What's the best mic for Youtube beginners? | Rode VideoMicro vs. Joby Wavo
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Are you struggling with the audio in your RUclips videos? Here are two budget microphones that will help you get better sound while vlogging. The Rode VideoMicro and the Joby Wavo are really similar, so I thought I'd put them to test to see which one is the best microphone for RUclips. Let me know which one you like best in the comments!
Buy the Joby Wavo --- joby.pxf.io/5bkymN
Note the Wavo comes with a cord to use the mic with your camera AND your phone.
Buy the Rode VideoMicro --- amzn.to/3uYn48z
Rode VideoMicro cord for recording on your phone --- amzn.to/3LMsHN6
My wireless lavalier mic --- amzn.to/35dOgp6
2022 update I upgraded to this mic and like it way more --- joby.pxf.io/a1YOVZ
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Why compare the Rode VideoMicro and the Joby Wavo?
2:02 Testing in a Quiet Room
3:50 Testing in an Echo-y Room
4:54 Testing Vlog-style Outdoors
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Love this vid a lot it helped so much 😭😭😭. Thanks again
Thanks for helping, really was looking for a microphone for my channel and this helped !
I'm glad to hear that! Audio is so challenging 🙃 and I struggled with it for so long (and still do!!). I'm so happy this helped out a bit
A good, thorough and non-biased review. Well done!
Thank you! I hope it was helpful for you
Regan this was such a great comparison video!!! Very insightful! I also have a Joby Wavo and this gave me more confidence that it does work !!
Yes!! I think it works best with the foam wind screen on indoors and the colorful cover outdoors. I won't use it "naked" in the future haha
Great comparison, especially the sound test
I'm glad it was helpful for you! I figured if I was going to do this experiment for myself, I might as well share it with others too!
Great comparison Ragan. Your video came up in my watch page and I just had to watch.
I hope it was helpful for you!
Great comparison!!! I think they do sound similar when listening just on a phone or laptop, however I do prefer the wind shield style on the Joby rather than the fluffy dead cat!
Sound engineer here - The Rode is clearer everywhere - better high end response. The Joby is a bit more subdued. The Rode seemed to do better outdoors as well, with less/no wind noise, but that could be explained by lack of wind at the moment the recording of the Rode was taking place, so the Rode would be my choice. And the lapel mic you're using at the very beginning and end sounds like you're talking into your shirt sleeve by comparison. ;-) At 2:32, I'm not sure if you can hear it but I have a system that reproduces (accurately) down to 18hz and there's a TREMENDOUS rumble from the Joby during that segment (but not from the Rode). Hope this is helpful!
Thank you for your insight, Neil!! I think the sound at 2:32 is coming from our heat & air vent. I noticed that as well while editing! Now, I'm curious if it would still appear with the cover on the mic or not.
This is very helpful to me! Thanks a lot. Even so, I had a better meaning of the Joby, right at the end with the new Windcover. But yes, its very subdueded.
And of course Regan for your perfect video!
very niche thank you
Great video
Good review.
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helped a bit!
Rode sounds clearer for sure! It sounds more TREB / sharp, whereas JOBY sounds muffled and less tred / less clear.
Rode is much better designed for on camera usage and the deadcat coped way better with the breeze. Also, the frequency curve helped eliminate the surrounding noise. But indeed, make sure nothing is loose and that the cable is secured.
Hi. My issue is, I have a Samsung Android A50 cell phone and when I video or just audio record myself using the built-in microphone with the phone, recording drums especially when playing on the symbols that are louder and higher pitched it comes out somewhat distorted and also slightly different sounding from the original tone. Which one of these or any other one that you can think of would resolve my issue making it a more clear Les distorted audio recording. Thanks.
If you're recording with the microphone in your phone, any external mic will be an improvement! There are many to choose from. The two in this video are simple "shotgun" style vlogging mics, but there are also lavs that hook to your shirt. All you need to do is plug them into your phone! (there are also wireless mics but they're usually more expensive)
Just keep in mind that you dont want your mic too far away from you... you can hear how it sounds worse in this video when it's farther from me.
Nice video. seems like the Rode one is better, but the Joby one is really good too. Seems like either choice is valid - save money, or get a little bit more quality
Totally! They're both so similar that I don't think you could go wrong with either option. The rode has more room for user error with the loose parts, but I noticed more noise in the Joby when i didn't have any cover on it. They both have their pros and cons for sure!
Joby!!!
Can this be connected to an ipad?
Yes! Both can be connected to a phone or ipad. You just need to use the correct cable. The metal part that you plug in will have either 2 or 3 black stripes. You plug in the one with 3 black stripes to your phone or ipad 😊. This is a TRS to TRRS cable. Links for the Wavo and Rode are in the description, including the correct cables for each.
I definitely like the Rode sound better! See My LAST COMMENT
What is your audio level from your camera for the joby wavo?? Sound clear n crips...
I usually set my audio level to 10 in the sony a6400!
@@ReganShorter thank you for the tips...
Neither. Use an inexpensive wired lav mic.
Another good option! I prefer wireless lav personally because I use it when I’m too far for a vlogging mic
JOBY sounds muffled!!!! GRR