The best microphone for iPhone and Android smartphones review & comparison RØDE, Zoom, Comica, Boya

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The best microphone for iPhone and Android smartphones review & comparison RØDE, Zoom, Comica, Boya
What is the best and the most good-sounding and versatile microphone for iOS and Android smartphones? How to choose a good microphone for your phone? Here is an answer. I've made a comparison of 5 different microphones for iOS and Android smartphones with lightning and mini-jack 3,5mm. Comparison of smartphone microphone's sound quality indoors and outdoors, build quality, versatility, kit, price and more. Enjoy watching!
Comica CVM-VS09 mi -
Røde videomic ME-L -
Zoom IQ6 iOS - www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Comica VS-08 - www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Boya BY-a100 - ali.ski/TzuLB
00:00 - The best microphone for smartphone
01:01 - Comica CVM-VS09 mi review and sound quality test
03:40 - Røde videomic ME-L for iOS review and sound quality test
05:34 - Zoom IQ6 iOS review and sound quality test
09:06 - Comica VS-08 review and sound quality test
10:56 - Boya BY-a100 review and sound quality test
12:31 - Indoors and outdoors smartphone mics comparison
15:18 - Conclusion - the best microphone for smartphone
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  • @NOlimitsON
    @NOlimitsON3 жыл бұрын

    What smartphone mic do you use? #iOS #Android #iOSmic #AndroidMic #SmartphoneMic #RodeVideomicMEL #ComicaCVMVS09mi #ZoomIQ6iOS #ComicaVS08 #BoyaBYa100 #micforiphone

  • @petermanuel5043
    @petermanuel50432 жыл бұрын

    I've just learned that a dead cat isn't just something you find on the street. Awesome video BTW, thanks.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter! Stay tuned))

  • @andypea833
    @andypea8332 жыл бұрын

    The great thing about IQ6 is it records in stereo. But due to airplane mode issue, I’d stick with the Tascam IM2 + a lightning to 30 pin adapter. The IM2 also records in stereo but the rotating microphone can also point toward you. The downside should be the bulky setup but them price is pretty nice.

  • @sobota.happy.academy
    @sobota.happy.academy2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for your patient work on this video comparison,it helped me a lot. Have a nice day,

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you) I appreciate it! Stay tuned, mate)

  • @TGFTTGFFGTTRUEFHROWHEF
    @TGFTTGFFGTTRUEFHROWHEF2 жыл бұрын

    im got headache to find good mic , accidently found this review. thanks alot. quality content

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate) stay tuned)

  • @Majnun74
    @Majnun742 жыл бұрын

    Great video! What microphone would everyone suggest for capturing acoustic guitar (at a distance)?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks) among those in the video - Rode

  • @ProSpeedflying
    @ProSpeedflying Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Didn't you noticed that the sound level from the rode video micro is quite low compare to the internal microphone? I have this problem on my xperia1iv and same on my old redmi note 7 Thanks!

  • @sarahmumford2090
    @sarahmumford20909 ай бұрын

    Thank you! This is so useful!

  • @2limbo
    @2limbo Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and tests. Made my choice easier. THANKS

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you)

  • @richardgreene4725
    @richardgreene47252 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video post. I need to get a good mic for Galaxy S7 Edge. To record outside music gigs. Would USB type or mini audio jack type provide the best quality sound?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thank you) I guess there is no big difference between usb and mini jack connection in terms quality)

  • @vishalprakashmusic

    @vishalprakashmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey i need the same Can you suggest a best mic for type c Android smartphones ?

  • @zanashtv5479
    @zanashtv5479 Жыл бұрын

    Great ideas...I'm looking to buy 🎤for my vlogs😊

  • @bananarebus
    @bananarebus3 ай бұрын

    The Zoom mics sounds to me have the best quality and spacial compared to Rhode. Thankss!

  • @MelvinZoopers
    @MelvinZoopers Жыл бұрын

    very in depth! Thanks!

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome mate) stay tuned!

  • @natinatyoutube
    @natinatyoutube3 жыл бұрын

    Wow ! Very high quality content. And super helpful, thank you

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! Stay tuned for more!

  • @SYNYSTRDIABLO
    @SYNYSTRDIABLO Жыл бұрын

    Hello, What would you recommend for recording things at higher decibels as to not distort the audio? In my case it is for recording high performance cars. The engines are extremely loud. I have an old Galaxy S8 active. Thanks in advance.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey) I guess something like zoom mic from this review, but for android might be a good solution

  • @BFRIENDLYmagazine
    @BFRIENDLYmagazine10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! Helpfull!

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    10 ай бұрын

    Welcome mate) stay tuned)

  • @jmoniquet
    @jmoniquet2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Which of these can be used with a phone case on the phone??

