I think #6 is the best outside mic and #7 was the best inside mic Having said that they all sounded very similar when doing the inside tests. Thanks for the great video.
3 better than 4 better than 1 better than 6 better than 7 better than 9 and 10 other are bad. I hear that on headphones with equalizer to sound (boost bass ). Glad to hear there is not that big difference for cheap and expensive mic :)
Overall for versatility and inside/outside sound, the SONY was clearly the best to me. However, all of these mics have good value video creation indoors or outdoors. I’m happy to see my Deity D4 Duo performed awesomely in the testing! I use my D4 Duo for vlogging and my Deity V-Lav for indoor videos - and outdoor if I’m not vlogging. Actually from most everything I see and hear, the lav mics sound better inside than the shotgun mics. I was blessed to get my Deity D4 Due for $72 (regular $89) on Amazon Prime Day and the V-Lav for around $49 (regular $55). Not a bad combo for under $130. Thanks for another superb video Jevon!
Listening to these - I'm happy that I just purchased the Diety D4 Duo. I used it for the first time last Saturday and was pleased with how well it picked up voices from 10 ft away.
the 2 kinds of Deity Microphones (and they are the less expensive) I found them of great quality and overall the extra hole to insert another mic is very useful and no battery at all make them the 2 my preferred - and the quality sound is very close to the more expensive one so thanks again for your review and you showed us that spending more money is not worthwhile because by now all mics are similar.
I think the Rode Wireless Go with Lav sounds best. A close second is the Sennheiser. I think it is because of how they handled the wind noise. BTW, I am listening on a set of small studio monitors.
Ok. I listen to your video twice but first off thank you for doing this video. My top 4 picks based on performance such as, voice clarity and wind noise (provided no wind socks were used) are: # 1 SONY ECM-B1M - although a bit pricey. I liked the noise canceling, dual 🎤, that it’s compact. It wasn’t as load as others, but the voice was still very clear and I hear little too no wind noise. Which is big for me and I would definitely consider buying this one. #2 for the money, the DIETY D4 MINI , & DIETY D4 DUO BASED ON wind sounds and clarity. These 2 preformed just as good as the SONY ECM-B1M so if I couldn’t afford this one I go with either one of my #2 picks. Because (to me) both were pretty even when it came to clarity and not hearing the wind. # 3 Rode LAV - Voice was strong/clear and I didn’t hear wind sound. BUT! I don’t like having to be tethered to my camera. But for hand held Vlogging - I think I would consider buying for hiking and doing things that didn’t require me walking away from my camera which happened to be my iPhone pro max Last! #4 I own the Rode Wireless GO. From personal experience I feel that the voice (as you pointed out) when moving my head from side to side the volume of my voice changes. When I placed it in my pocket, the sound of my voice changed, it was either not very clear or loud and scratchy, and the wind sock! OMG- it falls off easily so I don’t feel it’s worth the money. Unless I’m doing something wrong!? But having said that, RODE did improve it some so the RODE WIRELESS GO II is my #4 pick. Because like I said. Perhaps I’m just not using it correctly. If anybody has any suggestions, please help me out. But because of the improvements I’d consider it just because of its size and distance that your voice can be picked up on. Jeven, - would it be possible for you to create a short video on how to best film /use both RODE WIRELESS GO and RODE WIRELESS GO II to get the best sound and keep that darn wind sock on? This would help me and perhaps others that are having the same issues as I am. Because outside of gluing the wind sock on the 🎤 it falls off very easily. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 on this video
My opinion: 1. DIEITY D4 mini - clear sound, no wind when you moved the camera. 2. Rode - sound ok, maybe a bit more natural in comparison with the 1st mic. Wind sound is present when moving around. 3. DIEITY D4 DUO - Nice sound, nothing bad to say. 4. Sennheiser - nice sound, also wind can be heard but not disturbing at all (even makes it better - the picture is more complete as you're outdoor) 5. Rode NTG - nice sound outdoor, even the birds were recorded (were they also singing before?). Perfect indoor sound. 6. Rode PRO+ - perfect sound everywhere. Probably would still not use it because of the size... 7. SONY - perfect sound outdoor. Indoor the best was with noise cancellation. 8. Rode wireless GO - Outdoor it felt like the volume was changing during the speech.. Indoor also.. I would use on rare occasions where no other option is possible. 9. Rode GO2 - nice sound. The wind is very good to hear though. Volume is changing when rotating the head. 10. Lav - Actually a very nice sound. Easy to use. A good option to go with or just to have around as a backup mic. Thank you for the review! I would go with nums 3 and 4 for my vlogging stuff because of their quality/simplicity ratio (although there are more high-quality mics on the list).
