Rode VideoMicro VS Rode Videomic Pro - Can you save a ton of money??
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2020
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This week I'm doing a quick test of 2 very popular Rode microphones. Ive used the Rode videomic Pro for a good few years and recently picked up the Rode VideoMicro as a second option and something smaller for vlogging. I've been so impressed with it that it got me thinking, is the videomicro good enough for most people? can you save a ton of money??
I'll let you decide for yourselves after listening and watching the video but if you don't require the extra features that the rode videomic pro provides then the rode video micro actually sounds great to me.
The rode videomicro is arguably the best mic for vlogging due to its size and this microphone comparison shows just how good it sounds next to the videomic pro. It's also a great budget microphone so won't break the bank if that is a consideration for you.
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Brilliant vid...so loved the switch back and forth on mic...very helpful!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 👍🙏😎
Very interesting comparison, I like the switching mic back and forth to understand the difference between them.
Glad you enjoyed 👍🙏😎
great review boss probably my favourite on this comparison on youtube, dropped you a like ! and watched your ads! even clicked on them for all the effort you put into this video!
Much appreciated!
This sold me on the Micro! I don't have the budget for a Pro yet and I feel like the Micro is good enough, at least for now anyway. Thanks for the comparison :)
Thanks Sachie, yep the micro is an awesome bit of kit no doubt 👍🙏😎
After using the micro and the pro the pro is way more bulkier than the micro so if I’m using my monitor I don’t have any room two use both pro and the monitor. So that really sucks
I have the micro and i love it! its such a good little boi for my video set up. It does sound much better the closer you get to it though.
Good to hear Will! Yeah I’m very pleased with it, very cheap and very easy. I think keeping it overhead when possible also helps with the popping plosives 👌 hope you are doing ok with everything going on at the moment?
@@WillChidlow yeah it's crazy and very frustrating as I cant really plan much, apart from RUclips videos 👍
This a super helpful comparison. I use the videomicro in my videos and am looking to upgrade. It's definitely tinnier and having a higher pitched voice like I do - the tinniness is accentuated.
Glad you found it helpful! 👍🙏😎
I'm using the VideoMicro and my problem is that I'm getting a TON of background noise using it with my Fujifilm X-S10. I tried all kinds of settings and it's always the same. The Low Cut Filter makes it a bit less bad, but I basically can't use the audio without throwing FCP's Noise Removal on there, and that makes my voice sound a bit weird (although it does remove all the background noise). I also have a very cheap lav and it doesn't have this problem, so I don't think it's the camera. Do you have any advice? Thanks a lot!
Fantastic review and thankyou. I'm just getting into video along with my own sound production. Do you think with suitable tweaking post you could get the micro to sound similar to the pro? Thanks again. Subscribed.
similar but not identical i would say. thanks for watching
Ima get the micro because I can reduce and increase the input power (dB) +20 & -10 incase im recording very loud things or I need to record low sounds...also it has a bit more clarity and deep end as I can hear...
Sure thing, sounds like a good choice for you
The Pro sounds muffed in comparison, at least in this video.
Agree!
Great demo!
Cheers Paul 👍😎🙏
Thnaks for making this Will. ...Question: What did you record your audio into? ...I have the Micro and use it on camera when out and about, but I want to record editing tutorials. Can plug my Micro directly into my Macbook with an extention cable? Thanks in advance mate.
Hi, I normally plug the micro either directly into my camera or into an audio recorder like the zoom h1. you can plug directly into a mac but you would need to change the settings so the headphone jack acts as an input (which then means you cant also use headphones at the same time) Alternatively you could buy a cheap audio interface which would give you a line in to use and more flexibility. Finally if you plan on doing lots of videos like this you might be better off looking at getting a usb mic as these are the simplest way to get good audio on a computer
@@WillChidlow Thank you for detailed answer. Good thinking, I'll look into a USB Mic too.
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I think it would have been better to have the mics mounted above the camera for the test, as that's where most people will use them. Using a shotgun mic angled upward below the person speaking makes the audio very bass heavy, which I think is the problem with the videomicpro here. I'm pretty sure it's why sound recordists angle the shotgun downward from above the speaker in most situations?
