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as Chinese I feel deeply discriminated... why a Chinese product that make by Chinese and sale on US amazon for only 25 dollars while I must pay 255 RMB to get it in China ... the exchange rate should be 1:6.59 not 1:10+...
@Max Yuryev - Listening on ADAM studio monitors with am ADAM Sub8 here. You are correct that the big sonic difference with the RODE is that it has more low mids/sub low frequencies (so the bottom end feels a bit more natural), but the noise floor of the RODE isn't great. However, if you're editing in post, you can use a plugin to add in some low end and low mids in an approximation (it won't sound as natural, but a skilled, trained audio engineer can get it pretty close quick). Again the trade off of having a much lower noise floor probably makes this worth it considering the money you save would allow you to get a simple EQ plugin with great low end shaping (I would get the MAAG Audio EQ2 and EQ4 plugins, running them in series to add 58Hz and 10Hz in tandem, as that's my go-to, to simulate natural bottom end in a professional mixing environment). Thanks for doing this video!
@ZERO That's because it wasn't edited properly. The Rode sounds good, but the Takstar doesn't and the Takstar can't be made to sound much better than that, but the Rode can be improved a huge amount if it's used by someone that knows what they're doing.
Am listening this on a pair of Sony V6 Headphones and the difference is night and day. You probably won't notice a difference if you are listening on laptop speakers or cheap pc speakers
As a professional audio engineer, the reason why Rhode is more expensive is simply because it is "easier" to mix in post production audio that has "less" noise in the background + it picks up more bass ( good for radio talk animators ). Professionals will usually cut some low ( if needed be ) , cut some frequencies around 1k hertz ( cuts more frequency where needed be til satisfied ) and raise some frequencies around 8-12k hertz for clarity. So technically, you have more "room" to adjust the sound professionnaly with Rhode. Now, for the Takstar, it is still good for "Mr. Everybody" who don't intend to use the audio professionally. However, Takstar picks way too much "noise" and "highs" ( which can be good for those who like it that way ) but you will have more "difficulty" in post production as it is harder to "remove" noise ( well, in a context there is a lot of noise technically + random background noise ). These noise are very hard to remove ( even with the best equipement ) so in order to avoid that, professional ( for professional projects such as corporates video projects ) will usually aim for Rhode quality and post-production flexibility as audio is "imperative" to be clean and crips with no un-necessary "noise" in the background. ( Espacially when you have a 2000$ contract...you don't want that problem ). So yes, Takstar is good if you don't care about the extra noise nor the background soundings from the surrounding for small project and just for fun. That's why it is cheaper. So conclusion, it depends what you need the "audio" for at the end. Cheers.
The Rode also has more features that help to mould the sound. Variable low cut filter (although I do that in post) The genius feature of two levels at the same time, so lessening camera preamp noise massively while protection is there should it clip at +20. Finally, for those who think that the Rode lacks treble .... there is a treble boost which actually works very well. Some people use it with the boost on and then lessen it in post. The treble boost is around 4K, but the audio becomes more extended this way and for that flatter sound, the fix is dead easy. While this video showed the differences with the mics being used as standard mics, the Rode does an awful lot more and this has kind of been ignored in the comparison. For me, the Takstar hisses like a banshee and is too sibilant. The Rode has a lot more to it and as you say, is easier to adjust later without introducing too much noise, so quite a bit has been missed here.
Have you used the Azden SMX-15 or 30, what do you think in comparison with the Rode VideoMic Pro/+? I'm thinking about selling my Rode VideoMic Pro to get an Azden SMX-30.
I am currently replacing a $29 mic that sounds great! I'm replacing it because it bugs out with whiny hissy sounds that totally ruin my footage because it is beyond my skillset to filter that out, not to mention doing so increases my workload a ton. It also picks up everything... so recording at a mall or around loud cars etc also ruined my footage. The Rode mics are more expensive, but give much more consistent results as I understand it. I can let you know once it gets here if I got my money worth.
What about what noise? If you mean on the cheap mic it was there but easy to filter out in quiet environments. The new VideoMicPro has been amazing though
I'm in the process of getting all the equipment, lights, etc., that I feel I need to shoot video without having to rent for a simple short film setup. After watching this video a second time, I decided to go with the Takstar. Any adjustments to sound I feel can easily be achieved in post. Thanks again.
yes, but imagine you do 100 videos per year and you spend 10 minutes each time you have to adjust the sound in post. it is 16 hours wasted... i dont know your hourly rate... but do your math... and rode got 10 years guarantee... so imagine how much time you lost after 10 years.
The Takstar sounds very clear, it only needs some extra bass in post (if needed). The VideoMic sounded tinny and unbalanced imo (judging from my studio headphones).. I'm very surprised that the 25 dollar has better audio quality than the 300 dollar mic, bravo Takstar!
Calon, boosting bass that isn’t there in post isn’t such a great idea. Better to adjust the top and raise the overall gain and leave the bass as is, or boost a small amount. The Rode features a treble boost, so it would be less destructive to lower the bass on that one.
Hey Max.. just a little audio tip for you.. Sound is all about the balance of frequencies.. when eq’ing try using cuts instead of boosts.. if you want more bass, cut your high frequencies and if you want the high end to clear up, cut your bass.. on the takstar I would cut somewhere in the 2k-3k area to bring out the low end.. on the rode, use a highpass to drop everything below 100htz and then cut somewhere in the 100-200htz range by a 3-4 db to clean it up and being out some clarity. Using boosts also boosts any noise that may be present, cuts will sound more natural without adding additional noise!
Do you have tutorial examples you could link to for "cutting" in eq'ing? I am mainly a photo guy, but haven't done much video/audio work. The Takstar looks amazing and would love to be able to do that in the future. Thanks ahead of time.
@@khidalexis Try the excellent Reaper sound editor... Won't cost you anything to use on permanent 'trial'.. It's taking me a while to learn how to use it.
Karl -you have to understand post-production. A lot of ppl are not using professional software, to begin with. He just said it is harder to clean that noise up if you have it from a cheap mic. Also so Karl, a lot of ppl are just shooting videos. Everybody is a videographer if they got a smartphone. Les Productions guy and I -well we're making movies.
Damn... I personally think the Takstar sounded better overall. At least with your voice. Thanks for the review. I think I might actually buy that Takstar just knowing that quality is available for that price.
It is more "voice" oriented. More treble straight from the mic. And like he showed if you do want to make it "punchier" you can edit the audio to have a bit more bass. Definitely a good voice/interview mic.
Bokeh Life I agree about this Takstar mic being pretty crappy. DSLR Shooter does some shotgun mic reviews and comparisons on his channel too and nothing compares to the Rhode Pro.
