BOYA BY-V20 Ultracompact Wireless Microphone (USB-C) is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 6,800, ready for collection at our Old Mutual Building shop on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD or for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide. The kit includes two clip-on transmitters with built-in omnidirectional microphones plus one dual-channel USB-C receiver that plugs directly into Android phones, iPhone 15/16/17 series, USB-C iPads, and laptops. Recording resolution sits at 48kHz 16-bit, transmission distance reaches 100 metres line-of-sight on the V2.0 model, and each transmitter runs 9 hours per full charge from a 95mAh internal battery. Mascom International stocks the BOYA BY-V20 ready for same-day pickup or next-business-day delivery to Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
The BOYA BY-V20 was built for Kenya's content creators who record two-person dialogue: TikTok skit duos, YouTube interview channels, podcast hosts recording with a guest, journalism teams capturing street interviews, and church media teams covering Sunday services with both pastor and worship leader on separate channels. The single biggest pain point for Kenyan vloggers and podcasters is audio quality phone microphones pick up matatu horns, generator hum from neighbouring buildings, and wind noise during outdoor shoots in places like Karura Forest or along the Mombasa beachfront. The BOYA BY-V20 solves this with two independent wireless lapel transmitters that clip onto each speaker's collar and capture clean voice audio while the phone or laptop sits up to 100 metres away.
Mascom International stocks the BOYA BY-V20 alongside compatible USB-C smartphones, ring lights, and tripods for content creators building their first kit. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who sell audio accessories without context, our Nairobi CBD team helps creators pair the BOYA BY-V20 with the right phone, the right recording app, and the right OTG settings so the kit works the moment the buyer leaves the shop. Visit Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street to test the BOYA BY-V20 against your own phone before purchase, or call +254 708 852 521 to arrange countrywide delivery with payment collected only when the kit reaches you.
What is the BOYA BY-V20 and what is included in the box?
The BOYA BY-V20 is a 2.4GHz dual-channel wireless lavalier microphone system designed for USB-C devices, sold as a 2TX+1RX kit. Inside the retail box you receive two clip-on transmitters (TX1 and TX2), one USB-C receiver (RX) with a side-mounted USB-C charging passthrough port, two windshield foam covers, two magnetic mounting plates for clipping the transmitters under clothing, a USB-C charging cable for replenishing the transmitters, a fabric carry pouch, and the user manual. The receiver itself does not need its own battery it draws power from the phone or laptop it plugs into, which keeps the receiver weight at just 6 grams. Each transmitter weighs 10.5 grams, light enough that podcast guests forget they are wearing it within minutes.
Which devices does the BOYA BY-V20 work with in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-V20 USB-C version works with any USB-C device that supports OTG audio input. Confirmed compatible devices include iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 series, all Samsung Galaxy phones from Galaxy S20 onward, Huawei P20/P30/Mate 30 and newer, Xiaomi 11 Ultra and newer Redmi/Poco models, Google Pixel 6 and later, OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 12/13 series, USB-C iPads (iPad Pro M-series, iPad Air, iPad mini 6 and later), MacBook Air and MacBook Pro M-series, and most Windows laptops with USB-C audio support. For Oppo, Vivo, and some Tecno or Infinix handsets sold in Kenya, the OTG function must be turned on inside Settings before the receiver will draw power this is a phone setting, not a fault with the BOYA BY-V20. Mascom International's setup team walks every buyer through the OTG toggle for their specific phone model at collection.
How long does the BOYA BY-V20 battery actually last during recording?
Each BOYA BY-V20 transmitter runs for 9 hours of continuous recording on a full charge from its internal 95mAh battery. The transmitters charge from empty to full in approximately 2 hours through the included USB-C cable. The receiver does not require its own battery it pulls a small amount of power from the connected phone or laptop, which means recording starts the moment the receiver is plugged in. For long recording sessions where the host phone's battery is also a concern, the receiver carries a side-mounted USB-C port that accepts a charging cable and passes up to 3A current through to the phone, keeping the device topped up while recording continues. This passthrough feature matters for Kenyan livestreamers running 4-hour TikTok Live sessions or YouTube Live coverage of church events where pausing to charge is not an option.
How far can the BOYA BY-V20 transmit before audio drops?
The BOYA BY-V20.0 transmits up to 100 metres (328 feet) line-of-sight on the 2.4GHz frequency band, while the original V1.0 model transmits up to 50 metres. Real-world Kenyan use cases interview subjects walking through Westlands shopping centres, content creators recording B-roll while the camera operator stays at a fixed position, wedding videographers capturing vows from across the Karen lawn all sit comfortably within the working range. Walls, large metal structures, and dense crowds reduce range, so for indoor shooting in concrete-built spaces like Nairobi's older office blocks plan for roughly 30 to 40 metres of reliable transmission. The receiver's LED stays solid green when the link is stable and blinks if the transmitter moves out of range.
What is the audio quality like on the BOYA BY-V20?
