I bought my Rode video mic Pro 10 years ago. 1 year ago my wire got pulled and came out completely. I contacted Rode and asked what I can do... They asked me to send it in and they fixed it for me for free. For that alone I will never stop buying Rode whenever it is an option.

@JoshuaC923

2 жыл бұрын

That's great customer service 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@rollforever_85

2 жыл бұрын

My VMP just died on me the other week after around 8 years, I suspect it's just the cable. Will have to see if they can help me out. Thanks for your post!!

@OctoPoulpeGD

Жыл бұрын

They didn't had choice you have 10 years warranty on rode mic pro

@Gulliolm

Жыл бұрын

@@rollforever_85 any update on thht?

@njbestvideo5977

Жыл бұрын

They also replaced the broken bracket/mic for me.

Hey Caleb, definitely hear what you're saying about more bass on the RODE VMP. I suspect they voiced it that way because most people put it on their camera and their camera is often 5+ feet from the sound source. I suspect they were trying to compensate for the thinner sound you get when you move the microphone away from the sound source. I find the Azden to sound more natural when close mic'ed (within 12 inches) but rather thin when farther away. The Deity D-3 Pro sounds a little more mid-range focused which can sound right on the right voice, but not as good on mid-range heavy voices. Thanks for covering this. Always great to get your perspective!

@ejrafflintik9590

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis and Caleb.

I’ve only had my Deity D3 pro for about a week and my rode microphones are already looking at me sad because they know they’ll probably never get used again. Great video Caleb!

@FlyByFrancis

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dunna! I'm subscribed to you. Great videos man. You two should collab!

@danzbeard

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I’m about to make the jump as well

@CandisePearce

4 жыл бұрын

Are you still loving your Deity D3 pro?

@mikebray48

4 жыл бұрын

I have the just the Deity D3 and it's fantastic, I see no reason to go to Rode for an on camera shotgun mic unless I want to switch up to my Rode Micro or Rode Wireless Go

@rsmith02

6 ай бұрын

Did the Deity mics work out for you and last?

Bought the Deity and returning the Deity, it doesn't work with my 3.5mm TRS extensions cables and I'm not replacing all my cables. Back to Rode because I'm not dealing with this nonsense.

@rubengarciajr

3 жыл бұрын

same.

I understand why most would be attracted to the Diety's sound with this close-to-source test. It's less boomy and has a bit more sparkle, but the reason that I think the Rode is best for event filmmakers is because the the recording distance is usually 5-8' indoors, with a very boxy sounding room. The Videomic pro naturally balances that out and would be better sounding in that common situation. Both could be Eq's to match though.

I've been using my takstar for 3 years now. I've filmed live music and I've done interviews without problems.

@shiznuts

5 жыл бұрын

Good ol' SGC-598. Both that one and the HTDZ HT-81 were the pretty budget solutions back in the day.

@danyalvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Livingston how good is it for short films/documentaries

@matthewlivingston3168

5 жыл бұрын

@@danyalvisuals kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4WLxq-NlLm1mdY.html

@matthewlivingston3168

5 жыл бұрын

@@danyalvisuals All my videos I've used the Takstar 598

@stevengonz

5 жыл бұрын

Same! For $30 it sounds amazing, especially paired with my beachtek preamp

Personally, I think they all sound pretty fantastic. I'm happy with my Rode for now, but thanks for the video as I might look into other options in the future (mostly for the price difference)

Good video, Caleb. I'm a big fan of the Deity D3 Pro. Appreciate the roundup. 👍

@neotheek

5 жыл бұрын

Lets get undone.

@jambononi

5 жыл бұрын

@@neotheek put your trousers back on, damn...

@uncletomsgarage

5 жыл бұрын

so you can dial the db's up and down? not just at particular stop points like +10 +20 etc.?

Audio Technical AT897 is still my favorite budget mic! The Deity has a nice low noise floor, but mine is very bass heavy & almost sounds muffled

@sinjon

5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Gallagher isn’t the AT897 like $250?

@CameronGallagher96

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah! roughly $100-$250 cheaper than Rode & Deity options@@sinjon

@inaziozurutuza

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. My AT897 is still rocking after 15 years of field work. Also my AT lavs and AT4073.

@scottslotterbeck3796

5 жыл бұрын

The AT 897 is probably the best budget mic out there.