Thank you for your review! I have pro first version, and I don’t like two things, battery and manual on/off. And now when I need windshield for outdoor, I decided to buy micro kit for $42 instead windshield for pro $40.
Thanks for sharing, both great mics but I agree the on/off was annoying
Thank you Will! that was very helpful! I already had the Rode VideoMicro, and after watching your video, I believe I am happy with what I got. That money can go into something else.
I do have a question that I hope you can help me with: What kind 3.5mm cable to you use to extend it so far from the camera? Does it need to be a Rode to keep quality good? Or any extension will do? Also any recommendations for a stand for that mini mic?
Thank you!
Gus
Hi Gus, thanks for watching! Personally i've only used a rode extension which i've been very happy with. I think cheaper options would also work but will probably be more prone to interference. As for stands, as the mini has a 1/4 20 thread you can mount on pretty much any stand, it all just depends on the application. I use a cheap boom mic stand most of the time, but also use a friction arm sometimes or a small tabletop stand
@@WillChidlow Thanks!!
Bro, one question what does we call or what is that term used for editing or filming someone moving soo fast without touching legs on ground that you have shown in your intro. Thanks in advance.
Hi! its a hyperlapse, loads of cool videos on youtube about making people float using hyperlapse, hope that helps
Hey Will ! how do you go about editing audio on FCPX with the micro? Mine seems to always come out a bit echoeey
Hey Jamie, I generally add a compressor and a limiter, and then adjust EQ to remove problem frequencies. Im no audio expert by any means. With audio i find its often the surroundings more than the mic that makes the difference, distance to mic, room size, furnishings, background noise etc. I made a video a while back showing some things you can try on your audio: ruclips.net/video/0OJOw8xyuns/видео.html but id also suggest you try out some different locations and distances to see how it changes the sound. hope that helps
I have a canon g7x mark iii and i’m worried the pro would be too big and unnatural, do you think this would be an issue making the micro more worth it? Or do you think the quality would be worth the pro?
Hard to make a recommendation without knowing how you plan on using it. I don’t think the pro would be massive on the m50 but if you are just blogging then the micro will more than do the job
how did you get rid of the hiss on the micro? I know about turning down the gain on my DSLR, but it still sounds nowhere near as crisp as yours...
this likely depends on the preamps of your camera. in this test i was recording into a cheap zoom h1 recorder which has nice preamps so that might be what made the difference. Canon cameras are particularly bad for preamps, when i moved over to Sony i noticed an immediate improvement
I have the VideoMic but its to big to use with a fisheye. How is the micro for concerts?
I wouldn't recommend it for concerts, you probably will benefit from the -10db in loud environments. check out the Rode videomic NTG, it has a neat sliding mount so you can slide the mic back hopefully out of view of the wide lens
Mate do I simply plug the Rode videomicro into my phone using the red lead? I have a Samsung sl0 phone do I need to adjust any settings ie microphone setting to make it work? TBH I have one and have plugged it in but I can't hear much difference in sound quality using the Rode videomicro and my my phone's internal mic. Cheers
the standard lead wont work directly with a phone you will need an adapter or a neater approach is to buy a new cable like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Microphone-Smartphone-VideoMic-VideoMicro-External/dp/B088T1MRVQ/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=IJdmf9D8ZQrCZlq6o14ZOg&hsa_cr_id=7105404020202&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0
@@WillChidlow thanks a lot mate
@@WillChidlow this lead comes with the Mic though doesn't it? It looks exactly like the one I have
Can you connect the pro on a computer as well(to record), or is it just for cameras?
It’s intended for cameras but as long as you have a TRS jack input it will work. I’ve used mine with a cheap audio interface before and got great results
You may want to check out the rode videomic NTG as that is designed to work with cameras and as a usb mic, it’s really great 👍
Lizelle Swanepoel it’s plosive noise but I could have easily prevent this by using the included wind shield. Totally my oversight but of course it does highlight that the mic is susceptible to plosives is used incorrectly 👍🙏😎
using my micro directly on my canon dslr creates a lot of humming in the background. how did you reduce the humming effect is it editing? I tried lowering the Db on my canon but that created way too low audio. what's the best option ?
