Rode vs Azden - Worth the EXTRA $$$?
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- Azdens SMX-15 vs Rode VideoMic Pro+ Plus!
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Would like to know how you add bass back in. Please make a tut, thanks man.
Max Yuryev whAt boom stand/arm do you use? I also use the videmicro and would like to get a stand like that.
Whatever is in the upper left of the frame during the talking head shots made me think my phone's screen was cracked.
Wow, I didn't know that you were using the Videomicro! Also, that Azden sounds great, many thanks for the tip!
I saw the videomicro on your other in studio video and was wondering why, since your have so many more expensive ones, now I know! Great video, the picture looks very clean and sharp!
Another great video max!! glad I listened to you when you made the video about the rode videomicro! got it and the video saying the best budget 4k camera (panasonic g7)..thinking about it i also went with the best budge 4k editing build ryzen 7 with rx580 ( i went with Gtx1080ti instead) but then video build with i7 8700k came out after lol :( ...thanks for making great content....maybe a video on the canon 90d with 4k video recording?
Hey Max. Thanks for the useful video. Can you please make a tutorial how you post-process your audio from Rode VideoMicro if you do any? It sounds very cool.
Wow the Azden is my choice! Very Surprising as I have the older Rhode Pro (not Plus) and was thinking of getting the rechargeable Rhode Pro Plus...Thanks for the comparison test.
I’ve had the Azden mic for about a year now and it’s still holding up nicely.
What boom arm are you using, it looked longer than the normal 5ft ones?
You're killing me. I just ordered the Rode VideoMic Pro Plus this morning.
IMDABROWN Return while you. I have both the Pro+ and the GO. And I still use the VideoMic GO instead! It's half the price too. It was $150 when I bought it but on Amazon it's now like $75-80 bucks.
lol。。
It sounds better too, so don't be sorry.
How does that awesome 20-30 dollar mic you reviewed a while back compare to these?
Great review! It would be nice if you could do comparison of the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro vs Azden and Rode Video Mic Pro+
Hey Max Great video, would you be able to review that nest Camera behind you, one day? I've been eying it for a while now but so confused between the Nest and the Amazon Camera
Hey Max, Thanks for the great review! Does the auto on work well? Any issues at all?
Thanks Max! I find my videomicro to be way too hot on my G85, even with the preamp on the camera as low as it will go. Any ideas?
Hey Max, what extension cord are you using for the Rode Micro? Great Video!
My name is Azden, never knew I was named after a microphone lol. If you wanna asked me any questions about my name just ask:)
Max what do you think of the Rode NTG 2? I’m looking into getting it for a boom mic.
I definitely have to agree with regarding the sound. The audio of the Azden sounds a lot more natural than the the Roden mic.
You should do a video on the Azden SMX-30, seems to still be cheaper than the RODE VideoMic Pro by about $60 and it has switchable stereo and mono modes!
Does the Azden have the safety track option that the Rode Mic has? Because that has saved me more than once!
I've bought the Azden SMX-30 a while back and sold my Video Mic Pro (the original, not the plus, with the Rycote Lyar). Besides the Auto-On, which Rode didn't have at that time and I needed, it obviously has a stereo function and I find the voices to be much clearer (maybe because of the lows). At that time, it was around the same price. I sold it used and got around 80% of the money needed for the Azden 30. And to answer your question from this video, I guess I prefer the SMX-15, which I think is pretty similar to my 30 at mono.
And here's a tip for outside (because you talked about the quality and density of the foam), I got a cheap $5 deadcat for use outside. I think the 18cm long with a 5cm diameter will work great on the SMX-15. For my SMX-30, I had to remove the elastic, cut a 1 inch gash to widen it and then put in another elastic. This was not because the diameter wasn't wide enough, but because the deadcat coudn't cover the bulky body (the plastic side) of the microphone. With that gash there at the bottom, it gently wraps around it while completely covering the top (where the stereo mics are located). It was bettern in my opinion than spending $30-$50 on a "professional" deadcat, because it only took me 30 minutes to modify the $5 ebay one. But I do think that the same deadcat needs no modifications for the SMX-15 if you want to buy that.
