Hey everyone! Make sure to check out Part 2 which goes even more in depth and has a much better overall production quality. Thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html
This review deserves more attention! It's exactly what I was looking for and well produced. Based on your demo/review, I think the Movo will suit my needs the best. You earned a new subscriber.
Jake McHugh just figured I should comment to let you know . I am a new UA-camr as well and I am trying to figure out what is the best microphone for my iPhone for vlogging . Between movo and rode mic . When I typed in search yours was the first and you thumbnail caught my eye especially your title . Now I know which mic I am going to purchase ! Thank you so much !!
Interesting! I think with the movo you need to do a few tweaks in post to get it good where as the Rode it's more plug and play! I'm glad that this helped you out! Thanks for watching!
Honestly they both sound good, the Movo just has a bit more low-mids, which can create a slight muddy sound, but is super simple to adjust in post so definitely not a deal breaker. Overall quality on both was great, and i think it just comes down to what budget you're on atm. Great options indeed.
Movo I absolutely agree @jake mchugh as I record on my iPhone XR I am going to purchase the movo you have a new subscriber plus I hit the bell once again this video is absolutely the best . I don’t need to look for another video !
Only 524 subscribers? You surely deserve more! Just subscribed. I use the MOVO VXR10 because it's about 6dB louder than the Røde VideoMicro. That means your microphone volume levels can be lowered in the camera which means less hiss / noise because the preamp is doing less work :)
@@JakeMcHugh Seems like the Movo versus Rode assessment would be different depending on which camera you're using it with? I think Movo's advantages are well suited to Canon bodies, given their [apparently] poor quality pre-amps. I'm shooting with a 70D, so this is a helpful comparison as I'm considering which to purchase.
Hey Guys! I created a playlist with a bunch of videos that go over both of these microphones and compare them. I hope this helps you decide what mic is best for your videos!!! bit.ly/2WdE5YI
Jake McHugh your video is perfect I like how you explain each microphone give tips and actually show us the sound in door and out door . How can you tell if the microphones are working while your vlogging ?
Thanks for the feedback! The way you can tell on a camera would be looking at your audio levels and usually there will be a mic symbol. On a phone you would have to listen closely in playback and you will hear a difference between using a mic and one without! The mic will sound a lot more directional and less hissy!
The Movo would be perfect for podcasts because it picks up the bass of the human voice quite well, and possibly ideal for recording an acoustic music performance because of it's extra sensitivity. We should not be fooled that the Movo is "better" because it records louder. In your editing you would just simply bring up the volume on your Rode-micked project. Final statement, if you are on-the-go, and doing a lot of outdoors or nature videos, sports, etc., then the Rode would handle better because it's not so sensitive to movements and i'd say wind-senstivity, too. But for studio work, seems like the Movo takes that prize.
I was thinking the same thing. I'm looking for a microphone to boost the sound when I film outdoors and I have a preference for how the Rode sounds in that environment. I've seen many video reviews filmed for the Movo inside and somewhat chaotic outdoor tests so hearing a calm piece of dialogue really helped.
The MOVO has an overall better sound even with the slight hum I hear. It is a lot less sibilant and it seems to be a much flatter response which I think is a plus. Thanks for this video
Sounded to me like the Rode was noisier outdoors. Even though your voice was about as clear with both, the Movo seemed to eliminate sound you weren't trying to record better. Is that what you find in general?
Oh darn. I just re-listened with headphones (rather than my TV speakers) and I hear a low rumbly-like sound outdoors with the Movo. Was there a motorcycle or truck somewhere nearby, or is that wind, or just low-frequency noise?
what you are hearing is dump trucks driving in the area. There was some construction going on at the time and there was trucks coming and going all day haha
Hey Jake, thanks for putting this comparison together. There is definitely a difference between the two. In every test situation, the Movo seemed to produce a warmer, bassier sound to it. However, it also picked up more of the ambient noise when you were outside. It's a tough call between the two. Like you had mentioned though, there are different users for each one.
Yes, I find that the Movo picks up the lower frequencies much more than the Rode. It works nicer for voices like mine for this reason I think. I personally find the Rode to pick up more ambient noise though due to it's omnidirectional pick up pattern. If you want a more thorough comparison I highly recommend checking out my part 2 which you can find here: ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Great review! It's refreshing after seeing so many crap reviews where you cannot even hear the difference when they test it because they're all over the place with their ceiling fan blasted and just super annoying lmfao. Thank you for this, it helped me make my decision and I am definitely going for the Movo!
Hello friends, I make only documentaries outdoors, to working people (ethnic groups in remote countryside). I'd like to understand the difference with an external Mic like the small Rode and without external Mic. I have a GH6 camera and its mic is good. I'm very very curious to know the differences. Can anyone inform me? Thank you.
Very nice video! I just started vlogging and tried vxr3030 and vxr10. This vxr10 is small so I can carry around and not get much attention and just plug and play so I just stick with the vxr10.
Hi Jake, We have the new IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun/Lavalier microphone in one, small size, perfect for GoPro, can we send you one to you to play with?
