UPDATE: I misspoke about the headphone output on the MOVO DoubleMic. Unfortunately, that headphone output does not work how I thought it did. It only works for playback when you're using it with a smartphone, not as a monitoring solution with cameras that don't have headphone outputs.

@DIWINGSTON

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone makes mistake dunna no worries 😉 ✌️🙏

This was such a well produced video in terms of organization and tests. Answered exactly what I was looking for, especially that last part about using the D4 mini from the back. Take my like!

Thank you! You are great help. Finding affordable gear for creating content is a challenge. Most of us starting off don’t have the money to spend an arm or leg. I was about to go for the rode, because alot of people have complaint about the deity duo in regards to wind. I was not aware there is also a mini version. I just researched the deity mini everybody seems to talk good about it. And thanks to you I found out about the product.

This is what I was looking for, straight to the point and give us REAL final conclusion.. Thankyou very much and keep up your great work!!

Totally agree with your findings. I've owned them all but the Movo and the Deity D4 mini is now my go to and it's the least expensive. Add the extra input and I think Deity knocked it out of the park. Great Review!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

They really did!!

This was so helpful. I am on a budget and I really needed this comparison.

Incredibly useful and well organized video! Helped me to make a swift and easy decision. Thank you!

Thanks for the awesome video! I also like the D4 Mini and Rode the best. I have a hard time telling the difference in the audio quality from those mics. I'll take your word for it that the Deity lets more audio from the back of the mic in which is important for me because sometimes I'm filming my husband but asking questions or responding from behind the camera.

Great video Mate ! Informative with great production quality Thanks this video helped alot

thanks for the comprehensive review m8!

This is the best comparison for all the legit microphones out there!! I think Diety D4 is the best as it blocks the ambient noise best.

This video helped me out big time, thanks!

OMG! That trick to get the Rode Video Micro to stay upright is exactly what I need. Couldn’t use the deadcat with it on my ZV1 before because the thing would keep coming into my shot. THANK YOU!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Bam!

Man, I'm so glad I subbed to your channel, you have so much good stuff!

I've just stumbled across your channel, this being the first video of yours I've seen - it was really well put together and I've taken a lot away from it! Thank you and keep up the good work :)

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

Great review, very well done, helped me a lot.

Great comparison Dunna...Deity are awesome microphones (Have the D3 Pro and the Lav). It was disappointing to hear the Sennheiser did so poorly, I love the look of that mic.

i owned both Deity D4 Duo and Sennheiser MKE200 and i'm love it. i've been using them on my omso pocket 1 and pocket 2. quite expensive but the audio is superb.

@mc256

Жыл бұрын

what do you think about the frequent criticism of the sound of the mke 200?

Another advantage of a small microphone is that it makes balancing a gimbal easier. Great video!!!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!!

Thanks, man! Nice review as always!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Probably most surprised at the d4 duo, really enjoyed the tone and clarity of that mic. Nice work as always.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@DJILLEE

2 жыл бұрын

I own the mic and it was a huge disappointment. The wind noise makes it unusable and it doesnt handle loud volume well. Great idea but I hope they improve it over time.

Great video Dunna! 🙌 The Deity sound great for the price - think I’m going to stick with the Rode VideoMicro until I find a need to actually upgrade, it’s a great little mic!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to help!

I own(ed) the Movo DoubleMic and the Sennheiser MKE400. Once I got the 400 it stayed on my camera permanently because it sounded great but also it was a little sleeker and more solid with the hard connection to the camera. The shock mounts on the other small mics tend to get a little wobbly and in the way it seems. My Sennheiser mic was stolen ( along with my camera,lens etc) so now I almost exclusively find myself using my old Movo VXR10 microphone which for around $40 is probably the best sounding and easiest to use camera mic on the market. A lot of the Deity and Movo specialty mics like the D4-Duo and DoubleMic get a bit confusing with the different cables and switches to go from smartphones to cameras. I know the Deity has some auto smart detection but I've had some issues with them in the past. Even the Movo DoubleMic took some troubleshooting to get working and I just don't have time for that. Plug in and record is all I want the mic to do. Maybe I will try some more tests on my mics this morning.

very nice and informative video. very organized and planned. congratulations!