Also here's an Ebay link: www.ebay.com/itm/18cm-Fur-Windscreen-Wind-Cutter-for-Professional-Shotgun-Mic-Microphone-Outdoor/152727877578?hash=item238f4a77ca:m:m4g_-DQ4ozWdUcPCtTOG-EA
Thanks for this. The Røde sounded much better in my opinion. The sound of the Azden doesn't really appeal to me. (But I prefer the more expensive Sennheiser MKE 440). If you think the Røde sounds muffled (which I don't think it did), are you sure it's not your speakers?
Thank you for this video!!
I thought the Azden sounded better. I agree the Rode sometimes sounds muffled. Well Done Max. Yet another good video
I'm curious as to why there aren't any tests done on the Rode VideoMic Pro+ with the high pass filter turned on...? Turning it on would cut a good portion of that low end out, and give a different sound.
Stock out of the box though, I do kind of prefer how the Azden sounds for you, but I'd greatly appreciate seeing a repeat of this test with the high pass filter enabled on the Rode microphone ^_^
Not bad. Azden beats Røde in terms of clear audio as well as noise blocking. What I found best sounding is still the VideoMicro. Can you maybe share your audio plugin chain. Very dry sound though … or is it unedited? 🤔
I have the Azden SMX-30 mic, which has the identical mono capsule as the SMX-15, but also has a built-in stereo capsule. I love the very clean sound and low noise of this mic, which is why I chose it over the Rode. Even with the mono-or-stereo option, it cost less that the Rode VideoMic Pro+, coming in at about $250. And also look at the Movo VXR10 camera-top mic, for a more compact option. It's more sensitive than that Rode VideoMicro, also relatively low-noise, and about half the cost. Finally, for a quality shotgun mic, I also went with an Azden, the SGM-250, very nice quality for about $230, with an option for either XLR phantom-power or a built-in AA battery 3.5mm direct-to-camera. I'm very pleased with my Azden mics, good quality, sound reproduction, and often cheaper than competitive models.
Hi Larry. Do you have any idea how the stereomic on the smx-30 compares to the zoom h1?
I definitely prefer the characteristics of the Azden, strangely enough. I do agree with the VMP+ being a bit too bassy and almost muffled.
What you think about the wireless go?
Awesome little azden mic. Solid comparison.
Oh I actually like the azden sound, more close to real life sound and able to filtered more noise from the side and back.
#1: I love your channel and really appreciate you, Max.
#2: I also love how many things we're aligned on. I'm sure we'll co-lab on something soon. See you at NAB?
Yep like the sound of the original rode mic pro over the pro plus and also think the micro sounds great for the money.
Wow like the Azden. But the micro sounded the best with your voice
Cool. I'll check that Azden out.
Note. the fact that it blocks out the sound a lot more makes it good for interviews but very bad for Vlogging. I know this first hand.
The Azden certainly hits the treble and midrange a lot nicer. It sounds like its already EQ'd. The Rode sounds really muddy.
Azden sounds better. Thanks for this test, Max!
That`s it! I`m selling my VMPP+ and getting the Azden TODAY!
The Azden is better according to this test. Thanks for sharing.
Could you do a tut on how you add bass back in please? Love the review, and the Azden did sound better.
Nicos Pina just add an EQ and push the 100hz handle or nearby up as per your taste.
Damn does that Azden sound good. Isolation is way better. I think the Rhode will probably give you better post-processing flexibility. It is easier to bring down bass than to bring it up. But the noise isolation, cost, size, and sound are better on the azden to my ears.
Azden sounds better, much more wide range but i I'll keep using my tiny Rode video micro haha
The Azden sounds good on camera!
Can you compare the takstar one with the azden!That will be pretty interesting.
I think the Azden as well :)
I still liked rode's performance outdoor as it canceled the noise well.
Try the Pro+ with the high pass boost
I liked the AZden sound better in the indoors shots. I thought the rode sounded better outdoors cause it was more boomy. Wierd
I LOVE THE BASS ON RODE --- BUT IM ALSO CONSIDERING THE AZDEN DUE TO THE PRICE.