I own and have used the VXR10 for shooting race cars with loud exhaust, the Movo will clip and distort with the loud audio. I can’t find its maximum SPL rating anywhere, but the Rode has a 140 decibel SPL, and should be able to handle the louder environments better, in theory.
Very good video, easy to understand and love that you actually compared both inside and out, it helped me make up my mind. You also got me to subscribe. :-)
HI, great video , which mic would you go with for recording guitar and backing music ? i am having trouble just using the mic on the sony VZ-1f i have , let me know what you think ,Thanks
I have purchased the Mova VXR10 and testing for wind noise as I will be filming outside for the most part. With a 15mph wind it was very loud and static. Have you tested these in windy conditions. Thank you
The bottom line is this. The Movo vxr10 is a little diamond. You can’t tell the difference. So it’s this, you want to get started but you don’t want tin, then movo is for you. If you want to wait and buy the most expensive then it’s how long is a piece of string. The key is to get a good sound and get started. If your in the future and you look back on your old videos and sigh, that won’t happen. In fact you would probably still be using the same mic. Piece to camera in a controlled environment. That’s what your looking for. Also your looking to get started. So get started already. 🐝Haha. Nice video 👍🌎
Great explanation-- especially for me, I have the m50 mark ii, and you convinced me to get the Movo VXR10. Really well-presented to. Especially the in-studio stuff looked real pretty and you have a great voice. I do want to make one suggestion though. I had trouble comparing your examples-- after a while, I'd forget what the other mic sounded like. At times I was even a little unsure about which camera you were focusing on. You may want to consider going to a choppier compare-and-contrast narrative structure, as opposed to the more long-form structure you have. But, overall, really great job. And, most important, you helped ME. Thank you.
I’m trying to research getting a decent sound for recording Instagram clips. But putting mics on all my drums would easily cost of 1k :/ but thank you for the review!! Sounds good
So who came from watching first a rode to camera comparison video then to the deity vs rode then from the deity to back to rode and then now to this video
Could be! I find the movo to be more directional which could be why it sounds more natural to you. Either way you can’t really go wrong with either mic! Thanks for watching!
Gonna be using one of these on my DJI OM 4 with my iPhone 11 pro max.. I'm liking the movo.. Have you tried the rode me-l with the lightning connector?
No I have not actually. Looks interesting for sure, but I don't use smartphones much for creating any content as I use my cameras for everything. Thanks for watching!
Was I the only person to notice the constant bass sound on the outside test of the Movo? Almost like a VERY low pitched rumble. I agree the Movo does sound the clearest even with the low rumble outside.
I heard it as well but I think it was a truck, motorcycle or plane because its tone and volume varies throughout (at one point it really seams to have a motorcycle rumble) and by the end of the segment it's gone or nearly gone.
You are correct. If I remember correctly there was some construction nearby that week when I shot that clip outside. I was hearing trucks coming and going all day. Thanks to both of you for watching!!!
Really nice video! You definitely confirmed my purchase of the Movo mic. I got the mic to go with my Canon M50 Mark II. Thanks for sharing your video with us.
If you would mount it to the top I would say so because GoPros are pretty wide angles. If you mounted it on the side you might be able to get away without needing one. Thanks for watching! Tight lines!
Does the windshield from Movo VXR10 fit on the Rode VideoMicro? I lost the one for my Rode and as a new one costs $25, I was thinking about spending an extra $15 for another mic. Thanks!
Great video!!! I would have love to hear the ambient/background noises minus your voice. I thought I heard birds but couldn't hear which mic better picked up those noises.
Pretty impressed with that movo. I did a wedding over the weekend and I was standing next to the camera and could barely hear the pastor because it was outdoor and he wasn’t mic’d and the mic actually picked it up pretty good. Not amazing but usable, especially considering the situations. My iPhone from closer picked up nothing.
Thats great to hear Ryan! Both of these mics are pretty good for the money! We are fortunate to be in a time where we can have some pretty decent equipment at a budget price. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! This was helpful. You got a new subscriber. I'm going with the Movo. I 'm just starting my UA-cam channel. I do martial art and self defense so both indoor and outdoor scenarios. Thinking I will need to clip on mike next.
Wow just listened to the outside audio. MOVO is WAY better. The micro seems to have a high pass and a presence boost. Basically it comes down to wether you plan to post process your audio. If you want a plug and play mic that you won’t post process then the Rode might be a better choice. But if you plan on post processing your audio, the MOVO is a FAR better choose.
Hi, thanks to share your interesting video. I have never used a microphone for my Lumix GH5, also because it has a good mic. incorporated. Please let me understand, this is not a criticism. If you are vloging, to shoot only a few minutes where the microphone is actually useful in a working day, but unfortunately you have to leave it on the camera all the time causing you only some annoyance. My question: how useful do you see it to those who do not do any interviews, etc. etc.? Thanks for your thought.
hey man! Dope video. I ordered the Movo but based on other comments I’m a little bit unsure again haha. I film a lot around nyc and Los Angeles (both indoor and outdoor), also experiencing lots of windy situations when vlogging outdoors. Specifically for high winds, is the Movo fine? Or is the rode better? I really do like the extras that come with the Movo tho..
