Is the Ulanzi AM18 mic too good to be true?

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  • @MeetSummerMicrophone
    @MeetSummerMicrophone2 ай бұрын

    Love the video, precise and informative, helped me learn more on how to promote my own lavalier microphone through vlogging😁

  • @IrreverentSOB
    @IrreverentSOB7 ай бұрын

    Excellent review and great video, it was extremely useful, thank you !

  • @AlexLefevreArt
    @AlexLefevreArt8 ай бұрын

    I'm living in China and there is even some product that aren't worldwide yet. This is the fastest growing company. I definitely bought a lot of my equipment, rig cage etc. from that company. Amazing communication too.

  • @FfilmiauFflur
    @FfilmiauFflur8 ай бұрын

    Top review! I actually ordered this mic system yesterday...😀

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    8 ай бұрын

    Cool. Let me know how it works out

  • @MAProvide
    @MAProvideАй бұрын

    im so glad you made this review because i was contemplating purchasing this microphone

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    Ай бұрын

    No problem. It’s a good mic

  • @Scootermcshooter
    @Scootermcshooter7 ай бұрын

    Great video! i just purchased an used your code so it came out to only 90 bucks and free shipping that's insane! thought i was gonna be chilling out 350$ at best buy for something similar but Ulanzi is a great brand. the Mics and receivers are also beauty's

  • @PotOfPlenty
    @PotOfPlenty13 күн бұрын

    I'm just a little youtuber, but I can confirm this mic is excellent, better than the DJI and Rode mics.

  • @PhotoGearFun
    @PhotoGearFun9 ай бұрын

    Funny at 3:20 I thought you were going just to turn on the blower motor in you car and point the mic at it. :-) Thanks for the video Ulanzi is killing it lately with their budget offerings.

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @Alextech3610
    @Alextech36105 ай бұрын

    I think the audio sounds great, when u were walking away the audio was still going with no problem, great video

  • @CasaFassa
    @CasaFassa9 ай бұрын

    Cleared for purchase, Thanks Vic!

  • @dezfyah
    @dezfyah9 ай бұрын

    I have the DJI MIC I bought last year at B&H here in NYC for $329, and this is only $99 and does the exact same thing, what a steal. I bought the DJI MIC, then went to Africa for 3 months missions and humanitarian work and it was great. The Ulanzi doesn't have a magnet or noise reduction like the Newer, Fulaim for the same price, but I'll definitely recommend this to friends. The sound quality is great.

  • @dirkalbrodt

    @dirkalbrodt

    7 ай бұрын

    I watched tons of such videos on KZread and all showed great products. When the DJI did not transfer anything to the receiver, I thought ok, bad luck, can happen, perhaps it fell on the ground while being shipped or so. However, since the exact same experienced happend with my second purchase, the Neewer mic, I began asking myself, do these things actually work?

  • @user-xm6wy9kf5x

    @user-xm6wy9kf5x

    5 ай бұрын

    Yolanzi added noise reduction in its latest update

  • @AllThingsFilm1
    @AllThingsFilm18 ай бұрын

    As a small channel content creator, I've picked up a few wireless systems to review. (Reviews to come.) But, for $99, the Ulanzi is extremely impressive and very useable for the price. Even when the sale for the Ulanzi goes away, the $129 price tag is still competitive compared to other wireless systems. Not sure I can justify picking up the Ulanzi given all the very good systems I already own. Ulanzi will definitely sell a LOT of the AM18 systems, for sure. Thanks for sharing your expeirence.

  • @airadaimagery692

    @airadaimagery692

    7 ай бұрын

    What’s your favorite budget mic’s in the $100 price range? There are so many to choose from nowadays, it’s worse than picking out wallpaper...