Because you don’t have a trained enough ear (no mean to insult) or don’t have the right equipment to hear the differences. Most importantly because we mainly hear ‘voice’ in this video comparison. If you notice, the cheaper one is brighter. In the beginning that may erroneously misinterpreted as clarity, but it is actually harshness. If you notice, the reviewer’s “s” sounds too harsh and prominent when he uses the cheaper mic. Now, when he uses the expensive one, there is more “chestiness” to his voice and I think it is a closer representation to how his voice actually sounds in person (only he can validate that unfortunately!) If you just use the cheap mic for conversations and interviews you can get away with it. If you try to record singing voices (especially classical ones) then you have a problem... There will not be enough ‘chest-support’ in the male voice and the female ones will sound less warm. I cannot comment on the “juiciness” I could not tell if either of them was “drier” than the other. Now if you try to record instruments, especially classical ones, you will have big problems! the brass would be ‘in your face’ sounding harsh and everything with strings will sound unnatural, with no sweetness and bottom extension. (I will not describe what will happen if you try to record the bottom octave of an church organ...!) Bottom line, if you are not serious about audio and just want something better than the onboard mic, go with the cheap option. If you plan on doing some serious recording in the near future, go with the more expensive one. It is not perfect (it could not be at 300$] but it will do a much better job. All of the above of course is my personal opinion and preference... Different tools for different jobs.
Yeah, if the samples he showed are straight from the mic that's amazing. It is clear and full of treble which is great for a mic that I'm assuming you'd want to use a lot for voice/interview type stuff.
You like the Takstar? I'm considering it at that price. It does seem to have a tiny bit of hiss, but the price is amazing for the overall sound quality. Do you have a problem with "hiss" like some are saying/pointing out? Or is it really good value and quality overall for the money?
martinaee the hiss is not that noticeable unless you use the +10dB boost which is unnecessary in my opinion. And I easily remove this hiss on Adobe Premiere using "Denoiser" 👌🏽
Such an amazing comparison. It's hard to believe how good the sound is for such an economical microphone. One thing I didn't hear you discuss was the build quality of the microphone? Or for the price- would you even worry about that?
Yup mount is Plastic. Mine broke after 2 years so I just bought another for this video :) one person did comment they bought a metal one for $5 on Amazon and replaced it. I don’t baby my gear so if your careful it should be just fine for a long time.
At first I loved the Rode mic, until before the video ended I wasn't paying attention & I was thinking how good the audio was... I caught myself accidentally liking the TakStar over Rode.. I think I was biased toward name brand & price.
That is often why things are priced as they are, Nike shoes are a good example. They're all made for under $10 a pair, no matter the selling price. Some people will pay for something just because of what it costs. It's expensive, so it must be better, right? Are you telling me the Rode actually cost $200+ to make and then a little profit mark-up? No. Just no.
Thank you for this video. I have the Takstar for about 5 years now and never used it and was looking for a mic to start my youtube channel . I remembered that I had the Takstar and tested it and it worked but didn't know how it really sounds but now I do. Was a huge help so thank you
Max, this Rode vs. Takstar comparison is excellent. The Rode is excellent, even for music. But I was looking for an audio mic for voice-only, individual interviews and multi-person conferences. Takstar meets my requirements for voice frequency response, without having to filter out low sounds and enhancing treble.
I've been an audio engineer forever and a recording studio owner for 32 years of that forever. From what I heard in your example, I'll choose that $25 mic over the Rode, based on sound even if the$25 went up to equal money. I think the Rode is likely built far better and will last but sound wise it was a no brainer.
Thanks for the video. The original price in 2017 might have been $25 for theTakstar. The original price in 2020 on Amazon was $35, now on sale for $29. Thnx again.
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I love the Takstar! It sounds more natural in these tests, and the pickup pattern based on the sound rejection tests is just awesome! I didn't like the boominess in the Rode vocal quality. And the price difference kills the Rode.
What I learned from this, the Rode mic is just a brand mic, like Gucci clothing, Apple iPhones, or Beats headphones, nothing actually better about it on the practical side, in fact actually worse sometimes, it's just expensive for branding reasons.
YES, he did a great job. I had the Rode mic you were about to purchase. Another thing is that my Takstar feels more sturdy and it came with a carrying case. Rode didn't give me one and it broke easily. I was quite upset about that. The other thing about Rode is the battery door being the wrong place. If you look it up online, people hate this feature and makes replacing the battery hard. Get the Takstar, you won't regret it.
I think I prefer the sound of the Rode, but for the price the Tackstar is really solid and I would take that over the Rode. Seems like a great bang for your buck.
There’s more to top end from Takstar. A little EQ would balance things out. The RODE (which I own) tries to reduce noise at the expense of an extended frequency response, but once again a little EQ does wonders. Very interesting review/comparison 👍
I'm grabbing the Takstar for my son's youtube channel start up, so the fact that it even competes closely with the Rode is a mega win for us! Thanks for the review.
I started my audio engineering journey in 2009... I know sound pretty good and to b straight forward, it sounds like the 2 microphones were made for different sound sources. I feel like the cheap one was made for pretty much speech only, while the other is more versatile. To be honest though, either of these microphones can be made to sound great if u know what you're doing and you're willing to take the time to make adjustments.
I stumbled across this video when it was first posted and I have been using the Takstar ever since. In fact, I am still using the first AA battery I installed in it. The sound quality is incredible and for youtube videos it is perfect!
Very good review. I think the rode is better myself. I think more base, and amp in the mic will make a cleaner recording without so much hiss. Hiss removal requires a separate program, lot's or fine tuning, and the original audio will suffer as it's run through various passes of noise reduction, (more muffled sound). Bringing the high end back up with bring the hiss right back up with it. You can't fix bad audio. The rode will only need the treble turned up a bit. Like they say, you can't polish a turd. If the video are audio are not great, trying to fix it in post in not the way to go about it. You should always try to get the best video and audio in the first place. Great review! This has helped me to decide, I would regret going with a cheap mic in the long run.
Great comparison! Takstar definitely is a great value buy. Personally sound wise I prefer the Rode though, the Takstar sounds like sibilance hell. And also for dependability on critical gigs, just can't afford to compromise sound simply on low price. That being said, for hobby and non critical videos or even backup, the Takstar definitely looks good to go.
