Rode Stereo Video Mic X Review // Noise Floor Comparison
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
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I recently purchased the Rode Stereo Videomic X for use alongside my cameras for ambient, stereo audio. The point of this week's review of the microphones wasn't necessarily to perform a comprehensive test on the mics, but to test out the "noise floor" or lack there of, generated by these mics. This is important if you care about audio - because it's the subtle (yet irritating) hiss sound underneath all the audio the microphone is picking up.
Well, the Rode Stereo Videomic X performed quite admirably, outperforming the XY mics on the Zoom H6 by a long shot! Also, with the +20 dB output gain controls, you're able to effectively eliminate any unwanted noise from a camera's internal preamps as well! If this sounds like a foreign language to you, you're not alone.
Finally someone who understands the importance of audio how it is used to portray emotion is just as important as video in my opinion coming from a audio engineer i thank you
Well, I had dismissed this mic because I thought it only had an 1/8" prewired output. Thanks for covering more than just the noise floor!
Maybe the M O S T helpful and "to the point" review of the Stereo VideoMic X , throughout the whole internet.
I was searching for such a comparison , for more than a year now.
Honestly , i wasn't persuaded about the higher quality of the Rode X's mics in comparison with the XY Zoom's mics , up until you did that noise floor test .....
After that test , i am like "Rode , just take my money" !!! :)
Maybe an overkill , since i already have the ZoomH6 .... but still .... if you need to record stereo sound in an absolutely quite environment , like a piano concert , violin ...or anything similar , then Stereo Video Mic X is a must !
Thank you very much for puting the time to make this video , and giving answer to
every possible question i had. :D
Keep up creating reviews !
Wow thanks! Yeah, I've been using it for a few months now and definitely love it.
I have this mic with the H6......Just buy it....you will not regret it!!!
Very helpful! Great comparison - you see what you're paying for with the Rode X
Would be interesting to test the "X" into a Sound Devices recorder, which has noticeably better preamp than the H6.
Thinking about using it for outdoor event audio for quality reference audio or maybe my main source. Solid review!
I like tests where the basic hiss noise in rooms is checked. It's most important when you make Videos in a silent ambience, e.g. little babies, and have a camera without ventilator so that, in the end, only the mic or the internal amplification can destroy it all. Thank you!!!
H6 mics are shock mounted. You had a second shock mount for the "whole" H6. For the Røde you only had the shock mounts of the microphones.
Great review, especially the efficiency of various boosts and filters, also the noise floor... something to consider, especially now we have UHD and xK imagery. If sound can't get cleaner, we'll soon be in troubles !
AMAZING video!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for taking the time to share this information!
heya, nice little review and I appreciate the testing outside
I'm looking at buying this for filming trains and doing "headout" footage etc, How good is the wind protection for this? Currently I use a Rode NTG4+ with my Zoom H4n_Pro & Rode blimp windshield
how do you think the wind protection would compare? TIA
To be fair, the product description states that the Rycote mounts provide isolation from vibration as well as knocks and bumps, not shaking like a maraca in the hands of Thor. They are effective.
Great point haha. And to be fair - long after making this I think most of those sounds came from the boom pole anyway. I'd love to make an update.
Awesome review!!!Answered every question I had 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 Kudos!!!
Great job! X mic should have also Lyre suspension underneath, then it would be optimal, but sure more clumsy.
It really should!
Hi! Nice presentation, thank you! Of course, Rode SVMX is a first class mic! Maybe Audio-Technica BP4025 can beat it, maybe! But I'm surprised by the quality of the microphone on the Zoom H6! Wow! I have been using Zoom H5 for 3 years but I am afraid that the quality is not the same as the Zoom H6. All the best!
Thank you for this tests!:)
Thanks I was looking for this test . The H6 sounded wider which I prefer , did you by any chance have the H6 set to 120 degrees ? the Zoom has more noise floor though
Your intro ASMR made me quite happy. Haha
YESSS I don’t think anyone else has appreciated that haha!!
yeah - i have the H6 - wondering how it sounds
Thanx for the info! Great video
would this work well with Canon R5? looking to upgrade my rode video mic shot gun mic
Interesting. Well produced. Good job. Thumbs up.
Hey~ really nice review, I only have one question, what is the noise floor be like in comparison a rode videomic x plug in GH4 or some other camer(I have a BMPCC 4k myself) vs zoom H6's XY mic. As I notice during the last noise floor test, you plug videomic X into XLR plug of zoom H6. But as a normal use (via TRS), how will it be?
Thanks for comparing it to Zoom h6.