I've really been enjoying the Sennheiser XSW-D system. However the XLR receiver came apart and ceases to work after a month of use. Thankfully B&H took care of it and exchanged it.

Correction: It's a high-pass filter / low-cut filter. Opposite end of the spectrum would be low-pass / high-cut

Agreed on all, although I LOVE my Rode NTG-3 but super expensive compared to the Diety S-Mic 2 which is similar and way cheaper. Replacing the Rode VideoMicPro battery ALWAYS pisses me off. :) Love my Deity D3. VideoMicro for under $100 is awesome. Yeah, I'm done with the Rode Wireless - awesome for its time, but there are way better options out there now. Can't wait for the Deity wireless, they are totally kicking it, which doesn't surprise me as being an offshoot from Aputure. Thanks for the video!

I've found the VMP does capture a lot of frequencies sub 150hz. But if you just flick on the high pass filter then that's no longer an issue.

This is a great video and I really appreciate it. One request for the future: It's generally considered, at least with headphone amps, that higher volume changes our perception of the audio quality and characteristics. Especially on the NTG4 vs the Diety, would have appreciated a comparison of the two recorded at the same level. It's interesting that the Diety is louder, but obviously we'd all record the Rode at a higher setting too. That volume difference will likely impact our perception of the two mics. The Diety definitely sounded better, but I can't compare the two directly as we'd actually record with them. Great video, though. Always nice to see real comparisons between the perceived king and everyone else.

Your tutorials are top notch, and guaranteed they help so many people save so much time and have much better experiences out in the field. Gotta give you huge props for what you're doing, man. Thank you so much.

In Rode videomic Pro you can cut low frequencies ...High Pass Filter (flat, 80Hz) ... Can't understand why you saying about rumble....

@Lospollos24

5 жыл бұрын

PortaroMusicStudio nah rode sucks

@Lospollos24

5 жыл бұрын

PortaroMusicStudio everyone knows it’s just a name brand

The Rode VideoMic Pro+ has a flatter frequency response on the 40 - 100Hz range than the SMX-15. That's one of the most important spec (if not the most important) when in search of a new mic when sound quality is your number 1 priority. It's better to have a flat response across the full frequency range in an audio recording making it easier for you to sculpt the sound in post using mixing tools like an EQ for instance. Assuming that in your comment "you can add that easily but it's harder to remove" you are referring to the low-end, then I couldn't disagree more. It's better and easier to attenuate unwanted frequencies than to boost. By the way, the SMX-15 has a small boost around 20 - 50Hz which the VideoMic Pro+ doesn't.

@FlyByFrancis

5 жыл бұрын

so the VideoMic Pro+ is better than the Deity D3 Pro?

@daenodae8089

5 жыл бұрын

can you recommend me which is better azden smx 30 or deity d3 pro

So we've come to the end of the Rode? .....Sorry

@cliftonfameree4436

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there.

@user-lx4tf1yk5m

5 жыл бұрын

Diety sounds good too.

@uncletomsgarage

5 жыл бұрын

No pun intended. lol

@mazemaze9580

4 жыл бұрын

*chuckles*

@hans6304

4 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄

Yeah dudes! Looking to up my audio game with a lav mic and mic for my Galaxy S8 Edge, and will plan to binge watch all your mic reviews. Thanks for putting this info out, helps us make better decisions to improve our own videos on our channel.

Just purchased the Deity D3 pro yesterday! This makes me even more excited. So many great features that i cannot wait to test out!

Dang it, Caleb. I just bought the Rode Video Mic GO for a live gig and it sucks?? Shoot!

@NatesMiniatures

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I know this was a year ago Scott but it made me chuckle a little bit

@flyandshy00

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it's a little bit too cheap to be excellent.

Deity D3 Pro sounds the best in my opinion, and great features too. Great topic and content as always!

@dslrvideoshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

my rode has so much background noise all the time, wish there was a better mic but cbf to buy a new one

You were one of the first to show off the deity vmic d3 pro. I bought mine just a little over two months ago because of you and a few people who talked highly about it. Thanks for this

The NTG-3 is still my jam for narrative but Deity is pretty unbeatable for on camera. Nice Caleb!

