Best Vlogging Microphone for 2 People? Saramonic Blink500 vs Deity D4 Duo

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024

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  • @Gemini_Connect
    @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +6

    * UPDATE * Deity reached out to us on Twitter and showed us how to secure the microphone cable into the grooves of the cold shoe mount. Doing this solves the excessive noise problem from the Deity D4 Duo microphone.

    • @TheCrosx731
      @TheCrosx731 Год назад

      I understand there is a newer version of it thst came out in Dec/21 as well which has more plush dead cats to help with wind. Problem is they don’t label them such as a V2 so you don’t know what your going to get when ordering 😢

  • @dameda71
    @dameda71 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I just got the Deity mic, and your video is SO helpful in teaching me how to use it. Very clear, informative, it is helping me understand how to edit the sound and avoid some pitfalls.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  2 года назад

      That is so great to hear. Thanks for watching 😊

  • @shorelinesquad2592
    @shorelinesquad2592 2 года назад

    Thanks for making these videos. I watch all of your gopro videos and now watching your mic comparison videos. I made this channel for my 7 year old son (to make his RUclips dreams come true). It’s all outdoors stuff (mostly fishing) and I only use my GoPro hero 9. I am always behind the camera filming him and I talk too so I have been looking for a multidirectional? Mic. I just ordered a d4 duo for myself for Christmas along with a media mod. The fact that the other one has all the audio together on one channel actually sounds really good to me because I am new at all of this and I do all the editing on my phone on the splice app. I’m nervous about learning how to edit the audio. Sounds complicated. I guess I’ll have to get a laptop and learn more in depth editing.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  2 года назад +1

      Nice, the D4 Duo should work well. The main thing to learn is the difference between mono and stereo audio.

  • @IdeaStudioBKK
    @IdeaStudioBKK 3 года назад +1

    I've got the Saramonic blink kit, and i've had no issues with it. Though you do have to make sure it's always charged.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +1

      Overall the Saramonic is our favorite 2-person mic system. Very curious about the Pro version, but probably won't be buying it since we just got the regular Blink500.

    • @IdeaStudioBKK
      @IdeaStudioBKK 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect im in thr same boat with the pro version, it looks interesting and id love to give it a try, but the blink kit does what i want so theres really no need to buy another kit.

  • @MSprinter
    @MSprinter 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the good information.
    I'll watch a lot of other videos.

  • @joshuabarrera61
    @joshuabarrera61 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this! Super informative and got me thinking about things I didn’t even consider lol the saramonic pro looks like a really cool solution to capture sound, might have to save up for it

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching Joshua! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @3ksfamily
    @3ksfamily 4 года назад +2

    With my Gopro Hero 8 i use Comica Boomx D2 with 2 wiresless mics and it cost approx 200$ dollar, it also records in mono or stereo plus you get upto +12 levels of db gain, it also has a small screen which displays battery level and wireless signal strength, and most important you can also monitor audio through headphone jack.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      Oh awesome! I've heard of Comica but didn't know they have a wireless 2-mic system out. I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip!

  • @steveschroeder1670
    @steveschroeder1670 4 года назад +1

    Great review, looks like the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro is going to be 299. Seems like as far as GoPro goes they could help with some of the problem by moving the audio input meters to the front screen. Depending on how the Saromonic Pro reviews come back that feels like it will be the best solution for me.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      Agreed! If we hadn't bought this original Saramonic Blink, we'd definitely get the Pro version. Someone else also mentioned the Comica Boom XU -- 2 mic wireless system with interface at $249! Crazy to see all of these alternatives popping up now.

  • @MarkNguyenFamily
    @MarkNguyenFamily 4 года назад +1

    Hi, Suzi! Which pole are you currently using? In a previous video, I remember you mentioning that it’s not a GoPro branded one, but I don’t remember which video it is so that I can go back and look! You said it was your favorite one at the time.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      Hi Mark, great to question. My favorite GoPro grip right now is the Insta360 selfie stick. Super solid and well made, extends to become taller, and pretty affordable - www.amazon.com/dp/B084P4BCL8?tag=geminiconne0c-20

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 4 года назад +1

    Been looking for a microphone and I’m hesitant to buy the rode wireless go , looking forward to these videos!

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      The Rode Wireless Go is really really great. We've had it for almost 2 years now and it's never failed or had a problem. It's not the best solution if you need to record audio from 2 people, but for 1 person, it's solid.

    • @GrenlandUnderVann
      @GrenlandUnderVann 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect The Røde solution to record audio from two persons is to use two Røde GOs connected to the camera with a splitter cable. So there really is no problem. Just get a 2nd GO system.

