I could hear the difference between the two mics, but couldn't put my finger on it. At least, until you moved into your living room. Then I noticed more of the audio bouncing off your walls when you used the D4. It seems that the D4 has a wider pick-up range than the Rode, which isn't ideal when you are trying to capture audio from the subject you are pointing your mic at.
I’m almost constantly narrating from behind the camera so the duo gets the win for me. The added mic input is a huge bonus as well since I can still rock a simple lav and point the front mic at my subjects. Audio quality sounds basically identical although I think the duo picked up a tad more room noise. Kudos to Deity for making a very smart new microphone 🙌
I've had the Rode Video Micro for a couple years. I added to my arsenal the Rode Video NTG which I love. I do often find Myself needing small mics to throw in a bag with limited room. So I just ordered the Deity D4duo for $65 on sale. I got the D4duo for the reasons you mentioned partially so I can record stuff and talk behind it to narrate stuffs. I dig the versatility in such a small form factor.
As a South African also having acquired the queen's pronunciation from my mother, I had a good chuckle. Still looking for a shotgun mic for smartphone cinematography. A year later, and there's probably a zillion options out there.
@@dunnadidit Thanksfor the reply. I purchased a MOVO VXR10 after some research and watching Brian Miller's Audio for Content Creators channel. As a novice it's probably more than sufficient. Thanks again for the response. His TED talk was great too.
Just broke my last mic so i got the perfect excuse to get the Deity! Super excited to vlog with it. the last mic I had was a cheaper version of the Rhode micro and whenever I would talk from behind the camera it would be too quiet but I was always too lazy to switch it around lol thanks for this video!
To keep the rode mic from tipping forward all you have to do is tuck the chord in the little slip into the base of the mic attached to the cold shoe. It has helped that tremendously for me
The Deity seems to be much better at capturing sounds further away, where as the Rode's best quality is close up but not far away. I think I might definitely get the Deity, especially since it has that capability of recording from behind the mic, almost like an omni-directional mic.
I was literally about to go buy a Rode VideoMicro but after seeing this the Deity might be the better option. I do think I prefer the sound out of the Rode but that extra mic would be so handy, plus the sound from the Deity isn't bad at all.
Last year I vlogged an entire cross-state California travel vlog with the GH5, Osmo Pocket, & Osmo Action. It was such a pain to rotate the Rode Videomicro around everything I was narrating. This would have been an awesome tool to have. My birthday is in 4 days so maybe I'll treat my self...
Super funny too because, unlike some other releases, there was no lifted NDA or anything like that, just total coincidence that a handful of us dropped at the same time.
It would have been amazing to use it in a windy outside 💨 Because I am super curious to see in the Deity has a better sound on windy days. Otherwise thanks for the test. If you did it could you please confirm, if it’s good or not ?? Because I did use rode micro for 5 years and when it’s windy the micro is a very good quality honestly (of course with the deadcat). I can’t believe rode did not have a double micro like Deity. It such a pain on Vlog interview to have one direction micro. Thanks 🙏
Wow, great review! The fact that this microphone allows you to record another input on a separate channel is huge! There’s so many times I’ve had my levels clip and I wish I had an alternate source to cover my backside. I have the Rode Video Micro already (great mic!), and I don’t hear much of a difference between the two in your tests. I will be adding the Deity to my arsenal. Thanks so much for posting!
The rode sounded better to me and cut out the background noise better but if you're a vlogger I see the appeal of the two mic set up and I like the input feature of the deity.
Thanks for an excellent comparison! I think there is a point to plugging the video micro into the D4........stereo.......something no one seems interested in anymore... but...we do have TWO ears. What would the audio sound like if he rode was plugged into the D4 (as they both seem to have similar quality and audio levels....) and they were aimed one 30 degrees left and one 30 degrees right? That would be very interesting. I use a Sennheiser MKE440 which does this, at significantly more cost and the result is great, audio centered on the subject in front, but still stereo, so it sounds very natural. It is not always someone speaking we would like to record, but everything around us. Given these two microphones don't require the hassle of batteries and have a small form factor it would be interesting to see what stereo, yet forward facing audio could be captured. Can you try this perhaps and compare? I would be very interested. Thanks!
Yeah that could be interesting! Kind of an ORTF setup but with 2 different mics. You could even get a stereo effect by just mounting the mic sideways and having 180° stereo.
So does the deity mount if you want them, I find it kind of annoying though tbh. It would be better if the part you clip it into wasn’t also the part that spins.