Quick question: 9:04 - if you can do that in post, why can't you do the same thing with the videomic pro? Also if you have very loud sound, you can't do the -10db in post. Also (2:56) bass can't be added if it doesn't exist but can easily be filtered either in the recorder or in post. Overall I kind of understand what you are trying to say but as you see, you have not chosen your words very well. Thanks for the video and for the other recommendations though!

I've been using an Azden SMG-1X shotgun mic since 2011. In a comparison among 5 other shotgun mics at a meeting of our local Cleveland Indie Club my Azden was voted as the best sounding, while recording the same person on the same equipment, merely switching mics. With the Azden dead cat it does phenomenally in wind.

Another great vid Caleb! As a professional producer and sound engineer I’ve been steering people clear of Rode mics for years. Their sound is way to stuffy and there’s no richness to the tonal curve. Personally I’m a big fan of Sennheiser. And a couple cheap on- camera options are the Comica and Takstar, both have richer sound than the Rode’s. Thanks again! Adam

What did you use to record the audio for this video? Audio is wonderful!

Such an awesome video, thanks for making it! Your audio in this video sounds amazing, might be time to upgrade my shotgun!

This is a great video! I'm a bit stuck in "choice paralysis" (so many choices that I don't make any). The sound comparisons here were great AND the links at the bottom of the video-- outstanding! Thanks for taking the time to do this!

If I have the Deity D3 Pro connected directly to the camera, will it turn off when I turn the camera off, and then turn on when I turn the camera back on? (without me pushing any buttons?)

I used to love the bass of the Rode mics, I thought that meant quality. Now I realize I was just an uncouth heathen of the night.

@ericlow6694

5 жыл бұрын

But that Rode Sound is like Canon Colors! Rode knows their Bass Science! Unexplainable magic!

@barrongaillard9623

5 жыл бұрын

All night heathens are uncouth!🤘

@mikebray48

4 жыл бұрын

You will always be an uncut heathen LOL

In my opinion small diaphragm microphones do better indoors than a shotgun mic. Unless you have tons of acoustic treatment. Still not sure I'd use a shotgun mic close quarters.

What's the deal with Deity and Aputure Deity? Are they the same thing?

One point on mic comparisons. If you are comparing especially shotgun mics you should test them on some outdoor use, since in a studio or quiet room the difference isn't that big and you can controll everything so it doesn't really matter which mic you're using.

@dslrvideoshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Great points! Definitely should have.

Professional audioguys says just opposite. Rode #1 and after that Deity. There’s many other features with audio that isn’t included in the video. Don’t make hasty decisions. Investigate. But still respect Caleb’s input!

@sebastiaankoning3863

5 жыл бұрын

Professional audioguys don't use Rode.

I have had so many Issues with my Rode Video Mic Pro Plus.... Definitely Picking up the Deity for a test run in the field.

Caleb channel is one of the few with great audio in every video. Thanks for sharing some great info

Right out of the box, I actually prefer the Rode's low end. I love a full voice in a recording. Also, the Azden feels too middy, and the Deity feels too tinny. And for 30 bucks more I'd prefer the Rode. But thank you for these suggestions as who knows how these companies will improve over time.

its just me or I can hear some noise starting with azden the most and rode almost no noise. I prefer deity because of clearness on the voice but Rode seems to eliminate that noise in between the speakers pauses. Using AT-M50X

@lucashuston821

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed the same thing. I'm listening with Audio Technica headphones with my volume up all the way. There's noticeable noise from Azden and Deity, and almost none from the Rode Mic.

@simonasmazonas

4 жыл бұрын

@@lucashuston821 im still thinking of getting Deity just to try it out. At first when I got rode I thought my settings were off but its just a different sounding mic that I think I don't need

@simonasmazonas

4 жыл бұрын

@@lucashuston821 Would get Deity but I am not trusting the lithium battery. It is not replaceable and it will worn out in 2-3 years

@jarianco

4 жыл бұрын

Yeh using San 660s and yeh I heard a ton of noise from the other mics. Not the mention in his video, I can hear a lot of air conditioning in the main video footage. The rode mic made all of that noise disappear. The bass is definitely a bit much, but I actually find that easier to turn down with a preamp as apposed to the difficulty of getting rid of noise.

I religiously avoid stuff with builtin or proprietary batteries. Swapping batteries = instant recharge which at times I absolutely need for some of those really longer shoots. Builtin batteries = builtin expiry date for the hardware.

