Hi Dee Nimmin I bought the mic you reviewed in the video, but is there a way to make sure that the audio I am recording is actually from the Mic and not from the built in Mic of the smart phone?
Great review Dee. Haven't started any vlogging. But having this info does give me plenty of info to make a equipment decision 👍. Thanks for hooking us up with another great video
I’ve never seen a single accident in Vietnam and I’ve spent probably a total of a month there over the past few years. Not one! It’s amazing. I’m 100% sure they happen, I’ve just never seen one. However, in Thailand where I live, I see one every few days.
Wow this Mic is great. The audio difference without and with it is clear. Even in a busy street the voice is so clear. The thing with the phone cover is a pretty for me too.
I purchased a Rode Mic Me-L. One word: AMAZING! I even made a video reviewing it although my channel is all about teaching English! That’s how much I loved it 😅
Downtown Seattle would probably a good place to test these mics, too. It can be noisy there as well. Luckily I live across the water in Bremerton, Washington. It's a little quieter here.
Amazing review really love it. I just got one and it works also with the Movie Pro app. Looking forward to use in my soap making video for the audio “experience”. Hugs from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I have just started this channel and film using an iPhone 11. I’ve just brought this mic and todays video is using it…. All previous videos leading up to today was simply using the phone internal mic
@@DeeNimmin I actually did a video outside today and used the giant wind yeti they sent with it lol 😂 It actually sounded good. I have the Rode Wireless Go with the Rode Lav Go that I use on a different project and I actually think this sounded better…. Good video, thanks for the reply.
I’ve never really seen the need for a mic since I can edit the volume option when editing in iMovie. But this is a great idea especially since I record videos using my IPhone. Not bad. Thanks Dee!
Great comparison Dee! I think the Rode mic def helps a ton! Hahaha! Loved the scooter race! I def think it helps for podcasts too compared to the stock earbuds that come with the phone. Good stuff man!
Hey Dee what do you recommend to keep an echo like sound from making your audio sound bad, I'm using a small microphone that you clip to your shirt and a computer cam I got for Christmas but my audio sounds wierd, I have a blanket behind me but I'm trying to fix it as much as I can without spending much money, btw love your videos!!
I try with my videos, I'm a mobile youtuber wanting to do the best I can with what I have and you and Nick give the best advice on gear and info on how to grow and what to do
If you want some advice, lose that intro. It’s really harsh. I almost closed the video down. Are you sure the audio is being recorded from the mic and not the phone? Try a recording and tap on the mic. Play it back and see if you hear a loud tap or not. Also, where is the mic on your shirt? Try moving it closer to your mouth.
Got it, and I put the mic away because it wasn't working for some reason and the video was from my computer cam, I appreciate you taking your time and helping me, btw should I make a new intro song or just keep it like you and nick to were it starts with me saying my Intro?🙂🤔
Hey Dee I went out and bought the BOYA because you suggested it and it’s terrible in a breezy environment even with the foam thingy on it. Is this any better? Have you tried it in wind?
My apologies for the late reply. I'm just now seeing a flood of comments now that UA-cam added the new comment filter. Mics can only do so much with wind. The bigger the wind screen, the better it helps reduce the noise. You could try to double up the foam on the Boya if you still have it. You can order foam covers really cheap. I set up a motovlog rig once with a double foam cover and it worked really well. This mic you for SURE will need the large wind screen it comes with.
Dee Nimmin Dee it’s Starlord !! It me neil crypto cruising . The new channels going to be about van builds . Van life . Van repairs and all the tips iv learnt from building my own van . Oh and then days out places I go to and some of the weird stuff I get up to
Nice review Dee, I am wondering is this a good mic to record sound effects aswell ? I always shoot indoor, but there is a lot of ambient sound in the background and there is also noise coming from the outside since the room isn't soundproof. I am not sure if that could be improved or fixed during the editing afterwards.
Hey Dee, thank you so much for the review. Which mic would you recommend to record live songs (considering there's a speaker and interface, etc)? Do you think this one is a good one, or can you recommend other ones as well? Thank you in advance.
Cheaper.... look at Boya microphones. They make the BYM1 that will work with a phone or a camera, and they also have the BY-LM10 which is only for phones. You'll need the dongle for your iPhone to connect any of those two Boya mics.
Hi, thanks for the review. Best comparison so far and I have listened to about 10 :) Have you tried this mic for recording a live band/choir scenario? How was it? What is your preferred single mic solution for that kind of environment?
Thanks for doing this review Dee! I’ve been wondering how this rode mic was and oh my gosh that windscreen is ginormous!! Whoa that audio difference with and without the windscreen on the road with motorbikes was huge! Thanks for sharing the cons too - those are always helpful. If someone was going to choose between this or the rode shotgun mic which one would you go with?