  • @HarryShares
    @HarryShares6 ай бұрын

    I have heard some video on youtube, the sound of this mic is very very good. It is even better than DJI Mic and better if not the same as Rode mic pro in terms of sound quality

  • @kymmoulds
    @kymmoulds3 ай бұрын

    Hi Vic. Firstly, thank you taking the time and effort to make this video of your review of the Ulanzi AM 18. It's very informative and interesting at the same time. A quick question if I may, do you know if the TX (microphone transmitters) will work directly with the Insta360 Ace Pro and/or the X4 without using the RX (receiver)? I know that the DJI 2 will work with one of them. If you don't know then no problems. Cheers

  • @125blackjack
    @125blackjack9 ай бұрын

    I heard you even walking away. I never stopped hearing you.

  • @theweekendphoto
    @theweekendphoto4 ай бұрын

    Can you connect this to a mixer using the transmiter lapel mic hole?

  • @frankfountain7680
    @frankfountain76809 ай бұрын

    Another fantastic video, Vic!

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @InTodaysVideo
    @InTodaysVideo6 ай бұрын

    Hey Vic, which do you recommend as compared with the Neewer CM18? Thanks!

  • @xtra4u210
    @xtra4u2106 ай бұрын

    Daft question, wish it could work wifi with iPhone 15 wirelessly ? I have ordered it and may send DJI Mic 2 back, still boxed. . Lat question can I get stereo into iPhone with these two mikes ?

  • @Worthfishing
    @Worthfishing9 ай бұрын

    That’s a pretty good deal for the money.. couple weeks ago, I bought the Hollyland max lark it been great but it’s more money

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey 👋 serious bang for buck alright. The Hollyland looks great too

  • @tammanaq
    @tammanaq4 ай бұрын

    Does the audio from each microphone end up as isolated tracks? Or as a single stereo track?

  • @SteveSacramento
    @SteveSacramento9 ай бұрын

    I bought mine for $79.99 on Amazon and have been testing it out and it is worth at least $200!! I will be doing my own videos about this little gem soon!

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey Steve, good deal. I think it’s a similar price for folks who use my code as well. How are you finding it so far?

  • @SteveSacramento

    @SteveSacramento

    9 ай бұрын

    @@VicBarry it is the best wireless mic I have had so far! I haven't tried the wind muff yet or the distance but I will make a video testing soon.

  • @luisurbe

    @luisurbe

    9 ай бұрын

    me too hahahaha. I agree with you

  • @PreslyGakedirelwe

    @PreslyGakedirelwe

    3 ай бұрын

    @SteveSacremento holy cow that's crazy price. I got get one for my video recording.

  • @PreslyGakedirelwe

    @PreslyGakedirelwe

    3 ай бұрын

    Can you give the supplier link @Steve

  • @AmericanEnglishBrent
    @AmericanEnglishBrent9 ай бұрын

    I have the DJI wireless mic, which I love, but it sounds like Ulanzi did a great job for a low price. Well done, Vic.

  • @IgnatSolovey

    @IgnatSolovey

    8 ай бұрын

    I have the DJI kit and I'm happy with it - but just bought this Ulanzi kit for the sake of buying it (backup never harms)... for $65, not $100, although delivered from China. Also, I don't really know why would one care for wireless range with SELF-RECORDING TRANSMITTERS, unless you use them for live streaming. If you are just recording, a dropout or two (or ten) in case there is a backup, is NOT an issue. Indeed that adds some work in post but you never lose your audio anyway.

  • @markshirley01

    @markshirley01

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@IgnatSoloveywho did you buy from for $65?

  • @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole

    @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole

    6 ай бұрын

    It's oftentimes cheaper if you order it overseas. But you have to wait about three months for it to arrive.

  • @DarrenJSpoonley
    @DarrenJSpoonley9 ай бұрын

    There’s no way this mic should be that good !!

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Ha! Hey Darren, hope all is well. Yep, really impressed with this! And for the price....

  • @tgtAltero
    @tgtAltero7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this review! I was impressed that there was not even one cut in sound while you were turning your body off the camera (receiver). DJI Mic has issues with that. Actually, my DJI Mic receiver died. The replacement will cost more than this Ulanzi mic. I have a question. How do you connect this mic to your iPhone 15? USB-C to USB-C cable?