@scottslotterbeck3796

5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!

Pretty much the best video I have seen for any mic for any video situation. Learnt a lot! Thank you.

I’ve been looking for a video like this for a month! This is by far the best review and comparison I found. Nicely done. thanks!

Guess this is a bit of an emotive subject, however I have to chip in. Firstly on the shoe mounted video mics. Pros have been paying $1k for Neumann mics and the Rode VideoMic Pro has beautiful broadcast sounding rich bass sound for a fraction of the price. You obviously hadn't noticed the switch on the back that rolls off the bass however, for situations when it is not needed! Duh. Also I have no issues using an EQ in post and contrary to Caleb's statement, I feel that removing something is always better than trying to add something that isn't there in the first place. And for price differences - really? Who cares about 100 bucks, when you spend over a thousand on camera & lenses and you are going to use it for years. Shotguns: Personally I've never been a fan of the NTG4/4+, however the NGT1/2 and NTG3 are outstanding. The Deity is a good alternative if you are after a thinner sound instead of accuracy. It's a personal thing. Regarding levels - my Zoom F8 has no problem turning up the gain by 10dB. I rather do that, if it gives me a clearer sound, than having a mic with built in inferior preamp. (I ma not inferring that the Deity is inferior, just sayin'). Wireless: The Rode FilmMaker wireless Lav kit, broke new ground in tech and ease of use, with WiFi digital transmission and ability to mute/unmute mic from the receiver and +/- 10/20dB gain/pads . The actual Rode Lavalier mic is outstanding. Recommending the Sennheiser for size, well I guess this video was made before the new Rode Wireless Go announcement... Service: I've had unbelievable good warranty service from Rode. Their warranty is 10 years! but really it is lifetime. They stand behind their products, unlike some brands that don't want to know you if you are1 day out of the warranty period! Conclusion: Choose wisely on what suits you. Rode is certainly not the only game in town, however if you have already invested in Rode, then don't switch just for the sake of it. You would have got prosumer (or pro) gear at a fair price that will probably serve you well for years. Concentrate instead on making good content. Sorry about the long post. :)

@Burritosarebetterthantacos

4 жыл бұрын

RemekTek Media If these guys weren’t constantly switching they wouldnt have content...🤷🏻‍♂️

@farque7179

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with many of your points and EQ'ing done best is a subtractive process; not additive. Adding noise is what you do when you start adding. Call me a snob but there is a reason why expensive mics are expensive. That said, if you know what you are doing, you can make a decent mic sound great. Before you spend big dollars, learn gain staging to understand what you are doing first and foremost then you may learn why you want to get expensive mics and chances are you may find better use for that extra cash if you are primarily making videos and not audio recordings because what you have is cutting it for your needs.

@deadendkid1968

4 жыл бұрын

What Neumann can be had for $1K...a u47 costs as much as a Mercedes...

@johnlocke3481

4 жыл бұрын

The extra bass on the Rode sounds better on the iPhone 11 Pro speakers. The Deity d-3 sounds better on standard AirPods. Sound test within a sound test.

A comparison video between the Sennheiser XSW and the Sony ECM-AW4 or similar systems would be much appreciated🥺

Wow, the Azden, Rode, Deity comparison at about 6:25 ... amazing, Deity clearly more full and crisp. I've been on the cusp of buying a short on camera mic, very useful comparison. As to the NTG-4 vs. S-Mic-2, when I boosted the NTG-4 level 6db in Audacity, the loudness sounded the same, and the quality very similar, but the NTG-4 sounded a little thinner, with more room tone (probably because of the level boost). Excellent video Caleb. Yours is one of the most useful channels I follow. Keep up the good work.

The fact that the scene with the Deity filter made the cut is all I needed to convince me to subscribe. 😂 And, of course, thanks for the review. lol

welcome back :) I pre-ordered the "wireless go" as well.

@KristophTy

5 жыл бұрын

I saw the Twitter post about this... It looks cool. I'm seriously curious about how good it works. Still dont know how much it costs tho

@KristophTy

5 жыл бұрын

#RODE

@Holyeddybear

5 жыл бұрын

199$ pre-order available at BHphoto

@KristophTy

5 жыл бұрын

@@Holyeddybear thanks!