Sorry for the late reply. What camera do you use it on? I personally like the Rode better for windy situations because of it’s deadcat, otherwise they are a horse a piece in the wind. I made a part two of this video where you can see the difference in deadcats in a mock test. I do think the Movo would be slightly better in a city situation due to it being more directional while the Rode picks up more ambient noises. So if you prefer the more directional sound stick with the Movo, but if your okay with more city noise and slightly better wind performance then go with the Rode. I honestly think the Movo with the Rode components would be a killer setup. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hi! My nice headphones are broke and I can't really hear the difference myself with my current headphones, which one of these has a better sound quality, and which one has less noise? I would be very grateful for your answer! ✨
Both sound great! The Movo is a little more directional so you don’t notice as much ambient sound as with the Rode. Generally noise is from the Preamps in cameras more than the mics themselves so if you have poor preamps (like canon cameras) then the movo is nicer. Movo is the better choice for smartphones as well since it comes with both cords. Thanks for watching!
@@JakeMcHugh thank you so much for the answer! I actually need one of these mics for my pc or phone(the other ones I've seen are too pricey for me, and I don't want a usb mic) I also have a phantom power if they require it. I tried searching for movo, but seems like I can't buy it in my country. I only found rode on AliExpress, people say it's an original one. But if I somehow would find movo...I've heard that the movo is louder than rode, and if you lower the wolume on the post production you'll get cleaner sound. Also people in other reviews say rode has more highs and movo has more bass. Sometimes when I do voiceacting with my current mic my voice gets annoyingly high sometimes, would it be nicer for me to get bassy movo to kinda fix that? And I've heard that if you lover the highs when editing you'll ruin the sound quality. Is that true? (｡•́︿•̀｡) Sorry for so many questions
Maybe you could look into the Behringer XM8500 which is a XLR mic for around $20 USD. It's good for the money and you could use it with a standard XLR to USB cable or with your pre amp which would be a little better. This mic is really great at eliminating background noise and picking up your voice only. The only downside is that it would be more difficult to use with a phone. You could see an example of me using this microphone in this video here around 5:25: ua-cam.com/video/xNNjO76YbhQ/v-deo.html As far as the Movo vs Rode, the Rode doesn't work with computers easily and the Movo does, but it isn't ideal. Both of these mics don't require a preamp, but it could help with the movo for computer use. The Movo would help a little more with bass, but you could add it in post as well. You can adjust the levels in post, but only a little bit. The best thing to do is to set your levels before you start recording and having your peaks hit around -12dB to avoid having your voice distort. Often with cheaper or lower quality microphones the higher frequencies begin to have a more "Tinny" sound. With all these mics mentioned you don't really have to worry about this. I would say if you are going to use a mic with your phone over 75% of the time then go with the Movo. If you are going to use it with your computer over 75% then I would go with the Behringer. I hope this helps!
Thank you for this extensive test. I think the Movo VXR10 sounds a bit better, but you don't hear the birds in the background anymore which I did with the rode.
For me as more time goes on I prefer the Rode a little more due to its components. I highly recommend checking out my Part 2 where I go over the components more and do some more in depth testing to see the difference. You can watch Part 2 here: ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I don't own an M50, but what you will want to do is go under your mic input settings and turn off any Auto level adjust feature and control your levels manually until you hit around -12dB consistently with your voice while talking. I recommend turning off any limiters or wind cut options as well. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
The Rhodes has a more pronounced sound at around the 800hz and 2Khz, making the voice sound more brittle and intensifying the sibilance ("S" sounds). Whereas the Movo has more happening in the low mid giving the voice a more full-bodied sound so it's not as brittle sounding as the Rhodes. I like the Rhodes for eliminating ambient noise, but I like the Movo for the more full-bodied sound. This might be a difficult choice for me because I don't want to have to do too much in post. The "S" sounds on the Rhodes are so harsh they're gonna need to be de-essed in post. Great review, thank you.
All the differences between the two mics - loudness, background noise etc - can be attributed to the fact that the Movo simply has more low end. At least, that's my opinion.
Hi, thanks to your video. I hope you can help me, I have bought a RODE videomicro, now I'm looking up and down the net, searching for a fixed microphone holder to hold this microphone, as the one that comes standard is very cushioned, even too much for my needs and I need a fixed holder. But I really can't find it, I don't care if it's original. Can you help me please?
This was really helpful, I'm still undecided on which mic to get and was wondering what you would chose? I have a fujifilm XT20 and will be using the mic for various types of videos for my business, some examples are of different events (both indoors and outdoors) following people walking and touring homes and also interviewing people who will be stationary (both indoor and outdoor settings), with the videos for work being my primary focus. I also would love a mic that is great for vlogging and travel videos. With all that I mentioned above which mic would you recommend? Also for reference I have been doing photography for 4 years in a professional manner, but picked up my first camera and really started learning the ins and outs 8 years ago. I had my own real estate photography business that I ran until I became a Realtor and now continue to use my skills for our team but I am looking to step up our videography in what we do to promote our business and the homes we list.