Hi Lindsey, if you're able to get the Rode Video Pro+ shotgun mic, I'd go for that one. It's the one I use the most. You'll need a TRS > TRRS adapter to make it work with your phone but it sounds great. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. Another great mic that cost a bit less is the Shure MV88+ that plugs in like this one. I have a test coming up with that as well. If you're going to spend the $79 for this, I'd spend a little more for a better sounding mic.
Dee Nimmin Completely agree that you get what you pay for. I currently have the blue yeti mic but find myself using my white Apple headphones with mic more for the convenience... its a surprisingly clear mic for voiceovers and lives! I’ll definitely look into the shotgun! Thank you so much Dee!
Just found your video, may I ask you can I record videos from my iPhone while I have inside this Rode microphone? I mean... it records video + voice, or it need to be done separately? Any suggestions? Thanks :)
Dee, thinking about the Rode Video Mic Me-L as an alternative to the problems I am having trying to get the Rode Wireless Go to sync with my iPhone X. I purchased the Rode SC7 patch cable and the dongle that goes between the SC7 and the iPhone. It does’t work. I get no audio whatsoever. Any thoughts?............Thanks
Hey Doug, are you using an official Apple lightning port to 3.5mm adapter? I’ve heard of off brand adapters not working with various accessories. Shoot me an email: nimmindee@gmail.com and let’s try to trouble shoot this. It should work with the SC7 and the right adapter. * make sure the grey side of the SC7 is going into your phone and not the mic. The grey is the TRRS side.
Hey Dee Thanks a lot for this review! As this is a directional microphone, I'm wondering whether it would work for my specific use case? I'm busking on the streets, and while I'm having a "real" portable PA with both microphone and guitar input, I'd sometimes like to not carry around all that stuff and still be able to amplify both my voice and my guitar. I have an iPhone holder that I can attach to the front of my acoustic guitar, so I can look at my iPhone's screen while playing. I thought: why not just use my microphone to pick up both the guitar and my voice, and connect a little Bluetooth speaker to amplify? While wearing headphones, this works perfectly (sound quality isn't great, but enough for my purpose). But as soon as I connect the speaker, I get terrible feedback issues (no surpise here). So - do you think using a directional microphone like the RØDE VideoMic Me (and placing the speaker in front of myself, facing to the audience), I would get a better result? Maybe you could give it a try? I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you!
For that I would spend a little more and get the Sure MV88+. It has an app that allows you to change how to mic works. Search for that mic in UA-cam and see some of the reviews on it, it’s good. Make sure to look for the +, there is an older model with that. You can monitor your sound with headphones with the +.
Thank you for your time...I am making beat making videos and currently recording with my phone...I notice the sound isn't as crisp when recording that way...like I can't really hear all the sounds etc...do you think this microphone could improve the sounds in the video? Or do you think the lava mic will be more suitable..?
If you view one of my vids I am sure you will see right away what I mean...when I am adding sounds ..some of them you can not hear clearly..so just hoping for a mic to help enhance those sounds.....
I notice the microphone is facing toward the back of the phone? I normally shoot the videos with the front camera.... Can the much be reversed? Or is there a more suitable mic option?
I have the rode video mic me L and it works great if I’m just doing a regular video but if I Livestream with it the audio is very quiet, very hard to hear when in Livestream, Please help
Dee Nimmin Thank you so much for your response, very rare for you tubers to respond, while I was working on the problem last night I just found out that I was supposed to use an app to Stream with that, I have never used an external mic , I have always just used my iPhone to stream which did not require an app, so I think I’m I have it figured out not positive yet, again thank you so much for responding
I purchased the Video Mic Me, years ago that connected to the headphone jack. I was disappointed with the lack of shielding; the cell phone signals created random noise unless I put the phone in Airplane Mode.
Hi Shawn. I've found that to be the case with a handful of mics. Now, it's a habit to always put my phone in airplane mode before I record. I've had messages interrupt me too.
I always forget. I attempted to write a script for my Android phone to automatically, put it into Airplane Mode when Filmic Pro is open, and the mic is connected. Wouldn't work without rooting my phone. So I opted to get a Movo, and connect it to my Zhiyun Smooth 4. The mic level is a bit lower than my liking bit it's a great result. (Still have to do the airplane mode switch, because of the reason you listed 😛) Now the challenge is having to use the front facing camera on my Pixel 2 with Filmic pro, because the phone gimbal cradle is bulky and blocks the controls. I recently tried to vlog a family vacation (Road trip) on my phone and missed so much footage, because I was also using my phone as GPS, and to listen to podcasts... It was such a hassle to film, and by the time I got things setup the moments were gone. A USB C mic like the VIDEOmic would be a wonderful, in my opinion. Thanks for the content you create I really enjoy your channel.
I know it has a lightning cable, but the question is: can I ALSO use the 3.5mm on the back with a double and use on the iPhone? Why? Just to know if it's possible.