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey) I think it really depends on the case itself… almost every mic should work if the case is thin

  • @topndropfuturestrading
    @topndropfuturestrading2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We vlog from our truck and get a lot of engine and wind noise with the iPhone mic. Inside the cab is noisy. The phone hangs on the windshield above the engine. I think I need a mic that points back at me or a lavaliere mic. Not sure. Any recommendations? Ty!

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think Rode mic from this video, or a lav mic would work the best))

  • @topndropfuturestrading

    @topndropfuturestrading

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ty so much! I’m leaning toward a wireless Lav.

  • @kirsty2861
    @kirsty2861 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Useful video!! I'm going to be live streaming my wedding ceremony over zoom in October as our capacity in the venue is limited so some of our guests are not able to attend in person. What's the maximum distance you can still pick sound up using these microphones? I want something that will amplify the sound better than just my smartphones intneral mic but it will obviously be position at least 1-1.5 meters away from myself and my husband. Would be great to get your thoughts

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it’s around 1-2 meters maximum for the best audio quality

  • @kirsty2861

    @kirsty2861

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON thank you!

  • @savvysirs9115
    @savvysirs91152 жыл бұрын

    will these be good for recording music vocals on garageband? i rap and use my phone and have been looking for a microphone to make my vocals sound better.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’ll be better than the built in mix of the phone for sure)

  • @HarryHoward
    @HarryHoward2 жыл бұрын

    Rode is clear winner for me. Brilliant video. Thankyou.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Harry)) Stay tuned!

  • @anapantz
    @anapantz3 ай бұрын

    Great video! We got the Shure MV88 mics for vlogging outside (hiking and such), and have had nothing but problems with them... they ruined so much of our video. This video is super helpful, but I'm still not sure what we need, because we need to capture video front and back and in the wind. However, this will help us choose a replacement - thank you!

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks) I’d suggest using something like Hollyland lark M1 system for your needs)

  • @anapantz

    @anapantz

    3 ай бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON THANK YOU!!! I will check that option out for sure.

  • @NickSiekierski
    @NickSiekierski2 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the Zoom iQ7? Apparently it's tailored for video recording.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did, but not for video recording…

  • @Ho6uitar
    @Ho6uitar8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the Great review of these mics

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    8 ай бұрын

    Welcome, mate)

  • @DippySock
    @DippySock3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video quality, editing and information content. wish u to find the audience asap 🤍

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! I also hope so ☺️ stay tuned!

  • @TOP123ization
    @TOP123ization2 жыл бұрын

    Hi have an android phone only with one usb c connection. What’s the best microphone for you ? Thanks

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey) I guess Rode has the same mic, but with usb-c

  • @SuperHotnessJom
    @SuperHotnessJom Жыл бұрын

    Which one works best for concert recording? The one that resolves audio clipping.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you’d better pick the Zoom mic, but I’m not sure it’s gonna be the best combo for concert recording - a proper audio recorder with 32bit float capabilities would be much better

  • @MichalG_4x4
    @MichalG_4x42 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comparison.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome, mate)

  • @yoursubconscious
    @yoursubconscious2 жыл бұрын

    after watching a few videos, on mics, it has come to my conclusion that we need to have the Airplane mode off for these mics to work properly, correct? Question: which mic are you using to make this video?

  • @DeliyaDJ
    @DeliyaDJ Жыл бұрын

    Could you review using some phonecases, usually the plugin mics wont fit right...?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes they do)

  • @sofiado4921
    @sofiado4921 Жыл бұрын

    May I know Rode Videomic Me L is suitable for kind of unboxing or asmr video? Thank you 😊

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    I doubt any smartphone mic is good enough for ASMR, but the Rode will be the closest one)

  • @sofiado4921

    @sofiado4921

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON thanks a lot. I will try using microphone iPhone first

  • @600322
    @600322 Жыл бұрын

    I cannot see that usb-c permits stereo mic in its protocol.Only head phones.

  • @laqheezanjul6582
    @laqheezanjul65823 жыл бұрын

    thanks! very detailed and practical review :)

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Stay tuned ☺️

  • @bunnybdiamond8223
    @bunnybdiamond8223 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you🥰

  • @GeekMick
    @GeekMick Жыл бұрын

    Cover compatibility would have been appreciated.

  • @henkpeter1755
    @henkpeter17553 жыл бұрын

    Not really a fair comparison: Zoom iQ6 is a stereo microphone, the others are mono. That would make the iQ6 the winner for me ;-) Thanks for the informative video.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @carot2003
    @carot20032 жыл бұрын

    Good video, thanks..