You really can't go wrong with either one in my opinion! I find the Movo to be more directional which is nicer for dialogue situation because you just hear more of the voice only. When shooting outside I like the Rode more due to the fact is that it handles the wind nicer in my experience. The deadcat on it is nicer than the Movo which helps block the wind more I feel and it's not as hot or sensitive as the Movo so you don't hear the wind blowing as much in your videos. Both are really great mics for the price, I'm sure either one will get the job done for you! I hope this helps!
The Movo sounded better when indoors. But when you’re outside, you can hear more of your surroundings, which can be a distraction when the vlogger is talking. I would still get it though for the sake of price.
Interesting, I thought I could hear more of the surroundings with the Rode, but it's always nice to hear someone else's perspective! Thanks for watching!
I have a canon eos rebel sl1 (100d) and I’m planning on traveling out the country this year ever since the whole pandemic, I know you said that the movo is a ideal mic for canon cameras. But I was wondering after a whole year has gone by do you still think the movo is a good mic for my camera or should I go with the rode instead.
I think Movo sounds little bit nicer and it would be better if you included the sounds of just devices itself so we could see more different between Movo - Rode - None . Is that make any sense ? :)
Yes, I understand what you are saying! I didn’t think about recording a test with just the built in mic on the camera as both of these mics or any mic for that matter would be a marginal improvement then the built in mic. I wouldn't recommend using no mic so I didn't think about testing it that way. I hope the video helped you out anyway! Thanks for watching!
Hey everyone! Make sure to check out Part 2 which goes even more in depth and has a much better overall production quality. Thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html
This review deserves more attention! It's exactly what I was looking for and well produced. Based on your demo/review, I think the Movo will suit my needs the best. You earned a new subscriber.
Thanks for the kind words skyhawk! I’m glad I could help out! Good luck with your new mic!
Movo is picking up ALOT of low-end... It can easily be cleaned up with post-EQ... but Rode still has a crisper sound... just quality engineering
Exactly! The movo needs a little touching up sometimes while the Rode gives a better out of camera sound. Thanks for watching!
Timestamps! Thanks for Watching!
2:19 - Size comparison
3:17 - Sound Comparison Indoors
4:30 - Outdoor/Vlog Comparison
6:51 - Final Thoughts
Jake McHugh just figured I should comment to let you know . I am a new UA-camr as well and I am trying to figure out what is the best microphone for my iPhone for vlogging . Between movo and rode mic . When I typed in search yours was the first and you thumbnail caught my eye especially your title . Now I know which mic I am going to purchase ! Thank you so much !!
That’s awesome to know! Thank you for watching! I’m glad I was able to help out!
Jake McHugh I’m forever thankful for you help . Your very welcome ✨
I notice more noise with the movo. I think I'll go with the Rhode
Interesting! I think with the movo you need to do a few tweaks in post to get it good where as the Rode it's more plug and play! I'm glad that this helped you out! Thanks for watching!
Finally someone who actually does a test outside and not just in the studio. Great work and I liked the Movo in these tests.
Thank you for watching! Glad to hear that you’re able to tell the difference and I hope this helps with your purchase decision!
Honestly they both sound good, the Movo just has a bit more low-mids, which can create a slight muddy sound, but is super simple to adjust in post so definitely not a deal breaker. Overall quality on both was great, and i think it just comes down to what budget you're on atm. Great options indeed.
I agree with you! The Rode is more just record and go, while the movo may need a few tweaks. Thanks for watching!!
This is a great comparison! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! It’s greatly appreciated!
Movo I absolutely agree @jake mchugh as I record on my iPhone XR I am going to purchase the movo you have a new subscriber plus I hit the bell once again this video is absolutely the best . I don’t need to look for another video !
Only 524 subscribers? You surely deserve more! Just subscribed. I use the MOVO VXR10 because it's about 6dB louder than the Røde VideoMicro. That means your microphone volume levels can be lowered in the camera which means less hiss / noise because the preamp is doing less work :)
Exactly! The movo is such an awesome piece of equipment for the price! Thanks for the sub and for watching!!!
@@JakeMcHugh Seems like the Movo versus Rode assessment would be different depending on which camera you're using it with? I think Movo's advantages are well suited to Canon bodies, given their [apparently] poor quality pre-amps. I'm shooting with a 70D, so this is a helpful comparison as I'm considering which to purchase.
@@DougHall65 You're exactly right. For your camera I would be using the Movo if it were me. Thanks for watching!
This comment shows how fast this channel has been growing now it's three times as much.
I think I’m gonna go with the Movo - sounds better to me! Thanks for the video!
No problem! I’m glad I could help out. Thanks for watching!
Hey Guys! I created a playlist with a bunch of videos that go over both of these microphones and compare them. I hope this helps you decide what mic is best for your videos!!!
bit.ly/2WdE5YI
Jake McHugh your video is perfect I like how you explain each microphone give tips and actually show us the sound in door and out door . How can you tell if the microphones are working while your vlogging ?
Thanks for the feedback! The way you can tell on a camera would be looking at your audio levels and usually there will be a mic symbol. On a phone you would have to listen closely in playback and you will hear a difference between using a mic and one without! The mic will sound a lot more directional and less hissy!
Jake McHugh thank you so much for you help ✨
I thought that the Rode sounded a bit "cleaner" in both settings, but it didn't cut out the background sounds as well outdoors.