Stumbled on your review with interest because I've been using this mic for almost two years now. Great value for money especially if you're starting out. Sound quality is definitely better than the camera onboard mic and the directional ability is really good. So good that you have to remember that when you point the camera away from your face that you'll barely hear yourself speak, also because now you are pointing the mic at an alternative noise source. Light single AA battery power source and with a Duracell battery will last for ages, really impressive. Decent wind protection but I always use a dead-cat outdoors now which never leaves you disappointed afterwards. Not boosting the audio is recommended, though sometimes you have to. Very basic and effective anti vibration system. Good cord design and a cord support hook on both sides which is great when you use an adapter cable. So far I've bought two from eBay and they worked without issues out of the box. Downside is that, like you said, it doesn't really pick up on bass and only average in the mid tones, clear high though. Sometimes for some reason it picks up on some crazy background noise and you only find out while editing so a way to monitor the audio would be nice. This usually happens outdoors and is my main issue with this mic. The hot-shoe mount is plastic and can break and mine has in the past but only after it was manhandled as luggage. Could be better, could be worse. Also the hot-shoe has a screw in the middle connecting it to the mic and over time that screw loosens so every now and then you have to remove the mic and tighten the screw. And last if one of the two slider switches is stuck in the middle between the upper and lower setting it doesn't record any audio! Pretty brutal surprise when that happens for the first time and it left it me with a days worth of footage without audio. I rarely touch those settings so I tape off the open area below or above the switch so it can't accidentally wiggle to the middle somehow. When editing in Premiere I use the following audio track mixer settings for better audio: - Highpass: 100Hz - Lowpass: 6500/7000Hz - Noise reduction - Sometimes increase bass like Max says Great mic and a no-brainer when you're starting out or on a budget. And if you do have more cash then that is money that can be spent on a lens! Almost all my videos have been shot with this mic on a Lumix FZ200. Don't mean to shamelessly plug but here is the mic performance under extreme conditions with a dead-cat. 4000 Meters high up in the open mountains with crazy continuous winds. Most won't get in those kind of situations and sure there is still some windcut but the fact it was still able to pick up sound at all blew my mind: ruclips.net/video/B4pq7efhl9I/видео.html Really good review Max. One final note. I've wondered in the past if Takstar know that they have gold in their hands. Imagine an updated version of this mic for around $70/80. That would be a Rode killer for sure.
Jay_Slash_DRM: No worries man, enjoy Fauzi MNoor: I haven't tried that one out. Nice compactness but if you would have to go by Amazon reviews the 598 is still slightly a better mic.
I'm curious what you liked more about the Rode? I respect the opinion but would love to hear your input. I had the rode, the sound was great! I just hated where the battery door was. I always had a hard time replacing the battery.
Great thorough tested -the mic were almost the same -a 5% difference to me so I'm going with the taster -my budget alone dictates completely thank you for your info
Seda ÖZALTAN www.amazon.com/Electop-2-5mm-Right-Angle-Female/dp/B013Y26YQE This is what Max recommended, choose between the right angle or straight. Works fine for my xt20 and tacstar.
Well done, already own the Takstar but wanted to know if I was missing out much on the Rode. Nope sticking with the Takstar. Great video~ Till now I was using my old H4n and today used the Takstar and the audio is way better on the Takstar so going forward for my video its > Takstar.
Hi, The Takstar is most definitely recommended, I last used it a few days ago for my latest youtube video. Also, I've used it for outdoor concert recordings also on my page and its great. You can also download a free software called Audacity which allows you to clean up audio files, to normalise, remove hiss, add bass & more so make sure you download Audacity too. All the best~
Hi. This video was published 13. 10. 2017, how is that possible that some people (including me) seeing, and commenting this in June 2019 as new video 😁 lol
I always use the taskstar i find it requires less EQ than the rode. Another bonus is when i vlog i destroy these things. Id much rather break a $25 mic than a $299 mic. Great video max!
Me too, recently purchased on and tried testing it now it's really hissy, unclean and snappy. I'm sure I just need to do a bit of playing around in post but we'll see!
From a pure audiophile point of view the Rode DOES have MUCH MORE BASS and with decent EQ, I could easily cut the lows to bring out the voice to a higher level of clarity. I initially like the Takstar MUCH BETTER because the 3000 to 8500 HZ of many male human voices aren't all that clear being rather too bassy. The Takstar being LIMITED in its frequency response that automatically performs a low-pass filter operation for free! Ergo the voiceover sound CLEARER than the Rode because its frequency response can't match the Rode. For vloggers who won't be doing too much audio post production, the Takstar is probably JUST FINE for your needs! HOWEVER...if I wanted to do actual audio editing and post-production EQ, then I DEFINITELY WANT THE RODE's fuller sound and wider dynamic range which allows me MUCH MORE leeway and headroom to "make" the sound fit my post-production needs and desires! For those who do lots of post production and have something like Sound Forge or Pro Tools then of course, I am going to spend the bucks on the Rode....mmmmm NO! I will ACTUALLY USE my Neumann U87 ai studio mic or my Sennheiser MKE 600 cardioid or my Lectrosonics long-range wireless mic systems!
The Taskar does sound more clear to me. Rhode has quite a bit of bass. What do listeners prefer if you were to do no post production alteration of the audio? Personally speaking -- I plug the mic directly into my camera and the only post production I do on the audio, generally, is level the audio so that there isn't excessive disparity in audio levels.
Post Disclosure World It depends on what you record and who is listening! The majority of people listen to Spotify and consider 250$ to be a crazy amount of money to spend on a pair of headphones... what do they know? They have a ‘preference’ without first having heard a ‘reference’. It goes the other way around!
Watching this video makes me love my Shure VP83. Price was more like the Rode, but none of the Rode’s drawbacks and sounds just perfectly between these two to me.
As an audiophile, the Rode sounded muffled and too boomy. The takstar sounded clear and crisp despite having more noise. Definitely going to consider the takstar.
great review - I have 6 video cameras and many cameras (set up multi angel shots) so buying 6 microphones going with the Tskstar is a lot more affordable then 6 Rodes and the quality is pretty much the same very acceptable performance - I like that the TRS cables don't come out because it keeps me from using those cables on other devices, losing them then having to reorder. Im also a handy man so could solder the wires back in case I had too
I was just saying that to somebody also. I feel the bass is lower but that can be fixed in post. I would actually purchase 2 Takstars, one being a backup mic. Shotgun mic break fast and it's great to have a backup. For that low price...I think it's smart to do.
You obviously understand nothing about audio engineering. Professionals buy the Rode because it records a larger frequency range. You can make the Rode sound like the Takstar by cutting off the base. It probably sounds better to you on your phone/laptop speakers because tiny speakers don't handle bass well.
Thank you for doing a very good and informative review. Your test were very helpful in me making my decision. I think I like the Takstar even the coiled cord keeps things neater. Thank you again.