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey 👋 no problem. Yeah. Exactly USB C to USB C

  • @tgtAltero

    @tgtAltero

    7 ай бұрын

    @@VicBarry Just ordered! Thanks again!

  • @kkrugley
    @kkrugley2 ай бұрын

    does it work with non-typec iphones? iphone 13 for example

  • @tammanaq
    @tammanaq4 ай бұрын

    Great video. I just found it for only 76 dollars. Waiting for the postman now.

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    4 ай бұрын

    Wow good deal.

  • @J.E..
    @J.E..9 ай бұрын

    Great review! Is this mic more for talking or can i use it for my gopro, to record for example onboard enginesound of a MX Bike?

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks. May well depend on the positioning but to be honest anything is probably better than the onboard mic on the GoPro

  • @GeneralBuckles
    @GeneralBuckles8 ай бұрын

    A lot like the NEEWER CM28 / FULAIM X5 ... but more solid price point.

  • @macdoctorsg
    @macdoctorsg7 ай бұрын

    can you activate/deactivate the onboard recording via the touch screen receiver, like the DJI?

  • @brazhnikov

    @brazhnikov

    Ай бұрын

    No

  • @BrooklynJimmie
    @BrooklynJimmie9 ай бұрын

    Guess this makes it an inexpensive mic as opposed to a cheap mic. It's not bad at all. 👍🏾

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone5 ай бұрын

    The mic records in 16bit though, 16bit is more than enough for final output, but it does reduce flexibility vs the 24bit in most budget systems and the new gold standard of 32bit in flagship ones. Incredible value though, just make sure you get your levels right!

  • @jonaslcx
    @jonaslcx4 ай бұрын

    I have this mic but I can find a functioning lav mic for the transmitter. Any suggestion on the lav mic that works on this (also not that big in size & affordable)?

  • @sixstringbuzz

    @sixstringbuzz

    2 ай бұрын

    This is my problem too! I've tried TRRS and TRS external lav mics and none of them are recognized.

  • @Chubsaichew
    @Chubsaichew6 ай бұрын

    Which camera did you use??

  • @MarkSaiger
    @MarkSaiger9 ай бұрын

    Very impressive! I paid 4 times that price for my current wireless system

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey Mark, yeah. It is indeed.

  • @joyster75
    @joyster754 ай бұрын

    Is it only 16 bit sound?

  • @florentingavrila2782
    @florentingavrila27827 ай бұрын

    unfortunately, the transmitter does not have a blocking system. When it is used with an external microphone and the transmitter is kept in the pocket, the physical buttons are accidentally pressed and the recording is interrupted.

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone5 ай бұрын

    Question, how securely does the wind muff attach? - I've tried a few wireless mics and the wind muff tends to fall off it knocked, is that a problem with this one?

  • @kairosmusic02

    @kairosmusic02

    3 ай бұрын

    it locks in pretty good

  • @Journey-and-Destination_
    @Journey-and-Destination_2 ай бұрын

    Just got my new AM18. Thanks for the discount, Vic! I have a question. What charger are you using to charge the case? I don’t want to kill my new mics. Thanks.

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    Ай бұрын

    Hey - Couldn't tell you to be honest. I just plug it into whatever is to hand

  • @PRINZENENGEL
    @PRINZENENGEL7 ай бұрын

    Recorded with mono or stereo?

  • @timbrowntown
    @timbrowntown9 ай бұрын

    This is going on my wishlist but I'd like to see a comparison between it, the Hollyland Lark M1 and the Fulaim X5. Or maybe I should buy all three, test them and send the losers back?

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Depends on what you’re shooting really. But that’s a good shout about trying all 3 and see which one best suits you and your workflows

  • @techno.travel
    @techno.travel5 ай бұрын

    Крутой обзор!

