Little voice: Trust GXT 234 Yunix

OK, so the name doesn't roll off the tongue, but hear me out, because the Trust GXT Yunix is one of the most capable and delightful microphones you can find at this price. I spent three weeks using this as my daily driver, and it made me thoroughly consider why I would pay for anything more expensive in the future.

The Trust GXT is a tiny thing, no larger than a can of Red Bull, and it's light as a feather. Both things that are usually a mark against a microphone, as they would indicate a flimsy build quality that shows up in sound reproduction. So imagine my surprise when, after the easiest installation imaginable, my friends on Discord commented how my voice rang through clearer than ever before.

On top of that, because of the size and USB-friendly simplicity, the Trust GXT Yunix became my go-to device for travel recording. I took it along to a film festival to record first impressions, and it consistently delivered high-quality sound even in flat and lifeless hotel rooms.

Granted, it's not as rich or edit-friendly as with professional gear, but this is a microphone that costs less than €60. That's half the cost of a Blue Yeti, and a third of the Blue Yeti X. Not to mention the cost of splurging for an XLR setup with an external audio card.

It also lacks physical audio controls, something that even other budget-friendly devices come equipped with as standard. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack, two buttons for muting either the headset or microphone, and that's it. It's a lean, stripped down device that focuses on doing one thing – and doing it well – but nothing more. The USB-cable is soldered in place, so you can't adjust the length of the cable without getting an extension. It's not a huge issue, but it does remind you that Trust has made the device for a specific budget.

This makes the Trust GXT Yunix a harder recommendation for console gaming, as you can't adjust anything on the fly. You'll have to rely on software for audio fixes and adjustments. On a PC, that's not an issue, and I rarely had any problems with a quick toggle in either Discord or the Windows audio setup. But it's an extra hassle I don't want when gaming on the PS5, for example.

The Trust GXT Yunix comes in three colors; black, white, and purple, and each looks surprisingly gorgeous for a budget device. My preferred model is the white one, because the matte color stands out gorgeously on my black desk. But it's nice to see manufacturers focus once more on distinct, personalized looks on accessories. At this price point, and this kind of accessibility, the Trust GXT Yunix is a microphone I would get for younger family members or relatives as their first mic, and at that point, things like color mean quite a bit.

If you're looking for an easy-to-use microphone for gaming or content creation, you could do far worse than the Trust GXT Yunix. It's a surprisingly versatile, handsomely crafted device that, for the most part, has very little downsides. Only more advanced users will notice the pitfalls, and even those are compromises that you can live with. Especially if you're a gamer or content creator on the go, who wants to record high quality footage no matter where you are.

In that case, the GXT Yunix delivers exceptional quality for a low cost, and is one of the nicest surprises in this category I've tested all year.