Best Affordable Microphone for Youtube Tutorials | Comica CVM VM20 Microphone Review
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Comica CVM VM20 Microphone Review. Better than my Rode video mic pro plus!! I love how natural this microphone sounds and how easy it is to master.
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What microphone do you use???
I use the Movo vxr10. This one sounds very good btw.
I use Zoom H6 + SSH6 shotgun Mic in studio
Cool man! 🤩👌🏻 yeah it sounds so nice doesn’t it! I was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for watching as always will 🙏🏻🎥 legend!
NICE!!! 👌🏻🤩🎥
Mate, great review as always. Sad you didn't describe anything as a "sizzle of ____" though! I'm all in on Rode gear! Rode VideoMic NTG, Rode NTG4+, Rodelink Filmmaker kit and 2x Wireless Go!
I have just purchased this microphone for my Nikon Coolpix P1000, and the mic is brilliant more than I hoped for. It was your video that gave me the extra nudge to purchase it. You have a new subscriber now. Thank you!
Hey. I’m so pleased you like the microphone. It sounds great doesn’t it. I still use it to this day. Thanks for watching. Great to have you here 🎥🤩
For studio work, I use the Audio-Technica AT2035, including live-streaming. For vlogging, I use the MOVO VXR10. I have been looking at this mic and I appreciate your expert review. Based on your review, I think I will be investing in this in the near future.
That’s exciting! I hope you like it. Thank you for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Great video! As someone who comes from the audio world, I always appreciate a good mic review. I'm using the Rode Video Mic NTG right now and the Comica looks like it's got the same form factor as that mic. I'd be interested in comparing those two as far as sound quality and features.
Hey A.J. Yeah that would be an interesting comparison. Let me know if you do a video 🤩 thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🎥
I was just about to order the Rode VideoMic NTG to pair with my wireless go ii, then come across this mic.. watched a few videos, and YOURS sold me on the Comica.. ya saved me over a huNdO! Thanks!
Wooooo! 🤩💪🏻 that’s amazing! I hope you enjoy it and I’m pleased you saved a hunjo!!! 🤩🤩🤩🎥👌🏻 thanks for watching 🙏🏻 I still use it now. Amazing microphone. Haven’t even had to charge it all this time yet 😂
Loved this video!! Great song choice too! Perfect second studio mic, this is the mic I've been looking for lol
Thanks bro. 🤩🙏🏻 Ah you’ll have to let me know what happens 🎥
Great approach to the subject, Sam. Very informative too.
Gonna order this!!! Thanks for the recommendation!
My pleasure bro. 🙏🏻
Awesome and very helpful review! Thanks, Sam.
Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏻 I hope it helped
Fantastic review! The sound of the Comica is actually really good, has a lot of "detail". My audio setup: Rode NT-USB for voice-overs and rode video micro for everything else!
Cheers Leo. Pleased you enjoyed it. Pretty cool microphone isn’t it! 🤩 Ah the rode micro is a little beast! 💪🏻🎥😍
I recently started externally recording my audio in my studio, but when i travel or vlog i use the Rode VideoMic Pro +. This Comica looks pretty good thought. Wind noise is the worse....but thanks for the "Lower the Volume" notice haha
😂 yeh I thought I’d put that there just in case people start complaining. Mate the Rode mic pro plus is amazing! 💪🏻🎥👌🏻 thanks for watching as always bro! Always appreciated 🤩🙏🏻
My favorite mic. Never record without it. I’ve recorded all day with the mic and barely put a dent in the battery. Charging, while in use, does not work for me. It produces static. The wind muff works great with the foam. Great review!
Thank you. It’s a great sounding mic isn’t it. So natural 🤩🎥
Hi Sam, that furry mouse thing you referred to is commonly known as 'Windshields', and when used it should be possible to leave your mic settings flat, keep these great videos coming I really enjoy them.
I should have told you what I use or about to as I am about to start my reviews (not what I normally do), the most recent I have tried is the AKG C214 and also the sE2200 mk2, I was impressed with the quality of the VM20 but all my gear is based around XLR, maybe I should scale some parts down to be more mobile-like yourself, thank you for the enjoyable and informative videos.
Comica makes some surprisingly good microphones for the price! This one was certainly no exception! Great review!
Thanks Jimmy. Hope it helps. Yeah it sounds fantastic. I’m so impressed. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@SamHolland Got mine today! Tested it briefly in different situations in my home studio. Also with the Rode Wireless Go. Didn't have the high pitched ringing problem on the middle volume notch as you did actually. Really satisfied! 😀
Yesss! 🥳 so pleased you like it 🙏🏻🎥👌🏻
Awesome and Detailed review keep it up bro you are shining 👍👍
Thank you my friend! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 thank YOU for watching. I hope it helps
Cracking little review Mr Holland - roadkill and hump LMAO - I use my RØDE VideoMic Pro+ or RØDE Wireless Go most of the time have a couple of Comica Wireless Mics and was thinking of getting something for in the Studio so might go for this and thnaks for the idea for the mic arm - cheers Buddy !