Thanks Dee the Nimmin Bros have helped me step up my UA-cam game. I use my android exclusively but my headphone jack doesn't work is there a bluetooth mic?
OK I thought I had this figured out I have the same microphone that you have here, I even downloaded Streamlabs that you use and I still cannot get audio using the microphone
Hey Dee,i would like to ask you something,can you do a mobizen tutorial for the people who want to record only games(with game sound) and no microphone?
Here is another problem.... My camera is right next to the audio jack right above the front camera and faar to the right to the bavk camera and that big ass fluff will block both.
The port on the back is for headphones so you can monitor the audio. If you need a 3.5mm version, they have one but it doesn’t have the “L” in the name. The L is for lighting.
I just bought this and then looked up the reviews lol I noticed its a bit quiet but I think I can increase the audio volume in the editing process. It's been a while but I believe you can increase the volume in videoleap. Fingers crossed haha.
I haven’t tested this with Zoom. However, it does have a headphone jack in the mic. In theory it works everywhere. What I would do first is plug in your phone headphone/mic that came with the phone and see if Zoom will recognize that. If so, this should work.
I actually get the Mobizen Earphones. Well they work though bit cost me somewhat 50$. But I'll trade that for clear sound. (Actually i don't pay for it😅) Now my videos got clear internal audio.
You can. Plugs into the back of the phone. It’s a good option to have for run-and-gun type shooting. I use the Rode Video Pro+ (with a cable) when I need the best quality.
10 feet away is quite some distance. You need a shotgun mic but even then it won’t be that great. Mics sound better closer. Look at the Rode Pro+ or similar mic.
You are using the phone's standart recording app which has an "always on" volume AUTO-GAIN which nullifies any benefit of a directional microfone as you demonstrated in your video.
@@DeeNimmin Thanks for kind reply, I was told that it only worked for Video recording. Heard it did not work for say FaceTime calls, phone calls and Whatsapp calls. Reason being is that sometimes while driving calls sound bad when on speaker phone using built in microphone so I was wondering if there were better options out there. I remember hearing that Apple did not allow any other microphones to be used asides from videos.
I was fooled at first thinking when I plugged this in with my thin iPhone case that it was working, I could hear a minor difference but when I took the case off I was truly able to plug the mic solidly in and get a bigger difference in sound quality. What case will work with this mic on iPhone 11 Pro? I see many reviewers using cases with it and wonder if the mic is 100% in or they found a case that works.
You have to find a case that has the bottom cut out so the mic will be able to connect properly. I’ve used an Apple leather case with it and it worked but look for one where the bottom around the port has plenty of open space.
Hey dee One question I'm a mobile Gamer and I post gaming videos on my channel but I can't get nice and clear audio without my headphones on full blast please can u give me some tips on getting nice and clean audio
Does anybody else have a problem using external mic on their phone? I have an oppo f5 and when I use my external mic (with adaptor) my camera or audio recorder won't use it, instead I have to use another camera app open camera - but then the video/lighting quality is reduced. If I use a regular mic/headphone mobile headset it works fine. Quite annoying! Would love to know if anyone else has this problem.
That’s strange. Inside of Open Camera go into settings at look at the resolution and Bitrate if you see that option. It sounds like the quality setting is low. For light, do you know if Open Cam is set to auto or manual settings? I’m not sure why it doesn’t work the other way. That’s very odd.
@@DeeNimmin Thanks for the reply Dee. I'll look closer at the bitrate. I forgot to mention this is when I use the front facing camera (on my phone the front camera is better than the back camera, and I like to see myself when filming too). It's only in low light environments it looks really dark and low quality even when I adjust the settings, but if I use my actual phone camera app the quality is still good.
I've been using the Video Mic Me for about a year now. Like you said, it's a bit quiet compared to a larger diaphragm mic. It's certainly no Neumann, but I've had acceptable results with live Facebook videos, and even live music videos. Most of the music videos on my channel were recorded with this mic. One thing folks should be aware of is that if you're using a wide angle lens, the pop filter may show up in your video. This also could be a problem if your headphone input is on the same side as your camera. Just something to be aware of before buying.
Agreed. It's worth the price they're asking. I was able to get it for $60 when it first came out, and wasn't looking to invest alot of money since I was just starting out. I feel like it's a decent mic to start with. It's definitely better than using the built in mic on your phone.
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Hallo Liv your vids
Would this microphone be compatible with an iPhone Xs Max?
Can this microphone be applicable with the app Anchor for recording podcasts?
Hi Dee Nimmin I bought the mic you reviewed in the video, but is there a way to make sure that the audio I am recording is actually from the Mic and not from the built in Mic of the smart phone?
a tip : you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.