I was just about to pull the trigger on the Rode Micro, but the ability to plug in another mic, say, the receiver of a wireless system with a lav mic on a subject, swung that decision for me. That one feature on its own makes it invaluable for interview scenarios!
Gave the video a thumbs up before you got to the distance comparison, sadly I couldn't give a second thumbs up for that. Thank you! This is the 5th video I've watched on the topic and the 1st that included sound that wasn't right in front of the mic.
I have the Rode Wireless Go, which is superb but sometimes I just don't feel like messing with it or having that clunky box clipped to my shirt or sweater. I'm looking for an plug in mic and I'm going to try the duo - which I have just heard of today. it's on sale on Amazon for $68, so not much of a price difference now :)
Interesting.. came for the Rode review but now I'm intrigued by the Deity duo mic (didn't know I needed this but after seeing NOW I DO! LOL!) Thanks for the testing - I listened through my headphones and the comparison is clear. Diety sounds like it's recorded higher/louder? And you can hear the outside noise more - like the white noise for lack of better words? The sounds of ... air? Lol? Rode sounds lower and slightly richer, not as tinny. Outside, it does a better job to muffle the white noise. Could it be because its just recorded at a lower volume? Hmm can't really tell. I wonder how they would both sound if the Deity would lower itself in in volume to match that of Rode's. Perhaps maybe the same quality? Thanks for the review though... now I'm going to research Diety lol!
That input jack is actually huge. This with a lav (or even Rode Wireless Go) and you have super compact backup audio for a one person vocal. How many times your lav has scratch noises of cloth, or handling noises on the shotgun, or picking up constant GSM signals on one mic, but not the other. Or doing a commentary (for example vlogs) with perfect vocal (lav), but also ambient sound (deity) and you can mix it to taste independently. Or you can create a compact a stereo X-Y-configuration with another D4 or Videomicro. All without needing a hard to come by Dual Mono => Stereo splitter. Only question is, if you can manage the audio levels correctly for two mics at once (not a problem if you connect a wireless receiver.)
I have that exact Rode mic, and I love it. I got it as my first ever external mic when I started taking videos more seriously, and I absolutely love it! I always use a wide lens and I have never had it in frame. For sure a good mic if you want something light for travel, simple to use, doesn’t need batteries and is captures good sound, then the rode mic is a great buy! Thanks for sharing your video!
So glad I didn't buy the Rode Videomicro yesterday as I love the sound of Deity mics and therefore was considering the D3 instead, that ultimately is a tiny bit too costly and heavy for now. So the Deity D4 DUO is the obvious choice for me. Love the back mic and prefer the sound of the Deity - clearer and louder and more vivid ambiance. Awesome, ty for the video.
@@dunnadidit hey dude, I submitted to your video competition! My very, very, VERY FIRST video submission to one of these kinds of things... I'm scared! lol
I've been waiting for something like this for years! I can't believe it's taken companies this long to come up with this solution in a single microphone package. I also really like how Deity put in a little extra thought into how it "could" be used by adding a switch for front/rear mic configuration - AND they also added the input for something like a lav mic. I would hope that their next one takes it a step further by adding powered options similar to the Rode NTG...but this is one hell of a game-changer as it is!
I used the duo with a lavalier and a sony camera, but when my subject was silent it raised the volume increasing the noise and when the person started talking there's noise and a saturated voice, It gradually reduced the saturation till back to normal. Anyone had this issue?
Killer vid, I love watching these comparisons. However I got a question. Does the Deity (pronounce it however you please) work on a cell phone? Let's say you wanna interview someone on your phone. I'd love to see a vid on this subject, thanks.
Sorry, I left that out. One channel of the microphone will work with the right adapter, but then the unique feature of the Duo is gone. Another option would be a USB/lightning sound interface with a stereo microphone input, that _could_ be built very compact, but I don't know any.
You could take a Rode SC6-L together with a (Y-)splitter cable stereo to two mono, that should work. The price of the solutions goes up quite a bit compared to just the microphone.
I was seriously thinking this was kinda gimmicky (for my use case) until you mentioned that it splits the two capsules into two different Channels for post editing. That alone, is a huge reason for me to want to pull the trigger on this rather than getting another Rode Micro... well that and it sounds better hahah. Thanks for another great video!
Look like a mic that would be great for bloggers. I talk behind my camera all the time to narrate what I am looking at. May have to pick this up. I wonder how it would work on a Weebil S on top of a Sonay a6600.