Jeven, they all sound good. #5 definitely is the best fidelity. It has a rich tone with good lows and highs. All the others had stronger hi-pass filters that seemed to attenuate the lows significantly more. I personally like the true high fidelity sound over the others. If it was a smaller package, the choice would be obvious. Good video!
I love all your microphone collection bro..In DIETY D4 DUO external mic port is amaxing sond also good...RODE VIDEOMIC NTG feactures are good.sound also good....RODE VIDEO MIC PRO + is amazing but little big...SONY ECM-B1M its compact and sound are realy great....RODE WIRELESS GO II amazing ....RODE LAV its good...similar changes to all microphones
I own the Sony EBM and it sounds (besides the NTG) by far the best. The Ntg is a little more bass richer. The compact size, and the practicality of no cables needed, makes the Sony the best for me. And i thing, the ntg (as second winner in this great comparison, thank You Jeven!) Takes much more windy noise in the outdoor test, what is disturbing. Over all…. For Budget: The Deity is great (all Deity Versions) For Medium Budget: The Sennheiser For more Budget: Rode NTG and Sony Mic
@@JevenDovey hello dude nice video. I have a Xiaomi 13 ultra phone and I'm going to get a hohem m6 gimbal. I have a Jeep wrangler and With the top half open or closed softtop. During my trips, I will livestream from Instagram. I don't want to rode as a microphone I watched a video And other electronic devices make sizzling noise in the microphone. deity v mic 4 or v mic Duo which do u advise for me? Thanks
Sennheiser sounded the best for the boom mics and the Go 2 with Lav sounded good as well. I think the lesson here is you don’t have to break the bank to have good sound. Also I wonder how the Comica X Boom sounds against the Go2. Of course you still have to consider the audio processor on the camera or using something like a Zoom H1 and record sound independently. I appreciate the work that went into this video. Thank you. 🥂
I’ve been using the ECM-B1M and I like it, but I’ve noticed that it picks up a lot of the handling noise and even bottoms out sometimes. I really wish it had a better susupension mount like the Rode Videomic Pros
#1 and 2 seemed to clip the signal a little outdoors, but sounded fine indoors. Any reason? Also, when you’re introducing the mics. Starting at 0:30, there is some digital interference in the audio signal. Which mic were you using for your voiceover? The sennheiser? It’s tough to compare the outdoor recordings because of the wind variability. All the mics were us ale indoors, although I liked the Rodes for their low end, and didn’t like the sennheiser’s more sibilant character. That could be Eq’ed though. Have you tried using the wireless Go mic by clipping it to your hat brim? You wouldn’t have the volume changes when you move your head, since it would track your head movements. Thanks for the comparison video. These things can be a challenge to make.
I hate the size of my Rode video mic pro + especially if I’m tryna vlog incognito! My plan is to get the Sony b1m for my siii & potentially that small senheisser so I can mount it on the side when my camera is rigged out with top handles and monitors etc! I do wish the Sony could be plugged in so it could be used when the hot shoe is inaccessible!
nice video Jeven... a lot of work here.... I am not sure.. I think the #6 is the best... but all of them can do the job. probably it will need to be based on the needs. I am using a few of them... I love the new rode wireless go II. it is great.
Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion can I use Deity nic.? However, I never have to speak in front of the microphone (no vlogging), I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot working people in the open and remote countryside.Would you use a wind protection? Thanks.
