Thumbs up, one suggestion: positioning the mics right next to each other might be more fair of a comparison. The lower mic tends to pick up more low end/warmth from your chest, plus you're essentially speaking directly into it, while the upper one naturally sounds clearer due to its distance and positioning. Adjusting their placement could help balance the audio from the start.
Excellent review. The audio quality seems reasonable given the price point. What’s your own view having now done the video. How well treated is your indoor space as shotgun mikes struggle indoors more compared to pencil condenser mikes especially in untreated environments
The sound quality’s seems to be very dacent but above all the price is great and the fact that they give you all the cables and accessories is awesome.
Bought recently rode ntg for approximately same price, but there a lot less features than here. Is ntg sound quality better than vm40? Didn’t find any information about comparison of them, would be great to know does it worth to change ntg on vm40 🙏🏻
416 still sounds better and a bit more brighter. But for the price and convinience, the Comica seems like fantastic value. I think the other comparison worth doing would be the VM40 vs some of those wireless mini mics (like the DJI Mic 2, Mini, Lark etc.)
It would be great if they added a lock mode through firmware, like a triple-click on one of the buttons to lock everything, so you don't accidentally press a button while its recoding mode .
Could you make a test where you place both microphones in the same place? The is a difference when you hold microphone under your mouth and higher. I would like to know what's the real difference to sennheiser mkh416
The VM40 seems like one of those kebab shops that also does pizza and Chinese food: you're never going to get the best version of any of those things, but nobody goes to one of those places for a 5 star experience. They go because it will meet their need a that moment and situation. Obviously the MKH416 is in a different league, but the sheer functionality of the VM40 combined with the insane value is hard to ignore. For a one man band setup, the ability to reduce the bulk of a setup is key. I can see this being used in interview setups, travel vlogs, even in a journalism setting instead of a dictaphone. really interesting product!
Would you recommend this for a bit of professional work on a set? I’m just starting out so i don’t want to give up an arm and a leg for audio so i’m thinking a buying the dual tx and receiver set up could be a good option considering i’ll be working alone/ with a very small crew (two more people maybe) if this isn’t a good idea for that application do you have any suggestions that are a bit cheaper? I’m in need of a recorder and boom mic combo that won’t leave me hurting for too long
Although decent enough, the Comica sounds a little muffled compared to the 416’s crisp, clear sound. That’s to be expected though - when you pay more, you get more.
How would you compare this mic to the previous version? I was already planning on buying the VM30 come cyber Monday but now this video drops and I’m trying to decide if I should spend a bit more on the VM40 or if there’s not that much of a difference.
So honestly Ive never used it and dont know a whole lot about it. depends on what you need, if you think you could benifit from the internal recording and 32bit float, then id go for this. if your budget only allows for the vm30 and you need it for projects soon, then go for it!
Does it do the safety track wirelessly? The VM30 only does it when plugged in to the camera with a cable. I'm confused is the kit that has the 'single' mic a stereo mic that does the safety track? - "while in wireless mode' ??
@thomasjmcclure I downloaded the manual and read that there are only two multi-function buttons instead of dedicated buttons for the seperate modes (safety-track, onboard-recording, etc). Do you have to set these modes every time when you power up the microphone or will the mic recall the last choice?
I’ve never been a big fan of the little mini transmitter style, my Rode’s i have connected to a videomic ntg to give me a wireless boom mic already, so this just cuts out the middle man
The audio quality is amazing
Thumbs up, one suggestion: positioning the mics right next to each other might be more fair of a comparison. The lower mic tends to pick up more low end/warmth from your chest, plus you're essentially speaking directly into it, while the upper one naturally sounds clearer due to its distance and positioning. Adjusting their placement could help balance the audio from the start.
Good point thanks! I didn’t think about that!
Wow that's pretty awesome. A shotgun mic that's 32 bit float. Impressive feature dude. 😮
It’s pretty cool!
It sounds great for its price, just ordered one 😊 Very useful review video, thank you.
The audio quality of this microphone is GREAT! I might have to upgrade from my VM20 finally.
32bit floating point internal recording is amazing😃
@ thinking about taking the plunge😤🫡
Excellent review. The audio quality seems reasonable given the price point. What’s your own view having now done the video. How well treated is your indoor space as shotgun mikes struggle indoors more compared to pencil condenser mikes especially in untreated environments
The sound quality’s seems to be very dacent but above all the price is great and the fact that they give you all the cables and accessories is awesome.
