Endorfy Solum StudioFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 5 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment20%
PROS 20%
CONS 80%

Rank based on 5 mentions across 4 aspects

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What users love

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  • You need reliable gain when recording straight into a PC
  • You're not willing to pay around 800 PLN for this microphone
  • You want a cable/connector layout that suits every setup without adjustment

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1Premium
Lewitt MTP W950
Studio-quality vocal soundMinimal monitor and drum bleedTrusted for regular gig useDistracting large logoHigh price tag
Lewitt MTP W950
Studio-quality vocal sound
Minimal monitor and drum bleed
Trusted for regular gig use
Distracting large logo
High price tag
2Premium
Sennheiser MKH 8040
High Owner SatisfactionExceptional Sound ClarityGreat for Field RecordingHigh PriceNot Omnidirectional / More MuffledUltrasonic Self-Noise & Wind Rumble
Sennheiser MKH 8040
High Owner Satisfaction
Exceptional Sound Clarity
Great for Field Recording
High Price
Not Omnidirectional / More Muffled
Ultrasonic Self-Noise & Wind Rumble
3Premium
Sennheiser AVX
Reliable, plug-and-play operationClean, distortion-free audioSolid build quality
Sennheiser AVX
Reliable, plug-and-play operation
Clean, distortion-free audio
Solid build quality
4Premium
Lewitt LCT 640
Post-recording pattern flexibilityVersatile across instrumentsStrong, non-boomy low endPrice barrier for some buyersUnclear M/S and connector design questionsLacking low-mid presence on some vocals
Lewitt LCT 640
Post-recording pattern flexibility
Versatile across instruments
Strong, non-boomy low end
Price barrier for some buyers
Unclear M/S and connector design questions
Lacking low-mid presence on some vocals
5Mid
sE Electronics DynaCaster
Strong overall sound qualityVersatile onboard EQ switchesBuilt-in gain boostHigh price for some buyersUncertain added value over existing setupFiddly dip switches
sE Electronics DynaCaster
Strong overall sound quality
Versatile onboard EQ switches
Built-in gain boost
High price for some buyers
Uncertain added value over existing setup
Fiddly dip switches
6Mid
Shure Beta 57A
Smoother, clearer vocal sound than SM58/SM57Excellent on acoustic guitarDurable, long-lasting buildCan sound harsh in some applicationsAppearance not universally likedInconsistent noise rejection vs SM57
Shure Beta 57A
Smoother, clearer vocal sound than SM58/SM57
Excellent on acoustic guitar
Durable, long-lasting build
Can sound harsh in some applications
Appearance not universally liked
Inconsistent noise rejection vs SM57
7Mid
Sennheiser MD 441
Excellent sound on drums and vocalsStriking, attractive designRecognizable, notable reputation
Sennheiser MD 441
Excellent sound on drums and vocals
Striking, attractive design
Recognizable, notable reputation
8Premium
Telefunken ELA M 251
Smooth, warm characterCompetitive with top-tier micsFull-bodied, rich low endHard to distinguish from cheaper alternativesVery high pricePositioning-sensitive
Telefunken ELA M 251
Smooth, warm character
Competitive with top-tier mics
Full-bodied, rich low end
Hard to distinguish from cheaper alternatives
Very high price
Positioning-sensitive
9Premium
MXL V69M
Rivals the Neumann U67Warm, creamy tube toneAttractive appearance
MXL V69M
Rivals the Neumann U67
Warm, creamy tube tone
Attractive appearance
Best value
10Mid
Neumann TLM 193
Natural, unhyped tonePreferred over U87ai in blind testsLow sibilance / smooth highsAudible distortion noted at price pointCan sound muddy or bass-heavyCardioid-only, unlike multi-pattern siblings
Neumann TLM 193
Natural, unhyped tone
Preferred over U87ai in blind tests
Low sibilance / smooth highs
Audible distortion noted at price point
Can sound muddy or bass-heavy
Cardioid-only, unlike multi-pattern siblings
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31Mid
Endorfy Solum Studio
Works well via smartphoneWeak sensitivity on PCHigh priceInconvenient cable/channel placement
Endorfy Solum Studio
Works well via smartphone
Weak sensitivity on PC
High price
Inconvenient cable/channel placement

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Overall Impression

The microphone struggles with low sensitivity when connected to a PC. Multiple commenters report that even with sensitivity set to 100 in Windows, recordings stay noticeably quiet, and speaking from arm's length is barely audible at all. One user tested the mic in Audacity, OBS, and the Windows Voice Recorder across three separate laptops running Windows 10 and 11, ruling out a single faulty setup. Interestingly, the same microphone worked fine at any distance once connected to a smartphone instead, suggesting the gain problem is tied specifically to PC handling rather than a hardware defect.

At around 800 PLN, some buyers feel the price is hard to justify. One commenter, while praising the review itself, noted that the roughly 800 PLN price tag felt a bit excessive for what the microphone offers, and asked whether a cheaper model from Endorfy's lineup might be worth covering instead. This suggests that value for money is a real concern for at least part of the audience considering this microphone, especially given the sensitivity issues reported by other users on PC setups.

Its design left some viewers guessing about the microphone's type and layout. Viewers debated basic design details in the comments, with one pointing out that the mount lacks a shock-mount basket with suspension, arguing this suggests the microphone is dynamic rather than condenser despite what the review concluded. Another commenter found the cable/channel placement inconvenient, noting that on their own XLR microphones the cable exits upward, implying that whether this layout works well really depends on the specific microphone and setup.

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