@Finn Esteban yup, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since november myself :)
Mic does a good job. That environment is very harsh for recording audio. Those bikes are really loud. Great test environment
Thanks. I wanted to test it in both a quiet and a noisy environment. And yes, it’s really loud there. 😁
Am so glad that Dee is giving us tips and gadgets to grow as mobile creators and Nick is providing us with the growth tips
You are great dudes
Thanks man! We appreciate you watching our content and we're both happy to help.
@@DeeNimmin honoured to be following you guys
Great review Dee. Haven't started any vlogging. But having this info does give me plenty of info to make a equipment decision 👍. Thanks for hooking us up with another great video
Thanks for watching! Hope the channel is doing well for ya.
Thank you for visit Vietnam,actually i'm here for the mic but see that you came to Hanoi ^^ Nice video btw
I had a wonderful stay there. Great food and coffee! 😊 Thanks for watching!
All that reckless driving and no accidents. WOW! Nice Mic.
I’ve never seen a single accident in Vietnam and I’ve spent probably a total of a month there over the past few years. Not one! It’s amazing.
I’m 100% sure they happen, I’ve just never seen one. However, in Thailand where I live, I see one every few days.
Wow this Mic is great. The audio difference without and with it is clear. Even in a busy street the voice is so clear. The thing with the phone cover is a pretty for me too.
Awesome dee. I needed this, I film on my smartphone
See if it fits your needs. I also have a video coming out with the Shure MV88+ coming out. It's amazing.
@@DeeNimmin thank you, I'll check it out
This is a tip-tier review of the Rode Video Me microphone.
Thanks man!
I purchased a Rode Mic Me-L. One word: AMAZING! I even made a video reviewing it although my channel is all about teaching English! That’s how much I loved it 😅
Nice. It’s a really good little mic.
@@DeeNimmin Yes definitely! And for the price, it’s really amazing. Thank you for the review 😊
Thank you for making these videos. I just purchased a Boya BY-M1 per your recommendation. I can't wait to have my handler in my videos with me.
That's a good little mic. Amazing for the price.
I own this mic and love it, huge difference especially outside. Great review Dee.
Vietnam traffic for microphone testing? Absolutely perfect haha. Great review Dee!
😁 Wanted to do something a little different and put it to the test. Thanks for watching!
Downtown Seattle would probably a good place to test these mics, too. It can be noisy there as well. Luckily I live across the water in Bremerton, Washington. It's a little quieter here.
Great video man! Audio is SUPER important. This is a great option for mobile creators!.
Hey Jay! Thanks man. This isn't a bad little mic.
I picked up one of these at Best Buy a couple of months ago and have been very happy with it.
Nice. 👍 How much is it there?
Think it was 79 but honestly don’t remember. My lab has used it a ton for training videos so I have not used it at all for my channel
Good stuff Dee, seems like a quality budget mic!
THANKS DEE!! Exactly what I needed!
Review a Mic that extends from phone with a cable
Helpful for gaming
I have a video or two with this already but will be reviewing a new one fairly soon. Boya makes good ones, so does Rode.
Thanks for the review, can you please give the link to the vid reviewing extension ?
Amazing review really love it. I just got one and it works also with the Movie Pro app. Looking forward to use in my soap making video for the audio “experience”. Hugs from Switzerland 🇨🇭
It's a great little mic. Hard to break!
Great review. Needed to hear how the mic handles traffic noise. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! It's not bad, but you might be able to remove some of the rumble in EQ or with Adobe's new AI tools.
There is definitely a difference on the quality of the audio Dee... thanks a lot for this information :) cheers!!!!👍
Thanks Adip!
I have just started this channel and film using an iPhone 11. I’ve just brought this mic and todays video is using it…. All previous videos leading up to today was simply using the phone internal mic
If you use it outside, make sure to use the wind cover that should have come with it. It’s very sent to wind.
@@DeeNimmin I actually did a video outside today and used the giant wind yeti they sent with it lol 😂
It actually sounded good. I have the Rode Wireless Go with the Rode Lav Go that I use on a different project and I actually think this sounded better….
Good video, thanks for the reply.
Very informative review, thank you for letting know about this microphone
Happy to help. I have a few different mic videos coming out to help you make a choice if you're looking for one.
@@DeeNimmin I will stay tuned for them 👍
This was really nice to watch good job!
Thanks!
@@DeeNimmin No problem
Another great video dee. That wind sock looks like a 🎩
Ha! They do. They are necessary with this mic.
I’ve never really seen the need for a mic since I can edit the volume option when editing in iMovie. But this is a great idea especially since I record videos using my IPhone. Not bad. Thanks Dee!
Chanique iMovie is great
I did not hear that big of a difference. Maybe that is just me.
Btw..how would this hook into a iPhone 10.
Plugs right into the lighting port. I show this in the video early on. In some situations there isn't much of a difference.
