I actually thought that the Comica (the cheapest one) was the clearest. I also felt that the Rode Wireless Go on it's own (with the little deadcat) wasn't too bad either.
It's kinda comical that I found the $30 to be the best. I also found it interesting that the internal gopro mics sound better than the media mod, it's honestly disgusting that it's required for external mic use.
Thank you for this video! Unfortunately the horrible audio quality of the gopro camera kind of kills all the audio coming out of the mics. For future videos may I suggest you use an audio recorder or a camera with better audio! That way we could hear the full capabilities of those mics. Thank you!
Your reviews are brilliant. Thanks for spending the time to make your reviews concise. A request, next time if you can “level up” the mic’s, it would be easier for us to hear the style we prefer
It is almost impossible to compare microphones without adjusting the level. Is is known that a sound source that is louder are considered to be better. Therefore the Comica that is louder than the other microphones will be judged as the best one. Also, the lock mechanism only works if the transmitter, camera och digital recorder has the ability to lock.
There's more to audio quality than loudness. Also consider how clear the audio is and what sounds it is picking up. Some are better at isolating the sounds closest to the mic and filtering out noise.
@@Gemini_Connect Yes, there are more things than the audio level. However, it is hard to compare when there are different levels of the samples. Trying to adjust the audio level on my device makes me miss the details about how the mic is picking up. I use a small audio device that has a fixed volume output that I use so that the audio signal can be adjusted in post. I have used it for many years as a professional sound engingeer since 1971. I've noticed that six of 25 comments prefer the Comica - possible because it has the highest audio level.
Agree. A noble attempt, but the levels are all over the place. The proper way to test microphones is to record the same audio segment with all the candidate mics via the same type of device and then level them. We learnt nothing and are kind of left to take the presenters word for it.
I was watching another review by Potato Jet and something to point out to those that use the Rode Go 2 as an action mic or in loud situations is that the Rode can clip a lot. Examples riding on a motorcycle and talking louder to be heard, DJ playing at a wedding, Bingo announcer, talking loud over the wind. They found the Tascam was better at preventing clipping. Using a Lav mic can reduce this clipping. How have you addressed clipping? You should be able to see clipping on the display on the Receiver as it is being recorded. They didn't seem to know how to fix the clipping even though they spent 10 minutes testing the transmitter mic, receiver mic and the Tascam mic. I found this solution online but haven't tested it yet. "You need to check your gain settings on the wireless unit AND on your H1n. If you find yourself still needing to decrease H1n input volume too low, the Rode output is too strong. Turn down the Rode output, and adjust your H1n volume until there is no clipping. Enable the H1n limiter if necessary." I see there is a Db button that lets you toggle between 3 levels of output, so maybe they need to adjust that down? You can also use the App to change the Gain from Coarse to Fine mode and then you will be able to change the DB in 10 Levels and it will now display the DB level. You can also turn on Safety Channel which will record the audio onboard at a lower level so if you find you have clipping you can use the alternative audio instead. The problem is planning ahead for all possibilities and which option then would be best. I also worried about having my GoPro mounted on my helmet, but the receiver not picking up the transmitter below it since it is line of site. With the onboard recording you have a backup. I could also plug a lav into the receiver attached on my helmet and run the wire down to my shirt or helmet strap. I feel better about buying it now that I know I have several ways to approach different situations. That review didn't like that you had to Export the Backup audio one clip at a time rather than Export all. Another trick I saw for the LAVs was to use velcro or magnet to attach lav inside shirt so you don't see the mic at all. Works best with thin shirts like tshirts. I guess they sell those options on their website. The last thing I learned was you can connect the Rode Go II to your Smartphone using a standard USB-C cable. I wasn't sure as you mentioned the LAVs weren't compatible with both, except one.
The Rode Wireless Go 2 transmitter mics are indeed susceptible to audio clipping in loud situations. It tends to not affect MD much as my voice is soft, but it is a problem for my partner Martin who has a louded voice. Even on the lowest gain settings, he clips a lot. I've seen Potato Jet's comparison with the Tascam, and it did sound a lot better. However, recording audio that way means more work in post production to sync audio with the video, which we prefer not to do.