One issue I've had with those miniature microphones is that when it get's windy - whilst the fur screen stops most of the wind noise - the mics seemed to get super choppy. Ended up settling with the Rode Videomic NTG (much bigger and more ££) and the Rode Wireless Lav (having to turn it on is annoying)
Honestly, this is the worst mic I've ever tried. I gave it a shot because of this video to see if I could ditch my rode videomic pro+ and shave some size off my daily, that thing is massive. The Deity sounds great when you sit still or have it on a tripod as shown here, but as soon as you move around you can see that the shock mount is nowhere near strong enough for the weight of the mic because it bounces around like crazy, causing a super audible rumbling sound and killing any chance at clean audio. Even with the camera on a tripod you can make it rumble just by walking past it. If you're someone who's planning on vlogging or shooting with any sort of movement, this isn't the mic for you.
Hi, thanks for the nice video. I only make documentaries outdoors, for working people (ethnic groups in remote countryside). I would like to ask a question please: I have a GH6 camera and its microphone is good. Again, I don't use the camera in my country, but only when traveling far. If you were me, would you use a small external mic or would you do without it? Thank you.
I liked the sound from both of them, do you know if the Deity puts out more gain from the front mic? The reason I ask is my Canon M50, I need to turn the internal gain down to prevent hiss, so a louder input than the Rode Videomicro would be better. Great video, thanks for sharing.
How is that more work? It is on one track in the editing software, so no additional work whatsoever. But you can split left and right channel on two tracks for versatility, if you want to. Best of both worlds.
now I am totally confused @lol. Need suggestion for dual work (a) short film making outdoor and (b) voice over / narration indoor shall I buy 1. zoom or 2. rode mic 3. is audio interface needed ? what will solve both purpose, thanks
I mean, it really depends on the situation, most filmmakers and audio people have a bunch of tools that fit each situation. You don’t necessarily need an interface if you’re going to go straight into the camera or with a zoom though.
Thanks 4 the content mate, I am thinking about buying a 18-105 f4, will the Rode micro with the "dead cat" get on the way/frame of the shot at the 18mm? Thanks Dunna. At the moment I use 95% of the time a 35mm f1.8 on my 6600 will it get on the way, in the shot? the 35mm is shorter but more zoomed the 18-105 is longer but is it long enough to not get on the way at 18mm for the Rode Video Micro? Have a nice day mate
I like the video and the review of the products. I own the rode micro, but im shocked both mics are pretty quiet for the distance you were at. I used the rode mic on a moving trolley and filmed the trolley behind me and still picked up voices from the other trolley pretty far away as we drove down the freeway. but alas, i don't think the deity is what i'm looking for. I am in pursuit of a new mic that will work with my new 360 camera and get good 360 sound. if you can find something that is small and does 360 sound please doa review on that. and tag me somehow XD
@@dunnadidit Based on your recommendation, I received the Deity DUO mic yesterday (purchased from B&H) and it is PERFECT. Very small with mics on the front and back (for the camera person). Great audio for a tiny little thing. I look forward to putting it to work. Many Thanks!!!!!!
You missed testing/comparing the key feature. Walking around with the rode on talking behind the camera compared with the Deity. Then we could see the actual difference talking into the back of the rode Vs the actual smaller mic on the diety 🤦🏽♂️. Would be interested to see if there's a big difference
Haha I guess I could have included that but let me just tell you as someone who has forgotten to turn the mic around enough times, it sounds terrible when you talk into the back of the videomicro. I guess it might have solidified the potential need for the extra mic the D4 DUO has though.
Dunna Did It Yeah I know what you mean as I have the Micro too and used it behind and it’s alright but not great. Just curious of the real difference with this new one as it does seem like a great idea.
I'm on the fence. I have different mics for different usages...I'm also a gadget junkie!! The Deity is intriguing. I already have a Rode mic... Thank you for your vid!!
The dual capsule mic is really cool. I've got a swivel mount for mine, but you do have to move it every time you want to change it from front to back. Can't get the Diety Duo here in Saigon yet, but I will be watching for it. It looks like a must for my audio kit. Good Show!!!
I use the polar pro axis to be able to swivel my mic sometimes too, but I can’t count the amount of times that I’ve forgotten to swivel it back lol 🤦🏻♂️
Hi my dear friend, I am very ignorant about audio among many other things, I am a Professional Wedding Photographer which is new to video and I am wondering if I can use the COMICA Boom X-U transmitter to plug a Rode VideoMic GO II to build a wireless boom mic along with the lav mic on the other transmitter so I can have a dual set up with a lav and a shotgun mic at the same time. Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!