This is a common issue with canon cameras, they use very poor quality preamps that produce noise unless used at very low levels. I got the best results using the videomic pro with my canon as I could boost the gain on the pro by +20db and keep the canon levels on very low. With the micro this of course isn’t possible which leave your only options to either remove the hum in post or use an external audio recorder with a cleaner preamp. Hope that helps
@@WillChidlow had no results in post but i got the videomic pro and it works wonders! Thanks
@@iamvolant946 great! Glad you got it sorted 👍
Really good vídeo!!! Saludos desde España!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Huge props for your lyric selection! (great video too...)
Haha Glad to help! 👍🙏😎
How does the micro affect the battery time? Going to use it with Osmo Pocket
Ive noticed no effect on battery at all
I use it on a GoPro 7 and works very well
I have the rode videomicro and mine has a lot of hissing in the footage...how do you get yours to sound so clear?
Try lowering the levels of your camera or recorder. Hope that helps 👍🙏😎
He recorded on Sony, I bet you have canon.. canon is crap when it comes to pre amp audio
From my somewhat limited experience working with both, the biggest difference so far is that the pro, with it's better shock mount design, handles bumps and bangs much better than the micro. You tend to hear every bump and tap with the micro.
I agree the pro is the better mic but the point of this video was more to show that such a cheap alternative can still enhance peoples videos so much
@@WillChidlow I got the point :) I was just adding some (hopefully) useful info for people as sort of a heads up, especially for those who are more outdoors/active. Having said that, the micro is still really good even in those conditions with a tiny bit of prep. Anyway, thanks for the video!
I’d guess that with a few EQ adjustments in post, you could make these mics sound pretty similar
Also, gettin’ Dr. Seuss vibes from the way you read those “Fresh Prince” lyrics lol
Great video 😎🤙
Thanks for watching! Yes absolutely regarding EQ! Haha I’m ok with a bit of zuess! 😂👍🙏😎
Thanks for the video! Can you share what would you change on post to make it sound like the pro+
@@flyingdinosaur8871 This isn't a one for one example, but it's the same idea: ruclips.net/video/NFzVwl2N0iA/видео.html
I hope this helps!
I also show some basic adjustments to another budget mic that should equally help with the micro in this video: ruclips.net/video/TnKmzmo21Xk/видео.html
The micro sounds good. But how is it outside?
Outside it performs great as long as the wind muff is on, but that can be said of any mic really
In real life situation there are various background noises and loud sound source. I recorded a show using micro it sounds terrible all is peaking. Meanwhile the pro handle it really well. Sound is balance and no peak, also noise floor is way much lower. This video is recorded in proper studio, but in real life situation the difference is night and day. Go for the Pro.
you are of course correct and thats something i should have mentioned in the video
Isn’t that just your audio settings?o.O
@@Nestorrr isnt what just the settings?
@@WillChidlow iga said his audio was peaking terribly, but peaking usually has nothing to do with the mic and more with the audio settings in camera
@@Nestorrr Yep you are right, however Iga did make a good point about the pros ability to out perform the micro in sub standard conditions which my test doesnt really show at all. A good point well made though Nester, thanks for watching 👍🙏😎
I feel Micro 🎙 sounds better .. Tiny, crisp and neat .. Thanks mate
Yep agree, however the pro does have some nice additional features 👍🙏😎
I prefer the Micro because not only does it sound cleaner but also sounds clearer and very natural. For me, the Pro sounds too bassy, nosy and unnatural. My dad actually walked in when I was watching this and asked me if you had a blocked nose. 🤦🏻♂️
😂😂😕🤧🤧🤧🤧
Haha😂. Lost it when you started reading the Fresh Prince theme! I may be in the minority here, but I prefer the micro. The pro sounds way too muddy. I know that can be fixed with EQ. Both mics can be fixed with a little EQ. That being said, I wouldn’t spend the extra $240 for the pro. Great review! Thanks.