I got this, open box, for $15. I'm very pleased with it's value and it sounds great up close 12 to 18". But at 3' or more mounted on top of the camera, it sounds unimpressive and picks up much of the room noise. So if you want this to sound good, 12 to 18" from your sound source and you're golden. Oh, and the low cut filter makes a big difference on your voice. I bet it cuts at 240hz or somewhere around there. It's almost a "must have" at the low price it sells for.
Spoiler alert: Paying 150$ extra for a microphone will just add bass (which you could add with an equalizer in editing) to your sound recording. Stupid people are good for business ;)
So what do you get if you pay $1500 extra or what about $15000? Are you suggesting that Hollywood professionals shouldn't spend anything more than $25 on their microphones, because you don't get anything out of it?
@@David-ud9ju Not at all ;) What i'm saying is that the average joe like you and me, and most of the people that actually buy microphones these days just really don't need to pay 500$ or even 150$ for a microphone. It's just pointless. Just like buying a pc case that costs 200$ it's just "retarded". The 40$ case does just as good as a job. Ego is what makes people spend so much money on useless things. Then they can brag about it to their friends, which most likely don't even fucking care. Hollywood productions just can't be compared to any of these things. They have insane budgets. And make insane profit. Therefore they can afford it and there's a point in them paying so much for the things they use. If you bought a mic to make music, and you know that's you're going to make 5 million dollars of off the track, you can and should buy an expensive mic, expensive recording hardware and software. 1 because it's worth it, 2 because you're going to make the money back and make profit. Spending 300$ on a mic just to talk to your friends on discord or teamspeak is just fucking retarded. That's my point. And again, this video is talking about a 25 - 300$ mic, not 15000$. Your logic is really special. Judging by the fact that you're comparing a tent to a mansion, price wise. You just can't compare things that have such a huge price difference, and you can't compare amateurs with pros. At least not with such a huge gap.
I have the Takstar which I got from the bin store I covered on my channel for $7. I was at Best Buy today and looked at the Rode Videomic but they didn't have the one I wanted. I almost picked up the $300 Rode Pro Plus but I'm on a tight budget being that I've just started. However, after watching a few of your videos today I've realized my setup's not so bad for my budget and the Takstar is still as versatile.
I use the Takstar for instructional videos and it is fantastic. Especially considering the cost, it is a no-brainer. I use the Takstar over my more expensive mics all the time. The Rode is good too and I don't think anyone would deny that but for under 25.00 it is impressive.
WOW! I have the Takstar and I was happy with the outcome, but now seen and (more important) hear the difference with another mic, I am more than pleased with my choice!!! Astonishing difference in sound quality! Rode does sound a bit "muffed"... Thank you!
The rode would be easier to sculpt in post with an eq and compressor, where as the Takstar mic has a high pass cut to the raw signal which would be hard to bring the
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as Chinese I feel deeply discriminated... why a Chinese product that make by Chinese and sale on US amazon for only 25 dollars while I must pay 255 RMB to get it in China ... the exchange rate should be 1:6.59 not 1:10+...
@Max Yuryev - Listening on ADAM studio monitors with am ADAM Sub8 here. You are correct that the big sonic difference with the RODE is that it has more low mids/sub low frequencies (so the bottom end feels a bit more natural), but the noise floor of the RODE isn't great. However, if you're editing in post, you can use a plugin to add in some low end and low mids in an approximation (it won't sound as natural, but a skilled, trained audio engineer can get it pretty close quick). Again the trade off of having a much lower noise floor probably makes this worth it considering the money you save would allow you to get a simple EQ plugin with great low end shaping (I would get the MAAG Audio EQ2 and EQ4 plugins, running them in series to add 58Hz and 10Hz in tandem, as that's my go-to, to simulate natural bottom end in a professional mixing environment). Thanks for doing this video!
Do you have any videos with updates?
hi max, thankyou for this video. btw what app you using to add more bass to your sound?
My ears could not hear $275 worth of difference between these mics.
Same!
@ZERO That's because it wasn't edited properly. The Rode sounds good, but the Takstar doesn't and the Takstar can't be made to sound much better than that, but the Rode can be improved a huge amount if it's used by someone that knows what they're doing.
Am listening this on a pair of Sony V6 Headphones and the difference is night and day. You probably won't notice a difference if you are listening on laptop speakers or cheap pc speakers
@@MetropoleYT Agreed! If I had bought the Rode VideoMic Pro+ and watched this review afterwards, I would probably have cried.
But Rode can feel in their pockets
As a professional audio engineer, the reason why Rhode is more expensive is simply because it is "easier" to mix in post production audio that has "less" noise in the background + it picks up more bass ( good for radio talk animators ). Professionals will usually cut some low ( if needed be ) , cut some frequencies around 1k hertz ( cuts more frequency where needed be til satisfied ) and raise some frequencies around 8-12k hertz for clarity. So technically, you have more "room" to adjust the sound professionnaly with Rhode. Now, for the Takstar, it is still good for "Mr. Everybody" who don't intend to use the audio professionally. However, Takstar picks way too much "noise" and "highs" ( which can be good for those who like it that way ) but you will have more "difficulty" in post production as it is harder to "remove" noise ( well, in a context there is a lot of noise technically + random background noise ). These noise are very hard to remove ( even with the best equipement ) so in order to avoid that, professional ( for professional projects such as corporates video projects ) will usually aim for Rhode quality and post-production flexibility as audio is "imperative" to be clean and crips with no un-necessary "noise" in the background. ( Espacially when you have a 2000$ contract...you don't want that problem ). So yes, Takstar is good if you don't care about the extra noise nor the background soundings from the surrounding for small project and just for fun. That's why it is cheaper. So conclusion, it depends what you need the "audio" for at the end. Cheers.
The Rode also has more features that help to mould the sound. Variable low cut filter (although I do that in post) The genius feature of two levels at the same time, so lessening camera preamp noise massively while protection is there should it clip at +20.
Finally, for those who think that the Rode lacks treble .... there is a treble boost which actually works very well. Some people use it with the boost on and then lessen it in post. The treble boost is around 4K, but the audio becomes more extended this way and for that flatter sound, the fix is dead easy.
While this video showed the differences with the mics being used as standard mics, the Rode does an awful lot more and this has kind of been ignored in the comparison.
For me, the Takstar hisses like a banshee and is too sibilant. The Rode has a lot more to it and as you say, is easier to adjust later without introducing too much noise, so quite a bit has been missed here.
Thank for your professional perspective!
Have you used the Azden SMX-15 or 30, what do you think in comparison with the Rode VideoMic Pro/+? I'm thinking about selling my Rode VideoMic Pro to get an Azden SMX-30.