Yes, for sure. The movo is more directional which can be helpful with dialogue!
The Movo would be perfect for podcasts because it picks up the bass of the human voice quite well, and possibly ideal for recording an acoustic music performance because of it's extra sensitivity. We should not be fooled that the Movo is "better" because it records louder. In your editing you would just simply bring up the volume on your Rode-micked project. Final statement, if you are on-the-go, and doing a lot of outdoors or nature videos, sports, etc., then the Rode would handle better because it's not so sensitive to movements and i'd say wind-senstivity, too. But for studio work, seems like the Movo takes that prize.
You make some great points and I agree. Also the movo is easier to use on a computer for a podcast as well. Thanks for watching!
I was thinking the same thing. I'm looking for a microphone to boost the sound when I film outdoors and I have a preference for how the Rode sounds in that environment. I've seen many video reviews filmed for the Movo inside and somewhat chaotic outdoor tests so hearing a calm piece of dialogue really helped.
Eleventh Hour Photography Awesome! I’m glad this video was able to help you out. Thanks for watching!
The MOVO has an overall better sound even with the slight hum I hear. It is a lot less sibilant and it seems to be a much flatter response which I think is a plus. Thanks for this video
Sounded to me like the Rode was noisier outdoors. Even though your voice was about as clear with both, the Movo seemed to eliminate sound you weren't trying to record better. Is that what you find in general?
Pretty much! Seems to me that the Movo is more directional which is better in some cases. Thanks for watching!
Oh darn. I just re-listened with headphones (rather than my TV speakers) and I hear a low rumbly-like sound outdoors with the Movo. Was there a motorcycle or truck somewhere nearby, or is that wind, or just low-frequency noise?
what you are hearing is dump trucks driving in the area. There was some construction going on at the time and there was trucks coming and going all day haha
Hey Jake, thanks for putting this comparison together. There is definitely a difference between the two. In every test situation, the Movo seemed to produce a warmer, bassier sound to it. However, it also picked up more of the ambient noise when you were outside. It's a tough call between the two. Like you had mentioned though, there are different users for each one.
Yes, I find that the Movo picks up the lower frequencies much more than the Rode. It works nicer for voices like mine for this reason I think. I personally find the Rode to pick up more ambient noise though due to it's omnidirectional pick up pattern. If you want a more thorough comparison I highly recommend checking out my part 2 which you can find here:
ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
@@JakeMcHugh Thanks a ton for Part II. I will have a look at it because I do need a mic for the GoPro.
Sweet content man, I just subscribe. You're doing really good work here.
Thanks so much for the kind words Mateo! I’m glad your enjoying it!
Great review! It's refreshing after seeing so many crap reviews where you cannot even hear the difference when they test it because they're all over the place with their ceiling fan blasted and just super annoying lmfao. Thank you for this, it helped me make my decision and I am definitely going for the Movo!
Thanks for the awesome feedback! I’m glad I can help! I hope you enjoy the movo!
Hello friends, I make only documentaries outdoors, to working people (ethnic groups in remote countryside). I'd like to understand the difference with an external Mic like the small Rode and without external Mic. I have a GH6 camera and its mic is good. I'm very very curious to know the differences. Can anyone inform me? Thank you.
Very nice video! I just started vlogging and tried vxr3030 and vxr10. This vxr10 is small so I can carry around and not get much attention and just plug and play so I just stick with the vxr10.
Great choice! Thanks for watching!
Hi Jake, We have the new IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun/Lavalier microphone in one, small size, perfect for GoPro, can we send you one to you to play with?
I own and have used the VXR10 for shooting race cars with loud exhaust, the Movo will clip and distort with the loud audio. I can’t find its maximum SPL rating anywhere, but the Rode has a 140 decibel SPL, and should be able to handle the louder environments better, in theory.
Good video, Jake. Really good. Thanks for your effort.
I think rode video micro is better option. Here is the video which explains why I’ve chosen Rode Video Micro ua-cam.com/video/uOCf6HUZ4uc/v-deo.html
Very good video, easy to understand and love that you actually compared both inside and out, it helped me make up my mind. You also got me to subscribe. :-)
Awesome! So glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
👍Very helpful. Thank you. 💝
HI, great video , which mic would you go with for recording guitar and backing music ? i am having trouble just using the mic on the sony VZ-1f i have , let me know what you think ,Thanks
I have purchased the Mova VXR10 and testing for wind noise as I will be filming outside for the most part. With a 15mph wind it was very loud and static. Have you tested these in windy conditions. Thank you
The bottom line is this. The Movo vxr10 is a little diamond. You can’t tell the difference. So it’s this, you want to get started but you don’t want tin, then movo is for you. If you want to wait and buy the most expensive then it’s how long is a piece of string. The key is to get a good sound and get started. If your in the future and you look back on your old videos and sigh, that won’t happen. In fact you would probably still be using the same mic. Piece to camera in a controlled environment. That’s what your looking for. Also your looking to get started. So get started already. 🐝Haha. Nice video 👍🌎
wow, big difference outside. Thank you Jake for this great review
No Problem! I'm glad I could help!