Dee Nimmin thanks Dee
Great comparison Dee! I think the Rode mic def helps a ton! Hahaha! Loved the scooter race! I def think it helps for podcasts too compared to the stock earbuds that come with the phone. Good stuff man!
Another great and very helpful video , great job guys
well done mate! thank you for sharing!
Hey Dee what do you recommend to keep an echo like sound from making your audio sound bad, I'm using a small microphone that you clip to your shirt and a computer cam I got for Christmas but my audio sounds wierd, I have a blanket behind me but I'm trying to fix it as much as I can without spending much money, btw love your videos!!
Is one of the videos with the audio live on your channel now?
Why yes it is, it's my 2 latest videos, one is which my channel trailer
I try with my videos, I'm a mobile youtuber wanting to do the best I can with what I have and you and Nick give the best advice on gear and info on how to grow and what to do
If you want some advice, lose that intro. It’s really harsh. I almost closed the video down.
Are you sure the audio is being recorded from the mic and not the phone? Try a recording and tap on the mic. Play it back and see if you hear a loud tap or not.
Also, where is the mic on your shirt? Try moving it closer to your mouth.
Got it, and I put the mic away because it wasn't working for some reason and the video was from my computer cam, I appreciate you taking your time and helping me, btw should I make a new intro song or just keep it like you and nick to were it starts with me saying my Intro?🙂🤔
Hey Dee I went out and bought the BOYA because you suggested it and it’s terrible in a breezy environment even with the foam thingy on it. Is this any better? Have you tried it in wind?
My apologies for the late reply. I'm just now seeing a flood of comments now that UA-cam added the new comment filter. Mics can only do so much with wind. The bigger the wind screen, the better it helps reduce the noise. You could try to double up the foam on the Boya if you still have it. You can order foam covers really cheap. I set up a motovlog rig once with a double foam cover and it worked really well. This mic you for SURE will need the large wind screen it comes with.
helpful vid! dig the shirt👍
We have two! this is an amazing fix!
great review ! thank you for sharing
Great review. I plan on getting one of these in the near future.
Thanks Kevin! It’s a decent mic for the price but you need to use the windscreen with it for sure.
Hey Bro yes I can tell the difference, I hope he's good. It's sounds like a good buy. Thank you for sharing Bro
Thank you. Great review, it helped me decide
Nice video Dee!
Thanks dude!
I found the Rode me-l awkward to use as I hold the phone with my right hand so I couldn’t get my fingers/hand around the mic to hold the phone
Interesting. Good feedback, thank you. What did you end up using for a mic?
Dee Nimmin I decided to go for the Comica smartphone video kit. Comes with everything I need
I come here because of the Vietnam backgorund. Nice video
Thanks! I always enjoy my travels to Vietnam. 😁
great vid mate , but what would you recomed that i go buy right now
What phone do you have and what type of content do you make?
Dee Nimmin Dee it’s Starlord !! It me neil crypto cruising . The new channels going to be about van builds . Van life . Van repairs and all the tips iv learnt from building my own van .
Oh and then days out places I go to and some of the weird stuff I get up to
Nice review Dee, I am wondering is this a good mic to record sound effects aswell ?
I always shoot indoor, but there is a lot of ambient sound in the background and there is also noise coming from the outside since the room isn't soundproof.
I am not sure if that could be improved or fixed during the editing afterwards.
Do you think it will work if I record from 2 to 3 meters? Thank you! Great content!
Hey Dee, thank you so much for the review.
Which mic would you recommend to record live songs (considering there's a speaker and interface, etc)? Do you think this one is a good one, or can you recommend other ones as well? Thank you in advance.
Thanks I’m looking for a good cheaper mic for the iPhone 8 Plus
Cheaper.... look at Boya microphones. They make the BYM1 that will work with a phone or a camera, and they also have the BY-LM10 which is only for phones. You'll need the dongle for your iPhone to connect any of those two Boya mics.
Ok thanks 👍
Hello, thank you for video! Is this Mikrofon working on Android with usb-c. for example with Samsung Galaxy s 9+ ?
This is such a cool microphone. I been wanting to do videos outside but am a little nervous about the wind noise. I’ll have to grab one of these
You ABSOLUTELY need the wind screen for shooting outdoors. Trust me on this.
Dee Nimmin I bought one but it wasn’t compatible with my iPhone. Now iPhone has a different charger configuration
Dee Nimmin I bought one but it wasn’t compatible with my iPhone. Now iPhone has a different charger configuration
Hi, thanks for the review. Best comparison so far and I have listened to about 10 :) Have you tried this mic for recording a live band/choir scenario? How was it? What is your preferred single mic solution for that kind of environment?
An awesome video & review! 😁
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for doing this review Dee! I’ve been wondering how this rode mic was and oh my gosh that windscreen is ginormous!!