Chill out mate
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i personally think the 25 dollar mic sounds better :O
I am currently replacing a $29 mic that sounds great! I'm replacing it because it bugs out with whiny hissy sounds that totally ruin my footage because it is beyond my skillset to filter that out, not to mention doing so increases my workload a ton. It also picks up everything... so recording at a mall or around loud cars etc also ruined my footage. The Rode mics are more expensive, but give much more consistent results as I understand it. I can let you know once it gets here if I got my money worth.
What about the noise?
What about what noise? If you mean on the cheap mic it was there but easy to filter out in quiet environments. The new VideoMicPro has been amazing though
Takstar is better
me too :)
thank you for this comparison. You answered EVERYTHING I was wondering.
Ms.B good to see you here😅🤗🤗
I'm in the process of getting all the equipment, lights, etc., that I feel I need to shoot video without having to rent for a simple short film setup. After watching this video a second time, I decided to go with the Takstar. Any adjustments to sound I feel can easily be achieved in post. Thanks again.
yes, but imagine you do 100 videos per year and you spend 10 minutes each time you have to adjust the sound in post. it is 16 hours wasted... i dont know your hourly rate... but do your math... and rode got 10 years guarantee... so imagine how much time you lost after 10 years.
My thoughts and early experience exactly!
The Takstar sounds very clear, it only needs some extra bass in post (if needed). The VideoMic sounded tinny and unbalanced imo (judging from my studio headphones).. I'm very surprised that the 25 dollar has better audio quality than the 300 dollar mic, bravo Takstar!
Listening through my Beyerdynamic DT250, the Takstar kills the Rode. Am blown away!
I agree with you, takstar is amazing
Calon, boosting bass that isn’t there in post isn’t such a great idea. Better to adjust the top and raise the overall gain and leave the bass as is, or boost a small amount. The Rode features a treble boost, so it would be less destructive to lower the bass on that one.
The takstar has more sibilance
Hey Max.. just a little audio tip for you.. Sound is all about the balance of frequencies.. when eq’ing try using cuts instead of boosts.. if you want more bass, cut your high frequencies and if you want the high end to clear up, cut your bass.. on the takstar I would cut somewhere in the 2k-3k area to bring out the low end.. on the rode, use a highpass to drop everything below 100htz and then cut somewhere in the 100-200htz range by a 3-4 db to clean it up and being out some clarity. Using boosts also boosts any noise that may be present, cuts will sound more natural without adding additional noise!
Jake Guptill pro tip of the day!
Amazing tip!
Do you have tutorial examples you could link to for "cutting" in eq'ing? I am mainly a photo guy, but haven't done much video/audio work. The Takstar looks amazing and would love to be able to do that in the future. Thanks ahead of time.
martinaee here’s a video that explains the concept: ruclips.net/video/wzIexy-ICZs/видео.html
Thank you, Jake. Reminds me of when I heard a recording engineer say, "if you want to make the guitar solo louder, turn the other instruments down..."
Pro audio engineer tip: you can always EQ the Takstar to sound exactly like the RODE.
How
@@khidalexis Try the excellent Reaper sound editor... Won't cost you anything to use on permanent 'trial'.. It's taking me a while to learn how to use it.
Karl -you have to understand post-production. A lot of ppl are not using professional software, to begin with. He just said it is harder to clean that noise up if you have it from a cheap mic. Also so Karl, a lot of ppl are just shooting videos. Everybody is a videographer if they got a smartphone. Les Productions guy and I -well we're making movies.
no you can't... of course you can do eq matching and stuff but if it doesn't pick up the same frequencies you can't recreate them.
Karl Gutowski. by your comment i know that you are a really bad sound engineer and i wouldn't hire you for shit.
The foam cover on the RODE costs more than the entire other microphone.
Takstar win
PelpaTime just slightly wind hiss
So faint it's not that bad
Hey
lol Takstar is equally goood!!!
Waaaaay better in all the comparisons.
Flawless victory
Damn... I personally think the Takstar sounded better overall. At least with your voice.
Thanks for the review. I think I might actually buy that Takstar just knowing that quality is available for that price.
I thought i was crazy but i prefer the Takstar too. I hope they don't see this video or they might up the price lol.
Maniak1027 yup like Vizio did... Lol
Jared Bridgeman damn, I didn't raise that but they aren't a budget brand anymore so I guess you're right lol
It is more "voice" oriented. More treble straight from the mic. And like he showed if you do want to make it "punchier" you can edit the audio to have a bit more bass. Definitely a good voice/interview mic.
Bokeh Life I agree about this Takstar mic being pretty crappy. DSLR Shooter does some shotgun mic reviews and comparisons on his channel too and nothing compares to the Rhode Pro.
The Rode has a setting that allows the the mic to be more crisp if you want it to be similar to how that Takstar sounds.
Why do I like the cheaper one better?
Because it is better.
Because you don’t have a trained enough ear (no mean to insult) or don’t have the right equipment to hear the differences.
Most importantly because we mainly hear ‘voice’ in this video comparison.
If you notice, the cheaper one is brighter. In the beginning that may erroneously misinterpreted as clarity, but it is actually harshness. If you notice, the reviewer’s “s” sounds too harsh and prominent when he uses the cheaper mic. Now, when he uses the expensive one, there is more “chestiness” to his voice and I think it is a closer representation to how his voice actually sounds in person (only he can validate that unfortunately!)
If you just use the cheap mic for conversations and interviews you can get away with it. If you try to record singing voices (especially classical ones) then you have a problem... There will not be enough ‘chest-support’ in the male voice and the female ones will sound less warm. I cannot comment on the “juiciness” I could not tell if either of them was “drier” than the other.
Now if you try to record instruments, especially classical ones, you will have big problems! the brass would be ‘in your face’ sounding harsh and everything with strings will sound unnatural, with no sweetness and bottom extension.
(I will not describe what will happen if you try to record the bottom octave of an church organ...!)
Bottom line, if you are not serious about audio and just want something better than the onboard mic, go with the cheap option. If you plan on doing some serious recording in the near future, go with the more expensive one. It is not perfect (it could not be at 300$] but it will do a much better job.
All of the above of course is my personal opinion and preference...
Different tools for different jobs.
Dan Odden No it isn’t...!
Because you are poor?
@@simsalamia And You Think Your Rich And You Arn't 😂😂
I use the takstar and it's great!
Yeah, if the samples he showed are straight from the mic that's amazing. It is clear and full of treble which is great for a mic that I'm assuming you'd want to use a lot for voice/interview type stuff.
I'm actually now thinking on getting this mic!