@@Gemini_Connect I saw several LAV reviews of the $30 Sony Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone ECMLV1 which includes a wind sock and I decided to get that. It doesn't clip and the sound was just as good if not better than the Go Lav. I will order the Rode Wireless mics and charger through your affiliate links as I appreciate your reviews and travel vlogs.
My rode lave mic has served me well , paired with a little dead cat it handles windy conditions very well . Interesting how the others stacked up tho . atb Dave
strange, that not only me, but most of all others had the impression, that the Comica had the best/clearest sound! So what are the reasons/facts, why you put it at the end of the race?
By far the Sennheiser me-2 sounded the best on your voice, particularly. It is absolutely not the best value per performance at its price point but in this test had the most dynamic frequency response, least aggressive high end for your admittedly pretty sibilant voice, most rejection and lowest noise floor seemingly. It should be noted in your video though that there is no "best". It's largely situational and voice dependent. What pricier mics bring to the table isn't necessarily loudness (sensitivity), but smaller form factor for better anbility to hide them on talent, openness of frequency response and flatness or options for different caps to allow for different responses depending on whether or not you're hiding under clothes or not and also to allow for more options in post.
The sennheiser had an unfortunate interference buzz when listening w. headphones and the volume turned up so it matches the levels better of your other comparisons. I'd pick the Comica
thanks this was really helpful and a pleasure to watch! I only have a TRRS lav mic. Would connecting it through a TRRS to usb-c adapter in the USB-C input work?
What did you record yourself on indoors? That sound was really great! 1st recording GoPro-only sounded great, second Rode Lavs and also Rode without Lavs, sounding a bit broader than with Lavs, then third Sennheiser, but they were very low volume in comparison. Comica is too strong on the "s". Anyway you have a great voice on all the mics. :)
Question and comment. Question, did you feel the sound quality from the lower price units was better than the Wireless II's built-in? If you felt the $99 wasn't quite as good as the $70 Rodes, then it would appear to me there is no reason to buy the $99 mic.
Good question. I thought the wired lavs did give out higher quality audio than the built in mic. Not a dramatic difference, but when combined with the fact that you can better hide the wired lavs, that's a case for going that route.
Your Equipment section on most your videos still point to the old Rode Go Wireless white mics. I have to go find your review to find your new affiliate link to Rode Go II.
I had to come read the comments because my initial hearing review listening off a TV Soundbar with subwoofer that I use with my 50" TV was almost opposite your analysis and it appears that it had more to do with different sound leveling than with the quality. I also thought the Comica was the best because I could hear you the best and it hid surrounding noise. If someone hadn't pointed out that it punched your S sounds more I would have picked it. But then when I turned up the audio on the other LAV mics to the same level I heard the S sounds just as much if not more. I think I would have to take your experience over my hearing the rendered video as the levels don't make it a fair test for the listeners. If you had only one audio you would adjust the volume to the proper level and it would be consistent. I also thought the native mic was better than the mod front mic as the mod picked up the airplane noise really bad, yet your voice was more muffled. But the mod back mic seemed comparable to the native mic. You said you had the wind cover on and maybe that was why. How did you listen to the various mics? Was it on your desktop speakers, headphones, final video cut or each raw audio? Have you ever thought about attaching a magnet to the Rode Transmitter, so you can put a magnet under the shirt or vice versa to attach to shirts that aren't as easily clipped to? This is much like I use a magnet to attach my GoPro to my shirt using the Snap Mount system to quickly switch between devices. I snap to my car suction, then to my shirt and then to my tripod without having to unscrew and screw in my Go Pro.
I listened to the audio with headphones (cheap earbuds and AudioTechnica recording headphones), both in FCPX and raw audio. I haven't thought of using a magnet on the Rode Transmitter, but that is a good idea. We Use snapmounts to put Gopros on the car, but rarely use the shirt mounting feature as it makes the rig too heavy. But that concept would work well for a smaller item like the Rode.
Hey Guy's! i was on a different name before under your gorpro giveaway, well i made my channel thanks to your videos. I Have a question and would appreciate the help. I have the default gopro selfie stick, and with the mediamod on it also i use The Saramonic Blink500 B2. The Selfie stick cant support the weight and keeps sliding slowly down. Is there a better alternative That supports the gorpo with media mod attachments?
