more.
How does the wireless connection on the BOYA BY-PM740 work?
The BOYA BY-PM740 sends audio over 2.4GHz to a USB-A receiver that plugs into your computer, tablet or phone adapter. Once paired, the mic works up to 10 metres away when nothing solid stands between it and the receiver. Walls, metal cabinets and crowds shorten that distance, so keep a clear line of sight during important sessions. On a full charge, the built-in battery is rated for up to six hours of wireless recording, enough for a long workshop or two podcast episodes.
Is the BOYA BY-PM740 worth KSh 6,300 more than the BOYA BY-PM300?
The BOYA BY-PM740 is worth the extra KSh 6,300 if you need more than one person on the mic or want to move while you speak. The BOYA BY-PM300 is a wired cardioid mic for one speaker at a desk. The BOYA BY-PM740 adds omnidirectional, bi-directional and stereo patterns, a 2.4GHz wireless link with up to 10 metres of range, a noise-reduction button and threads for a tripod or arm. For Zoom calls alone, the BOYA BY-PM300 does the job for less.
Can I keep recording on the BOYA BY-PM740 when the power goes off?
Yes, the BOYA BY-PM740 runs from its built-in battery in wireless mode, so a blackout does not cut the mic itself. As long as your laptop has charge, the USB-A receiver keeps taking audio and the session carries on. Households in Nairobi, Kisumu and Nakuru that lose KPLC supply in the evening can finish a recording or a live class without interruption. Charge the mic fully before long sessions, since BOYA rates the battery for up to six hours of wireless use.
Can two people share one BOYA BY-PM740 for an interview?
Yes, switch the BOYA BY-PM740 to its bi-directional pattern and place it between two people seated face to face. That pattern listens equally to the front and the back while ignoring the sides, which keeps both voices balanced without a second mic. For three or more guests around a table, the omnidirectional pattern picks up the whole circle. Journalists, HR teams recording exit interviews and church media teams capturing testimonies use this setup to save on gear and editing time.
Can I mount the BOYA BY-PM740 on a boom arm or tripod?
Yes, the BOYA BY-PM740 has a removable base, and once detached, the mic body fits any tripod or arm with a 3/8-inch or 1/4-inch thread. Those are the two thread sizes used on most camera tripods, light stands and microphone boom arms. Side knobs let you set and lock the angle, so the mic stays aimed at your mouth. Streamers who want a clear desk and creators filming standing pieces to camera both benefit from moving the mic off the table.
What does the noise-reduction button on the BOYA BY-PM740 do?
The noise-reduction button on the BOYA BY-PM740 switches on a function that lowers steady background sound such as fans, air conditioners and distant traffic. It helps when you record from a shop in Nairobi CBD, a home near a busy road or an office with a humming generator. Speak at a steady distance from the mic for the cleanest result. For music or ambient recordings where you want every sound, switch it off so the mic captures the full room.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-PM740 and who should skip it?
Buy the BOYA BY-PM740 if you present, teach or stream while moving, record two-person interviews, or want one mic that works on a desk and on a tripod. Skip it if you only join meetings from one chair, because the BOYA BY-PM300 at KSh 8,700 covers solo calls with less to charge. Skip it too if you want a heavier all-metal build with Lightning, USB-C and USB-A cables for phones and computers; the BOYA BY-PM700SP is that better fit at KSh 20,500.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Pickup
- Condenser microphone — captures fine detail in speech, so voices sound natural on podcasts, streams and recorded lessons.
- Cardioid pattern — hears mostly what is in front, the right setting for a solo host speaking straight into the mic.
- Omnidirectional pattern — hears all around, so a table of three or four guests is picked up at once.
- Bi-directional pattern — hears front and back equally, letting two people facing each other share a single mic.
- Stereo pattern — records a left and a right side, which gives music and ambient scenes a sense of space.
- 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response — covers the full range of human hearing, from deep voices to sharp consonants.
Wireless Link and Compatibility
- 2.4GHz wireless through a USB-A receiver — plug the small receiver into a computer and the mic sends audio without cables.
- Up to 10 metres of range without obstacles — enough to cross a classroom, a boardroom or a living room while you speak.
- Wired 3.5mm connection — an alternative to wireless when you want to plug the mic in directly for a session.
- Works with compatible computers, tablets and smartphones — use a phone adapter for the USB-A receiver on mobile devices.
- Mac laptop support — Apple users can record with it on a MacBook as well as on Windows machines.
- Desk and mobile use with one mic — record a call at the desk, then pick it up for a walking demonstration.
Controls and Monitoring
- Gain knob — sets how loudly the mic hears you, so soft and loud speakers both record at a usable level.
- Headphone volume knob — changes how loud you hear yourself without changing the level that ends up in the recording.
- Press-to-mute on the knobs — push a knob to silence the mic or the monitor during a cough or an interruption.
- Noise-reduction button — lowers steady background sound such as a fan, an air conditioner or distant road traffic.
- 3.5mm headphone jack — plug in wired earphones and hear the recorded signal live, catching problems during the take.
Build and Mounting
- Built-in rechargeable battery — rated for up to six hours of wireless operation, enough for a full workshop session.
- Integrated desk stand — the mic stands on a table out of the box with no clamp or arm required.
- Removable base — detach it to free the mic body for a tripod, a light stand or a boom arm.
- 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch mounting threads — the two standard sizes used by most microphone arms and camera tripods.
- Side angle knobs — tilt the mic toward your mouth and lock it so it stays aimed during long recordings.
- Wireless or wired operation — the battery frees you from cables, while the wired route stays available for fixed setups.
Inclusions
- BOYA BY-PM740 microphone with its removable desk base — ready to stand on a desk or move to a tripod.
- USB-A 2.4GHz receiver — the small dongle that links the mic to your computer for wireless recording.
- Black finish — a neutral colour that blends into studio desks, office setups and on-camera backgrounds.
- Sealed BOYA retail packaging — the box is unopened when you collect it in store or receive it by delivery.
- Mascom International 6-month warranty — cover for manufacturing defects, handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Package Contents
Each BOYA BY-PM740 from Mascom International comes sealed in its BOYA retail box. BOYA lists the microphone, fitted to its removable desk base, and the USB-A 2.4GHz wireless receiver as the core contents, so you can start recording wirelessly on a computer straight away. The exact cables packed can differ by batch, so message us on WhatsApp to confirm what ships with the unit in stock. Wired earphones for monitoring, a tripod and a boom arm are sold separately at our shop.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the BOYA BY-PM740 with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including faults in the wireless link, the receiver, the battery, the controls and the headphone jack. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where our team checks the microphone with you.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-PM740 in Kenya
The BOYA BY-PM740 is on display at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk the wireless range across the shop, switch between the four patterns and try the noise-reduction button before you decide. It comes in black.
Speak to our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and other major towns such as Mombasa, Eldoret, Nanyuki and Kakamega receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit carries the 6-month warranty set out above.
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