  • @hunterfrederick2731
    @hunterfrederick2731 4 года назад +1

    This is a good video for right now. Good job. 👏

  • @MrSteviej893
    @MrSteviej893 4 года назад +1

    Both microphones look really good, although I think I'd be more partial to the Deity D4 Duo. One big plus is that it can be used with both the GoPro & smartphones. As for the wobbling noise with it, is it possible to try using it in a different shock mount to see if that alleviates the issue? Thanks again for sharing.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +1

      I definitely like the Deity D4 in theory -- it's more straightforward and reliable than using a wireless mic system. A different shock mount could indeed help. The trick is finding one that's the right size since it has to be an exact fit. Will keep investigating!

    • @MrSteviej893
      @MrSteviej893 4 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect Lesson learned for me...I assumed that all of the shock mounts were the same size.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +1

      @@MrSteviej893 I wish -- would make things easier, lol. From what I've seen of our shotgun and cardioid mics, the shock mounts custom-fit each mic. There's a chance the Rode Video Micro mount fits the Deity since they're so close in size. I'll give that a try.

  • @lestat964
    @lestat964 4 года назад +1

    Great review. I love the D4, I haven't had the noise you showed in the 5 weeks I've used it. Do you think maybe the cable was hitting/rubbing the plastic shock absorber? Also I use standard mic audio then boost volume in post, maybe the 20 db boost using + added to noise if it was the cable rubbing. Also I have the rode go, but for those on a budget the "pixel wireless lav mic" is basically the same thing for $100 on amazon, its slightly bigger but the sound is good on it.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Marty! I don't think it was the cable hitting the Deity -- we tested several times and really couldn't pinpoint the exact problem, other than needing to be more mindful and hold the camera more steady. But we'll keep on testing and see what happens. Other than that, I LOVE the input feature and being able to use the Rode Wireless Go with it. Such a great little mic.

    • @lestat964
      @lestat964 4 года назад +1

      @@Gemini_Connect Interesting. I haven't had to use the dead cats really yet, so also no need to use a riser yet as well. As you know the more you add the more you have to trouble shoot lol. And at the end of the day it could very well just be the handling as you suspect. I'm glad you like it though, I found it very innovative and a great value. BTW my wife is a technology teacher here in So Cal (so lots of virtual teaching now) and loved your Desk video, she bought half the items you showed after watching the video lol.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +1

      @@lestat964 I've seen some other folks saying the windscreens weren't the most effective on the Deity. I didn't find it to be a problem, but just a heads up if you do use it in windy conditions.
      I'm so happy to hear that your wife liked the desk video! It was a fun video to make. Good to hear that it is helping others 😀

    • @lestat964
      @lestat964 4 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect good to know on the wind screens, I should probably take it to the beach and test is out before having to rely on it blind. But forb$30 more then a rode its quite nice. Again great video as always!

  • @walkerbay6373
    @walkerbay6373 4 года назад +1

    Another useful video. Thanks!

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😊🙏

  • @dutchloei
    @dutchloei 3 года назад

    Hi Geminis! Thanks for your great videos and reviews! I’m looking for a 2 person wireless microphone system (we happen to be two geminis 😃 in our show) to use with a GoPro (probably getting a hero9) as a webcam. Will you you be doing a comparison of the Saramonic Blink 500Pro with two Rode wireless Go mics? Still trying to find the best solution. Most of the time we livestream exercise on Zoom and mostly indoors, but once in a while we stream from parks and backyards, etc. One issue we’ve come across is interference when we get too close to each other when we are filming, or that Zoom won’t recognize both mics on aggregate midi...What you two do now is very much the setup that I think would work for us geminis! Thank you so much for your input and reviews!

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +2

      We haven't figured out how to use 2 mics with the Rode Wireless Go (it ends up being expensive and complicated). We currently have two 2-person wireless mics that we're testing: Comica BoomX-U and the Saramonic Blink500 Pro. Will be making videos about these new mic systems soon!

  • @PhotoLukeHawaii
    @PhotoLukeHawaii 4 года назад

    Thank you! I want to get some thing to help with the wind sounds on my gopros I just don't know what to get. Sometimes I wouldn't mind having duel wireless mics so I can hear myself and someone else like my friend or my wife that I'm walking with. Other times I want to just have wind sound protection in general while walking. Oh well, I'll keep thinking about it. Atleast I learned more about what's out there! Thank you =) Aloha =)

  • @AlainLafleche1
    @AlainLafleche1 4 года назад +1

    Great video :-) Can you connect the Saramonic on the Deity d4 like the Rode having 3 peoples who can talk at the same time instead of 2 ?