Sony sounds the best for sure, however, not nearly 300 better than the Duo. Lav's have a common "bucket sound" but highly functional. For my $, I'll go with the Deity Duo unless my need changes to having a lav type... then, the rode II
I noticed when I was testing the Sony vs. the Deity D3 Pro that the Sony sounded too clean and almost electronic. I agree it’s easy and it does work really well in vlog style situations but it does need some processing after to warm it up. Still, it’s better than all the wires and accidentally leaving on the D3 by accident and draining the battery. Really good video. Thanks.
If I need one under $100 I'll go for the diety d4 mini around $80 then diety duo and for $100 go for the sennheiser 200 and if there are no limit go for the sony or rode pro plus.
Fantastic video, Jeven - thank you. I’ve struggled to like my VideoMic NTG. Yes, the quality is great, but its performance in windy conditions with the dead cat is still below the VideoMicro. Then there’s the size. Most of the time, now, I have the VideoMicro on my A-camera as back-up audio, and a Rode Lav attached to a Tascam DR-10L as my main audio. I have a Wireless Go II, but a few recordings got corrupted and couldn’t be retrieved without Rode’s help. Audio is a constant series of swings and roundabouts! 😄🇦🇺🦘👍
Always interesting in how to up the audio quality! We've been eye-balling Sony's ECM-B1M for awhile now, but it's been back ordered just about everywhere! So it's always fun leaning what options are out there. Great overview 🎤
I bought one way back when at the beginning of 2020. Ordered the XLR-K3M which has been sold out for six months and B&H says it'll ship out on Tuesday. FWIW, Best BUy currently has them in stock (meaning XLR-K3M).
I thought the MKE 200 hit a nice sweet spot in the middle. I own the Sennheiser and I also love that the shock mount is built in, I broke a lot of Rode shock mounts trying to put the camera with the mic into my bag. The NTG sound was great, and the Sony was pretty solid, but the price wasn't worth it for me.
I’m a Deity fan boy!!! Got the Duo as soon as it came out and for all the extra features that it has, the sound it has and the incredible price, it’s the best shotgun mic out there!!!! Thanks for the video. How about a show on lav’s?
I don’t own the Sony mic, but it sounded best to me. I also thought the Rode mic go with the lav did well. The NTG and Pro + had more low end, but they also magnified wind noise. Of the passive mics, the Sennhieser was the crispest, but also seemed the shallowest and might have an issue with plosives. A Rode Mic go with any of the on camera options shared here would be an awesome setup. Also, your video shows that there are lots of quality options right down to $50.
Ótimo vídeo!!!!! Parabéns! Tenho o microfone da Sony. Estou achando o som captado muito baixo. Estou usando no modo automático. Quando vc usa, vc configura algo na câmera? Desde já, agradeço.
I Can't afford that.. 😔..but i really need that in my phone for my vlog..i wish i can have things like that to use..i only have my phone thats it..a newbie vlogger..i always watch your videos for new vlogger..Godbless
To me, the senheiser and the sony had a brighter sound quality that I liked. There was a dullness to the others. Those two mics also seemed to do a better job canceling the room noise/echo on your indoor footage. The blimp on the senheiser did a fantastic job at reducing wind noise and the sony was nearly as good. There was only one mic that I really didn't like, and I think it was one of the rhodes. There was clicking/popping in the wind & the sound kind of broke up. Great job testing these and giving us the chance to hear the differences.
D4 for cost effective multi purpose solution. Way the best richness pick-up for non-powered mic. Sony has clean sound but no base. Rode video mic + for sound quality outside was best. Can appreciate the simplicity of the Sony and the sound is clear but high end focussed. Tbh, wireless go II was way the best in the studio. So the old adage is true, best sound is the one closest to the subject. Great test, thank you for that! I think you just saved me $350! I’m not going to get that Sony. My audio playback was on apple ipad via AirPod pro v 1’s.