  • @PatrickMastersProductions
    @PatrickMastersProductions9 ай бұрын

    The audio is amazing for $100. Mine should be delivered any day now.

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey Patrick, awesome stuff. All this was direct with zero post production done on the audio. Really impressed

  • @booshipvideo5513
    @booshipvideo55138 ай бұрын

    Bought it yesterday. But can't record stereo on iPhone. Anybody know why?

  • @airadaimagery692

    @airadaimagery692

    7 ай бұрын

    Make sure background noise function is turned off, if it’s equipped with that.

  • @workfasts
    @workfasts8 ай бұрын

    So the package comes with cable for recording to camera, iPhone and Android phone?

  • @Kemafrik

    @Kemafrik

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes.

  • @victoronline5840
    @victoronline58407 ай бұрын

    Can the 2 microphones be recorded separately on the L and R channels or are they automatically mixed in a single channel?

  • @ReegiMartins

    @ReegiMartins

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, you can record in Stereo mode!! One will be in L and the other in R channel.

  • @underwatersweden
    @underwatersweden9 ай бұрын

    I am not surprised, Ulanzi has high quality in all their products😄

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    Yep. Always find their build quality really solid.

  • @markshirley01

    @markshirley01

    8 ай бұрын

    Their falcam clips are great - pretty decent company as well, I bought a L-bracket from them that didn't fit my lens because I hadn't read the compatible list, they still replaced it with no bother

  • @silentroam
    @silentroam7 ай бұрын

    Just got these, audio is horrible, adjusted settings in cam on the ulanzi, my audio had chirping noises and sounds like im talking infront of a fan, anyone have a good fix?

  • @melquiads1

    @melquiads1

    5 ай бұрын

    Estou com o mesmo problema

  • @silentroam

    @silentroam

    5 ай бұрын

    i think you have the same issue? i no longer have the issue and they work good now, lower ulanzi mic to around 5i think and camera audio to about middle @@melquiads1

  • @barrywilliams7638
    @barrywilliams76384 ай бұрын

    can you plug in a lavalier external microphone in it? (not enough space in my motorcycle helmet for the transmitter.)

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    4 ай бұрын

    You can plug a lav into each transmitter (mic) so you can definitely run a cable

  • @sixstringbuzz

    @sixstringbuzz

    2 ай бұрын

    @@VicBarry Have you found an external lav that works, though? I have tried several - with TRRS and TRS connectors - and none are recognized by the transmitter. I've seen other comments about this on Reddit as well. This is a huge problem with this little miracle unit.

  • @petrusoveja7766
    @petrusoveja77664 ай бұрын

    Am văzut descrierea tehnică și filmarea . Eu am fost obligat ca să învăț limba rusă la școală ...😢 De aceea te întreb : Cît timp rezistă acumulatorul de la transmițător ? Dar cel de la receptor ? Ca să știu cît timp pot ca să filmez , continuu . La revedere 🇹🇩 Sau ...dasfidania 😢

  • @NaeemReign
    @NaeemReign5 ай бұрын

    NGL I like how this sounds better than dji and comica

  • @JoePenaProductions
    @JoePenaProductions7 ай бұрын

    I was disappointed with the audio quality of this mic system. So much so, I didn't even bother to do any audio processing on it like I do with all my projects. - Came back to say I only use the onboard recording from the transmitter, and use the wireless audio for reference only. The onboard recording from the transmitter, naturally defeats the purpose of wireless, but my primary criteria is audio quality.

  • @anthonyhorne7699

    @anthonyhorne7699

    4 ай бұрын

    Did you turn your audio gain down on your camera as low as possible? I've just bought one, audio is great

  • @MaxVoltageMiningCrypto
    @MaxVoltageMiningCrypto8 ай бұрын

    Vic, I bought this mic for 68.99 on a black friday deal. What a steal!!! But... It took me a while to figure out the best way to make this work when using it with my computer. It seems the best way is to connect it through the ZV1 and use that mic input to the computer via the microHDMI out. anyway, that I figured out. Not so simple with an Android phone. From what I can tell, the phone sees it as a chargeable device so the phone charges the receiver when using the USB C to USB C cord. I have done numerous searches and can't find a solution. I have changed the mic source to external in the camera app and then no sound is recorded. Other than purchasing a 3.5mm to usb c adapter (so the USB can't charge the device), do you know of anyway to fix this situation?