I've been looking to upgrade my shotgun microphone on my camera and that new microphone has definitely made the list. Very cool product. Thanks for the rundown :)
I like the sound of the Deity over the Rode. Your video helped solidify my choice-thanks! Should be "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" but I see you already caught it post upload ;)
I'm listening to your comparison with high-quality headphones and I didn't hear the difference between them. I ordered the Deity d4 duo because it has two microphones and it's great.
What audio level do you have it set to on the sony a6600? I just got my mic and I did a little testing today with it but i couldn't figure out what audio level was the best. What do you have yours set at?
Regarding the Rode 'tilting forward', the grooves in the clamp are there to place the cable in to and this will stopping it tilting forward ;) And to be picky, you didn't say the whole alphabet as it's 'jumps' not 'jumped' 😜 Great review by the way, I'm looking at getting the Deity myself.
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What would you do with the extra microphone on the D4 DUO?
I feel like it really can be a usefull feature to have
use it on a 360 cam in an interview 😜( could you make a video where you compare the rode vs deity vs boya ( the mm1) )
I’d plug my Rode Wireless GO into it.
When I’m recording my wife on our hikes, you’ll be able to hear my sarcastic comments!
Daryl Close lmao
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. There, i did the whole alphabet... lol
Found out later that it’s “jumps” not “jumped” so really I missed “s”
@@dunnadidit I usually say "dogs." Either or. 😎
I could hear the difference between the two mics, but couldn't put my finger on it. At least, until you moved into your living room. Then I noticed more of the audio bouncing off your walls when you used the D4. It seems that the D4 has a wider pick-up range than the Rode, which isn't ideal when you are trying to capture audio from the subject you are pointing your mic at.
Yeah the rode seems to have a bit of a tighter polar patter on it.
I noticed this as well and was surprised I had to scroll so far to find a comment confirming what I heard.
I’m almost constantly narrating from behind the camera so the duo gets the win for me. The added mic input is a huge bonus as well since I can still rock a simple lav and point the front mic at my subjects. Audio quality sounds basically identical although I think the duo picked up a tad more room noise. Kudos to Deity for making a very smart new microphone 🙌
I've had the Rode Video Micro for a couple years. I added to my arsenal the Rode Video NTG which I love.
I do often find Myself needing small mics to throw in a bag with limited room. So I just ordered the Deity D4duo for $65 on sale.
I got the D4duo for the reasons you mentioned partially so I can record stuff and talk behind it to narrate stuffs. I dig the versatility in such a small form factor.
Thanks Dunna, first class content as always. I ordered the mic thru your link, hope it helps. Your pronunciation is perfect, by the way.
Thanks Christopher! Glad it was helpful and thanks for the support!
4:55 Let's daisy chain like 10 Deity mics. For science.
As a South African also having acquired the queen's pronunciation from my mother, I had a good chuckle. Still looking for a shotgun mic for smartphone cinematography. A year later, and there's probably a zillion options out there.
Deity just released a new one too. The D4mini. And sennheiser has a couple good options too.
@@dunnadidit Thanksfor the reply. I purchased a MOVO VXR10 after some research and watching Brian Miller's Audio for Content Creators channel. As a novice it's probably more than sufficient. Thanks again for the response. His TED talk was great too.
Thank you so much for this video, man! It was extremely helpfull!
My pleasure!!
This is a great demo and comperison! Thank you so much!!
Just broke my last mic so i got the perfect excuse to get the Deity! Super excited to vlog with it. the last mic I had was a cheaper version of the Rhode micro and whenever I would talk from behind the camera it would be too quiet but I was always too lazy to switch it around lol thanks for this video!
That’s super exciting!!
To keep the rode mic from tipping forward all you have to do is tuck the chord in the little slip into the base of the mic attached to the cold shoe. It has helped that tremendously for me
Yeah you can do that on both mics actually!
The Deity seems to be much better at capturing sounds further away, where as the Rode's best quality is close up but not far away. I think I might definitely get the Deity, especially since it has that capability of recording from behind the mic, almost like an omni-directional mic.
The Deity is a no brainer for me! Thanks for the honest review!
Thanks for watching!
That small extra cost brings so much versatility. If I didn’t already have a micro, I’d definitely get the Deity. Even still I’m tempted to upgrade.
Totally!
Sold on the duo mic system!!
very good comparison- thanks a lot!
I was literally about to go buy a Rode VideoMicro but after seeing this the Deity might be the better option.
I do think I prefer the sound out of the Rode but that extra mic would be so handy, plus the sound from the Deity isn't bad at all.
Yeah Deity just made the choice a little more interesting didn't they!