That’s what had me surprised, the audio is good, and great if you’re willing to put a little work into it. But it kinda just has everything
helpful review. thanks for posting
Thanks!
oh damn... here we go.. im gonna be spending more money on a new mic 😂😂😂😂 hell ya!! great episode!!
Very nice video! Would you choose the VM40 over the VM30? In other words, is the audio quality worth the extra $100 to go from the V30 to the V40?
VM40’s sound quality and 32bit floating point internal recording function are amazing🥰
Bought recently rode ntg for approximately same price, but there a lot less features than here. Is ntg sound quality better than vm40? Didn’t find any information about comparison of them, would be great to know does it worth to change ntg on vm40 🙏🏻
Amazing quality, although the compression is throwing me off a bit
416 still sounds better and a bit more brighter. But for the price and convinience, the Comica seems like fantastic value. I think the other comparison worth doing would be the VM40 vs some of those wireless mini mics (like the DJI Mic 2, Mini, Lark etc.)
It would be great if they added a lock mode through firmware, like a triple-click on one of the buttons to lock everything, so you don't accidentally press a button while its recoding mode .
That’s a good idea. I will forward that on to them!
Could you make a test where you place both microphones in the same place? The is a difference when you hold microphone under your mouth and higher.
I would like to know what's the real difference to sennheiser mkh416
The VM40 seems like one of those kebab shops that also does pizza and Chinese food: you're never going to get the best version of any of those things, but nobody goes to one of those places for a 5 star experience. They go because it will meet their need a that moment and situation. Obviously the MKH416 is in a different league, but the sheer functionality of the VM40 combined with the insane value is hard to ignore. For a one man band setup, the ability to reduce the bulk of a setup is key. I can see this being used in interview setups, travel vlogs, even in a journalism setting instead of a dictaphone. really interesting product!
That might be one of the best comparisons I’ve heard. Also since moving to America I’ve missed kebab shops so much!
@ mmmm kebab on chips, extra sauce from the Sphinx in stranmillis. My mouth is watering just typing it!
Would you recommend this for a bit of professional work on a set? I’m just starting out so i don’t want to give up an arm and a leg for audio so i’m thinking a buying the dual tx and receiver set up could be a good option considering i’ll be working alone/ with a very small crew (two more people maybe) if this isn’t a good idea for that application do you have any suggestions that are a bit cheaper? I’m in need of a recorder and boom mic combo that won’t leave me hurting for too long
Although decent enough, the Comica sounds a little muffled compared to the 416’s crisp, clear sound. That’s to be expected though - when you pay more, you get more.
How would you compare this mic to the previous version? I was already planning on buying the VM30 come cyber Monday but now this video drops and I’m trying to decide if I should spend a bit more on the VM40 or if there’s not that much of a difference.
So honestly Ive never used it and dont know a whole lot about it. depends on what you need, if you think you could benifit from the internal recording and 32bit float, then id go for this. if your budget only allows for the vm30 and you need it for projects soon, then go for it!
great video
Does it do the safety track wirelessly? The VM30 only does it when plugged in to the camera with a cable. I'm confused is the kit that has the 'single' mic a stereo mic that does the safety track? - "while in wireless mode' ??
The safety track is wired😀
@thomasjmcclure I downloaded the manual and read that there are only two multi-function buttons instead of dedicated buttons for the seperate modes (safety-track, onboard-recording, etc). Do you have to set these modes every time when you power up the microphone or will the mic recall the last choice?
HI!Safety tracks will be remembered, but onboard recording, high frequency and low cut need to be turned on manually
Ohh, now I'm in between with dji mic 2 or this comica vm40.
I’ve never been a big fan of the little mini transmitter style, my Rode’s i have connected to a videomic ntg to give me a wireless boom mic already, so this just cuts out the middle man
I want a vm40 so bad😭 I’ve got the comica vimo c3 lav mics
I have to say I’m very impressed!
@@thomasjmcclure I think it’s perfect, especially if you throw the mic on to a boom stand and you’ve got a wireless boom mic
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I dare say it sounds better than the Sennheiser. I have the VM30 and it's pretty good as well, but no on-board recording or 32-bit float.
This is my first 32bit float setup, it was kinda crazy to see how much latitude I had