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow. That’s a bargain and then some. I don’t have any experience with Android phones I’m afraid so can’t help here. Maybe somebody else can jump in?

  • @techno.travel

    @techno.travel

    5 ай бұрын

    Смените кабель TYPE-C TYPE-C на другой.

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley018 ай бұрын

    I think the price has been dropped on the DJI Mic now, so its a bit more of a difficult decision what to go for. I only do 3 or 4 interviews using mics a year - so maybe this will work out cost effective. I imagine the battery will only last a couple of years anyway and youd have to throw it away, so not as costly

  • @arijunal

    @arijunal

    8 ай бұрын

    Do you throw your car away when the battery dies? 😂

  • @markshirley01

    @markshirley01

    8 ай бұрын

    @@arijunal no because you can get a replacement - you cant on these mics?

  • @pauuuuul87

    @pauuuuul87

    8 ай бұрын

    Now they're 80$ on the site. It's amazing for the price

  • @Thefczone
    @Thefczone5 ай бұрын

    Guys does it work with iphone pro max 15?

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @bla546
    @bla5465 ай бұрын

    THE AUDIO IS SATURATED AS HELL on my camera. Can not control it, the control system is terrible. Good looking mic that does not work well.

  • @melquiads1

    @melquiads1

    5 ай бұрын

    Estou com o mesmo problema. Você conseguiu resolver?

  • @dmlelectrics8990
    @dmlelectrics89909 ай бұрын

    Sounds decent for the price

  • @florentingavrila2782
    @florentingavrila27827 ай бұрын

    Today I discovered that Ulanzi equipped their transmitters with the weakest memories in the world. If you record internally and want to copy files, you'll experience speeds of 300 kbps and a maximum of 1-2 Mbps. So, you need a lot of patience. Besides this, sometimes when the audio file splits, it remains silent for 1-2 seconds. A total disappointment with this Ulanzi product.

  • @realgoodmusic1
    @realgoodmusic18 ай бұрын

    The car is windy when you're driving.

  • @ohwhoaitzjoe
    @ohwhoaitzjoe7 ай бұрын

    My biggest con is that they don’t fit snugly in the hot shoe port of my camera.

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    7 ай бұрын

    Not sure if they came with this or something else but they’re are tiny little stickers that you can get to increase the height so it’s a better fit

  • @jesusgjchuza6491
    @jesusgjchuza64919 ай бұрын

    😎

  • @Josafs
    @Josafs2 ай бұрын

    Anyone who backs up into a bush for the views gets my Sub! 😂

  • @lambo_drives
    @lambo_drives9 ай бұрын

    4:51 yuck $100 😮 wow; don't throw out the kitty

  • @kellmarktv
    @kellmarktv7 ай бұрын

    Omg are you serious. It's good I saw this video because I was about to buy the hollyland $270

  • @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole
    @Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole6 ай бұрын

    Amazing. Once you turn on the Ulanzi Am18 mic you become Scottish!

  • @7777russ
    @7777russ9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the warning, I canceled my Ulanzi mic order and reason i gave for cancel was Vic Barry said it was trash, you saved me $100. I just ordered the DJI from Amazon even if it costs more, I would rather have something that works well.

  • @prozekutor

    @prozekutor

    9 ай бұрын

    either you're being an idiot or you just read titles without watching videos : the man has said 7:36

  • @VicBarry

    @VicBarry

    9 ай бұрын

    🤣 you did watch the video right?

  • @markshirley01

    @markshirley01

    8 ай бұрын

    Ehhh which video did you watch 😂😂😂

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