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome mate)) stay tuned)

  • @timthatshim8037
    @timthatshim80372 жыл бұрын

    I would love to know what mic he's using for all the dialogue in this video

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s sennheiser MKE-600 and I have a review on it on the channel 😎

  • @timthatshim8037

    @timthatshim8037

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON cool thanks👍

  • @yoursubconscious
    @yoursubconscious2 жыл бұрын

    after watching a few videos, on mics, it has come to my conclusion that we need to have the Airplane mode off for these mics to work properly, correct?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the mic, but generally yes)

  • @yoursubconscious

    @yoursubconscious

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON thank you for your reply! noted! 🙏

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yoursubconscious you’re welcome)) stay tuned)

  • @yoursubconscious

    @yoursubconscious

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON since I am highly interested in a new mic for my iphone 11, if you could do an updated version, I guess if it is also necessary, that would be super helpful, too. 😊

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yoursubconscious thank you)) I’ll try, but not really soon…

  • @milo7107
    @milo71072 жыл бұрын

    does this work if you screen record with the mic on

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the phone… most of the time - yes

  • @huadongfilm
    @huadongfilm3 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @MahmoudOnTheBorders
    @MahmoudOnTheBorders2 жыл бұрын

    do i always need to turn the flight mode on?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Better yes

  • @MahmoudOnTheBorders

    @MahmoudOnTheBorders

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON do all of them have the interference? or just the zoom?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MahmoudOnTheBorders all of the might have it, airplane mode is more of an advanced protection from it

  • @TheLaPyae
    @TheLaPyae2 жыл бұрын

    Zoom iQ6 work with Clubhouse app ?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think yes))

  • @AngieHart67
    @AngieHart672 жыл бұрын

    Try the Shure MV 88

  • @joseguadalupe1663
    @joseguadalupe16632 жыл бұрын

    Hello i need help, i usually go to music festivals and i want record with good quality audio, whos is better for that pls help me :c

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think Zoom is the best one for this

  • @machucaproducciones

    @machucaproducciones

    Жыл бұрын

    ZOOM is very good YO TENGO EL ZOOM AM7 ANDROID

  • @luke9822
    @luke98222 жыл бұрын

    No USB-C microphone for Android flagship phones? Pixel phones haven't had a 3.5 mini port in a while.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are some) I just didn’t test those out

  • @Mr4Step4
    @Mr4Step42 жыл бұрын

    Крутое видео: качество, информативность, освещение - всё на уровне👍🏻

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Благодарю)

  • @wayne521third
    @wayne521third2 жыл бұрын

    bro your name is so cool, perfect brand name that is versatile.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro)) I like it too 😎

  • @OutingFreak
    @OutingFreak2 жыл бұрын

    Can you pls let me know the difference between boya mm1 and boya by 100. I need for vlogging

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey) I didn’t use those mics unfortunately

  • @urbanhyena4063
    @urbanhyena40632 жыл бұрын

    great video

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate! Stay tuned)

  • @kencaps4853
    @kencaps48535 ай бұрын

    the production value made me click subscribe in just 3 seconds

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks bro) appreciate it

  • @EddieZep
    @EddieZep3 жыл бұрын

    Zoom am7 ?

  • @rolyburgos1608
    @rolyburgos1608 Жыл бұрын

    Alguno de estos micrófonos pueden funcionar en un autoestéreo?.

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    Only the Zoom mic

  • @timeltdme4355
    @timeltdme43553 жыл бұрын

    if you plug your headphones IN, it doesn't make it headphones INput, it's still a headphones OUTput

  • @Slack9811
    @Slack98112 жыл бұрын

    tripod used in the video?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    It from my DJI Ronin-S tripod feet and some cheap Chinese phone holder

  • @MuravaDnevnik
    @MuravaDnevnik2 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо братка, всё красиво объяснил, надо мне Rode шатган брвть

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Пожалуйста)) есть у меня и русский канал, кстати, ссылка в описании)

  • @impressionsfromthegarden1915
    @impressionsfromthegarden1915 Жыл бұрын

    Zoom iq6 vs zoom h1n what would you buy and why?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d go for h1n, it’s a nice handy recorder, but I think these two are for completely different purposes

  • @impressionsfromthegarden1915

    @impressionsfromthegarden1915

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NOlimitsON and for nature recording and recording in the city, which would you pick?

  • @umbertoaguiar
    @umbertoaguiar Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your review. I would like to have heard the. sound of the iPhone with its own mic as a reference. Quite frankly, I don't think any of these little mics is worth buying (apart, maybe, from the Rode) as they are not much better , if better at all, than the own iPhone mic would be at that short distance . I have the Zoom and wish I could get rid of it . The shotgun I use is a Sennheiser MKE 400 but you need a cage for that mic.

  • @TheMilenkata

    @TheMilenkata

    Жыл бұрын

    Then you probably have sound hearing problems if you don't get the difference between microphones in phones and any of these in the video.