Exactly what I was needing thank you
I'm so glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great explanation-- especially for me, I have the m50 mark ii, and you convinced me to get the Movo VXR10. Really well-presented to. Especially the in-studio stuff looked real pretty and you have a great voice. I do want to make one suggestion though. I had trouble comparing your examples-- after a while, I'd forget what the other mic sounded like. At times I was even a little unsure about which camera you were focusing on. You may want to consider going to a choppier compare-and-contrast narrative structure, as opposed to the more long-form structure you have. But, overall, really great job. And, most important, you helped ME. Thank you.
Movo sounds waaaay better. Disappointed with Rode, it sounds hollow and muffled, which grates my ears.
I’m trying to research getting a decent sound for recording Instagram clips. But putting mics on all my drums would easily cost of 1k :/ but thank you for the review!! Sounds good
Thank you! If you want to hear my more recent thoughts on these two mics make sure to check out my part two video!
When using either one of these mics with a smartphone, does it automatically bypass or cancel the built-in smartphone mics?
What would you do to cut the sibilants (whistling s's)? Were you using a pop filter?
So who came from watching first a rode to camera comparison video then to the deity vs rode then from the deity to back to rode and then now to this video
i live next to a busy area where lot of vehicles move everyday. so if i use one of these mics, will it eliminate most of the noise for youtubing?
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I think the Movo picks up more ambient noise in outdoor.
maybe im biased cause I honestly was hoping the movo would sound better. but I think the audio was more clear and natural sounding through the movo
Could be! I find the movo to be more directional which could be why it sounds more natural to you. Either way you can’t really go wrong with either mic! Thanks for watching!
@@JakeMcHugh thank you for the excellent video and thorough responses! easy sub
I actually prefer the movo
Nice to hear your feedback Fantix! It's a good mic for sure!
can i reccomend showing a picture of the mic you re testing on the side while testing
Gonna be using one of these on my DJI OM 4 with my iPhone 11 pro max.. I'm liking the movo.. Have you tried the rode me-l with the lightning connector?
No I have not actually. Looks interesting for sure, but I don't use smartphones much for creating any content as I use my cameras for everything. Thanks for watching!
Hey, how did this go?
Was I the only person to notice the constant bass sound on the outside test of the Movo? Almost like a VERY low pitched rumble. I agree the Movo does sound the clearest even with the low rumble outside.
I heard it as well but I think it was a truck, motorcycle or plane because its tone and volume varies throughout (at one point it really seams to have a motorcycle rumble) and by the end of the segment it's gone or nearly gone.
You are correct. If I remember correctly there was some construction nearby that week when I shot that clip outside. I was hearing trucks coming and going all day. Thanks to both of you for watching!!!
Do both microphones work for the T5i Rebel Canon?
Really nice video! You definitely confirmed my purchase of the Movo mic. I got the mic to go with my Canon M50 Mark II. Thanks for sharing your video with us.
Old mate loved saying "GH5" didn't he? Ha ha.
the movo mic sounds more keep on sound to amplify your voice.
I have a GoPro her 8 media mod, you think it needs the “elevator” cold shoe to keep the wind screen out of the camera view?
If you would mount it to the top I would say so because GoPros are pretty wide angles. If you mounted it on the side you might be able to get away without needing one. Thanks for watching! Tight lines!
Does the windshield from Movo VXR10 fit on the Rode VideoMicro? I lost the one for my Rode and as a new one costs $25, I was thinking about spending an extra $15 for another mic. Thanks!
It sure does! Thanks for watching!
UNDERRATTED!! i thought u had way more subs!! gained one more!!
Movo definitely sounded more rounder and balanced.
Bro you added a lawn mower in the Movo WTF?
I prefer the rode mic
Great video!!! I would have love to hear the ambient/background noises minus your voice. I thought I heard birds but couldn't hear which mic better picked up those noises.
Thank you! For ambient noises from my experience the Rode is better for that as the Movo seems more directional. Thanks for watching!!
Movo sounded better for just your voice
To me the main difference is the dynamic range on the Movo mic. It captures a better quality of sound in my opinion, but they are both quality mics.
Pretty impressed with that movo. I did a wedding over the weekend and I was standing next to the camera and could barely hear the pastor because it was outdoor and he wasn’t mic’d and the mic actually picked it up pretty good. Not amazing but usable, especially considering the situations. My iPhone from closer picked up nothing.
Thats great to hear Ryan! Both of these mics are pretty good for the money! We are fortunate to be in a time where we can have some pretty decent equipment at a budget price. Thanks for watching!
rode wins, movo not a single bird was heard
What format does Rode support? Stereo ?
Really helpful
Thank you
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I went with the movo
Thanks! This was helpful. You got a new subscriber. I'm going with the Movo. I 'm just starting my UA-cam channel. I do martial art and self defense so both indoor and outdoor scenarios. Thinking I will need to clip on mike next.
Awesome! I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Jake McHugh just ordered the Movo
Wow just listened to the outside audio. MOVO is WAY better. The micro seems to have a high pass and a presence boost.