I was too
Will the dual mono mode work on an iPhone 13 with the TRRS to lightning cable or adapter?
To me the RODE mic sounds a little better. Great review!
Last year I vlogged an entire cross-state California travel vlog with the GH5, Osmo Pocket, & Osmo Action. It was such a pain to rotate the Rode Videomicro around everything I was narrating. This would have been an awesome tool to have. My birthday is in 4 days so maybe I'll treat my self...
hows the diety?
Crazy, I just saw an ad for the Deity mic a few days before all these Deity videos dropped.
Super funny too because, unlike some other releases, there was no lifted NDA or anything like that, just total coincidence that a handful of us dropped at the same time.
I have the video micro and my only complaint is the wind screen is HUGE! 😂
It would have been amazing to use it in a windy outside 💨 Because I am super curious to see in the Deity has a better sound on windy days. Otherwise thanks for the test. If you did it could you please confirm, if it’s good or not ?? Because I did use rode micro for 5 years and when it’s windy the micro is a very good quality honestly (of course with the deadcat). I can’t believe rode did not have a double micro like Deity. It such a pain on Vlog interview to have one direction micro.
Thanks 🙏
Wow, great review! The fact that this microphone allows you to record another input on a separate channel is huge! There’s so many times I’ve had my levels clip and I wish I had an alternate source to cover my backside. I have the Rode Video Micro already (great mic!), and I don’t hear much of a difference between the two in your tests. I will be adding the Deity to my arsenal. Thanks so much for posting!
Yeah the difference isn't huge, I think the rode is a bit more directional but I prefer the tonal quality of the deity just a bit more.
but how do you pronounce SIRUI?
Let me call the Queen and see what she says.
I've been waiting for a mic like this for what feels like forever now! This is perfection!
Noice!!
The rode sounded better to me and cut out the background noise better but if you're a vlogger I see the appeal of the two mic set up and I like the input feature of the deity.
Yeah the ride definitely has a tighter polar pattern. With a little eq in post it can sound pretty good!!
Awesome vid, exactly why I needed to hear. Thank you! Subscribed. 👍🏻🙏🏻
Cheers!
The deity's bac Microphone is awesome when thinking about family videos.
Super handy hey!
deus not dee-us so deity and not deeity. You're right!
I dont really understand why people are saying the deity sounds better? I do not agree and im going with the other
I bought me the rode super excited
They both sound different, but I don't think one sounds necessarily better than the other, however that rear mic is super helpful I feel.
Thanks for an excellent comparison! I think there is a point to plugging the video micro into the D4........stereo.......something no one seems interested in anymore... but...we do have TWO ears. What would the audio sound like if he rode was plugged into the D4 (as they both seem to have similar quality and audio levels....) and they were aimed one 30 degrees left and one 30 degrees right? That would be very interesting. I use a Sennheiser MKE440 which does this, at significantly more cost and the result is great, audio centered on the subject in front, but still stereo, so it sounds very natural. It is not always someone speaking we would like to record, but everything around us. Given these two microphones don't require the hassle of batteries and have a small form factor it would be interesting to see what stereo, yet forward facing audio could be captured. Can you try this perhaps and compare? I would be very interested. Thanks!
Yeah that could be interesting! Kind of an ORTF setup but with 2 different mics. You could even get a stereo effect by just mounting the mic sideways and having 180° stereo.
this google pronunciation kick in the a** was just awesome ^^ HM is proud of you ! ^^
Lol 😂
to balance the rode you need to insert the cable into the rotatable thing on the bottom. it has inserts for this :)
So does the deity mount if you want them, I find it kind of annoying though tbh. It would be better if the part you clip it into wasn’t also the part that spins.
Dunna Did It that is so true. It’s more of a hassle then anything.
I was just about to pull the trigger on the Rode Micro, but the ability to plug in another mic, say, the receiver of a wireless system with a lav mic on a subject, swung that decision for me. That one feature on its own makes it invaluable for interview scenarios!
Good job, thanks for posting, I ordered both lol :)
I feel like this was made for Kasey. He talks about needing this all the time lol.
YUP!
Gave the video a thumbs up before you got to the distance comparison, sadly I couldn't give a second thumbs up for that. Thank you! This is the 5th video I've watched on the topic and the 1st that included sound that wasn't right in front of the mic.
Haha, I'll see what I can do about getting that second like button installed 😜
I have the Rode Wireless Go, which is superb but sometimes I just don't feel like messing with it or having that clunky box clipped to my shirt or sweater. I'm looking for an plug in mic and I'm going to try the duo - which I have just heard of today. it's on sale on Amazon for $68, so not much of a price difference now :)
What mic are you using for this video sir? Super clear!