@denis-kravets

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s amazing. Selling my rode pro plus. If I need a shotgun, I’ll buy it later, but, probably, it will be smth with usb-c :)

What do you think about recording audio separately with a Zoom H5 or other device like that and synching with video in post?

I’m just a beginner looking for a microphone... I don’t know much about mics, but your video has helped me so much! You have a very nice and understandable way of explaining stuff! Absolutely amazing video!

I would have liked to hear noise floor comparisons. Always a good idea to include that when comparing microphones.

I watched the whole video and went to buy the Rode microphone. 😁

@reckerproduction9468

5 жыл бұрын

You are soo smart, hahahahaha

@Elias38ish

4 жыл бұрын

The same got a + one

@AugmentedGravity

4 жыл бұрын

But waii

@damianwilliamson9015

4 жыл бұрын

I like the sound on the Rode mic the best actually

@jakobtonnesen

4 жыл бұрын

r/madlads

Aputure has really been taking the filmmaking scene by storm in the last years... speaking of 'storm', their lightstorm series lights are another great example of that! They're really stepping up the game in terms of high quality affordable price levels. Though... because of the increase in quality, the prices also take a bit of a hike. Wish there were still even cheaper gear to be had from them. Then again, we now see Chinese brands such as Yongnuo, Meike, Godox etc booming to fill that gap.

Tried on my phone and my PC headphones and honestly can't hear a difference. I'll stick with the Rode Pro for now, but that auto on/off looks really nice...

I've had nothing but feedback on my two Rodelink systems. Not sure if it's just my units, but I'll be looking to change over to one of those new options you mentioned. Thanks Caleb!

Great review!! 👍I’ll take the Rode, I prefer the sound out the rode over the other options. Just my opinion.

@dslrvideoshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Gimme dat bass boi! 😂 In all seriousness, still a great mic.

@ooakproductions

5 жыл бұрын

I have to be honest too.......The Rode sounds flatter to me and i prefer that as a sound guy. I can easily eq in post and dial in what I want.

@ooakproductions

5 жыл бұрын

Features of the Diety are way better though!!!

Happy with the Rode NTG3 it's a great working , good value mic .

@Bacontats

4 жыл бұрын

B.L Thackrey was about to say, I’ve seen videos on KZread comparing multiple mics and a deity compared to the ntg, ntg is nicer sounding

I think I've watched and rewatched this video about 5 times. So much information that I'm now using it as my general microphone reference as I build up my kit. Thank You!!

Thank you so much for this comparison video! I've been hearing recommendations here and there for different models, but this video was easily the best at real world comparisons.

the rode clearly has less noise in the background!!!

@Jakrabat94

4 жыл бұрын

I also noticed that, like WTF...!? I'm not a pro, but isn't that kind of the main sign of quality?

@2800boy

4 жыл бұрын

On camera deity had lots of noise. As shotgun the Deity killed the rode.

@PradeepMenon666

4 жыл бұрын

What you want is a sensitive mic that pics up everything. Noise unfortunately is a by product of a mic that picks up a wide range of frequencies. The Rode for example would be a nightmare if you recorded in a location with a lot of low end noise. The others are cutting the low end because the human vocal range at least on location wouldn’t go that low.... you’re not trying to capture someone’s beautiful baritone. Noise cancellation can happen during editing if you set a noise gate and a good compressor. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about the noise in the background while someone is talking. That’s where the skill of a good on-location sound recordist comes into play :)

I don't understand why you had to even bring up that you are leaving Rode you could of just talked about how good the other microphones are and did a comparison.

@industryrule-4080

5 жыл бұрын

menoats because of affiliate links. KZreadrs are all about switching gear and making videos explaining why every few months and throwin’ links in the description below.

@menoats

5 жыл бұрын

@@industryrule-4080 got it thanks.

@fullcircledesignsllc5408

5 жыл бұрын

Caleb is not about affiliate bs. He is an honest guy giving his input on the gear he uses or has used and why he switches things up.

@alanrossreviews

5 жыл бұрын

much more fun being cynical though......

@industryrule-4080

5 жыл бұрын

​@@alanrossreviews Not really cynical about it, I was providing facts. Did you look at Caleb's description box below the video? He's got affiliate links to all the mics he talked about that link to Amazon and B&H. I understand that it's part of running a KZread channel full time and was answering @menoats concern regarding why Caleb brought up the Rode mic.