The GoPro 3 way is a lot more solid and won't slide down. Or the Insta360 sekfue stick is also more supportive and if gets much longer than the GoPro selfie stick.
I just need some directions, because I prepare (buying) hardwares for streaming and Vloging, Podcast etc. I bought: GOPRO HERO 10 BLACK SPECIAL BUNDLE, GOPRO HERO MICROPHONE MEDIA MOD, GOPRO HERO LIGHT MOD, GOPRO HERO DUAL CHARGER + 2 ENDURO BATTERIES + 2 GOPRO HERO BATTERIES, GOPRO HERO REMOTE, GOPRO HERO VOLTA, GOPRO HERO SHORTY TRIPOD, GOPRO QUIK KEY USB-C, MICRO SD CARD SDCS2 KINGSTON CANVAS PLUS 256Gb, SANDISK PLUS MICRO SD CARD 256Gb, TELESIN SCREEN AND DISPLAY GLASS PROTECTOR, TELESIN DISPLAY LENS (5 different LENS for GOPRO HERO 10), GOPRO HERO LENS MOD, RØDE WIRELESS GO 2 SINGLE KIT + RØDE LAVALIER GO MICROPHONE, RØDE FLEXCLIP GO SET, and I just wanna know can I plugy RØDE LAVALIER GO CLIP-ON MICROPHONE into TRX1 (TRANSMITER of RODE WIRELESS GO 2 single kit) through some kind of TRS or TRRS A cable with two female inputs and one male input that would go to røde wireless go 2 transmitter?
That case was garbage for me. If everything is charged and the units are in it, it loses its charge and quickly. Within 12 hours it was completely dead.
Your reviews are brilliant. Thanks for spending the time to make your reviews concise. A request, next time if you can “level up” the mic’s, it would be easier for us to hear the style we prefer
Strangely, i found the Comica pretty good and clear compare to the others where there is too much bass. Depends maybe of the speakers.
Agreed!
I actually thought that the Comica (the cheapest one) was the clearest. I also felt that the Rode Wireless Go on it's own (with the little deadcat) wasn't too bad either.
Comica was surprisingly good considering the price!
Comica seemed the best sound quality to me. Thanks for doing this test 👍
Comica sounded better in my Bose headphones then the Sennheiser. The mic on the Rode Wireless Go and GoPro 10 were surprisingly good.
It's kinda comical that I found the $30 to be the best. I also found it interesting that the internal gopro mics sound better than the media mod, it's honestly disgusting that it's required for external mic use.
It isn't required. I've been using the same GoPro mic adapter that I bought for my hero 6, on my hero 7, hero 8, and hero 9. No media mod required.
Thank you for this video! Unfortunately the horrible audio quality of the gopro camera kind of kills all the audio coming out of the mics. For future videos may I suggest you use an audio recorder or a camera with better audio! That way we could hear the full capabilities of those mics. Thank you!
Your reviews are brilliant. Thanks for spending the time to make your reviews concise. A request, next time if you can “level up” the mic’s, it would be easier for us to hear the style we prefer
Yeah the Sennheiser and Saramonic needed some help. I think that’s why some commentators think the Comica was their favorite.
It is almost impossible to compare microphones without adjusting the level. Is is known that a sound source that is louder are considered to be better. Therefore the Comica that is louder than the other microphones will be judged as the best one.
Also, the lock mechanism only works if the transmitter, camera och digital recorder has the ability to lock.
There's more to audio quality than loudness. Also consider how clear the audio is and what sounds it is picking up. Some are better at isolating the sounds closest to the mic and filtering out noise.
@@Gemini_Connect Yes, there are more things than the audio level. However, it is hard to compare when there are different levels of the samples. Trying to adjust the audio level on my device makes me miss the details about how the mic is picking up.
I use a small audio device that has a fixed volume output that I use so that the audio signal can be adjusted in post. I have used it for many years as a professional sound engingeer since 1971.