Thanks, Is it possible to record with the Sony and another Lavalier or other microphone in the microphone input on a camera? Will it record both microphones...? Thanks, Just picked up the Sony used for 100.00
Hey bro I have the Sony Shotgun Microphone ECM-B1M, works great with my A7III but can't seem to get it to work on my A6400. Any ideas Jeven ? Thanx bro
I thought that the Lav mic was the most natural and uncoloured. The Diety sounded fantastic for the money. Overall, I thought that the Rode Pro sounded best.
May I ask what are you thinking when you talk to camera? There is something about your expression and delivery that I cannot place. Perhaps you are a shy person, or perhaps you're just your unique self, or medicated, or arrogant? I don't see any smiling or even a glimmer of happiness in the eyes. Do you mind letting me know what is happening?
I've had great results with the Rode Video Micro. I have two of them. May not be the best available anymore, but they are solid performers. Diety has some good offerings.
I’m listening with my headphones in, and I hear a certain clipping when you walk outside and say the sentence. The same clipping I had before my mic input broke on my A7iii.
I got the Duo last summer when it came out and it’s a horse. The mic on the back makes it a force multiplier for me because I love to interview and I also like to describe or explain what I’m shooting like a documentary. Plus it’s got a quality build to it. I’m looking for a lav too and I’m looking at the Deity.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog... The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog... The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog...The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog... The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog... The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog...
Which microphone do you think sounds the best?
Sony is the best!
I think #6 is the best outside mic and #7 was the best inside mic
Having said that they all sounded very similar when doing the inside tests.
Thanks for the great video.
3 better than 4 better than 1 better than 6 better than 7 better than 9 and 10 other are bad. I hear that on headphones with equalizer to sound (boost bass ). Glad to hear there is not that big difference for cheap and expensive mic :)
For me I prefer the sound with the Sony, and the wireless functionality. Great video! Thanks!
Sony...but the Sennheiser came pretty close
Man, that's a lot of work Jeven. Thanks for doing this.
Overall for versatility and inside/outside sound, the SONY was clearly the best to me. However, all of these mics have good value video creation indoors or outdoors. I’m happy to see my Deity D4 Duo performed awesomely in the testing! I use my D4 Duo for vlogging and my Deity V-Lav for indoor videos - and outdoor if I’m not vlogging. Actually from most everything I see and hear, the lav mics sound better inside than the shotgun mics. I was blessed to get my Deity D4 Due for $72 (regular $89) on Amazon Prime Day and the V-Lav for around $49 (regular $55). Not a bad combo for under $130. Thanks for another superb video Jevon!
I was surprised that the Go 2 sounded as good as it did. Great video!
Agreed!
I agree too.
I use it extensively but it does have some drawbacks that you need to live with.
i think the best mic was D4 duo and the ntg was the worst
Listening to these - I'm happy that I just purchased the Diety D4 Duo. I used it for the first time last Saturday and was pleased with how well it picked up voices from 10 ft away.
I liked the D4 duo and the sony. The D4 mini sounds great too, at that price point.
I've got the rode wireless go ii and I love it
thanku for this✨✨✨ i really like the sony mic 🥺
Rode video pro sounds good but the d4 wasn’t far behind and I don’t think it sounds any worse!!
Sony or NTG got me
Sony ECM-B1M and Rode Video NTG are the clear winners for me. I like the Sony better due to ease of use and versability!
the 2 kinds of Deity Microphones (and they are the less expensive) I found them of great quality and overall the extra hole to insert another mic is very useful and no battery at all make them the 2 my preferred - and the quality sound is very close to the more expensive one so thanks again for your review and you showed us that spending more money is not worthwhile because by now all mics are similar.
I think the Rode Wireless Go with Lav sounds best. A close second is the Sennheiser. I think it is because of how they handled the wind noise.
BTW, I am listening on a set of small studio monitors.
thank you very much brother good job .. i liked the sony and the german microphone are very good
Ok. I listen to your video twice but first off
thank you for doing this video. My top 4 picks based on performance such as, voice clarity and wind noise (provided no wind socks were used) are:
# 1 SONY ECM-B1M - although a bit pricey. I liked the noise canceling, dual 🎤, that it’s compact. It wasn’t as load as others, but the voice was still very clear and I hear little too no wind noise. Which is big for me and I would definitely consider buying this one.