I really appreciate your channel. I am new to the video field and I'm learning so many awesome things from your willingness to share.! THANKY

I haven't read the 961 comments but it would be nice to have linked the MixPre-3 at the bottom of the microphone list since it was mentioned in this video. I love this vlog. Awesome audio, video, focus, lighting, edits, research, and dialog. Love the vintage Mac computer in the background. Nice work.

Just a little reminder, the MOVO one is just rebranded BOYA, which goes for about 23 bucks with shipping from ebay 🤔👌

Sennheiser XSW Wireless System review please.

@romasandmo

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@GarnetBarber

5 жыл бұрын

And compare to the rode wireless go!

For me, as a fairly new channel, cost has been the deciding factor on just about everything I've purchased so far. I watched your video comparison of the Rode and the Takstar shotgun mic, and actually preferred the Takstar audio, which was a win-win for me. I bought one, and have used it on just about every video I've made, with the exclusion of one or two that I made using my lavalier mic before it died.

I also wanted to thank you for these amazing videos over the years. I have been watching/ learning from you for years but never said thank you.

Oh Lord won't you buy me a Deity Microphone , my friends all have Rode's I want to make amends...... Great vid as always , my next mic will be a Deity, God knows I need one.

@847MicRoss

4 жыл бұрын

250k Subs and we have to buy you stuff?!

"Here's a little Deity about microphones" *pulls out acoustic guitar

@ChrisJDavisorg

5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh you...

@ThisIsTechToday

5 жыл бұрын

_Golf Clap_

The auto on/off switch from the Rode Video MicPro+ is the one feature which has made the VMP+ my go to video mic. Good to know the Azden has that feature too. Thanks Caleb! -George

So, you haven't told us (unless I missed it) what primary audio system you used for this video? That would have been appreciated.

I think the Deity sounds best, but honestly my cheap ass Takstar has been great for the last few years.

@makatron

5 жыл бұрын

And sounds amazing for what it cost.

@Lospollos24

5 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Monteleone how long have you had it ??!!

@namonty4

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lospollos24 Like 3-4 years. It's been great.

@Lospollos24

5 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Monteleone awesome, thanks for responding

@timshammm

5 жыл бұрын

Would it work with smartphone?

Seeing a video with title like this hurts a little after just a month since I bought my Rode

@ZanStermecki

5 жыл бұрын

@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 I've bought Rode Mic Pro+ tho, the most expensive one haha

@josiahfennell

5 жыл бұрын

It's still a great microphone. If it wasn't, thousands of creators (both amateur and professional) wouldn't be using it. Don't worry so much about what you COULD have, and focus more on making awesome things with what you DO have :)

@autumnstorm5242

5 жыл бұрын

@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 You might wanna try an external audio recorder. DSLR's aren't cinema cameras so their audio pre-amps are...... Yeah... Also talking behind the mic is obvs not the direction the mic is built to pick-up sound from soo

@josiahfennell

5 жыл бұрын

@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 I watched the first bit of your video (great edit on the intro by the way) and I would recommend one of two things to improve your audio quality for your voice over: A- turn the Rode around on your camera so that your speaking into the front of of the mic. B- shoot your footage and record your voice over inside with some sound dampening material (thick blankets or foam mattresses work) around where your recording. To reduce the hiss, turn the dB to +20 on your mic and adjust the audio level on your camera to compensate (your maximum audio levels should be peaking at around +11dB). Also, push the "on" switch all the way to the right to enable the high pass filter, this will help eliminate low drones of distant vehicles, ceiling fans, etc. Hope this helped!

@Bernzini

5 жыл бұрын

@Žan Stermecki You made an excellent choice! Rode mics rock. Do not forget you’re just listening to Caleb Pike’s taste, which doesn’t have to match yours. Enjoy your Rode Videomic Pro Plus!

I have and love the Azden SMX-15. I like the sound except for Vlogging, the shock mount is rather noisy. Lots of noisy clicking from it bouncing on its own mount. Rather annoying to me. But I keep using it.

If you don't want the low end, flip the high pass filter on the Rode. That's what it's for. ;)

I totally agree, the Deity is really going to make the other companies sweat. I've been blown away at the offerings and quality and they've been super great to interact with and are open to feedback. That's a great thing for all of us!