Sean Brown using takstar for many years still works great. Great sound
You like the Takstar? I'm considering it at that price. It does seem to have a tiny bit of hiss, but the price is amazing for the overall sound quality. Do you have a problem with "hiss" like some are saying/pointing out? Or is it really good value and quality overall for the money?
martinaee the hiss is not that noticeable unless you use the +10dB boost which is unnecessary in my opinion. And I easily remove this hiss on Adobe Premiere using "Denoiser" 👌🏽
Such an amazing comparison. It's hard to believe how good the sound is for such an economical microphone. One thing I didn't hear you discuss was the build quality of the microphone? Or for the price- would you even worry about that?
Takstar shoe mount is plastic
Yup mount is Plastic. Mine broke after 2 years so I just bought another for this video :) one person did comment they bought a metal one for $5 on Amazon and replaced it. I don’t baby my gear so if your careful it should be just fine for a long time.
I need a replacement shoe. Do you have the link for what he got?
Max Yuryev Do you have the link for that metal mount?
I've had mine for a while and it's held up great!
At first I loved the Rode mic, until before the video ended I wasn't paying attention & I was thinking how good the audio was... I caught myself accidentally liking the TakStar over Rode.. I think I was biased toward name brand & price.
Steve H true lol
That is often why things are priced as they are, Nike shoes are a good example. They're all made for under $10 a pair, no matter the selling price. Some people will pay for something just because of what it costs. It's expensive, so it must be better, right? Are you telling me the Rode actually cost $200+ to make and then a little profit mark-up? No. Just no.
Finally a video covering all the points I needed answers to! Thank you!😀
Thank you for this video. I have the Takstar for about 5 years now and never used it and was looking for a mic to start my youtube channel . I remembered that I had the Takstar and tested it and it worked but didn't know how it really sounds but now I do. Was a huge help so thank you
Max, this Rode vs. Takstar comparison is excellent. The Rode is excellent, even for music. But I was looking for an audio mic for voice-only, individual interviews and multi-person conferences. Takstar meets my requirements for voice frequency response, without having to filter out low sounds and enhancing treble.
I've been an audio engineer forever and a recording studio owner for 32 years of that forever. From what I heard in your example, I'll choose that $25 mic over the Rode, based on sound even if the$25 went up to equal money. I think the Rode is likely built far better and will last but sound wise it was a no brainer.
I actually prefer the Takstar. It seems to sound more natural. Not bad at all for $25.
I agree. It sounds crisper.
i use that mic. i like it so much
The thing is that the RODE mic is modulated
And with the Takstar you can hear 'hissss' sound
I think that is their comparison
Thanks for the video. The original price in 2017 might have been $25 for theTakstar. The original price in 2020 on Amazon was $35, now on sale for $29. Thnx again.
2 things:
1. I have switched several client's sites to Squarespace. It's awesome.
2. I *LOVE* my takstar mic! I've filmed a few videos using only the takstar and my cheap d3300 and it produces great sound (for so cheap!)
Heck yes to both!
Yea I love Squarespace, so simple to use
Agreed - Takstar takes it, especially at that price point. Great value for a decent quality shotgun mic.
I love the Takstar! It sounds more natural in these tests, and the pickup pattern based on the sound rejection tests is just awesome! I didn't like the boominess in the Rode vocal quality. And the price difference kills the Rode.
What I learned from this, the Rode mic is just a brand mic, like Gucci clothing, Apple iPhones, or Beats headphones, nothing actually better about it on the practical side, in fact actually worse sometimes, it's just expensive for branding reasons.
Nice comparison! I've been reviewing the Takstar and I'm sold now thanks!
I'd buy the takstar in a heartbeat
Wow I was considering the Rode Pro+ but I think I'll save that money and get the Takstar instead! Great comparison Max!
YES, he did a great job. I had the Rode mic you were about to purchase. Another thing is that my Takstar feels more sturdy and it came with a carrying case. Rode didn't give me one and it broke easily. I was quite upset about that. The other thing about Rode is the battery door being the wrong place. If you look it up online, people hate this feature and makes replacing the battery hard. Get the Takstar, you won't regret it.
I think I prefer the sound of the Rode, but for the price the Tackstar is really solid and I would take that over the Rode. Seems like a great bang for your buck.
Thank you for the thorough review!!
I was just looking at replacing my broken mic. Thank you for the comparison. I was looking at the taskmaster and the rode model just below this one.
0:56 Takstar isn't shotgun microphone, it's cardioid. Rode is a shotgun microphone because it has shotgun pattern even thought.
There’s more to top end from Takstar. A little EQ would balance things out. The RODE (which I own) tries to reduce noise at the expense of an extended frequency response, but once again a little EQ does wonders. Very interesting review/comparison 👍
4:00 what you came for
THANK! YOU! SIR! 🙌🏻👍🏻👏🏻
LOL 😂
Yes thanks
I'm grabbing the Takstar for my son's youtube channel start up, so the fact that it even competes closely with the Rode is a mega win for us! Thanks for the review.
comparisons like this are some of the quality i want see always when i am searching for some product! NICE job man
Rode sounded boomy.
Takstar was much easier to listen to and with a little bass eq was great.
Takstar, no brainer.
I started my audio engineering journey in 2009... I know sound pretty good and to b straight forward, it sounds like the 2 microphones were made for different sound sources. I feel like the cheap one was made for pretty much speech only, while the other is more versatile. To be honest though, either of these microphones can be made to sound great if u know what you're doing and you're willing to take the time to make adjustments.
Wow, the Takstar is really impressive, and more than good enough for most youtubers (which is all most people need)
Yah you can tighten up the noise on it so quickly in post. But clearing up the mud on the Rode.... that's a different story right.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I'm going to buy the RODE. The tone is so much warmer. I record choirs, and it will make a big difference.
I stumbled across this video when it was first posted and I have been using the Takstar ever since. In fact, I am still using the first AA battery I installed in it. The sound quality is incredible and for youtube videos it is perfect!
Takstar is quite more clear when you speak in front of it
Febrian I thought exactly the same thing. I didn't want to like it haha because of the price but you're right...it's kind of a game changer.
Very good review. I think the rode is better myself. I think more base, and amp in the mic will make a cleaner recording without so much hiss. Hiss removal requires a separate program, lot's or fine tuning, and the original audio will suffer as it's run through various passes of noise reduction, (more muffled sound). Bringing the high end back up with bring the hiss right back up with it. You can't fix bad audio. The rode will only need the treble turned up a bit. Like they say, you can't polish a turd. If the video are audio are not great, trying to fix it in post in not the way to go about it. You should always try to get the best video and audio in the first place. Great review! This has helped me to decide, I would regret going with a cheap mic in the long run.