I am a newbie to the world of sound and would be grateful if you could answer a question: I record video on my Sony A7iii of streams and rivers and want to add high quality sound to the video. I can't figure out the equipment I need to accomplish this result. I could use a RODE Stereo VideoMic X which seems to be the simplest answer but many people seem to attach Zoom F6 devices to their camera along with mics and other equipment. What kind of configuration or equipment would you suggest buying if I want to add very high quality sound to my videos of streams and rivers ? Is the Sennheiser MKH-416 the right mic for the job ( I keep reading it is the industry standard but I am pretty sure it is unidirectional so will that be a problem if I want to record streams and rivers in nature ). Thank you.
How much difference between recording straight into cam and xlr into dedicated recorder?
No difference in quality, substantial difference in noisefloor. Unless you have XLRs into the camera, there will most likely be a higher noise floor into the cam.
Hi - I am looking to purchase a mic - noticed this review was 2017, what would you recommend in 2020 for working outside - documentary-style - look forward to your thoughts
What model xlr microphone adapter do you have? 🙏
4:45 what is that calld and dose it works on canon 5d mark iii ?
Hello Friend. I followed your channel for a long time. Congratulations for the content. I want to buy such a microphone model, but I wonder if it can be connected to the iPhone?
This cannot be connected to an iPhone. If you want stereo sound for an iPhone, check these out: amzn.to/2QPuDIa
Good review. What was the shock-mount that you used on the Zoom H6?, Thanks.
It was a Rycote shockmount kit with wind screens www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1050991-REG/rycote_046023_portable_recorder_kit_for.html
nice review. unfortunately, you never tested the mic against a loud source, like live music. why not?
Yeah - I didn't think of that for this one, more of a noise floor test. However, I did a followup on how the SVMX performs pretty poorly with loud signals: ua-cam.com/video/hyduwCnwW8s/v-deo.html
Great review of both products. Is Zoom H5 a great alternative to H6 ? I tend to believe it will be enough for my needs but haven t made the move yet , I still wonder.
That depends on your use. It's $80 less in price, but only has 2 XLR inputs as opposed to 4. The stereo mics are a very similar capsule but I've never tested them to the H6 side-by-side. Preamps on the H5 are definitely better than cheaper recorders but I'm not sure how the compare the the H6. What will you be using it for primarily?
Sorry Oliver, I just discovered You answered . Many Thanx! I wanna do some field recording witha GH5 or a Sony A7 . I'm looking for a good preamp such as Sound Devices MixPre-3 to pair with the Rode Stereo Videomic X .
Question from a newbie: Do you think the Rode Stereo VideoMic X would make a great choice for a mic used when creating videos while hiking down a trail or would a shotgun mic be a better choice ? ( I am concerned the Rode Stereo VideoMic X would pick up too much noise from my moving feet and maybe even heavy breathing but I also love the benefits of that mic )
Depends! Are you narrating your hikes? Or just looking for natural sound? Dialogue is best into a mono signal, nat sound of a hike would sound awesome into the stereo
@@OliverJHughes I just want all the natural sounds I encounter on the hike but I dont want my footsteps or breathing in the audio. What do you think ?
Hi Oliver,
Great review! If I wanted to record audience laughter at a comedy show, which mic would you recommend? I already have a zoom H5 with an XY capsule
That is a wonderful mic for that - It is probably more able to withstand loud sounds as well!
I've recently recorded ambiant sound of an audience during a live show, with built-in microphones of a Zoom H4n, and the sound seemed "compact". Kinda lacking dynamics and amplitude. I would put that on the small dimensions of the H4n capsules... and, as far as I know, the H5 has the very same ones (to be confirmed), however on a clip-on module.
I'm seriously starting to consider the Mic X for this type of capture, its 133 dB max SPL and larger diameter capsules seem to make the cut. After all, sound is vibrations and pressions, so... the larger the "medium" (capsules, loudspeakers, panels, etc.) the more freedom/amplitude the restitution (probably) has.
just subscribed at 42sec. perfect
hi. I need it for wedding videography. Do you think the virtues of this microphone are relevant to wedding videography?
YES, totally - UNLESS you are trying to record someone's dialogue. I wouldn't recommend stereo for that. This is perfect for audio ambiance.
how would one go about recording using the Stereo Video Mic X with a Zoom H6 or any zoom handymic?
You could use the 3.5mm jack included with the stereo micX for either of those, or of course you could use mini xlr-xlr connections for the H6, but you'd have to buy those separate.