The Azden sounded the most natural to my ears. The diety still added some low end but not as much as the Rhode video mic pro. That said I’ll stick with my Rhode Micro which was recommended by you

why not include the video mic pro plus?

@Nathansomething

3 жыл бұрын

Don't think he owns it

wow the Deity S Mic 2 sounded REALLY good!

@ScreamingNikWaffle

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you got here quite fast :D

@dslrvideoshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Crazy how much louder the output is too!

I just picked up a Sennheiser MKH-416.

Glad to hear you still like the Movo. My gear needs are modest but I still like good quality and know I can polish things well in post. The Rode equivalent sounded very brittle; I returned it immediately. I haven't picked it up yet but I saw yours and others review of the Movo and it was very helpful pointing me toward an alternative.

Hey there, very informative video. I currently use the Rode VideoMicro for my youtube videos, I'm looking to improve the audio for my shots. I have a room that's not really well treated for audio recording, I have wooden floors and there's a good amount of ambient noise. My goal is to be able to record talking into the camera while leaving my PC on in the back for the "cool RGB background" in my videos. But my PC is too loud. After watching this video I'm considering buying the Deity D3 Pro. I just want a plug and play mic, not ready to invest in receivers and the whole XLR system yet. Will the Deity D3 Pro work with my Canon Rebel T7i DSLR by just simply plugging into the 3.5mm jack? Will I run into any issues?

Something worth mentioning is the fact that RØDE mics come with a 10-year warranty. And I haven't needed to use mine yet.

@jessicaandtrains7768

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till year 9, day 364 😄 Just joking. That's pretty amazing. They clearly stand by the quality of their products

Now I know, how they made the sound of the rusty windmill in the beginning of "Once upon the Time in the West". :-)

Hi, Caleb. Because of the TRRS kind of thing, I cannot get the Deity D3 V Mic Pro working on the Atomos Ninja V. Do you think there is any workaround to connect it to end external recorder? I bought this mic specifically for this purpose. Thanks for the video... Great as always

on your recommendation, i upgraded to the Deity D3 Pro from the Rode Video Micro. i plug it directly into my a6300. i have been incredibly happy with the switch!

5:00 "That's a weird sound" ... it is the ancient deity's sacred, mournful cooing sound. obvi

@jayonair

4 жыл бұрын

Cthulhu YES

Well rip, I bought the video mic go because you recommended it in a video on budget sound setups

@kokoronai594

5 жыл бұрын

He said in the video that he still recommends it

@FinnsArt

5 жыл бұрын

@@kokoronai594 in the beginning he says he'd avoid it with a "burning passion"

Hi Caleb. I have several mics. You might call attention to the Azden SMX-30 ($249), which offers the same features as the SMX-15, but also includes a stereo capsule, so effectively you have either a mono shotgun or a stereo mic in one on-camera unit. Very clean, low-noise audio. My primary studio mic is the Azden SGM-250 Shotgun Microphone ($229), which can be operated with a built-in AA battery and 1/8" TRS plug or via XLR phantom power. Again, very clean and low-noise (especially with the phantom power option); also with a low-cut filter. For additional studio recording, I secured a Neewer 2-Pack Pencil Stick Condenser Microphones with Interchangeable Omni, Cardioid and Super Cardioid Capsules ($70), which, despite the low cost perform remarkably well, and with the different capsules giving you different ambient sound options. For a three-person recording, with or without video, I employ a Tascam DR-60D Mark II 4-Channel Portable Recorder ($175), with the Neewer mics with super-cardioid capsules in left and right channels via phantom power, and the Azden SGM-250 using AA-battery power to channels 3 & 4, so you have audio separation left, right, and center for each voice. Works great. My take-anywhere just-in-case on-camera mic is a tiny Takstar SGC-698 stereo mic ($38), which, though inexpensive, performs quite well. A bit noisier, but not bad, with decent sound reproduction. If I want compact mono on-camera recording, I have two Movo VXR10 mics ($40), again chosen because cheaper than the Rode micro, with much higher gain, which translates to lower noise. And for wireless, primarily for cost savings, I acquired two Audio-Technica Pro88W sets, which have been trouble-free for me. Bought both sets used, each with the superior MT830mW lavalier mic ($79 new - most sets come with a lower-quality lav mic), each for less than $100 for the set. For lavalier mics direct to camera or recording unit, I have a couple Aputure A.lav mics ($35), which again perform well at reasonable cost. While the Diety mics look attractive, I'm good for now.