Whoa that audio difference with and without the windscreen on the road with motorbikes was huge!
Thanks for sharing the cons too - those are always helpful.
If someone was going to choose between this or the rode shotgun mic which one would you go with?
Hi Lindsey, if you're able to get the Rode Video Pro+ shotgun mic, I'd go for that one. It's the one I use the most. You'll need a TRS > TRRS adapter to make it work with your phone but it sounds great. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. Another great mic that cost a bit less is the Shure MV88+ that plugs in like this one. I have a test coming up with that as well. If you're going to spend the $79 for this, I'd spend a little more for a better sounding mic.
Dee Nimmin Completely agree that you get what you pay for. I currently have the blue yeti mic but find myself using my white Apple headphones with mic more for the convenience... its a surprisingly clear mic for voiceovers and lives! I’ll definitely look into the shotgun! Thank you so much Dee!
Just found your video, may I ask you can I record videos from my iPhone while I have inside this Rode microphone? I mean... it records video + voice, or it need to be done separately? Any suggestions? Thanks :)
Hello, can I use this mic with my laptop as well ? I was told in the store it would work with a PC as well...
Dee, thinking about the Rode Video Mic Me-L as an alternative to the problems I am having trying to get the Rode Wireless Go to sync with my iPhone X. I purchased the Rode SC7 patch cable and the dongle that goes between the SC7 and the iPhone. It does’t work. I get no audio whatsoever. Any thoughts?............Thanks
Hey Doug, are you using an official Apple lightning port to 3.5mm adapter? I’ve heard of off brand adapters not working with various accessories.
Shoot me an email: nimmindee@gmail.com
and let’s try to trouble shoot this. It should work with the SC7 and the right adapter.
* make sure the grey side of the SC7 is going into your phone and not the mic. The grey is the TRRS side.
It's crazy to think that you can use a cell phone to make videos and it looks great and sounds great with a mic like this.
Right? It’s only going to get better.
@@DeeNimmin Back in my day you were lucky if you got an hour talk time on a cell phone lol /get off my lawn moment.
Hey Dee
Thanks a lot for this review! As this is a directional microphone, I'm wondering whether it would work for my specific use case?
I'm busking on the streets, and while I'm having a "real" portable PA with both microphone and guitar input, I'd sometimes like to not carry around all that stuff and still be able to amplify both my voice and my guitar.
I have an iPhone holder that I can attach to the front of my acoustic guitar, so I can look at my iPhone's screen while playing. I thought: why not just use my microphone to pick up both the guitar and my voice, and connect a little Bluetooth speaker to amplify? While wearing headphones, this works perfectly (sound quality isn't great, but enough for my purpose). But as soon as I connect the speaker, I get terrible feedback issues (no surpise here).
So - do you think using a directional microphone like the RØDE VideoMic Me (and placing the speaker in front of myself, facing to the audience), I would get a better result?
Maybe you could give it a try? I would love to hear your opinion.
Thank you!
For that I would spend a little more and get the Sure MV88+. It has an app that allows you to change how to mic works. Search for that mic in UA-cam and see some of the reviews on it, it’s good. Make sure to look for the +, there is an older model with that. You can monitor your sound with headphones with the +.
@@DeeNimmin Thanks for reaching out anyway. :-)
Good job Man ! Just one question : I don't have any Jack connection on my smartphone (Huawei) but an USB-c connection. How can I deal with it ?
Are you able to check the firmware version with the RØDE Reporter app for the VideoMic Me-L..?
Vietnam would give me a headache lol. At least the mic helps with run and gun phone recording
Thank you for your time...I am making beat making videos and currently recording with my phone...I notice the sound isn't as crisp when recording that way...like I can't really hear all the sounds etc...do you think this microphone could improve the sounds in the video? Or do you think the lava mic will be more suitable..?
Beat making? As in with your mouth?
@@DeeNimminoh no with like GarageBand band with speakers ..keyboards etc
If you view one of my vids I am sure you will see right away what I mean...when I am adding sounds ..some of them you can not hear clearly..so just hoping for a mic to help enhance those sounds.....
I notice the microphone is facing toward the back of the phone? I normally shoot the videos with the front camera.... Can the much be reversed? Or is there a more suitable mic option?
Yea, you can face it in either direction.
Could you test the mobizen earphone jacks 🤔
Also
Awesome video!
If I get my hands on them.
That was not a heart shape but ok.
I might consider getting one of these. The sound quality is impressive!
Turn your monitor upside down. :-)
I have the rode video mic me L and it works great if I’m just doing a regular video but if I Livestream with it the audio is very quiet, very hard to hear when in Livestream, Please help
That’s strange. What app are you streaming with?