Hi Oliver, can you tell us what kind of XLR cable you are using?? Thanks for reply and a great review..
Yep! The sound devices XL-2. NO IDEA why it's so expensive, but here it is: www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CjwKCAiAm7LSBRBBEiwAvL1-L8pLVSo0uY3BFfDVNby8xDJI-Tmjl90aw1YZgXHOpD7b4mGnGu2xYhoCDPYQAvD_BwE&is=REG&m=Y&sku=293002
Thanks Oliver for your update.
hi, does the Stereo VideoMic X pickup the lens focusing noise when using dslr autofocus in video mode? thanks.
chibot botchi these are cardioid patterned, very sensitive mics, so if the focus racking is loud, I’m sure they’ll pick it up. I assume it’s based on the quality of the lense, many canon lenses I’ve worked with are relatively silent when auto focusing. Hope that helps!
Dr Pepper drinker = you are a good guy :) yeah the shake test it was really noticeable. Hahaha well thanks I don't always feel a champion. I am putting this on my amazon wish list
Kevin Clements Dr Pepper sustains me like the air I breathe!
Coolness I have the shotgun micro....it's pretty good, but I'm not completely satisfied
Yeah I'm sure you could upgrade a bit and be much more satisfied. Even the videomic pro is a great mono mic for run & gun type of shooting
What shock mount are you using for the H6? Great video btw!
Rycote makes a great one - pricey but so worth it for recording with the XYs:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1050991-REG/rycote_046023_portable_recorder_kit_for.html
And by that I mean that IS the one in the video!
@@OliverJHughes Awesome thank you!
I believe the Sony A7 get audio from the hotshoe with a special mic!
ElectroMac74 hmm I don't know about that--pretty sure you still need an audio cable with the Alpha series cameras, but hot shoe mounted microphones are great like this one!
hi, i checked it is the XYST1M microphone
Sony called the Multi Interface Shoe even the a6000 support it
You're totally right! Never heard of that. I wonder how it performs?
Hello there!
Some tests RODE M5 and Azden with my diy external preamp
RODE M5 & Azden SMX-10:
ua-cam.com/video/Z51ZyPX53ss/v-deo.html
Only RODE M5:
ua-cam.com/video/UjZhdCXrNGI/v-deo.html
Old revision with Azden SMX-10:
ua-cam.com/video/zA_FjttvWOQ/v-deo.html
Wow man, really clean audio. Sounds great.
Which furry windscreen are you using on the Rode? I'm trying to find one for my Rode Stereo Videomic Pro and the Rode Dead Kitten (actual name) doesn't look like it will fit?
I'm using the one that came with the SVMX - Since the mic configuration is so different to the SVMpro, I assume they just threw it in! The dead kitten you are referring to will fit the stereo video mic pro: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/470272-REG/Rode_DEAD_KITTEN_Dead_Kitten_WindMuff_for.html
Can I use this with my tomtom bandit?
Most likely not as the Tomtom doesn't have a cold shoe mount to mount the actual mic. Plus, this mic is bigger than the bandit itself.
what shock mounting do you use at h6?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1050991-REG
Hello, can this microphone be great for recording live music, in clubs, with DSLR?
I would honesty say no. I’ve had clipping issues with this mic in high-noise environments. It’s such a stellar mic for ambience, it just can’t handle consistently loud spaces. Pretty disappointing but I get it!
Oliver J Hughes what microphone would you suggest? For that money? :)
Man, I’m at a loss on this one-and have been for a while. What is a good stereo mic setup for love concert recording? I am still yet to try the Sennheiser MKE 440, and that one might hold up better to noise, but I guarantee it doesn’t hold a candle next to the SVMX for clarity. So the jury is still out. I’ll get back to you once I know!
Oliver J Hughes Okay, thank you for answering!! :)
Just one more question please :)
Would any of this microphones be good?
I just need a clear sound:
www.canosa.com.hr/rode-videomic-with-rycote-lyre-suspension-system-mikrofon/03013213/product/
www.canosa.com.hr/aputure-microphone-v-mic-d2-mikrofon-za-dslr-kameru-i-fotoaparat-wind-screen-and-wind-shield/03015123/product/
4:41 RIP headphone users
You clearly dont understand what a noise floor is or how to measure it. You need a completely silent room to measure it. What you "measured" here (recorded without measuring, actually) is just ambient sound. Noise floor a measurement of noise - hum, buzz, fuzz, whirr, etc - in db, relative to the sound source.
Audio people can be the weirdest
Um, am I the only one that thinks the Rode was a lot noisier?
So far, I believe you are.