Wireless microphones, for the vast majority, have a very standard setup. You have a transmitter or two, with a receiver capable of mobile or camera connection, all inside a charging case for portability. It’s tried and true, sure, but it is, quite literally, in-the-box thinking. BOYA, manufacturers of some solid wireless mic kits in their own right, has definitely thought outside the box with its latest product, the BOYA Magic, which features multiple components and a charging case that doubles as a microphone.
The BOYA Magic comes in several kit configurations with different accessory combinations, but we were able to test the BOYA Magic Bundle, which is the largest of the sets. In this kit, you’ll find two transmitters, a USB-C receiver, a Lightning receiver, a camera receiver, a desktop stand, two magnetic pads for the transmitters, a foam windshield, a furry windshield, two furry transmitter windscreens, a storage bag, a USB-C to USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm TRS cable.
The design and build of the BOYA Magic is among the most unique of any wireless microphone kit on the market today. The charging case, which acts as a microphone as long as the first mic is inside, has a single button to connect the mic to the receiver and activate noise reduction. The end of the mic is where either the USB-C or Lightning receiver can be magnetically attached, so it’s always within reach. The other end features a microphone input you can speak into—either as your only transmitter or as one of two.
“The design and build of the BOYA Magic is among the most unique of any wireless microphone kit on the market today.”
The back of the mic has a 1/4-inch thread for mounting on the desktop stand, cold shoe adapter or mic arm. Beneath that is a USB-C port for charging, with LED indicators above the port to show the remaining battery life. The windshields both cover the plastic door, making it resemble a run-of-the-mill miniature shotgun microphone.
The plastic door on the charging case gives you access to the two transmitters. Weighing 7 grams each, the transmitters feature the same button found on the case, which is also used to connect to a receiver or enter noise reduction mode. On the back, you’ll find a small but strong clip, along with the removable magnetic pad that allows you to attach the mic from the other side of your clothing. Lastly, there are metal contact points for charging.
The USB and Lightning receivers for the BOYA Magic, both less than an inch wide and lighter than the transmitters, are incredibly simple in design. Each device features the appropriate connector, a single button for connection and two small LED indicators to show whether one or both mics are connected.
When the lights on the BOYA Magic receivers are blinking, they are awaiting pairing. Solid blue indicates the transmitters are connected in standard mode, while solid green means they are connected in noise reduction mode. Each phone receiver also includes a USB-C port, allowing you to charge your phone while the receiver is plugged in for continuous use. The receivers are powered by the phone itself, so there’s no need to charge them separately.
The BOYA Magic’s camera receiver is built for a 3.5 mm connection, with a clip that doubles as a cold shoe mount. On the front are two LED indicators that function exactly like those on the smaller receivers described above. On the left side, you’ll find a USB-C port for charging and a 3.5 mm jack to send audio to the camera. On the other side are two buttons: one for power and one to adjust the microphone’s three gain levels.
The camera receiver isn’t the only way to control the BOYA Magic’s microphone settings. The most complete method is through the BOYA Central app. From the app, you can monitor audio levels, battery life and the connection status of each transmitter, control gain, enable noise control and set its strength—either 15 dB to maintain some ambient sound or 40 dB for full noise cancellation.
“Audio quality from the BOYA Magic transmitters is impressive for a compact mic kit.”
You can also set audio to mono, mixing both transmitters together, or stereo, assigning one transmitter to each channel. In mono mode, you can enable a safety track that records audio at a lower gain to protect against clipping. The app also lets you mute the mics and configure EQ settings—either by selecting a preset or creating a custom six-band EQ.
Audio quality from the BOYA Magic transmitters is impressive for a compact mic kit. The transmitters record at 48 kHz with 24-bit depth. You won’t get the 32-bit float quality of the BOYAMIC 2, but the audio is more than serviceable in a wide range of setups. As a desktop mic, the sound isn’t ideal when mounted on the stand—but that’s true of most desktop mics. The closer you position the mic to your mouth, the better the result. Period.
As a shotgun mic atop a vlogging camera, the generally closer proximity to your mouth gives improved presence. The best sound you are going to get, though, is using the charge case as a handheld mic or using the transmitters as lav mics. You can do both simultaneously, as well. With a transmitter in the top position, you can use the handheld mic that is the charge case, while the second transmitter can be used as a lav. It’s a perfect setup for an interview where you want to sound your best and you want to capture another person hassle-free.
“The BOYA Magic is easily the coolest mic kit to land on my desk, and it’s set to become my go-to for run-and-gun shoots on many of my projects.”
It’s that noise cancellation that, again, for a BOYA microphone, is such a huge asset. The BOYA Magic has Gen 3 AI noise cancellation, which took 20,000 hours of deep learning to be able to aptly cancel out over 700,000 noise samples, isolating your voice as you see fit. This is all thanks to the AI-powered “neural network chip,” found in the BOYA Magic, which maintains your natural, clear audio, while eliminating unwanted noise.
The charge case helps extend the life of your transmitters. With a 500 mAh battery, it might not sound like it would offer many extra charges. Still, thanks to the transmitters’ compact size and limited power draw (each can last up to six hours on a single charge), you can get up to five full charges in ideal conditions—giving you as much as 30 hours of battery life.
With the base model of the BOYA Magic priced at $90 US, this unique kit with solid sound quality is also one of the most affordable options on the market. The base kit includes a single USB-C receiver and does not include the desktop stand (which I wouldn’t recommend using anyway). Even so, you’re getting a setup as capable as any other mini wireless mic kit for a fraction of the cost—and you don’t have to sacrifice on quality to do it.
The BOYA Magic is easily the coolest mic kit to land on my desk, and it’s set to become my go-to for run-and-gun shoots on many of my projects. While I’d still lean toward a full-size mic kit for professional-grade audio capture, this is the ideal pick for someone starting out in content creation who needs a reliable, multi-purpose mic without breaking the bank.
- One Mic, Four Forms: BOYA Magic wireless microphones brings together a lavalier microphone, handheld mic, desktop microphone, and camera microphone in one compact design. Take your studio on the road — as easy to carry as slipping a marker into your bag.⚠️ STAND NOT INCLUDED
- Smaller, Lighter, Stronger: Weighing only 7 grams, BOYA Magic mini microphone is a marvel of miniaturization—ultra-small, ultra-light, and designed for a fit that stays all day. It’s comfortable to wear, won’t tug on your clothes, and keeps your shots clean and distraction-free.