Dee Nimmin Thank you so much for your response, very rare for you tubers to respond, while I was working on the problem last night I just found out that I was supposed to use an app to Stream with that, I have never used an external mic , I have always just used my iPhone to stream which did not require an app, so I think I’m I have it figured out not positive yet, again thank you so much for responding
That's a super cool mic
It’s definitely convenient.
Thank you Dee !! Excellent. thank you for The Good The Bad and The Ugly.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Awesome. Thank you!!
Tempting 😍 i want to buy. Hopefully it sells in Thailand
Look at the Boya brand in Thailand. They make good mics. Budget friendly too.
@@DeeNimmin oh yeah..thank you,Dee 🙏
Yep, it did a great job!
I purchased the Video Mic Me, years ago that connected to the headphone jack. I was disappointed with the lack of shielding; the cell phone signals created random noise unless I put the phone in Airplane Mode.
Hi Shawn. I've found that to be the case with a handful of mics. Now, it's a habit to always put my phone in airplane mode before I record. I've had messages interrupt me too.
I always forget. I attempted to write a script for my Android phone to automatically, put it into Airplane Mode when Filmic Pro is open, and the mic is connected. Wouldn't work without rooting my phone.
So I opted to get a Movo, and connect it to my Zhiyun Smooth 4.
The mic level is a bit lower than my liking bit it's a great result. (Still have to do the airplane mode switch, because of the reason you listed 😛)
Now the challenge is having to use the front facing camera on my Pixel 2 with Filmic pro, because the phone gimbal cradle is bulky and blocks the controls.
I recently tried to vlog a family vacation (Road trip) on my phone and missed so much footage, because I was also using my phone as GPS, and to listen to podcasts... It was such a hassle to film, and by the time I got things setup the moments were gone.
A USB C mic like the VIDEOmic would be a wonderful, in my opinion.
Thanks for the content you create I really enjoy your channel.
I know it has a lightning cable, but the question is: can I ALSO use the 3.5mm on the back with a double and use on the iPhone? Why? Just to know if it's possible.
I’m not sure I follow. You can use whatever as long as you have the right adapters that lead it back to the lighting port.
inside sounds more like an echo without the microphone
Thanks Dee the Nimmin Bros have helped me step up my UA-cam game. I use my android exclusively but my headphone jack doesn't work is there a bluetooth mic?
Not that I’ve tested. Can you take it to a shop for repair?
@@DeeNimmin
I haven't looked into that it's a Lg g6 I listen to music in the shower. I'd hate to lose the water proof. Something to look into
Love the review Dee. $79 not bad. But i know some mic. Cheaper than that. Are you familiar with Boya mic.? Lemme know Dee.
Boya is great!
OK I thought I had this figured out I have the same microphone that you have here, I even downloaded Streamlabs that you use and I still cannot get audio using the microphone
You have to make sure the audio is turned on inside of Streamlabs. Have you done that? It’s an icon.
Dee Nimmin I’ll check right now
Yes if you’re referring to the little microphone in the top right corner I do have it on
Dee Nimmin I am using an iPhone 6 Plus
Night and day difference.... Worth the money!
Thanks! Appreciate you watching the video.
How well does it work in concerts / festival dB wise ?
can it handle high frequency / sound (bass) ?
Good question. It's a consumer grade mic, it's not going to produce amazing quality, but it will get the job done.
Is there a way to take the mic off the phone and use an extension cable? If so, what kind of cable?
Great question. I haven’t seen a cable for that. Maybe look into a wireless mic for your phone if you need some distance.
Hey Dee,i would like to ask you something,can you do a mobizen tutorial for the people who want to record only games(with game sound) and no microphone?
They updated Mobizen and took away the best way to do that without recording the sound in your room. The update happened about a month ago.
@@DeeNimmin Oh,i wasn't aware of that,thx for letting me know
Here is another problem.... My camera is right next to the audio jack right above the front camera and faar to the right to the bavk camera and that big ass fluff will block both.
Can you connect this to a camera via the 3.5mm jack on the back? Or can it only be powered via lightning?
The port on the back is for headphones so you can monitor the audio. If you need a 3.5mm version, they have one but it doesn’t have the “L” in the name. The L is for lighting.
Hi Dee, I just bought one of these (Android) from Amazon for $58. Hoping to improve my on board phone audio.
Let me know how it works out!
@@DeeNimmin I will! It seemed like an economical compromise until I can figure out and save for a wireless option that will work with my phone.
I just bought this and then looked up the reviews lol I noticed its a bit quiet but I think I can increase the audio volume in the editing process. It's been a while but I believe you can increase the volume in videoleap. Fingers crossed haha.
It is a little quiet, but you’re correct about raising the level during editing.
If I use the zoom application with this, will I be able to hear both the other party's sound and the title sound with earphones??
I haven’t tested this with Zoom. However, it does have a headphone jack in the mic. In theory it works everywhere. What I would do first is plug in your phone headphone/mic that came with the phone and see if Zoom will recognize that. If so, this should work.