#2 for the money, the DIETY D4 MINI , & DIETY D4 DUO BASED ON wind sounds and clarity. These 2 preformed just as good as the SONY ECM-B1M so if I couldn’t afford this one I go with either one of my #2 picks. Because (to me) both were pretty even when it came to clarity and not hearing the wind.
# 3 Rode LAV - Voice was strong/clear and I didn’t hear wind sound. BUT! I don’t like having to be tethered to my camera. But for hand held Vlogging - I think I would consider buying for hiking and doing things that didn’t require me walking away from my camera which happened to be my iPhone pro max
Last! #4
I own the Rode Wireless GO. From personal experience I feel that the voice (as you pointed out) when moving my head from side to side the volume of my voice changes. When I placed it in my pocket, the sound of my voice changed, it was either not very clear or loud and scratchy, and the wind sock! OMG- it falls off easily so I don’t feel it’s worth the money. Unless I’m doing something wrong!? But having said that, RODE did improve it some so the RODE WIRELESS GO II is my #4 pick. Because like I said. Perhaps I’m just not using it correctly. If anybody has any suggestions, please help me out. But because of the improvements I’d consider it just because of its size and distance that your voice can be picked up on.
Jeven, - would it be possible for you to create a short video on how to best film /use both RODE WIRELESS GO and RODE WIRELESS GO II to get the best sound and keep that darn wind sock on? This would help me and perhaps others that are having the same issues as I am. Because outside of gluing the wind sock on the 🎤 it falls off very easily. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 on this video
I like the Diety Duo.
My opinion:
1. DIEITY D4 mini - clear sound, no wind when you moved the camera.
2. Rode - sound ok, maybe a bit more natural in comparison with the 1st mic. Wind sound is present when moving around.
3. DIEITY D4 DUO - Nice sound, nothing bad to say.
4. Sennheiser - nice sound, also wind can be heard but not disturbing at all (even makes it better - the picture is more complete as you're outdoor)
5. Rode NTG - nice sound outdoor, even the birds were recorded (were they also singing before?). Perfect indoor sound.
6. Rode PRO+ - perfect sound everywhere. Probably would still not use it because of the size...
7. SONY - perfect sound outdoor. Indoor the best was with noise cancellation.
8. Rode wireless GO - Outdoor it felt like the volume was changing during the speech.. Indoor also.. I would use on rare occasions where no other option is possible.
9. Rode GO2 - nice sound. The wind is very good to hear though. Volume is changing when rotating the head.
10. Lav - Actually a very nice sound. Easy to use. A good option to go with or just to have around as a backup mic.
Thank you for the review!
I would go with nums 3 and 4 for my vlogging stuff because of their quality/simplicity ratio (although there are more high-quality mics on the list).
great comparison Jeven, just wonder why almost most of the youtuber are NOW making microphone videos?! 😅
Jeven, they all sound good. #5 definitely is the best fidelity. It has a rich tone with good lows and highs. All the others had stronger hi-pass filters that seemed to attenuate the lows significantly more. I personally like the true high fidelity sound over the others. If it was a smaller package, the choice would be obvious. Good video!
I love all your microphone collection bro..In DIETY D4 DUO external mic port is amaxing sond also good...RODE VIDEOMIC NTG feactures are good.sound also good....RODE VIDEO MIC PRO + is amazing but little big...SONY ECM-B1M its compact and sound are realy great....RODE WIRELESS GO II amazing ....RODE LAV its good...similar changes to all microphones
I own the Sony EBM and it sounds (besides the NTG) by far the best. The Ntg is a little more bass richer. The compact size, and the practicality of no cables needed, makes the Sony the best for me. And i thing, the ntg (as second winner in this great comparison, thank You Jeven!) Takes much more windy noise in the outdoor test, what is disturbing.