The BOYA BY-V20 records at 48kHz sampling rate and 16-bit depth, which is the same audio specification used by professional broadcast cameras and the standard format for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcast platforms. Each transmitter carries an omnidirectional condenser capsule that picks up voice clearly within a 360-degree pickup pattern around the speaker useful when the subject turns their head during conversation. A one-click NR (Noise Reduction) button on each transmitter activates BOYA's onboard noise cancellation, which suppresses background noise from busy Nairobi streets, running air conditioners in Westlands offices, and crowd chatter during event coverage. Press the blue NR button until the LED turns green to engage noise reduction; press again to return to natural sound. The included foam windshields slip over the microphone capsule and reduce wind noise during outdoor shoots in coastal locations like Diani and Watamu where sea breeze otherwise ruins on-camera audio.
Why choose the BOYA BY-V20 over a phone's built-in microphone?
The phone's built-in microphone sits inside the device, which means it captures every sound bouncing around the room not just the speaker's voice. The BOYA BY-V20 transmitter clips 15 to 20 centimetres from the speaker's mouth, which captures voice at much higher signal level than ambient noise. Users consistently report that switching from phone-mic recording to a BOYA BY-V20 lavalier setup is the single biggest jump in production quality for vlogs, interviews, and podcasts. Kenya's content creators report that audience drop-off rates fall sharply once audio quality improves, because viewers tolerate average video far longer than they tolerate poor sound. At Mascom International, we're seeing first-time creators upgrade from phone-mic recording directly to the BOYA BY-V20 because the kit costs less than KSh 7,000 yet matches the audio quality of setups costing three times more.
How does the BOYA BY-V20 compare to the BOYA BY-V10 and the BOYA Mini?
The BOYA BY-V20 includes two transmitters and one receiver, suitable for two-person recording. The BOYA BY-V10 includes one transmitter and one receiver, designed for solo creators recording vlogs, TikToks, or stand-up presentations. The BOYA Mini 2 carries a charging case that extends total operation time to 30 hours but costs roughly twice as much as the BOYA BY-V20. For Kenyan creators recording interviews, podcast guest segments, two-host shows, or covering events where both the presenter and a guest need clean audio, the BOYA BY-V20 is the correct choice. Solo creators who only need one microphone save money by choosing the BOYA BY-V10 instead Mascom International stocks both models for direct comparison at our Kimathi Street shop.
How does the BOYA BY-V20 handle Kenya's outdoor recording conditions?
The BOYA BY-V20 ships with two foam windshields that slip over the microphone capsules and reduce wind noise during outdoor recording. For coastal shoots at Diani, Watamu, and Lamu where ocean breeze interferes with audio, the windshield combined with the one-click noise reduction keeps voice audio clear. For Nairobi street recording vlogs along Kimathi Street, content captured at Westgate, or man-on-the-street interviews near Kencom the noise reduction button suppresses traffic and crowd noise while maintaining natural voice tone. The 2.4GHz transmission band is the same frequency used by WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices, so heavy WiFi-saturated environments like the iHub, Microsoft ADC offices, or Sarit Centre's food court may show occasional brief dropouts at extended range moving the receiver phone closer to the transmitters resolves this immediately.
Does the BOYA BY-V20 charge the phone while recording?
Yes. The BOYA BY-V20 receiver carries a USB-C passthrough port on its side that accepts a charging cable while the receiver remains plugged into the phone or laptop. The passthrough supports up to 3A charging current, which means the phone receives a steady charge during long recording sessions. This matters for several specific Kenyan content creator scenarios: TikTok livestream sessions running 3-4 hours where battery anxiety would otherwise cut the broadcast short, YouTube Live coverage of church services and corporate events, university students using the BOYA BY-V20 for online class recording at JKUAT and University of Nairobi where laptop battery life is already stretched by Zoom, and journalists from Citizen TV, NTV, KTN, and online publications recording extended interviews on location. Buyers report that the passthrough charging feature alone justifies choosing the BOYA BY-V20 over cheaper single-transmitter alternatives that lack this port.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-V20 Wireless Microphone in Kenya
BOYA BY-V20 Ultracompact Wireless Microphone is available now at Mascom International, located at 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-V20 against your own phone before committing our team plugs the receiver into your specific device, helps you confirm OTG settings if needed, and walks through a sample recording so you hear the audio quality before purchase.