Interesting.. came for the Rode review but now I'm intrigued by the Deity duo mic (didn't know I needed this but after seeing NOW I DO! LOL!) Thanks for the testing - I listened through my headphones and the comparison is clear. Diety sounds like it's recorded higher/louder? And you can hear the outside noise more - like the white noise for lack of better words? The sounds of ... air? Lol? Rode sounds lower and slightly richer, not as tinny. Outside, it does a better job to muffle the white noise. Could it be because its just recorded at a lower volume? Hmm can't really tell. I wonder how they would both sound if the Deity would lower itself in in volume to match that of Rode's. Perhaps maybe the same quality? Thanks for the review though... now I'm going to research Diety lol!
That input jack is actually huge. This with a lav (or even Rode Wireless Go) and you have super compact backup audio for a one person vocal. How many times your lav has scratch noises of cloth, or handling noises on the shotgun, or picking up constant GSM signals on one mic, but not the other. Or doing a commentary (for example vlogs) with perfect vocal (lav), but also ambient sound (deity) and you can mix it to taste independently. Or you can create a compact a stereo X-Y-configuration with another D4 or Videomicro. All without needing a hard to come by Dual Mono => Stereo splitter. Only question is, if you can manage the audio levels correctly for two mics at once (not a problem if you connect a wireless receiver.)
Unfortunately, there is no level control for each input so you’re stuck with what they give you.
@@dunnadidit Thanks! As the second microphone is -10db, does that also apply to the input?
Love the pre-review edification of the pronounciation of “Deity”!
Yeah it was very funny
nice duo 😲
I have that exact Rode mic, and I love it. I got it as my first ever external mic when I started taking videos more seriously, and I absolutely love it! I always use a wide lens and I have never had it in frame. For sure a good mic if you want something light for travel, simple to use, doesn’t need batteries and is captures good sound, then the rode mic is a great buy! Thanks for sharing your video!
love this product 😍
Pretty great hey!?
@@dunnadidit yes..love it😍😍🔥🔥🔥
So glad I didn't buy the Rode Videomicro yesterday as I love the sound of Deity mics and therefore was considering the D3 instead, that ultimately is a tiny bit too costly and heavy for now. So the Deity D4 DUO is the obvious choice for me. Love the back mic and prefer the sound of the Deity - clearer and louder and more vivid ambiance. Awesome, ty for the video.
Awesome!
Who else Had to skip till the minute 5:50 to see the micro test? 🙋🏽♂️
Worried that the back mic might hear me breathing😂. You should do a comparison with these micro versions and their full counterparts.
Haha you can always mute it in post! Definitely considering it!
Actually we need a new mount for the rode video micro to be able to turn it very quickly without unscrewing it every time
Yeah, I’ve been using the PolarPro axis to do this but it makes it quite a bit taller.
I watched a couple of videos but this video was very explanatory thanks man. New subscriber
Outside the Rode, inside the Deity. 😂
Lol!
THAT IS FRICKIN GENIUS!!! I'm gonna attach Rode wirelessGO to 2nd channel! It's like giving us two channels... wow.
The funny thing is that you had two channels the whole time! left and right! But no one is really using them.
@@dunnadidit hey dude, I submitted to your video competition! My very, very, VERY FIRST video submission to one of these kinds of things... I'm scared! lol
Awesome! Good luck!!
I've been waiting for something like this for years! I can't believe it's taken companies this long to come up with this solution in a single microphone package. I also really like how Deity put in a little extra thought into how it "could" be used by adding a switch for front/rear mic configuration - AND they also added the input for something like a lav mic. I would hope that their next one takes it a step further by adding powered options similar to the Rode NTG...but this is one hell of a game-changer as it is!
Pretty nice right?
I used the duo with a lavalier and a sony camera, but when my subject was silent it raised the volume increasing the noise and when the person started talking there's noise and a saturated voice, It gradually reduced the saturation till back to normal. Anyone had this issue?
Strange! Not sure why that would happen!
Killer vid, I love watching these comparisons. However I got a question. Does the Deity (pronounce it however you please) work on a cell phone? Let's say you wanna interview someone on your phone. I'd love to see a vid on this subject, thanks.
You need a stereo microphone input for it to work, phones don’t have that.
Sven is correct as far as I’m aware. Deity has said something about maybe being able to record mono but you wouldn’t get the full use of the mic.