I've noticed that six of 25 comments prefer the Comica - possible because it has the highest audio level.
yes I wondered if the Rode has that specific lock mechanism
Agree. A noble attempt, but the levels are all over the place. The proper way to test microphones is to record the same audio segment with all the candidate mics via the same type of device and then level them. We learnt nothing and are kind of left to take the presenters word for it.
The comica was the most clear of the bunch
I watched on a laptop and the Comica actually sound better than most of the other lavs. I think Rode was the best followed by the Comica.
My dream Rode wireless mic system
I was watching another review by Potato Jet and something to point out to those that use the Rode Go 2 as an action mic or in loud situations is that the Rode can clip a lot. Examples riding on a motorcycle and talking louder to be heard, DJ playing at a wedding, Bingo announcer, talking loud over the wind. They found the Tascam was better at preventing clipping. Using a Lav mic can reduce this clipping. How have you addressed clipping? You should be able to see clipping on the display on the Receiver as it is being recorded.
They didn't seem to know how to fix the clipping even though they spent 10 minutes testing the transmitter mic, receiver mic and the Tascam mic. I found this solution online but haven't tested it yet. "You need to check your gain settings on the wireless unit AND on your H1n. If you find yourself still needing to decrease H1n input volume too low, the Rode output is too strong. Turn down the Rode output, and adjust your H1n volume until there is no clipping. Enable the H1n limiter if necessary."
I see there is a Db button that lets you toggle between 3 levels of output, so maybe they need to adjust that down? You can also use the App to change the Gain from Coarse to Fine mode and then you will be able to change the DB in 10 Levels and it will now display the DB level.
You can also turn on Safety Channel which will record the audio onboard at a lower level so if you find you have clipping you can use the alternative audio instead. The problem is planning ahead for all possibilities and which option then would be best.
I also worried about having my GoPro mounted on my helmet, but the receiver not picking up the transmitter below it since it is line of site. With the onboard recording you have a backup. I could also plug a lav into the receiver attached on my helmet and run the wire down to my shirt or helmet strap. I feel better about buying it now that I know I have several ways to approach different situations. That review didn't like that you had to Export the Backup audio one clip at a time rather than Export all.
Another trick I saw for the LAVs was to use velcro or magnet to attach lav inside shirt so you don't see the mic at all. Works best with thin shirts like tshirts. I guess they sell those options on their website.
The last thing I learned was you can connect the Rode Go II to your Smartphone using a standard USB-C cable. I wasn't sure as you mentioned the LAVs weren't compatible with both, except one.
The Rode Wireless Go 2 transmitter mics are indeed susceptible to audio clipping in loud situations. It tends to not affect MD much as my voice is soft, but it is a problem for my partner Martin who has a louded voice. Even on the lowest gain settings, he clips a lot. I've seen Potato Jet's comparison with the Tascam, and it did sound a lot better. However, recording audio that way means more work in post production to sync audio with the video, which we prefer not to do.
@@Gemini_Connect I saw several LAV reviews of the $30
Sony Compact Stereo Lavalier Microphone ECMLV1 which includes a wind sock and I decided to get that. It doesn't clip and the sound was just as good if not better than the Go Lav.
I will order the Rode Wireless mics and charger through your affiliate links as I appreciate your reviews and travel vlogs.
I surprisingly found that the Comica was the best audio quality. I wonder why......🤔
I thought the Comica sounded best--umm.....I really appreciate your content. Thanks!
Great video, well done comparison! But ouff... To me the last cheapest one actually sounded the best..
My rode lave mic has served me well , paired with a little dead cat it handles windy conditions very well . Interesting how the others stacked up tho . atb Dave
Same here. I've had the most experience with Rode lavs and they hold up well in a variety of conditions.
If you had adjusted levels to parity in post, then it would be easier to tell. Thank you for making this.
Yeah, sorry about that. Will do that in future sound videos.
hi. when i plug lav mic with rode wireless go ll transmitter i lost the the signal of this transmitter in the receiver.is there an issues with that?
Comica sounded the best for me. Can we get a follow up to this video conceding to the viewers your pick was wrong?
strange, that not only me, but most of all others had the impression, that the Comica had the best/clearest sound! So what are the reasons/facts, why you put it at the end of the race?
The Comica was surprisingly good, but I thought the other mics had better sound.