Rode VideoMic Pro+ vs Zoom H6 w/ different microphone accessories
I shoot with a DSLR and use the videomic GO
nailed it
Just want to let folks know, as far as wind noise is concerned, we recommend our furry windshield cover, SWS-15. www.azdenproshop.com/product/sws-15/
Dope!
The Azden sounded significantly better. It really is a steal for such a low price.
Nice review, Azden is great
I think the Azden sounds better. Is the Rode more expensive because of the brand name?
Jacob Roberts Yes. And most people will buy it straight out because of the brand name w/o doing any comparisons.
Thank you, Just Kamahari.
Is it just me that thinks the Rode VideoMicro sounds better than both of them?
The Azden is more expensive on Amazon in Germany then the Rode :D
Azeen is my name
That Rode is overdoing it in the low frequencies!!!!
Dear Max , does azden make hiss sound ?
Good question, I'm investigating this myself. I think however that a lot of the hiss sound in general comes from the camera, this is then countered by recording into an external recorder (for example zoom h1) and then sync in post instead. I apologise if I state things which are already obvious for you.
yes , i am very keen. that when there is absolute silence. then there is this continous hiss sound.. still wondering is that off camera or of the microphone. The sound is not there in Rode mic.
Azden ofcourse
Hey Max. Quick question... Do you truly feel comfortable in that shirt?
This shirt is actually super comfy lol.
Why does the thumbnail say the Rode is $249?
Mr. C's Comics why doesn't it say the azden is actually $169?
But also who cares? The affiliate link always had the up to date price and scribe knows to check anyway.
iComplainer The B&H link is accurate, it says $149. And I care. I thought they lowered the price of the Pro+ by a significant amount.
If no one should care about a $50-70 price difference, then why not just put any other price on the picture?
For a second there I thought my phone screen cracked 😵
Wow I like the cheaper one!
the azden is like 300 dollars in germany -_-
man im a Rode guy but the Azden sounds good
A 300 dollar mic should have amazing sound quality. I think it does
You took off the cover from the Azden. Now try to take off the cover from the Rode. You will be surprised to see that all the rode has is a paper thin cover on the sides. They do not have phase cancellation slots like the Azden has. The build quality is not on the rode exterior but interior it's a joke. This is what makes the Azden perform much better. It's focused on giving you a more natural sound profile.
I agree Max...
My question to the manufacturers is: When are you going to realize that these mics sit atop of the most popular mirrorless cameras with EVF's AND your cold shoe is prohibiting the use of the EVF.
Please please please change the mount so the ass end of your mics don't stick out, bumping into our foreheads.
dumbasses the manufacturers are
The rode doesn’t isolate the sound around for shit, making it quite a useless shotgun mic, the azden is way better overall.
The Azden price just pumped to $200
Well, there’s you’re problem.. you should never point a speaker playing white noise right at the side of your shotgun mic when trying to capture good audio ;)
But for real, I’m really curious how have your Boom setup over your talking head shots. A book pole connected to a C Stand or what? My setup is ghetto and requires a light stand and gaffers tape. I need to figure out a real solution.
Here’s a video covering the exact parts czcams.com/video/ozpd1Rx44aw/video.html
Max Yuryev Thanks, max! I don’t know how I missed this one!
That Nx1 hurts my heart when I think about Samsung being out of the ILC game.
If follow rumor sources pretty well, but haven't heard a darn think about Samsung getting back into the ILC game. They would have to sweep competition this time around.
Hi
"Most of you guys out there are shooting with mirrorless cameras now". Are we? I'm not.
He said "most", not "all of you" ;)
Try reading it again, and you might notice, that that is exactly what I wrote. (And obviously I very much doubt that statement).
Azden
Woah, that is the deepest V-neck I have ever seen... and it's not even a V-neck...
Skyler King it's like a Braun Strowman shirt 🤣
It’s given free if you buy potatoes and mushrooms at the local store
Sorry, but Rode wins outdoor easily, even at double price.
hey guys russian rider here!
If you really wanted a shotgun mic you wouldn't buy any one of those.
Buy the RØDE - your supporting your Aussie mates down under - RØDE is an Australian company