You lost your credibility when you spelled "bass" "base".
The Rode has a warmer sound, but not so much that I would pay so much more for it.
Thank you, Max! I appreciate the in depth review. As I am starting out with video I think I'll go with the Takstar.
Amazingly thorough comparison: THANK YOU!
Great comparison! Takstar definitely is a great value buy. Personally sound wise I prefer the Rode though, the Takstar sounds like sibilance hell. And also for dependability on critical gigs, just can't afford to compromise sound simply on low price. That being said, for hobby and non critical videos or even backup, the Takstar definitely looks good to go.
Stumbled on your review with interest because I've been using this mic for almost two years now. Great value for money especially if you're starting out. Sound quality is definitely better than the camera onboard mic and the directional ability is really good. So good that you have to remember that when you point the camera away from your face that you'll barely hear yourself speak, also because now you are pointing the mic at an alternative noise source. Light single AA battery power source and with a Duracell battery will last for ages, really impressive. Decent wind protection but I always use a dead-cat outdoors now which never leaves you disappointed afterwards. Not boosting the audio is recommended, though sometimes you have to. Very basic and effective anti vibration system. Good cord design and a cord support hook on both sides which is great when you use an adapter cable. So far I've bought two from eBay and they worked without issues out of the box.
Downside is that, like you said, it doesn't really pick up on bass and only average in the mid tones, clear high though. Sometimes for some reason it picks up on some crazy background noise and you only find out while editing so a way to monitor the audio would be nice. This usually happens outdoors and is my main issue with this mic. The hot-shoe mount is plastic and can break and mine has in the past but only after it was manhandled as luggage. Could be better, could be worse. Also the hot-shoe has a screw in the middle connecting it to the mic and over time that screw loosens so every now and then you have to remove the mic and tighten the screw. And last if one of the two slider switches is stuck in the middle between the upper and lower setting it doesn't record any audio! Pretty brutal surprise when that happens for the first time and it left it me with a days worth of footage without audio. I rarely touch those settings so I tape off the open area below or above the switch so it can't accidentally wiggle to the middle somehow.
When editing in Premiere I use the following audio track mixer settings for better audio:
- Highpass: 100Hz
- Lowpass: 6500/7000Hz
- Noise reduction
- Sometimes increase bass like Max says
Great mic and a no-brainer when you're starting out or on a budget. And if you do have more cash then that is money that can be spent on a lens! Almost all my videos have been shot with this mic on a Lumix FZ200. Don't mean to shamelessly plug but here is the mic performance under extreme conditions with a dead-cat. 4000 Meters high up in the open mountains with crazy continuous winds. Most won't get in those kind of situations and sure there is still some windcut but the fact it was still able to pick up sound at all blew my mind: ruclips.net/video/B4pq7efhl9I/видео.html
Really good review Max.
One final note. I've wondered in the past if Takstar know that they have gold in their hands. Imagine an updated version of this mic for around $70/80. That would be a Rode killer for sure.
Hey, just wanted to say you put out some really useful information so, thanks. I plan on getting a takstar mic soon with confidence thanks to you.
and how would u compare the quality of GSC-698 model to this 568?
Jay_Slash_DRM: No worries man, enjoy
Fauzi MNoor: I haven't tried that one out. Nice compactness but if you would have to go by Amazon reviews the 598 is still slightly a better mic.
I have both and I would pick the Takstar any day over the Rode.
I have a Lamborghini and a Toyota,
Toyota any day!
I have both too, and I hardly use the Takstar and consider it a waste of money, maybe their quality is unreliable?
I've used the takstar for exactly 7 years... the same one! Bought the Boya 3032 last month... no regrets at all!
That's a great comparison Max. Thank you very much. Please keep up doing this kind of comparison. Good luck.
The RODE has a much nicer, more well-rounded, "studio mic" sound...
I preferred the rode by quite a bit. Thanks! But the takstar is great value!
I'm curious what you liked more about the Rode? I respect the opinion but would love to hear your input. I had the rode, the sound was great! I just hated where the battery door was. I always had a hard time replacing the battery.
Glistening Kabana sounds like you own the rode, and are salty that you spent the cash.
This is an Excellent Video..
Thank YOU for sharing this...
I own and love the takstar, I don't notice much background noise at all using it. It also has a bass noise filter switch you can use.
Great thorough tested -the mic were almost the same -a 5% difference to me so I'm going with the taster -my budget alone dictates completely thank you for your info
10:30 Excellent issue pointed out!
I'm gonna test the Takstar in my Fuji X-T2.
Hey Paulo can you let me know how was your test with your X-T2? I am currently using an X-T20. Thanks.
Nath M Dude I just bought the tacstar and yet to use it with my XT20. Dont forget to buy a jack adapter.
Hi, I,too, have an XT-20. What jack adapter sgould I buy to use this mic?
Seda ÖZALTAN
www.amazon.com/Electop-2-5mm-Right-Angle-Female/dp/B013Y26YQE
This is what Max recommended, choose between the right angle or straight. Works fine for my xt20 and tacstar.
Thank you so much
Well done, already own the Takstar but wanted to know if I was missing out much on the Rode. Nope sticking with the Takstar. Great video~ Till now I was using my old H4n and today used the Takstar and the audio is way better on the Takstar so going forward for my video its > Takstar.
So would you recommend the Takstar? I'm just getting started with my channel.
Hi, The Takstar is most definitely recommended, I last used it a few days ago for my latest youtube video. Also, I've used it for outdoor concert recordings also on my page and its great. You can also download a free software called Audacity which allows you to clean up audio files, to normalise, remove hiss, add bass & more so make sure you download Audacity too. All the best~
I own the takstar and am very pleased with it overall. I just wish I could figure out the best wind muffler for the product.
THAT IS A VIDEO I NEEDED! Thanks
Sounds like you just saved me $275!!
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Hi. This video was published 13. 10. 2017, how is that possible that some people (including me) seeing, and commenting this in June 2019 as new video 😁 lol
That was a very thorough review. Thank you.
I always use the taskstar i find it requires less EQ than the rode. Another bonus is when i vlog i destroy these things. Id much rather break a $25 mic than a $299 mic. Great video max!
And my ears CAN hear $275 worth of difference between these mics. in favor of the one for $25!
I've got the Takstar and its really bad :-(
JDM World F
Me too, recently purchased on and tried testing it now it's really hissy, unclean and snappy. I'm sure I just need to do a bit of playing around in post but we'll see!