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your video was really helpful dear friend, thank-you so much...! 😇😇😇

Great video! Which one would you recommend for a desk/home environment? I find most of the popular desktop microphones and mounts to be too bulky and obtrusive. I was thinking of just getting something small like this with a gooseneck mount to the side of my desk. Thank you!

Love the intro, Dunna! 😂 I called it! Deity takes the Gold and Bronze spots!! D4 Mini, Rode Video Micro then the D4 Duo! Great review as always!! The Rode and Deity mics are close, but for me and my vocal tones, I much prefer the reproduction of the Deitys! Oh and double bubble on two reason 2's and why not, I say!! ✌🏾😁

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Haha nice!

Thank you so much for talking about the Rode shock mount sagging fix, I thought I bought an defective product because it sags so much, now I don't need to return!

Great video. Thanks man.

@dunnadidit

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Bought a D4 Mini with your link!

😊Thank you and I just bought the Dirty V4 Professional Amazon $99. I'm just venturing into video using my newest old dslr Nikon D5600.

Great video, thanks. I ordered the deity d4 duo. What movo wind screen do you use that fits the d4 duo?

I was looking at getting the Sen 200 but it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the D4 mini, definitely going to go with that. Thanks

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

The Senn MKE400 sounds great too so it was a bit disappointing that the 200 didn't share that.

@davidmotemusic3975

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if I could record my vocals and my guitar simultaneously with the deity D4 mini. I really need to know your thoughts on this. Thank you

What a great video!

The RODE cable being in one's face with use of the viewfinder is a biggie!!! Thanks :-)

great review

Thank you for this most helpful comparison. I am an actor and I often film auditions with a reader, who is behind my Samsung S21 Ultra smartphone camera. Which of the two Deity mics would be better for this kind of filming, i.e. the main subject in front of the camera and the reader behind, where both, but mainly the front subject, need to be heard? Your reply would be most welcome. Thanks so much! 🙂

This is what im talking about, Fav kind of content

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

Best Video for me yet, I’m still considering which Mic to buy 😀This really help me out.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@davidmotemusic3975

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Gleaned so much. Was wondering though, what mike do you use for your videos, also do you prerecord in then sync it with the video? also if you are recording vocals and video in real time the seems decently far enough to be invisible on the audio, okay that's why I'm interested in the knowing what mike it is. Thank you. Anticipating your reply.

Great comparison review! I'm looking for a super compact mic with a tiny deadcat. Any thoughts on the MOVO windscreen on the Deity mini? My Rode Video Micro is just too bulky for my application. Thanks!

Excellent video and a very professional explanation. That Deity Mini microphone is apparently going to be a bestseller. It is very interesting in a compact size.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Hello from New York City! Which mic was used to make the start of this video? Thank you for your informative video.

This video is really helpfull dunna awesome 👏 ❤️

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Thanks for the heads up on the Movo double mic recording both channels on the same track. That's definitely a deal breaker for me. I was really close to buying that mic but I think I'm better off saving to get the D4 Duo now instead. Thanks again!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@GregTardif

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been happy with the D4 Duo. I have the MOVO (not double) and that one is pretty neat, a bit hotter than a rode micro go

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

The DUO is solid for sure! I wish they had slightly more robust windscreens for it though.

@johnxmzzhang

2 жыл бұрын

@@GregTardif I also have the Movo single mic and was really hyped when they announced that they were releasing a dual capsule mic similar to the d4 duo at a more affordable price, but man it definitely looks like the d4 duo is the way to go.

@GregTardif

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnxmzzhang I hear that (pun intended)

good job, thanks

Great review.!

@dunnadidit

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

the audio test is hilarious 😂

Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion which mini nic. could I buy? However, I don't have to speak in front of the microphone, I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot people in the open and remote countryside. Then ... difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Thanks

Great simple video. The low spec Rode sounds great. What are Sennheiser doing? Lol

I love the closing clip haha so relatable

All these people here talking about mics and no one talking about Dunna being the newest and greatest Spice Girl.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be pumpkin spice

@TrueNorf

2 жыл бұрын

...or Spiced Dunna! 🤔🤩

Smoothness at it's finest If you Shazam any of the Songs Played Here 👌🎶👍

Hey Dunna, nice video! At 8:21 you say that the Movo has a headphone output so you can monitor audio with a camera. The Movo looks very similar to the Boya BY-MM1+. When I reviewed that microphone I found that you can only listen to the audio during playback while using it on a smartphone. There are work arounds to use the headphone output while recording, but that’s also only available when recording with a smartphone. Can you check if this is also the case for the Movo? Maybe worth mentioning in the description or comments?