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +1

      OH MAN!! That didn't even cross my mind, but I don't see why not. Will have to give that a try.

    • @AlainLafleche1
      @AlainLafleche1 4 года назад +1

      @@Gemini_Connect Yes, another review with 3 peoples discussing great for interview, or a father-mother+ children ;-) on vacation who want to exchange.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад +2

      @@AlainLafleche1 Alright! A new challenge. I'll see what I can find.

  • @OfficialTino7
    @OfficialTino7 4 года назад +2

    Great video 👌🔥🔥

  • @DennisSleeswijk
    @DennisSleeswijk 4 года назад

    That Deity D4 Duo and also the well known Rode VideoMic Go are designed to be able to wobble without picking up that ticking sound. The Rycote suspension dampens user noise. However, I suspect that yellow cable or the cover of the input ticks against the suspension if the mic wobbles back and forth. So the purpose of that design is still good but the cable input is close on the suspension. Put some furry in between :)

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      I notice that a lot of Rode mics wobble too, but none pick up that extra noise. Your theory about the location of the mic input/output causing the noise makes sense. That area gets especially overloaded if you add a lav mic. Thanks Dennis!

  • @shawnforney2293
    @shawnforney2293 3 года назад

    Do the Deity D4 Duo front-facing and rear-facing microphones have the same recording quality? Wondering if there are situations where you might want to mount it backwards.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +1

      Good question. The front facing mic is larger, so probably has slightly better quality.

  • @rodriybey
    @rodriybey 3 года назад

    I have a Samsung note 20 ultra. The phone doesn't have a 3.5 mm jack. Does the d4 duo work with the 3.5 to usb-c adapter?

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +1

      It should, but have not tried it ourselves. Our phones still have the 3.5mm mic jack.

    • @rodriybey
      @rodriybey 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect oh ok thank you!

  • @TheCicada007
    @TheCicada007 3 года назад

    Nice video...I recently bought the D4 and was trying to use with Hero 9. But unfortunately I couldn't get a clear sound out of it...everything is so noisy...tried to play around with the settings but still no change. 8 also couldn't find a way to monitor if the mic is actually active. any tips you'd like to share with me please?

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      Not much you can do other than make sure Powered Mic is selected and do post production edits. We've been happy with the sound coming out of the D4.

    • @TheCicada007
      @TheCicada007 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect I have tried different modes but still have the same issue. Sometimes the sound is being recorded properly and sometimes it's noisy. By the way, isn't the Standard Mic option should be ideal one since D4 doesn't have a battery?
      Do you think it could be an issue with the adapter it self?

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      @@TheCicada007 Hard to say. Probably best to reach out to Deity support.

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 4 года назад +1

    This was wonderful, still on the hunt for the best audio 😅

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      Thanks so much, Louis! Which mics do you like the most right now?

    • @LouisLuzuka
      @LouisLuzuka 4 года назад +1

      @@Gemini_Connect right now I’m using the rode video mic pro + and it’s wonderful I just would like a wireless solution too especially when me snd my mom are cooking it would be nice to have a cooking channel or something

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      ​@@LouisLuzuka I LOVE that Video Mic Pro +. It's what I used to record the sound for this video. The Rode Wireless Go is a great 1-person wireless solution, but I'd wait and see about the Saramonic Blink500 Pro for the 2-person system. I think it will be really really good.

    • @LouisLuzuka
      @LouisLuzuka 4 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect it’s honestly such a treat to use, no wonder your audio sounds so good, definitely needing to find a solution, I might just get the rode wireless go for now, because is fool proof the reason why I’m hesitant about it is because I shoot on so many devices and I wish there was a system I can have an iPhone receiver and add extra receivers as well I know comica had one, that’s what’s been holding me back jumping on it. I shoot with my go pro, my iPhone se snd my dslr camera canon eos m, so I need a lightning connection mic it’s a lot easier than anything else, maybe I’ll get a rode wireless go and a lightning receiver lmfao then I can have 3 people my mom myself and my sister and the go pro audio is just scratch audio for syncing, oh man these companies making us dance 💃 and open our wallets XD

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      @@LouisLuzuka Lol I can relate -- I also shoot on at least 3 very different devices and it's ideal for the mics and accessories to work interchangeably with everything. For iPhone, you can try finding a TRRS to lightning adapter. They're small, but seem effective. That way it's easier to use these mics with your phone.