I actually get the Mobizen Earphones. Well they work though bit cost me somewhat 50$. But I'll trade that for clear sound. (Actually i don't pay for it😅) Now my videos got clear internal audio.
I use the Rode Micro that still needs a cord. Can I monitor the sound with this product using my iPhone? Thanks!
You can. Plugs into the back of the phone. It’s a good option to have for run-and-gun type shooting. I use the Rode Video Pro+ (with a cable) when I need the best quality.
What microphone do you recommend if i'm 10 feet away from the camera, i dont want to use lapel mic, thanks
10 feet away is quite some distance. You need a shotgun mic but even then it won’t be that great. Mics sound better closer. Look at the Rode Pro+ or similar mic.
Fine job.
You are using the phone's standart recording app which has an "always on" volume AUTO-GAIN which nullifies any benefit of a directional microfone as you demonstrated in your video.
Does this work for audio calls as well or just for video recordings?
It will replace the mic on your phone. Probably overkill for voice calls though.
@@DeeNimmin Thanks for kind reply, I was told that it only worked for Video recording. Heard it did not work for say FaceTime calls, phone calls and Whatsapp calls. Reason being is that sometimes while driving calls sound bad when on speaker phone using built in microphone so I was wondering if there were better options out there. I remember hearing that Apple did not allow any other microphones to be used asides from videos.
This would be a great microphone for recording college lectures.
Possibly. If you’re sitting close to the speaker it would be good. Maybe not so much if you’re further away.
Rode makes very good mics I must say
Absolutely!
thnx bro...great review
Thanks!
I was fooled at first thinking when I plugged this in with my thin iPhone case that it was working, I could hear a minor difference but when I took the case off I was truly able to plug the mic solidly in and get a bigger difference in sound quality. What case will work with this mic on iPhone 11 Pro? I see many reviewers using cases with it and wonder if the mic is 100% in or they found a case that works.
You have to find a case that has the bottom cut out so the mic will be able to connect properly. I’ve used an Apple leather case with it and it worked but look for one where the bottom around the port has plenty of open space.
@@DeeNimmin Thank you!
Hey dee
One question
I'm a mobile Gamer and I post gaming videos on my channel but I can't get nice and clear audio without my headphones on full blast please can u give me some tips on getting nice and clean audio
Get an inexpensive clip on mic like the Boya BYM1. Clip it up on your shirt. It will help. I have an older video talking about this mic.
@@DeeNimmin is there a possibility that u can link the video?
Hey dee why you stop uploading stock video channel???😩
Because of false copyright claims on our content. They unfortunately ruined it for the rest of you. Sorry.
@@DeeNimmin no solution for it
@@nagashyamgusidi2705 Not at this time.
Do you know if this works on GarageBand?? Need help please
It should.
Does anybody else have a problem using external mic on their phone? I have an oppo f5 and when I use my external mic (with adaptor) my camera or audio recorder won't use it, instead I have to use another camera app open camera - but then the video/lighting quality is reduced. If I use a regular mic/headphone mobile headset it works fine. Quite annoying! Would love to know if anyone else has this problem.
That’s strange. Inside of Open Camera go into settings at look at the resolution and Bitrate if you see that option. It sounds like the quality setting is low.
For light, do you know if Open Cam is set to auto or manual settings?
I’m not sure why it doesn’t work the other way. That’s very odd.
@@DeeNimmin Thanks for the reply Dee. I'll look closer at the bitrate. I forgot to mention this is when I use the front facing camera (on my phone the front camera is better than the back camera, and I like to see myself when filming too). It's only in low light environments it looks really dark and low quality even when I adjust the settings, but if I use my actual phone camera app the quality is still good.
Csn i be fitted on a mirrorless camera also?
Not this mic. RODE makes a lot of other mics that can. Visit their website.
Internal speaker actually sounded better to me. The Rode sounded kind of shrill to my ear outdoors. Exact opposite inside, which is weird.
Interesting. Thanks for the feedback! I find that it sounds better inside.
I've been using the Video Mic Me for about a year now. Like you said, it's a bit quiet compared to a larger diaphragm mic.
It's certainly no Neumann, but I've had acceptable results with live Facebook videos, and even live music videos. Most of the music videos on my channel were recorded with this mic.
One thing folks should be aware of is that if you're using a wide angle lens, the pop filter may show up in your video. This also could be a problem if your headphone input is on the same side as your camera. Just something to be aware of before buying.
Great tip! Didn't even think about that. It's ok for the price. Not amazing, not bad.
Agreed. It's worth the price they're asking. I was able to get it for $60 when it first came out, and wasn't looking to invest alot of money since I was just starting out. I feel like it's a decent mic to start with. It's definitely better than using the built in mic on your phone.
That’s a bargain!