By far the Sennheiser me-2 sounded the best on your voice, particularly. It is absolutely not the best value per performance at its price point but in this test had the most dynamic frequency response, least aggressive high end for your admittedly pretty sibilant voice, most rejection and lowest noise floor seemingly. It should be noted in your video though that there is no "best". It's largely situational and voice dependent. What pricier mics bring to the table isn't necessarily loudness (sensitivity), but smaller form factor for better anbility to hide them on talent, openness of frequency response and flatness or options for different caps to allow for different responses depending on whether or not you're hiding under clothes or not and also to allow for more options in post.
I had a Rode Lav mic that started breaking up, I've sent it back under warranty. Not so high quality?
Interesting. We've had 3 Rode lav mics and only had a problem with one after the cable split after 2 years of regular usage.
The sennheiser had an unfortunate interference buzz when listening w. headphones and the volume turned up so it matches the levels better of your other comparisons. I'd pick the Comica
How did you get the sennheiser to connect? The wireless go has no EW-connection does it?
Just plugged it in and it seemed to work.
thanks this was really helpful and a pleasure to watch! I only have a TRRS lav mic. Would connecting it through a TRRS to usb-c adapter in the USB-C input work?
Depends on the mic, but likely not.
On a phone it should. On a camera probably not
Fab test! Thanks! Very helpful!
What did you record yourself on indoors? That sound was really great!
1st recording GoPro-only sounded great, second Rode Lavs and also Rode without Lavs, sounding a bit broader than with Lavs, then third Sennheiser, but they were very low volume in comparison. Comica is too strong on the "s". Anyway you have a great voice on all the mics. :)
The video was filmed with the Rode Wireless Go 2 built in lav mic.
Hello my fellow Gemini what about the Sony ECMLV1, it is very inexpensive.
I haven't tried it, but Sony mics are generally very good.
I look for volume and sound fatness..the best sounding to me is the comical while the worst was the sennheiser
Very informative video. Thank you
Thanks for watching! ❤
Question and comment.
Question, did you feel the sound quality from the lower price units was better than the Wireless II's built-in?
If you felt the $99 wasn't quite as good as the $70 Rodes, then it would appear to me there is no reason to buy the $99 mic.
Good question. I thought the wired lavs did give out higher quality audio than the built in mic. Not a dramatic difference, but when combined with the fact that you can better hide the wired lavs, that's a case for going that route.
I'm not saying that price influenced your decision but I am saying the Comica shouldn't come in last.
Fair point.
You helped me choose the right lav mic at my price
Have you tested any other new lav for Rode II after this video?
Not recently, but we do have the newest Rode Lav mic to test. Stay tuned!
Comica. did you not hear the playback in your software??
Comica was by far the best
Your Equipment section on most your videos still point to the old Rode Go Wireless white mics. I have to go find your review to find your new affiliate link to Rode Go II.
Thanks for the heads up. Rode did not have reliable Amazon listing for the original Go, but I just checked and found a new one - amzn.to/3D8sVJO
would a lav mic work for videos while a person is running or would that cause too much wind and feedback sound etc?
You'd gave to test it out (depends on how windy the conditions are), but generally this should work.
@@Gemini_Connect thank you!
so can I hook up a wireless go 2 with a 3.5 lab mic to my iphone 13 pro max if I use a trs to trrs adapter cable?
Yes
I need help. My rode wireless go2 now doesnt work with an external lav mic. What to do?
Reach out to Rode support. They're super helpful!
I had to come read the comments because my initial hearing review listening off a TV Soundbar with subwoofer that I use with my 50" TV was almost opposite your analysis and it appears that it had more to do with different sound leveling than with the quality.
I also thought the Comica was the best because I could hear you the best and it hid surrounding noise. If someone hadn't pointed out that it punched your S sounds more I would have picked it. But then when I turned up the audio on the other LAV mics to the same level I heard the S sounds just as much if not more. I think I would have to take your experience over my hearing the rendered video as the levels don't make it a fair test for the listeners. If you had only one audio you would adjust the volume to the proper level and it would be consistent.