Three ways to order:
- Call +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Audio Capture and Wireless Transmission
- Frequency Band: 2.4GHz wireless transmission, the same band used by WiFi but on dedicated audio channels with automatic frequency hopping to avoid interference
- Recording Resolution: 48kHz sample rate, 16-bit depth the standard professional audio format accepted by every social platform and video editor
- Transmission Range: Up to 100 metres line-of-sight on V2.0 (50 metres on V1.0) — confirm version with Mascom International's team at collection
- Channels: Dual-channel reception, with each transmitter recorded on a separate audio track for independent post-production volume adjustment
- Pickup Pattern: Omnidirectional capsule on each transmitter captures voice from any angle within roughly 360 degrees of the microphone
- Latency: Sub-25ms wireless latency, which keeps voice and video lip-sync accurate without manual realignment in editing
- Pairing: Receiver and transmitters pair automatically when powered on within range no app, no Bluetooth setup, no manual frequency selection required
Battery, Charging, and Power Pass-Through
- Transmitter Battery: 95mAh lithium-ion built into each TX, runs 9 hours per full charge during continuous operation
- Charging Time: 2 hours from empty to full per transmitter through the included USB-C charging cable
- Receiver Power: Drawn directly from the connected phone or laptop, so the receiver never needs its own charging cycle
- Passthrough Charging: Side-mounted USB-C port on the receiver accepts a charging cable and passes up to 3A through to the host phone, keeping the device powered during long recording sessions
- Charging Indicator: Red LED on each transmitter shows charge status when the unit is powered off; green LED indicates active recording link
- Cable Included: One USB-C charging cable in the box, suitable for charging both transmitters from any standard USB-C wall adapter or power bank
Noise Reduction and Audio Processing
- One-Click NR Button: Blue NR button on each transmitter activates onboard noise cancellation; LED turns green when active, returns to blue when disengaged
- Wind Protection: Foam windshields included for outdoor shoots, particularly useful at coastal locations and during open-air event coverage
- Mute Function: Each transmitter carries a mute toggle for moments when the speaker steps away or the host needs to silence one side of the conversation without unclipping
- Monitoring: Sound can be monitored through the connected phone's speaker or through wired earphones plugged into the phone, allowing the operator to verify audio before recording begins
Compatibility and Connectivity
- Connector Type: USB-C male plug on the receiver, with a small swivel that accommodates phone cases and angled grips
- Phone Support: All iPhone 15, 16, and 17 series; all Samsung Galaxy from S20 forward; Google Pixel 6 and later; OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 12/13 series, Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Tecno, and Infinix USB-C handsets (OTG must be enabled for some brands)
- Tablet Support: iPad Pro (USB-C M-series), iPad Air (4th gen and later), iPad mini 6 and later, all Samsung Galaxy Tab S series, Lenovo Tab and Xiaomi Pad models with USB-C audio support
- Laptop Support: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (M1, M2, M3, M4 chips), Windows laptops with USB-C audio support, Chromebooks with USB-C
- Recording Apps: Works natively with the iPhone Camera app, Samsung Camera, FilmoraGo, CapCut, BlackMagic Camera, Filmic Pro, OBS, Audacity, GarageBand, and any other app that accepts external USB audio input
Physical Design and Build
- Transmitter Weight: 10.5 grams per unit light enough to clip to a shirt or dress without pulling the fabric
- Receiver Weight: 6 grams, which adds negligible bulk to the phone
- Clip Design: 360-degree rotatable back clip on each transmitter, holds firmly to lapels, collars, ties, and dress straps
- Magnetic Mount: Magnetic backplates included for hiding transmitters underneath clothing during fashion vlogs, formal interviews, or wedding coverage where visible mics break the visual style
- LED Indicators: Status LED on each transmitter (red, blue, green) and on the receiver (solid for paired, blinking for searching)
- Carry Case: Compact fabric pouch holds all three units plus cable for travel between shoots
Package Contents
- BOYA BY-V20 Receiver (USB-C, 1 unit) with built-in side-port USB-C passthrough for device charging
- BOYA BY-V20 Transmitter 1 (TX1) with built-in omnidirectional microphone, 360-degree clip, and NR button
- BOYA BY-V20 Transmitter 2 (TX2) second transmitter for two-person recording
- Two foam windshield covers for outdoor wind protection
- Two magnetic mounting plates for hidden-mic positioning under clothing
- USB-C charging cable (one cable, charges both transmitters in sequence)
- Fabric carry pouch for travel and storage
- Quick start guide and warranty documentation
Note: BOYA includes the standard 2TX+1RX kit in this configuration. The Lightning version for older iPhones is sold separately. A camera-version receiver with 3.5mm TRS output for DSLR and mirrorless cameras is available as a different SKU Mascom International stocks the USB-C version specifically for smartphone, tablet, and laptop creators.
12 Months Warranty
The BOYA BY-V20 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects covering the transmitters, the receiver, and the included cable. BOYA's manufacturer warranty extends globally for 2 years on the product itself, and registered users receive an additional 6-month extension through BOYA's website. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly bring the unit and the original receipt to Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street.
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive the BOYA BY-V20 within 1 business day. Remote counties including Turkana, Marsabit, Garissa, and Tana River receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the BOYA BY-V20, test the kit with your phone, and pay only when it arrives.
The BOYA BY-V20 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, plus the standard BOYA 2-year global manufacturer warranty when registered through BOYA's website.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with accurate product specifications, current Kenyan market pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Buyers from Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, Machakos, Thika, Kakamega, and Kisii order audio gear through Mascom International daily.