From a pure audiophile point of view the Rode DOES have MUCH MORE BASS and with decent EQ, I could easily cut the lows to bring out the voice to a higher level of clarity. I initially like the Takstar MUCH BETTER because the 3000 to 8500 HZ
of many male human voices aren't all that clear being rather too bassy. The Takstar being LIMITED in its frequency response that automatically performs a low-pass filter operation for free! Ergo the voiceover sound CLEARER than the Rode because its frequency response can't match the Rode.
For vloggers who won't be doing too much audio post production, the Takstar is probably JUST FINE for your needs!
HOWEVER...if I wanted to do actual audio editing and post-production EQ, then I DEFINITELY WANT THE RODE's
fuller sound and wider dynamic range which allows me MUCH MORE leeway and headroom to "make" the sound fit
my post-production needs and desires!
For those who do lots of post production and have something like Sound Forge or Pro Tools then of course, I am going
to spend the bucks on the Rode....mmmmm NO! I will ACTUALLY USE my Neumann U87 ai studio mic or my
Sennheiser MKE 600 cardioid or my Lectrosonics long-range wireless mic systems!
The Taskar does sound more clear to me. Rhode has quite a bit of bass. What do listeners prefer if you were to do no post production alteration of the audio? Personally speaking -- I plug the mic directly into my camera and the only post production I do on the audio, generally, is level the audio so that there isn't excessive disparity in audio levels.
Post Disclosure World It depends on what you record and who is listening!
The majority of people listen to Spotify and consider 250$ to be a crazy amount of money to spend on a pair of headphones... what do they know?
They have a ‘preference’ without first having heard a ‘reference’. It goes the other way around!
Thank’s to this video I just bought this mic and I’m loving it so far, thank you.
Watching this video makes me love my Shure VP83. Price was more like the Rode, but none of the Rode’s drawbacks and sounds just perfectly between these two to me.
Takstar is just amazing 😍
Røde sounds muffled, like a recording using a headphone. Takstar sounds clear and open. No question: I would choose Takstar any day.
As an audiophile, the Rode sounded muffled and too boomy. The takstar sounded clear and crisp despite having more noise. Definitely going to consider the takstar.
great review - I have 6 video cameras and many cameras (set up multi angel shots) so buying 6 microphones going with the Tskstar is a lot more affordable then 6 Rodes and the quality is pretty much the same very acceptable performance - I like that the TRS cables don't come out because it keeps me from using those cables on other devices, losing them then having to reorder. Im also a handy man so could solder the wires back in case I had too
Very nice comparison, well done Max
The Takstar sounds better in this video.
I was just saying that to somebody also. I feel the bass is lower but that can be fixed in post. I would actually purchase 2 Takstars, one being a backup mic. Shotgun mic break fast and it's great to have a backup. For that low price...I think it's smart to do.
Takstar wins overall
The Takstar sounded significantly better. That is amazing and kinda invalidates the saying "You get what you pay for."
You obviously understand nothing about audio engineering. Professionals buy the Rode because it records a larger frequency range. You can make the Rode sound like the Takstar by cutting off the base. It probably sounds better to you on your phone/laptop speakers because tiny speakers don't handle bass well.
Thank you for doing a very good and informative review. Your test were very helpful in me making my decision. I think I like the Takstar even the coiled cord keeps things neater. Thank you again.
I got this, open box, for $15. I'm very pleased with it's value and it sounds great up close 12 to 18". But at 3' or more mounted on top of the camera, it sounds unimpressive and picks up much of the room noise. So if you want this to sound good, 12 to 18" from your sound source and you're golden. Oh, and the low cut filter makes a big difference on your voice. I bet it cuts at 240hz or somewhere around there. It's almost a "must have" at the low price it sells for.
I have a pipi
Takstar wins for my ears at least.....this just shows how overpriced some brand names are.
Spoiler alert:
Paying 150$ extra for a microphone will just add bass (which you could add with an equalizer in editing) to your sound recording.
Stupid people are good for business ;)
lol
So what do you get if you pay $1500 extra or what about $15000? Are you suggesting that Hollywood professionals shouldn't spend anything more than $25 on their microphones, because you don't get anything out of it?
@@David-ud9ju Not at all ;) What i'm saying is that the average joe like you and me, and most of the people that actually buy microphones these days just really don't need to pay 500$ or even 150$ for a microphone. It's just pointless. Just like buying a pc case that costs 200$ it's just "retarded". The 40$ case does just as good as a job. Ego is what makes people spend so much money on useless things. Then they can brag about it to their friends, which most likely don't even fucking care.
Hollywood productions just can't be compared to any of these things. They have insane budgets. And make insane profit. Therefore they can afford it and there's a point in them paying so much for the things they use.
If you bought a mic to make music, and you know that's you're going to make 5 million dollars of off the track, you can and should buy an expensive mic, expensive recording hardware and software. 1 because it's worth it, 2 because you're going to make the money back and make profit. Spending 300$ on a mic just to talk to your friends on discord or teamspeak is just fucking retarded. That's my point.
And again, this video is talking about a 25 - 300$ mic, not 15000$.
Your logic is really special. Judging by the fact that you're comparing a tent to a mansion, price wise.
You just can't compare things that have such a huge price difference, and you can't compare amateurs with pros. At least not with such a huge gap.
Thanks for the review and I am using Takstar now without any problem, love it.
great review! very thorough and fair.
Curtis did a slightly more technical review of this mike earlier: ruclips.net/video/Ecs0GWaPtto/видео.html
saw your comment on the amazon page. solid vid, thanks for the help
I have the Takstar which I got from the bin store I covered on my channel for $7. I was at Best Buy today and looked at the Rode Videomic but they didn't have the one I wanted. I almost picked up the $300 Rode Pro Plus but I'm on a tight budget being that I've just started. However, after watching a few of your videos today I've realized my setup's not so bad for my budget and the Takstar is still as versatile.
Thank you so much for the informative video. I’m currently looking for a starter rode mic.
I use the Takstar for instructional videos and it is fantastic. Especially considering the cost, it is a no-brainer. I use the Takstar over my more expensive mics all the time. The Rode is good too and I don't think anyone would deny that but for under 25.00 it is impressive.
Thank you for helping me out with my final decision. The in depth review helped a lot.
there seem to be a lot of static noise coming out of the takstar, like it is much more sensitive for higher frequencies
WOW!
I have the Takstar and I was happy with the outcome, but now seen and (more important) hear the difference with another mic, I am more than pleased with my choice!!!
Astonishing difference in sound quality! Rode does sound a bit "muffed"...
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to give this objective comparison, very useful.
The rode would be easier to sculpt in post with an eq and compressor, where as the Takstar mic has a high pass cut to the raw signal which would be hard to bring the