Thanks, Caleb. All good info. Have a nice day!

Dude your video comparing all the Rode video Mics was the reason I got the Video Mic Go... now you're telling me to avoid it with a passion?... Why?

@joebuslife9275

5 жыл бұрын

He never recommended the video mic go he recommended the micro

@PatrickSchraner

5 жыл бұрын

@@joebuslife9275 I never said he recommended it but based on the tests in that video it seemed to be the most bang for your buck, maybe I just didn't hear him say it was a bad mic...

If you're dumping your Rode, I will recycle it for free, address in my channel page. In my opinion, being a former sound (music) engineer and producer, all that video specific audio gear is sub par with pro audio stuff (because of portability?), not to mention the limited codec choices and poor software encoding of audio in the leading video editors. I would stick with real mic manufacturers like Shure, Neumann, Audio Technika, Sennheiser or their cheap clones for the studio part at least where portability is secondary. The Azden enhances sibilance, all three need at least gate/EQ/compression in post unless you're happy with TV news anchor sound.

I've invested in an Olympus LS-P4 (Stereo) which has zoom capability (with voice enhancing) as well as high quality music recording in a compact unit (smaller than Zoom), low pass filter, normalisation function, etc etc

Always good to hear your balanced and tested opinions, Caleb. Tons of good info coming from your channel. Thanx! Greetingz, Wim

"why I'm leaving rode" *Doesn't have the rode video mic pro plus*

@mekusattoh3000

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhaha. Funny stuff.

@NatesEscape

5 жыл бұрын

@@pjdava kzread.info/dash/bejne/qI2ipMiDYqidlbw.html

@Lospollos24

5 жыл бұрын

Nate's Escape probably cause that shits 300 when these are as good

@Juliano_DJOL

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it, I have the mic pro and have never really liked it, mainly due to it making hissing noises around wifi routers and sometimes just not working right as well as having that low end bland sound. Ive been using the mic micro and its been way better but I'm about to get a zoom h1n recorder and some lav mics ASAP

@847MicRoss

4 жыл бұрын

@@Juliano_DJOL I keep hearing about this wifi interference in the cable. Has anyone bought an aftermarket cable?

That 'Deity' microphone sounded like an old steam locomotive. What about making a movie using that sound ;)?

Curiously I have no idea why the Rode camera shotgun ever took off. Maybe because Casey made it famous for vloggers, but it never had good sound, the 9volt battery was a pain and it was flimsy. Years ago I went with the Shure V83 Lenshopper and I’m happy as heck, just use alkaline batteries only. Much better sound I’m surprised more people aren’t using it. While I have not tested the latest offerings I’m still happy with Rode NTG2. Why they couldn’t put a bump where the xlr notch is I don’t know. Finally, it’s interesting that they haven’t found the need to keep innovating. Good video.

@JeremyGalloway

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. My guess is that it was the cheapest mic at the time that could offer a +20db boost, which was a MUST for shooting with Canon DSLRs.

@CallMeChato

5 жыл бұрын

@@JeremyGalloway Good call. And I had a Canon also, but the preamp was so bad I got a G85 primarily for its amazing preamp and shockingly good limiter, cause I yell a lot in my videos. :-) The 4k was a bonus.

@bashful228

5 жыл бұрын

I've got a Mixerface (good quality preamps, HPF, mixer) I can mount to a Touch or iPhone to do the recording, it provides phantom power to balanced line mics, if needed, what's a good shotgun microphone choice these days for voice audio, interviews, speakers etc.

I bought the Deity D3 Pro a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it.

@ToKiniAndy

5 жыл бұрын

@@pjdava I don't know anything about the others, but I can wholeheartedly recommend the Deity. It sounds amazing outside. It doesn't come with a wind sock (the fuzzy one), but a little button on top helps make up for it (I can't remember the name for it... Attenuation maybe?). Anyway, I've been using it outside a lot, and it sounds awesome. A video I shot recently (it's not up yet), I was worried about the wind and a busy road nearby, but the dialog was crisp, and the wind wasn't an issue.

At this point I’d buy whichever mic doesn’t have its logo splashed All over the windshield.