Over all…. For Budget: The Deity is great (all Deity Versions)
For Medium Budget: The Sennheiser
For more Budget: Rode NTG and Sony Mic
The Sony is a game changer for me. Too many times I ran into flat batteries or cable coming undone. Just love the ease of use
Yup just makes filming easier. I always ended up with a dead battery or forgot the cable 😂
@@JevenDovey hello dude nice video. I have a Xiaomi 13 ultra phone and I'm going to get a hohem m6 gimbal. I have a Jeep wrangler and With the top half open or closed softtop. During my trips, I will livestream from Instagram. I don't want to rode as a microphone I watched a video And other electronic devices make sizzling noise in the microphone. deity v mic 4 or v mic Duo which do u advise for me? Thanks
Wow! Thanks for all the work you put into this. The Sony sounded crisp and clear.
Cheers for this, just purchased the Sony mic for my Sony A7iv 👍🏼
Sennheiser sounded the best for the boom mics and the Go 2 with Lav sounded good as well. I think the lesson here is you don’t have to break the bank to have good sound.
Also I wonder how the Comica X Boom sounds against the Go2.
Of course you still have to consider the audio processor on the camera or using something like a Zoom H1 and record sound independently.
I appreciate the work that went into this video. Thank you. 🥂
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dogs😅
very helpful. Thank you. I like the Sennheiser 200.
I’ve been using the ECM-B1M and I like it, but I’ve noticed that it picks up a lot of the handling noise and even bottoms out sometimes. I really wish it had a better susupension mount like the Rode Videomic Pros
NTG and Sony are killing the rest! D4 and Sennheiser are very clean. Rode II its not bad
Watching and listening on my iPhone, they all sound more or less the same. Tbh.
#1 and 2 seemed to clip the signal a little outdoors, but sounded fine indoors. Any reason?
Also, when you’re introducing the mics. Starting at 0:30, there is some digital interference in the audio signal. Which mic were you using for your voiceover? The sennheiser?
It’s tough to compare the outdoor recordings because of the wind variability. All the mics were us ale indoors, although I liked the Rodes for their low end, and didn’t like the sennheiser’s more sibilant character. That could be Eq’ed though.
Have you tried using the wireless Go mic by clipping it to your hat brim? You wouldn’t have the volume changes when you move your head, since it would track your head movements.
Thanks for the comparison video. These things can be a challenge to make.
I hate the size of my Rode video mic pro + especially if I’m tryna vlog incognito! My plan is to get the Sony b1m for my siii & potentially that small senheisser so I can mount it on the side when my camera is rigged out with top handles and monitors etc! I do wish the Sony could be plugged in so it could be used when the hot shoe is inaccessible!
nice video Jeven... a lot of work here.... I am not sure.. I think the #6 is the best... but all of them can do the job. probably it will need to be based on the needs. I am using a few of them... I love the new rode wireless go II. it is great.
the repetitive comparison phrase got annoying asf quick, but otherwise a great video :D
Yet another home-run video Jeven! Thank you.
Brilliant video as usual Jeven! I was in the local newspaper about my channel 2 weeks ago btw! Wanna say thanks for all insparation! /Samuel! :)
Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion can I use Deity nic.? However, I never have to speak in front of the microphone (no vlogging), I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot working people in the open and remote countryside.Would you use a wind protection? Thanks.
The diety v-mic d4 mini and the seinheiser one sounded best to me
Sony sounds the best for sure, however, not nearly 300 better than the Duo. Lav's have a common "bucket sound" but highly functional. For my $, I'll go with the Deity Duo unless my need changes to having a lav type... then, the rode II
I noticed when I was testing the Sony vs. the Deity D3 Pro that the Sony sounded too clean and almost electronic. I agree it’s easy and it does work really well in vlog style situations but it does need some processing after to warm it up. Still, it’s better than all the wires and accidentally leaving on the D3 by accident and draining the battery. Really good video. Thanks.
Big Tip of the Hat..Excellent segment! I already have the Rode Micro but was impressed by the D4!