Sorry, I left that out. One channel of the microphone will work with the right adapter, but then the unique feature of the Duo is gone. Another option would be a USB/lightning sound interface with a stereo microphone input, that _could_ be built very compact, but I don't know any.
You could take a Rode SC6-L together with a (Y-)splitter cable stereo to two mono, that should work. The price of the solutions goes up quite a bit compared to just the microphone.
Great vid. Is there a higher quality mic with the same dual mic feature as the D4 Duo?
Not that I’m aware of!
Excellent reviews
I was seriously thinking this was kinda gimmicky (for my use case) until you mentioned that it splits the two capsules into two different Channels for post editing. That alone, is a huge reason for me to want to pull the trigger on this rather than getting another Rode Micro... well that and it sounds better hahah. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for watching!!
Look like a mic that would be great for bloggers. I talk behind my camera all the time to narrate what I am looking at. May have to pick this up. I wonder how it would work on a Weebil S on top of a Sonay a6600.
I bet you could make it work!
One issue I've had with those miniature microphones is that when it get's windy - whilst the fur screen stops most of the wind noise - the mics seemed to get super choppy. Ended up settling with the Rode Videomic NTG (much bigger and more ££) and the Rode Wireless Lav (having to turn it on is annoying)
Interesting! The NTG is a solid mic!
Honestly, this is the worst mic I've ever tried. I gave it a shot because of this video to see if I could ditch my rode videomic pro+ and shave some size off my daily, that thing is massive. The Deity sounds great when you sit still or have it on a tripod as shown here, but as soon as you move around you can see that the shock mount is nowhere near strong enough for the weight of the mic because it bounces around like crazy, causing a super audible rumbling sound and killing any chance at clean audio. Even with the camera on a tripod you can make it rumble just by walking past it. If you're someone who's planning on vlogging or shooting with any sort of movement, this isn't the mic for you.
The back mic is genius. Hopefully this pops up on the bigger shotgun mics.
That would be cool!
Hi, thanks for the nice video. I only make documentaries outdoors, for working people (ethnic groups in remote countryside). I would like to ask a question please: I have a GH6 camera and its microphone is good. Again, I don't use the camera in my country, but only when traveling far. If you were me, would you use a small external mic or would you do without it? Thank you.
Can't wait for D4 .... thanks for review, new sub from Indonesia. You are big brother of Peter McKinnon, aren't you? 😊
I like the versatility
Nice!
I got the Rode Micro, but that Duo is handy with the dual mics. I think it's worth the Extra $$.
I think i agree!
By the way, are these considered "shotgun microphones?" I do food vlogs and I hear these are good
Haha you’re venturing into some arguable territory there. But I’m general, most people consider these “on camera shotgun mics”
@@dunnadidit LOL I see
I liked the sound from both of them, do you know if the Deity puts out more gain from the front mic? The reason I ask is my Canon M50, I need to turn the internal gain down to prevent hiss, so a louder input than the Rode Videomicro would be better. Great video, thanks for sharing.
From what I could tell, the front and back mics were darn near identical in gain.
@@dunnadidit Thanks for checking Dunna, have a great day.
You too!!
dude, "I have to look queen Elizabeth in the eye on my money every single day" had me DYING. so fucking funny 😂
Mic reviews from a sound technician is just what you would need. Great video as always, thanks man!
Haha it’s always fun when people try to argue sound stuff with me in the comments, not knowing what I do for a living 😜
it would have been nice to have it mix the audio from both to one channel for less post work for quick vlogs
But then you would lose control of each channel and a lot of other functionality. Maybe a 3 way switch then?
How is that more work? It is on one track in the editing software, so no additional work whatsoever. But you can split left and right channel on two tracks for versatility, if you want to. Best of both worlds.
Or do you mean without any editing at all?
now I am totally confused @lol. Need suggestion for dual work (a) short film making outdoor and (b) voice over / narration indoor shall I buy 1. zoom or 2. rode mic 3. is audio interface needed ?
what will solve both purpose, thanks
I mean, it really depends on the situation, most filmmakers and audio people have a bunch of tools that fit each situation. You don’t necessarily need an interface if you’re going to go straight into the camera or with a zoom though.
The Deity (btw awesome intro) sounds a bit better to me, more dynamic... but they are very close I´d say
Nice! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Love the pronunciation proactivity. Catch it ahead of time!
Thanks 4 the content mate, I am thinking about buying a 18-105 f4, will the Rode micro with the "dead cat" get on the way/frame of the shot at the 18mm?
Thanks Dunna.