  • @umbertoaguiar

    @umbertoaguiar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheMilenkata Or maybe your standards are lower than mine ? Or maybe you are using a very old version of iPhone? All the mics in the review apart from the Rode are nothing but toys and they don't justify their cost at all. It's more cost effective to choose to record with the third iPhone mic in a cam app such as P3 or Beastcam . The third mic is built near the rear camera housing and faces the person speaking. Now, if you just shoot without any concern about which iPhone mic you are using then we go back to the standards' matter. I've upgraded from the 400 to the Sennheiser MKE 600 as on camera shotgun . I use Picogear as lavaliere. Deity XLR plug-on wireless transmitter with handheld ( Neumann) mic as reporter mic. To anyone who has just spent a lot of money buying an iPhone 14 Pro: Be serious about your filming. Get real microphones, not the mics listed in this review. I have the zoom. It's no better than the iPhone 13 Pro mic. Especially now with voice isolation. And you can't use the zoom if your iPhone has a protective case! You will need to buy an adaptor and it will be all for nothing. The most important single piece of equipment that iPhone shooters need is an external mic. I suggest the Seinnheiser MKE 600. It comes with a TRS cable. Get the Sennheiser 600 I cable that is TRRS so you will only need one more cable, the lightning adapter, instead of two more cables (TRS to TRRS and lightning adapter). The sound is spectacular!

  • @TheMilenkata

    @TheMilenkata

    Жыл бұрын

    @@umbertoaguiar Good answer but I'm 100% sure that the mic in the Iphone 13 pro Max giga max and etc. is not so good like any of these.

  • @umbertoaguiar

    @umbertoaguiar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheMilenkata You are obviously very unreliable and know very little about iPhones and microphones. But you feel free to misinform people. Publish a review comparing the sound of all those microphones ( you do have them seeing you are 100% sure they are better than iPhone)with the sound of the iPhone 14 using the mic near the lenses ( you do have cam apps with that option, don't you?) . This is a place where people come looking for information before spending their money on equipment. I do have the zoom mic and will make a review showing how the sound of the zoom is not better than the sound of the iPhone 14 Pro. You? Post a review comparing all mics here with iPhone 14 Pro or stay silent.

  • @Jeremy-uk3kq
    @Jeremy-uk3kq10 ай бұрын

    1 2 3 mic check

  • @KarlOsuchowski
    @KarlOsuchowski3 жыл бұрын

    Boss: "How's the project coming along?" Me: "One, two, three... mic check." Jokes aside, good video, well mixed to show sound nuances, thanks for the hard work!

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Nice to hear))

  • @DarkExhibit11
    @DarkExhibit112 жыл бұрын

    Best gadgets . . . Was looking stereotypes . . .

  • @vekanoid
    @vekanoid2 жыл бұрын

    But where is Boya BY-DM100 and BY-DM200 ?? You don't know for those?

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t try those, can’t tell

  • @HowDidIGet3700Subs
    @HowDidIGet3700Subs2 жыл бұрын

    zoom stereo mic on airplane mode plus rode deadcat - ultimate best. skip his self-obsessive time wasting & see the bit you came for: tests: 3:04 comica CVM-VS09 5:32 rode 8:19 zoom 10:44 Comica VS-08 12:17 Boya BY-a100

  • @sunmoon551
    @sunmoon5512 жыл бұрын

    13:40 you look like you’re buried in the snow😂

  • @Jaali954
    @Jaali9543 жыл бұрын

    Comica

  • @SydTheGray
    @SydTheGray2 жыл бұрын

    1 2 3 Mic check

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @omarmarzougui2901
    @omarmarzougui2901 Жыл бұрын

    123 mic-check

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror2 жыл бұрын

    Basically android gets no love 😔

  • @prabhuja7554
    @prabhuja75542 жыл бұрын

    Comica VS08 Is best even than Rode actually

  • @ngokylam
    @ngokylam Жыл бұрын

    this dude talks about mic but his recording of this video got echo so heavy my ears hurt 😂

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    Жыл бұрын

    It was in a kitchen with hard floors and a lot of empty space, at that time that was the only space I could record in… now it’s much better, mate)

  • @michaellandon1960
    @michaellandon19602 жыл бұрын

    Let's hear your real accent

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    ?😅

  • @RazorShalom
    @RazorShalom2 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone else ever get nervous when they see Russian writing in the comment section? 😳

  • @NOlimitsON

    @NOlimitsON

    2 жыл бұрын

    You shouldn’t bro)) that’s all about stereotypes

  • @federicoagueci8928
    @federicoagueci8928 Жыл бұрын

    it was 🤌VERY WINDY🤌outside

  • @Sorrow911
    @Sorrow911 Жыл бұрын

    1 2 3 mic check

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