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Just double checked this! You're totally right! Will add something in the description.

@IbrahimLucas

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit Thank you for the quick reply! 🤙🏽

Been using the Rode VideoMicro for about six years - actually started with the VideoMic Go and switched to the VideoMicro because it was smaller and sounded better. What's not to love? Used it with a variety of Panasonic mirrorless cameras, Sony video cameras, and iPhones and it's worked great in all of those situations. That said, I'm using my rig for recording music performances so the greater directionality of the Rode works well for my application. Thanks for the comparison video!

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Quick question, I enjoy playing the piano in my spare time and am wondering which mic you would recommend for me, as I will often record some melodies I make with my phone (iPhone 11) and don't really have a whole lot of money to throw around (hence why im here), but i am looking for something that will hopefully give better audio quality when recording and listening back on them afterwards, I only really intend on using it for that and probably wont need it for any voice recordings.

Rode Micro and Deity Duo have been battling it out for a while! I ended up going with the Deity a while back, because I felt like the Rode had a little bit more noise. Maybe it was my camera, who knows.

Does anybody know if the Diety D4 Duo will work with a GoPro Hero 8 or 10?

Does the MOVO reverse the polarity of one of the mics? If not that would be a HUGE oversight.

Nice video! I am currently recording free guitar lessons on my channel and looking for the best mic for the iPhone and am currently using the Shure MV88. What would you recommend for the best mic for recording voice and instrument together?

Hey Dunna...I have the Rode Micro...not bad...but when I use it with my Sony FX30 during a wedding reception I would like a mic that not only records from the front but also records from all around...I guess I want a mic that has a cardiod pattern and also and additional setting for ominidirectional....just wondering...maybe the Deity Duo?

Can you share what gimbal was used when testing the sounds? could not find that in the gear list

You can get a Boya MM1 for $18 and it’s totally worth it. I been using mine for a while and haven’t had any issues. Only downside it doesn’t do so well on high winds but where I live there’s rarely any wind. So I’m very happy with the Boya. If you want to spend $60 on a mic I recommend getting 2-3 boya mics instead, just in case you need backups or extra mics.

We have the IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun microphone, can we send you one for the next mic review you are doing?

Hello, can the 3.5mm input on the Diety D4 Mini supply plug-in power to a condenser lavalier mic like the Shure MVL?

What mic did you record this video with, particularly in the field? Sorry if you mentioned, didn't catch it.

I went with the mke200 on my camcorder and the mke400 on my DSLR. Works for me, for now anyway...

I actually find the Deity D4 Duo being handy with both ends as both have different sensitivities. The front seems to catch more audio and the rear one seems to be a bit isolating. You can use a hack and flip the mic and use the rear one as mono for more noise cancelation when needed, while the front one would be great for nature or when you want more audio. Getting the Sony ECM-B1M when it's available, but the Diety D4 Duo should work good for the camera cage when needed.

i really really want 1 of these

That was a serious test.

I like the Diety D4 Mini but honestly the shock mounts are horrible and break just as fast as the rode version. I started buying the cheaper movo mounts. They seem to last (a little longer) and no wiggle noises.

Excellent

thank you. I was able to skip to the end to find out which one. I'm buying the deity mini d4 as you suggested. I'm wondering if I should also buy the deity lav mic. Thoughts?

@thage0

2 жыл бұрын

did u get the d4?

The problem with every one of those wind screens (Dead Cats) is they aren't worth a crap. I've learned that putting a finger from a surgical rubber glove or like thin rubber device over the mike before installing the DEAD CAT, really eliminates wind noise. The other option Like I did over 15 years ago is invested in a GOOD ($160 Dead Cat) for the Shotgun Mic that came with My now DEFUNCT Canon LX-1. I still use this mic with my Canon XA-30. This DEAD CAT actually stops wind noise upto 15 to 20 mph depending on the direction in relation to the Mic. Anyways you get what you pay for when you know what your buying.

Which movo deadcat do you use on the rode video mic ntg?