Basically it comes down to wether you plan to post process your audio. If you want a plug and play mic that you won’t post process then the Rode might be a better choice. But if you plan on post processing your audio, the MOVO is a FAR better choose.
Hi, thanks to share your interesting video. I have never used a microphone for my Lumix GH5, also because it has a good mic. incorporated. Please let me understand, this is not a criticism. If you are vloging, to shoot only a few minutes where the microphone is actually useful in a working day, but unfortunately you have to leave it on the camera all the time causing you only some annoyance. My question: how useful do you see it to those who do not do any interviews, etc. etc.? Thanks for your thought.
The Movos way better
hey man! Dope video. I ordered the Movo but based on other comments I’m a little bit unsure again haha. I film a lot around nyc and Los Angeles (both indoor and outdoor), also experiencing lots of windy situations when vlogging outdoors. Specifically for high winds, is the Movo fine? Or is the rode better? I really do like the extras that come with the Movo tho..
Sorry for the late reply. What camera do you use it on? I personally like the Rode better for windy situations because of it’s deadcat, otherwise they are a horse a piece in the wind. I made a part two of this video where you can see the difference in deadcats in a mock test. I do think the Movo would be slightly better in a city situation due to it being more directional while the Rode picks up more ambient noises. So if you prefer the more directional sound stick with the Movo, but if your okay with more city noise and slightly better wind performance then go with the Rode. I honestly think the Movo with the Rode components would be a killer setup. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@JakeMcHugh i shoot using the Sony ZV1, thank you for the info!!
Hi! My nice headphones are broke and I can't really hear the difference myself with my current headphones, which one of these has a better sound quality, and which one has less noise?
I would be very grateful for your answer! ✨
Both sound great! The Movo is a little more directional so you don’t notice as much ambient sound as with the Rode. Generally noise is from the Preamps in cameras more than the mics themselves so if you have poor preamps (like canon cameras) then the movo is nicer. Movo is the better choice for smartphones as well since it comes with both cords. Thanks for watching!
@@JakeMcHugh thank you so much for the answer! I actually need one of these mics for my pc or phone(the other ones I've seen are too pricey for me, and I don't want a usb mic) I also have a phantom power if they require it.
I tried searching for movo, but seems like I can't buy it in my country. I only found rode on AliExpress, people say it's an original one.
But if I somehow would find movo...I've heard that the movo is louder than rode, and if you lower the wolume on the post production you'll get cleaner sound. Also people in other reviews say rode has more highs and movo has more bass. Sometimes when I do voiceacting with my current mic my voice gets annoyingly high sometimes, would it be nicer for me to get bassy movo to kinda fix that? And I've heard that if you lover the highs when editing you'll ruin the sound quality. Is that true? (｡•́︿•̀｡)
Sorry for so many questions
Maybe you could look into the Behringer XM8500 which is a XLR mic for around $20 USD. It's good for the money and you could use it with a standard XLR to USB cable or with your pre amp which would be a little better. This mic is really great at eliminating background noise and picking up your voice only. The only downside is that it would be more difficult to use with a phone. You could see an example of me using this microphone in this video here around 5:25: ua-cam.com/video/xNNjO76YbhQ/v-deo.html
As far as the Movo vs Rode, the Rode doesn't work with computers easily and the Movo does, but it isn't ideal. Both of these mics don't require a preamp, but it could help with the movo for computer use. The Movo would help a little more with bass, but you could add it in post as well. You can adjust the levels in post, but only a little bit. The best thing to do is to set your levels before you start recording and having your peaks hit around -12dB to avoid having your voice distort. Often with cheaper or lower quality microphones the higher frequencies begin to have a more "Tinny" sound. With all these mics mentioned you don't really have to worry about this. I would say if you are going to use a mic with your phone over 75% of the time then go with the Movo. If you are going to use it with your computer over 75% then I would go with the Behringer. I hope this helps!
i can hear nice air in the Sss in the rode mic..
Interesting point! I’m going to have to listen to this more in the future. Thanks for watching!
I like the rode
Thank you for this video i didn’t know which i was going to go with but now i know. Best comparison ive seen
Thank you! I’m glad this video helped you out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this extensive test. I think the Movo VXR10 sounds a bit better, but you don't hear the birds in the background anymore which I did with the rode.
Not a problem, I’m glad I could help! I agree with you that the Movo seems more directional. Thanks for watching!
If you had to choose one which would you choose
For me as more time goes on I prefer the Rode a little more due to its components. I highly recommend checking out my Part 2 where I go over the components more and do some more in depth testing to see the difference.
You can watch Part 2 here: ua-cam.com/video/Q-04CynuFSk/v-deo.html
I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Hi Jake Thank you so much for the excellent review. My Movo is on order. So will let you know how it performs. Simon . London England:)
Thanks! Let me know how you like it! Glad I could help!
great video
what is the settings for canonm50
I don't own an M50, but what you will want to do is go under your mic input settings and turn off any Auto level adjust feature and control your levels manually until you hit around -12dB consistently with your voice while talking. I recommend turning off any limiters or wind cut options as well. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Thank you
The Rhodes has a more pronounced sound at around the 800hz and 2Khz, making the voice sound more brittle and intensifying the sibilance ("S" sounds). Whereas the Movo has more happening in the low mid giving the voice a more full-bodied sound so it's not as brittle sounding as the Rhodes. I like the Rhodes for eliminating ambient noise, but I like the Movo for the more full-bodied sound. This might be a difficult choice for me because I don't want to have to do too much in post. The "S" sounds on the Rhodes are so harsh they're gonna need to be de-essed in post. Great review, thank you.