Maybe I'm nuts but #1 sounds the best, has no wind noise and it's also the cheapest at $50. Seems like a great deal to me.
Jeven, we have the IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun microphone, can we send you one for the next mic review you are doing?
If I need one under $100 I'll go for the diety d4 mini around $80 then diety duo and for $100 go for the sennheiser 200 and if there are no limit go for the sony or rode pro plus.
I got a rode wireless go II but I haven't use it as yet
I'm just amazed that The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Was just watching your how to Vlog video 😎 Thanks for your videos I’ve learnt heaps from them
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog . 🤔
Lab mic wins id say .
sorry Lav mic
Fantastic video, Jeven - thank you. I’ve struggled to like my VideoMic NTG. Yes, the quality is great, but its performance in windy conditions with the dead cat is still below the VideoMicro. Then there’s the size. Most of the time, now, I have the VideoMicro on my A-camera as back-up audio, and a Rode Lav attached to a Tascam DR-10L as my main audio. I have a Wireless Go II, but a few recordings got corrupted and couldn’t be retrieved without Rode’s help. Audio is a constant series of swings and roundabouts! 😄🇦🇺🦘👍
Always interesting in how to up the audio quality! We've been eye-balling Sony's ECM-B1M for awhile now, but it's been back ordered just about everywhere! So it's always fun leaning what options are out there. Great overview 🎤
I bought one way back when at the beginning of 2020. Ordered the XLR-K3M which has been sold out for six months and B&H says it'll ship out on Tuesday. FWIW, Best BUy currently has them in stock (meaning XLR-K3M).
Honestly the Sony’s and the diety d4 duo was the best sound and bang for buck in my opinion
Very helpful video! I like the design and everything of sony mic, except the sound of it 😅😅
I thought the MKE 200 hit a nice sweet spot in the middle. I own the Sennheiser and I also love that the shock mount is built in, I broke a lot of Rode shock mounts trying to put the camera with the mic into my bag. The NTG sound was great, and the Sony was pretty solid, but the price wasn't worth it for me.
I’m a Deity fan boy!!! Got the Duo as soon as it came out and for all the extra features that it has, the sound it has and the incredible price, it’s the best shotgun mic out there!!!! Thanks for the video. How about a show on lav’s?
Thanks for this video brother
I don’t own the Sony mic, but it sounded best to me. I also thought the Rode mic go with the lav did well. The NTG and Pro + had more low end, but they also magnified wind noise. Of the passive mics, the Sennhieser was the crispest, but also seemed the shallowest and might have an issue with plosives. A Rode Mic go with any of the on camera options shared here would be an awesome setup. Also, your video shows that there are lots of quality options right down to $50.
Ótimo vídeo!!!!! Parabéns! Tenho o microfone da Sony. Estou achando o som captado muito baixo. Estou usando no modo automático. Quando vc usa, vc configura algo na câmera? Desde já, agradeço.
I Can't afford that.. 😔..but i really need that in my phone for my vlog..i wish i can have things like that to use..i only have my phone thats it..a newbie vlogger..i always watch your videos for new vlogger..Godbless
To me, the senheiser and the sony had a brighter sound quality that I liked. There was a dullness to the others.
Those two mics also seemed to do a better job canceling the room noise/echo on your indoor footage.
The blimp on the senheiser did a fantastic job at reducing wind noise and the sony was nearly as good.
There was only one mic that I really didn't like, and I think it was one of the rhodes.
There was clicking/popping in the wind & the sound kind of broke up.
Great job testing these and giving us the chance to hear the differences.
Bruh are you serious?? An audio review with painful buzzing literally 30 seconds in😂😂😂
D4 for cost effective multi purpose solution. Way the best richness pick-up for non-powered mic. Sony has clean sound but no base. Rode video mic + for sound quality outside was best. Can appreciate the simplicity of the Sony and the sound is clear but high end focussed. Tbh, wireless go II was way the best in the studio. So the old adage is true, best sound is the one closest to the subject.