I also thought the native mic was better than the mod front mic as the mod picked up the airplane noise really bad, yet your voice was more muffled. But the mod back mic seemed comparable to the native mic. You said you had the wind cover on and maybe that was why.
How did you listen to the various mics? Was it on your desktop speakers, headphones, final video cut or each raw audio?
Have you ever thought about attaching a magnet to the Rode Transmitter, so you can put a magnet under the shirt or vice versa to attach to shirts that aren't as easily clipped to? This is much like I use a magnet to attach my GoPro to my shirt using the Snap Mount system to quickly switch between devices. I snap to my car suction, then to my shirt and then to my tripod without having to unscrew and screw in my Go Pro.
I listened to the audio with headphones (cheap earbuds and AudioTechnica recording headphones), both in FCPX and raw audio. I haven't thought of using a magnet on the Rode Transmitter, but that is a good idea. We Use snapmounts to put Gopros on the car, but rarely use the shirt mounting feature as it makes the rig too heavy. But that concept would work well for a smaller item like the Rode.
I’m using Samson Go Mic Mobile: Can you make a video about it please?
Haven't heard of that mic, but it sounds like a mobile phone only mic. These are meant for cameras, not for phones.
I thought the Comica sounded the best.
Awww the baby!!
Hey Guy's! i was on a different name before under your gorpro giveaway, well i made my channel thanks to your videos. I Have a question and would appreciate the help. I have the default gopro selfie stick, and with the mediamod on it also i use The Saramonic Blink500 B2. The Selfie stick cant support the weight and keeps sliding slowly down. Is there a better alternative That supports the gorpo with media mod attachments?
The GoPro 3 way is a lot more solid and won't slide down. Or the Insta360 sekfue stick is also more supportive and if gets much longer than the GoPro selfie stick.
@@Gemini_Connect Thank you Very Much. Much appreciated
@@TKTriesit what about the gimball DJI OM 4 SE or the 5 with build in selfie stick
@@eco_logic that works with a go pro and media mod?
Thank you very much! Baby so cute 🤗👍
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏
I just need some directions, because I prepare (buying) hardwares for streaming and Vloging, Podcast etc. I bought: GOPRO HERO 10 BLACK SPECIAL BUNDLE, GOPRO HERO MICROPHONE MEDIA MOD, GOPRO HERO LIGHT MOD, GOPRO HERO DUAL CHARGER + 2 ENDURO BATTERIES + 2 GOPRO HERO BATTERIES, GOPRO HERO REMOTE, GOPRO HERO VOLTA, GOPRO HERO SHORTY TRIPOD, GOPRO QUIK KEY USB-C, MICRO SD CARD SDCS2 KINGSTON CANVAS PLUS 256Gb, SANDISK PLUS MICRO SD CARD 256Gb, TELESIN SCREEN AND DISPLAY GLASS PROTECTOR, TELESIN DISPLAY LENS (5 different LENS for GOPRO HERO 10), GOPRO HERO LENS MOD, RØDE WIRELESS GO 2 SINGLE KIT + RØDE LAVALIER GO MICROPHONE, RØDE FLEXCLIP GO SET, and I just wanna know can I plugy RØDE LAVALIER GO CLIP-ON MICROPHONE into TRX1 (TRANSMITER of RODE WIRELESS GO 2 single kit) through some kind of TRS or TRRS A cable with two female inputs and one male input that would go to røde wireless go 2 transmitter?
Comica sounds the best 7:31
I thought the Deity was terrible.
Which works with Gopro? TRS OR TRRS ?
TRS is always for cameras and TRRS for smartphones. For GoPro, just note that you need the Media Mod or Mic Adapter to add a mic.
Nice Microphones Mam..I like it 5:10 cute ❤
I thought the comica had the best sound
That case was garbage for me. If everything is charged and the units are in it, it loses its charge and quickly. Within 12 hours it was completely dead.
Sorry to hear that. I’ve been using mine since I bought it and never had an issue.
Comica all day long, sounded better by a mile.
I could just Google it but that doesn't help the algorithm right 😉
True dat! 👍
Your reviews are brilliant. Thanks for spending the time to make your reviews concise. A request, next time if you can “level up” the mic’s, it would be easier for us to hear the style we prefer