Thanks Ian, yep the micro is brighter and if that’s all you need then great. The pro does offer a lot of other valuable features though such as low pass filter, +/-20db etc. Thanks for watching 👍🙏😎
You're not alone, I preferred the micro as well. It was easier to understand what he was saying, and the "s"'s and "p"'s sounded more clear. The video mic pro sounds more "professional" with its bass emphasized sound, but like you said, I also think it sounds muddy.
thanks for this! can you do micro vs mic go? thanks
Hi 👋 thanks for watching! Yeah sure I’ll add it to my list of video ideas! 👍🙏😎
you def have to put the cat onto your micro, and wow the bass is incredibly overdone on the pro. my micro does not sound as tinny as your unit. I wonder if it has production issues per?
Yep you are right Kristoffe, The cat is a must. Thanks for watching
The pro is more rich and with MUCH more bass; but I also find it, at least in your video, to be really mushy with the speech; the Micro on the other hand sounds thinner, but I actually found it better in the video, the speech is crystal clear and there's no mush whatsoever. Being a non native English speaker, on your video I value the speech clarity of the micro more than the richer sound of the pro.
seems like the pro has richer and fuller sound but the micro has a cleaner sound with less background sound period
Yep I agree Kurt 👍🙏😎
Tengo el videomicro y me sirve mucho hasta el momento, Lo tengo más 5 años, Cuando estaba en la universidad, Pero por mínimos detalles que son grandes xd el profesional tiene mejor aún de efectividad para eventos sociales al aire libre. El pro tiene su diferencia.
I have both of these as well Will and get exactly the same plosives on the micro too (yours at ~2.10 “rode video mic pro *P*lus..” And ~4.00 “..forty *P*ounds”) Found the dead cat helps, though I should probs just get a cheap foam windshield! Richer sound from the Pro, but I’ve been impressed with the Micro, especially for the size/weight/price. 👍👍
Yeah I don’t know why I didn’t leave the dead cat on it to be honest 🤷♂️ would have solved that issue no problem 🙄 I must say I’m super impressed with the micro though, for many people it is ample for creating online content. Also mic placement was to blame in this instance, if mounted overhead directed at the chest cavity then plosives also wouldn’t have been an issue. Thanks for watching Peter hope you are doing ok at the moment?
Will Chidlow Cheers Will. Great vid- I have those exact same mics, so really interesting to see/hear. Honestly, I only noticed the plosives because I had *exactly* the same thing when I used mine at a similar distance & unprotected! I do prefer the sound from the old VMP, but like yourself, I’ve changed the positioning when I’m using little VideoMic ‘properly’ but for vlog-type stuff it’s such an upgrade over most cameras built-in mics! And yes, well thanks! I finished my last big job & install a week ago, and have been grafting on a resurrected project from a year ago, since. So yeah, keeping busy, having fun. And staying safe. Hope you are too. 👍👍
They sound different, but I couldn’t say one is better than the other. I wouldn’t spend the extra on the pro.
Absolutely Eli, I totally agree, the pro has more low end but that’s no big deal. For me it’s the extra features of the pro that sets it apart but many people an cope without such features. Thanks for watching 👍🙏😎
@@WillChidlow i have the Micro on canon 600D, but can't get rid of noise, even in post! Thought of buying lav mic, but I kind of like to hear some ambient sounds... so it seems like the rode videomic PRO is the only option to remove hiss.
I prefer the videomicro
When he said he picked it up and it was 40 pounds was anyone else scared a bit? lol
😂😂😂😂
Micro sound's brighter 🎙👌
Agree 👌
Side by side the Pro is noticeably better. But if you did a video with only the micro it’s passable and wouldn’t deter from the video.
Absolutely agree with you on this. thanks for watching
Did you mount the mics on the camera and test them? No , then it’s not a complete test
I never said it was a "complete test" 🤷♂️
This.
why does Micro sound so much better??🙉
I think a lot of people like it because it sounds so bright in comparison