Great test, thank you for that! I think you just saved me $350! I’m not going to get that Sony.
My audio playback was on apple ipad via AirPod pro v 1’s.
Thanks, Is it possible to record with the Sony and another Lavalier or other microphone in the microphone input on a camera? Will it record both microphones...? Thanks, Just picked up the Sony used for 100.00
Hey bro I have the Sony Shotgun Microphone ECM-B1M, works great with my A7III but can't seem to get it to work on my A6400. Any ideas Jeven ? Thanx bro
Nicely done. Thank you for doing this.
Jeven, can the 3.5mm input on the Diety D4 Mini supply plug-in power to a condenser lavalier mic like the Shure MVL?
I thought that the Lav mic was the most natural and uncoloured. The Diety sounded fantastic for the money. Overall, I thought that the Rode Pro sounded best.
Great video thanks !
I know you felt silly making this video repeating that place I really appreciate you for that. Video was very informative
Hy Jeven, I need a microphone that can be used in a very noisy environment like in a Engine Room, what would be your choice ? thx in advance
May I ask what are you thinking when you talk to camera? There is something about your expression and delivery that I cannot place.
Perhaps you are a shy person, or perhaps you're just your unique self, or medicated, or arrogant? I don't see any smiling or even a glimmer of happiness in the eyes. Do you mind letting me know what is happening?
I've had great results with the Rode Video Micro. I have two of them. May not be the best available anymore, but they are solid performers. Diety has some good offerings.
Hi thank you your are D4 sound very good, but does the Sony ECM B1M have a head phone mic so you can hear what you have recorded. Thank you
I’m listening with my headphones in, and I hear a certain clipping when you walk outside and say the sentence. The same clipping I had before my mic input broke on my A7iii.
#4 & Sony ECM & Diety
Can I vote for the poor lazy dog? Seems like all that jumping over him is probably giving him a lot of anxiety... 😎
Am I the only one hears, that all mic sounds in the outside crappy? Did you have some problems with settings?
please review the takstar SGC 600! other youtubers rate it but Id love to know what you think!
The Rode microphone sounds great indoors, outdoors not so much. As for the Diety duo it sounds amazing both indoors and outdoors.
Ok we get it. The quick brown fox jump over the lazy dog 😅😅
Tone of your voice sounded great on Sony (outdoor). Of course cannot beat Sennheiser (the expensive one) indoor.
It doesn’t matter. They are all good enough. Pic one for your budget and get creative.
On intro what lens are you using ? That quality and the blur is rly rly Nice , let me the name or link From the lens :) ty
I’ve got the rode video micro and wireless go! What levels do you think on a Sony ZV1 for the wireless go? Should I be hitting -12
that fox is dead now if anyone was wondering... too much jumping sadly
Can't Believe I'm Watching This For Free!
Did any one of thos Mics ist stereo?? Or all of them Mono ?
Thanks
The Sony is the best sound hands down even when I am AirPods Pro...the differences are bigger with studio monitors.
very nice 🎖🚀🎖🚀🎖🚀 thanks for the info, i always want it the rode!
That's a lot of mic, but is it compatible on Phones?
I'd have to go with #1 butt the #3 with the dual mics is what I'd choose.
I got the Duo last summer when it came out and it’s a horse. The mic on the back makes it a force multiplier for me because I love to interview and I also like to describe or explain what I’m shooting like a documentary. Plus it’s got a quality build to it. I’m looking for a lav too and I’m looking at the Deity.
Thanks @@terrylstarks. Getting jealous, fed up with & kickin' myself for not getting into this by now.
Are you sure that dog is lazy and not just dead? Give him a poke just to be sure.
'Rode Video Mic Pro +' for outdoors and 'Rode Wireless Go' for indoors !
the Sony in a mile, way way less work after shooting!!!
Rode video mic pro and wireless go 1 and 2 sound good. With lav mic too.
Rode NTG video mic no competition (among those presented).
Videomic NTG and Sony for the indoor test, no question.
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What was the weird interference in the beginning of video?
NTG inside, Sony outside.