I have tried MoVA duo, with iPhone (MoVA lightning adapter) Streaming live, lots of sound distortion due to Bluetooth interference.

Would the Deity work for birds? Not a pro very casual but would like to record birds with sounds.

I purchased the Movo vxr10 as my first mic and it sucks, I use it in a pinch but I do voice overs for the majority of my stuff. I do need to invest in a decent mic.

Dunna Did It, the budget filmmaker's best friend :)

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 I dunno… I get enough comments from people saying I make them spend all their money to question this lol

Did you try the Movo dead cat on the Deity mini?

While I'm generally not a fan of the Diety mics I do agree with your choice here, and am quite disappointed in the Sennheiser, which I love their professional shotgun mics.

I was wondering if you were going to keep quoting Spice Girls in your tests 😂 you didn't disappoint!

We must have very similar ears as I completely agreed with you across the board. Movo was just...bad. Sennheiser was too thin. The Deity Mini sounded just a bit better to me than the Rode. Great video!

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly! Noice!

Which one would you recommend for smartphone?

Your left shoulder is much lower than the right! Thanks for the video

Dunna! HAHAHA! Staaaappp it with Spice Girls's song! Loving it!

What mic did you use to fil me this video?

How do you get such good audio outside on a bench?!

Will this work on a Live Band rehersal in Studio?

Which one is good enough for backup and is sturdy enough not to break when put in pocket? Yups mke200 it is... Getting the mke400 though, dont mind the battery and is still sturdier then any thing under 200€

A lot depends on this being a U'Tubby Video and their Compression CRAP for one. Then for two what is your audience listening to this/your video on. Is it a Cell Phone Speaker/Ear buds? A Laptop or computer speakers or a 5.1/7.1 Dolby Surround sound system Like I use connected to my Editing Laptop. Or possibly a GOOD set of Headphones. Really doesn't matter what the Mic picks up if your audience don't have a GOOD speaker set up. It's like creating 5.1/7.1 Surround content with Davinci Resolve and uploading it up to U-Tubby and they compress it and send out only Stereo.

Your audio quality is supppop

I listened twice without looking at which mic was being sampled, and easily liked #2 the best for quality. That's the Deity D4 Mini. Glad you mentioned this: 14:00 because I expect I'll often be in that practical pinch.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

If you’ve seen my Porsche road trip video, that was all with the D4 mini and it sounded great to my ear!

Any tips for level settings on Sony cameras for the VideoMicro? Having it on 4 right now... Thanks in advance.

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Every camera is a bit different, generally, I try to get it so that my voice (for the videos that I shoot) is regularly hitting about -12 on the meter on the camera.

@HviteVinger

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit thanks for your reply. Have the A7iii, so it's difficult to check the screen while recording. 🙈 Really miss the flippy screen of the Panasonic, which made such things a breeze....

How do you mount a deity mic on top of a phone??

how did that like button just light up when you mentioned it on cam 🤯

I can't speak to the Movo DoubleMic (this is the first I'd heard of that one), but I've been using Movo's VXR10 in run-and-gun situations for a couple years with no real issues. It's basically a $40 alternative to the Rode VideoMicro. I still prefer my lav mic setup for most interviews but it does the trick for natural sound better than the on-camera mic, or for those quick "man on the street" type interviews where I don't have the time available to mic them up the way I would like.

@RoamingWanders

2 жыл бұрын

I have the VXR10 as well and I found that even with my A7iii audio record level set to it loveseat setting of 1 that I would get pretty bad wind noise in even a light breeze which made the audio pretty unusable. Inside and calm days it’s fine however. Did you find this as well?

I got the small red one and plugged it into my camera but no sound is coming out

The DEITY D4 mini is a cardioid (the others are supercardioid I believe): is this a real problem to pick up the sound of the voice on the back when it is attached to the camera?

@dunnadidit

Жыл бұрын

If picking up the voice from behind is super important, definitely go with the deity d4 duo. All the other mics have pretty good rear rejection.

Were you using your D3 to record this video?

@dunnadidit

2 жыл бұрын

Rode ntg5

I really want tacos. Edit: amazing video dude! Thank you so much for all of this valuable information. I think I’m going to settle with the D4 Mini.

@thage0

2 жыл бұрын

did u get