At the moment I use 95% of the time a 35mm f1.8 on my 6600 will it get on the way, in the shot?
the 35mm is shorter but more zoomed
the 18-105 is longer but is it long enough to not get on the way at 18mm for the Rode Video Micro?
Have a nice day mate
You meant to say "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog", not "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog".
Yup.
naisu! thanks for the review m8
I like the video and the review of the products.
I own the rode micro, but im shocked both mics are pretty quiet for the distance you were at.
I used the rode mic on a moving trolley and filmed the trolley behind me and still picked up voices from the other trolley pretty far away as we drove down the freeway.
but alas, i don't think the deity is what i'm looking for. I am in pursuit of a new mic that will work with my new 360 camera and get good 360 sound.
if you can find something that is small and does 360 sound please doa review on that. and tag me somehow XD
I just ordered the Deity so that I can do Q&A interviews. Great review! Thanks!!!
Nice!
@@dunnadidit Based on your recommendation, I received the Deity DUO mic yesterday (purchased from B&H) and it is PERFECT. Very small with mics on the front and back (for the camera person). Great audio for a tiny little thing. I look forward to putting it to work. Many Thanks!!!!!!
Great! I’m glad to hear it!
You missed testing/comparing the key feature. Walking around with the rode on talking behind the camera compared with the Deity. Then we could see the actual difference talking into the back of the rode Vs the actual smaller mic on the diety 🤦🏽♂️. Would be interested to see if there's a big difference
Haha I guess I could have included that but let me just tell you as someone who has forgotten to turn the mic around enough times, it sounds terrible when you talk into the back of the videomicro. I guess it might have solidified the potential need for the extra mic the D4 DUO has though.
Dunna Did It Yeah I know what you mean as I have the Micro too and used it behind and it’s alright but not great. Just curious of the real difference with this new one as it does seem like a great idea.
Deity D4 Duo vs Rode VideoMic NTG?! Which should be the Vlogging King?
Sounds like I need to get back to testing lol.
@@dunnadidit Thanks for the Love
I'm on the fence. I have different mics for different usages...I'm also a gadget junkie!! The Deity is intriguing. I already have a Rode mic...
Thank you for your vid!!
We are the same! I keep telling myself I should sell some of my older gear but I LOVE HAVING IT AROUND JUST IN CASE! Haha thanks for watching!
Amazing comparison
The dual capsule mic is really cool. I've got a swivel mount for mine, but you do have to move it every time you want to change it from front to back. Can't get the Diety Duo here in Saigon yet, but I will be watching for it. It looks like a must for my audio kit. Good Show!!!
I use the polar pro axis to be able to swivel my mic sometimes too, but I can’t count the amount of times that I’ve forgotten to swivel it back lol 🤦🏻♂️
I have em both. Cuz I have a ton of random mics. Lol. But I like the diety and the options it gives us
Hi my dear friend, I am very ignorant about audio among many other things, I am a Professional Wedding Photographer which is new to video and I am wondering if I can use the COMICA Boom X-U transmitter to plug a Rode VideoMic GO II to build a wireless boom mic along with the lav mic on the other transmitter so I can have a dual set up with a lav and a shotgun mic at the same time. Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower!
I've been looking to upgrade my shotgun microphone on my camera and that new microphone has definitely made the list. Very cool product. Thanks for the rundown :)
Nice!
I like the sound of the Deity over the Rode. Your video helped solidify my choice-thanks! Should be "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" but I see you already caught it post upload ;)
🤦🏻♂️ lol
I'm listening to your comparison with high-quality headphones and I didn't hear the difference between them. I ordered the Deity d4 duo because it has two microphones and it's great.
No, you did not do the whole alphabet.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Not jumped.
I knew this day would come... I’ve failed the human race
No your American, Canada of north America. 🤪
Which one would be better for picking up ambient environment sounds between these two? Guessing the Deity due to having bi-directional pick up.
What audio level do you have it set to on the sony a6600? I just got my mic and I did a little testing today with it but i couldn't figure out what audio level was the best. What do you have yours set at?
I think usually between 5-7
@@dunnadidit Thanks man!
Great video man, helped me make my decision! I'm buying it for my ZV1!
Nice!
You didn't quite do the whole alphabet you missed "s" 😉 Try "jumps"
Regarding the Rode 'tilting forward', the grooves in the clamp are there to place the cable in to and this will stopping it tilting forward ;)
And to be picky, you didn't say the whole alphabet as it's 'jumps' not 'jumped' 😜
Great review by the way, I'm looking at getting the Deity myself.