All the differences between the two mics - loudness, background noise etc - can be attributed to the fact that the Movo simply has more low end. At least, that's my opinion.
Hi, thanks to your video. I hope you can help me, I have bought a RODE videomicro, now I'm looking up and down the net, searching for a fixed microphone holder to hold this microphone, as the one that comes standard is very cushioned, even too much for my needs and I need a fixed holder.
But I really can't find it, I don't care if it's original.
Can you help me please?
Great video. Bro, your quality is awesome. You deserve many more subs! Keep going!
Thanks so much!
I think there are more hiss sounds on the rode than on the movo on the test outside...Great comparison, so informative
Thank you! Glad I could help!
@@JakeMcHugh I agree I heard a lot of hiss while you were talking on the outside test. I will be going with the MoVo for my a6600. Thanks
Ol, wait I'll make your 1000 subs...☺
Thank you so much! 😄
Movo 🥳🤟🏻📈📈📈📈
Rode 😾🤑😫🤕😡😡
The VRX10 sounds much better!
Nice! I'm glad I could help you decide. Thanks for watching!
Hey bro you have great production on your videos and very helpful keep it up I'm surprise you don't have more subs we gotta get you there
Thanks Diggy! I appreciate the complements!!
@@JakeMcHugh np tryin to learn how to properly set up for videos. But ya I be looking out for your videos
This was really helpful, I'm still undecided on which mic to get and was wondering what you would chose? I have a fujifilm XT20 and will be using the mic for various types of videos for my business, some examples are of different events (both indoors and outdoors) following people walking and touring homes and also interviewing people who will be stationary (both indoor and outdoor settings), with the videos for work being my primary focus. I also would love a mic that is great for vlogging and travel videos. With all that I mentioned above which mic would you recommend?
Also for reference I have been doing photography for 4 years in a professional manner, but picked up my first camera and really started learning the ins and outs 8 years ago. I had my own real estate photography business that I ran until I became a Realtor and now continue to use my skills for our team but I am looking to step up our videography in what we do to promote our business and the homes we list.
You really can't go wrong with either one in my opinion! I find the Movo to be more directional which is nicer for dialogue situation because you just hear more of the voice only. When shooting outside I like the Rode more due to the fact is that it handles the wind nicer in my experience. The deadcat on it is nicer than the Movo which helps block the wind more I feel and it's not as hot or sensitive as the Movo so you don't hear the wind blowing as much in your videos. Both are really great mics for the price, I'm sure either one will get the job done for you! I hope this helps!
my movo VXR10 dose not sound like this lol
Does it sound better or worse? Lol
The Movo sounded better when indoors. But when you’re outside, you can hear more of your surroundings, which can be a distraction when the vlogger is talking. I would still get it though for the sake of price.
Interesting, I thought I could hear more of the surroundings with the Rode, but it's always nice to hear someone else's perspective! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I’m going to check those mics out!
Thanks for watching!
Nice backdrop man
Thank you!!
I have a canon eos rebel sl1 (100d) and I’m planning on traveling out the country this year ever since the whole pandemic, I know you said that the movo is a ideal mic for canon cameras. But I was wondering after a whole year has gone by do you still think the movo is a good mic for my camera or should I go with the rode instead.
I have the Movo I love it but outside I noticed high ambient noises outside with the Rode but not with the Movo
The rode has a low cut that is filtering out a lot of that traffic noise right in the mic. You can achieve the same in the movo in post.
Great video!!! To me the Movo sounds better.
I'm just getting my channel started, so this is very helpful! Thank you!
Awesome! I’m glad I could help and thanks for watching!!
Really great video thankyou so much brother 🙏
Thank you this really helped in me choosing which to buy for my son's camera! Good job man.
BTW. GREAT COMPARISON ... GREAT VIDEO
#peksarm
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad I could help out. Thanks for watching!!!
@@JakeMcHugh
Thank you...
I have Canon EOS M50. And I ordered the Movo one.
@@pekstime Sweet! Thats a slick combo there
I think Movo sounds little bit nicer and it would be better if you included the sounds of just devices itself so we could see more different between Movo - Rode - None . Is that make any sense ? :)
Yes, I understand what you are saying! I didn’t think about recording a test with just the built in mic on the camera as both of these mics or any mic for that matter would be a marginal improvement then the built in mic. I wouldn't recommend using no mic so I didn't think about testing it that way. I hope the video helped you out anyway! Thanks for watching!
Jake McHugh I’m still sitting on the fence haha ! Thank for the videos, keep up the good work :)
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it! If you have any questions let me know!!
Jake McHugh thank you so much , honestly I have a lot of questions haha . My UA-cam channel just started :)
Awesome! Good luck with the new channel and feel free whenever to ask questions!!