  • @elliotrather730
    @elliotrather730 3 года назад

    Do you know if Filmora has an audio inspector that allows me to go Dual Mono tracks from the D4?
    I’m trying to decide on an editing program to learn, but I want to start small.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      Haven't used Filmora before. We use Final Cut and DaVinci Resolve.

    • @elliotrather730
      @elliotrather730 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect I guess I’ll start using Resolve, although it scares the hell out of me.
      Just updated to 17 last night.
      Thanks!

    • @elliotrather730
      @elliotrather730 3 года назад

      My last question, and I promise to not bother you again for at least a week:
      You can’t do Dual Mono in Filmora, but can’t I use Resolve for that, and bring those two audio tracks into Filmora? Simply by importing it as media?
      In other words, Resolve can separate the tracks, but can I then just save these tracks only? Not the entire project?

  • @pauleugene8286
    @pauleugene8286 3 года назад

    Anyone know if someone makes microphone covers (silicone or vinyl) or vinyl wraps/stickers for the blink mics? I've seen everything for the Rode wireless, but can't find anything for Blink. Thanks for the great video!

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад +1

      Haven't heard of anything like that for Saramonics.

  • @DavidRodriguez-ci6dm
    @DavidRodriguez-ci6dm 2 года назад

    thank you, well done.

  • @pradiptabasu7080
    @pradiptabasu7080 3 года назад

    Can you please review the Sennheiser MKE 200 for GoPro/Insta360 ?

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      We'll probably only review that mic if Sennheiser sends us one -- we've bought all of these mics with our own money and it's adding up in price!

  • @sobatnganggur5672
    @sobatnganggur5672 3 года назад

    8:50 the sound come from the cable hitting the shock mount IMHO

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      Yes, that seems to be the problem. There are little grooves in the mount for securing the cable and preventing that from happening. Thanks for the tip!

  • @queenofstrongstyle
    @queenofstrongstyle 3 года назад

    I watched this video and used your link to buy the deity mic for my gopro hero 9. It doesn't mention that if you use the stereo mode on the deity it will only record sound out of the left earbud for front and back mics. Honestly I wouldn't have bought it had I known this. This is a terrible product for a go pro

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      Stereo mode records sound on both the left and right channel (or ear bud). Mono mode records sound on only one channel (or ear bud).

    • @GeminiDiscover
      @GeminiDiscover 3 года назад

      Listen to 5:10 mark of this video. GoPro Hero 9 + Deity Duo in stereo mode. Sound is split between 2 channels, as should properly happen when shooting in stereo mode on any microphone.

    • @queenofstrongstyle
      @queenofstrongstyle 3 года назад

      @@GeminiDiscover thanks for your reply but its not happeing on my setup. I just got the hero9 and the media mod.

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      That's what we use too. We've made many videos with the mic + GoPro setup and haven't had that problem. Could be a settings issue, editing issue, or defective product.

    • @queenofstrongstyle
      @queenofstrongstyle 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect I haven't edited anything yet. I have it set to Standard Mic + on the media mod. When i take a test clip it only plays audio out of my left earbud. I should have the deity mic on the two channel setting and the gopro media mod on standard mic+ right? If i do that it only comes out of one earbud. I have emailed deitey through the warranty page but they haven't gotten back to me. I'm going hiking around Mt. Fuji soon and I need a solution

  • @Cuspofmagic7
    @Cuspofmagic7 3 года назад

    what is the name/model of red sunglasses she is wearing at 5.10 timeline? Can anyone plz let me know

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  3 года назад

      The brand is Peppers. They have great polarized sunglasses at a pretty reasonable cost.

    • @Cuspofmagic7
      @Cuspofmagic7 3 года назад

      @@Gemini_Connect thanks for your reply... appreciate it

  • @eddierjourney5380
    @eddierjourney5380 4 года назад +1

    You my experts

  • @DANNYRIDER
    @DANNYRIDER 4 года назад +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @AjaySingh-228
    @AjaySingh-228 4 года назад +1

    nice mic mam..i like it

  • @hunterfrederick2731
    @hunterfrederick2731 4 года назад

    The dirty clips are coming out with all the speaking volume in my left headphone.

  • @sijilo
    @sijilo 4 года назад

    It loses simplicity

    • @Gemini_Connect
      @Gemini_Connect  4 года назад

      It's true. But these are a lot more simple than some of the setups we had before when trying to add a second mic 😅

  • @gvbalajee
    @gvbalajee 3 года назад

    Diety