Thanks for watching man! 🤩🙏🏻 yeh handy to have a dedicated mic set up and ready to go and one for vlogs etc. This is soooo good. I was so surprised 🎥
Currently using the RODE VideoMic Go II (You should test that out, It's very good) , but I really need a good and decent shotgun microphone rather than a compact one for some more serious shoots! This microphone looks pretty cool so I bought it! Thanks for the detailed and awesome review! Really enjoyed it!
Just bought your audio preset pack for premiere pro, and now I'm Getting the Comica CVM VM20 Microphone. Been Using the Rode Videomic go Original and it is a nightmare...Always hear a buzzing and clicking sound. Thank you for your Video Review really helpful.
That’s amazing. Thanks Marco. I’m pleased you’re happy with the audio now! 🤩🙏🏻🎥 the Comica is awesome!
Great audio review!!! Keep it up!!!
Thank you!!! 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Your preset/mix COMPLETE:LY makes both shine
Ah thank you so much! 🤩🙏🏻 both great microphones eh 🎥👌🏻
I use the Røde VideoMicro and the Røde Video NTG, which is more like the Comica CVM VM20, but has all the stuff you miss on the Comica. Great mic but of course also a little more expensive. I am thinking about buying the Wireless Go and I am also a litttle in love with the Shure SM 7 B. You can never get enough gear😄👍
But I would like to hear the Comica CVM VM20 head to head with the Røde Video NTG👍
damn good for $100 wow. . .makes me feel like the 416 is overpriced. . .the accent goes a long way as well. Keep posting! Great job
My first visit to your channel. Well done! More samples would have been even better.
Thank you. This was a very old video. I hope you manage to enjoy some of my newer videos 🤩🙏🏻 thanks for watching 🎥
@@SamHolland thanks for the invitation, I'll be glad
Great video Sam! Will you be creating LUTs and Audio Presets for Lumatouch?
Hi Jeff. Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏻 if lumatouch uses .CUBE files, then my luts should work in there. 🎥 hope this helps
Really great review! - Are you still using this as your primary microphone in the studio?
I sure am! It’s so much nicer than the Rode 👌🏻🎥
I use the F1 with the SH-6 Capsule and I picked up the Fulaim Wireless system and I have to say it pretty good. I use it with lav and also with the Zoom to just record straight to my phone.
Hi Sam... Do your presets also work for DaVinci resolve?
Thanks
Is this microphone suitable for video recording on trips, family events, street, etc...?
What are your suggestions for mic positions with this type of mic? is it important to bom from overhead, or in front, or will booming from below ur frame, work as well?
For some acting auditions over Zoom I may want to move a bit, closer and further from the lens. So I'm considering which angle will be the best compromise for picking up my speaking from varying distances from camera.
Maybe under would be less likely to be blocked from my voice than it would overhead if I lean forward? Also reverb from floor vs ceiling may be a factor...
I think you've sold me on this one for my first quality mic for home studio streaming and interviews -- aside from my Zoom H1n recorder, and a $15 MOVO lav that my dad got for free from his job when they began doing work from home.
Yeah it’s up to you really. As close as possible so you’re not picking up room acoustics. And then just adjust the input level accordingly. 🎥👌🏻 thanks for watching
@@SamHolland 👍 thanks Sam
Great. Is there anyway to use this mic as a usb mic connected to a laptop? Thanks
I just bought this and I might not be doing something correctly. I take videos of trains and I stand about 20 to 500 feet away from the trains as they go by. I could barely hear anything. Can you suggest a microphone for a Sony ax43 video camera that would cut out vehicle traffic behind me, but still pick up the trains? Thanks
What light are you using for this video? I see so many people bashing the Godox SL60W's fan noise. I'm looking for my first studio light and I plan to boom the Rode VideoMicro or VideoMic NTG. Do you recommend the SL60W in that case?
I have done so many videos about the Godox SL60w and LOVE it. I never had a problem with the fan noise as, like you say, the microphone is booked close to the person talking. The only thing is, you have to get the light close, if you want to do more interview type stuff and you need the space, you might want to consider a brighter light, like the SL150ii
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Hi Sam. I am getting serious interference with this mic paired to my Zoom H5 in wireless mode. Bringing the receiver and the Zoom close together creates a lot of hum. Any thoughts? Thanks.
So this mic doesn't provide output channel for headphones or speakers?
A recording from several feet away would have been handy, as that is what these mics are often used for specifically.
I decided to make this my first mic but I don't know if it will work on a laptop so I'm hesitant to buy it
I think the lowcut etc is hertz and not db if I’m not wrong
I watched this video 10x before buying the actual mic.. by the way can I try BOYA MICROPHONE like VM600 ..ETC
Hi there Sam, Thanks for all your great videos, tutorials and reviews. I'm juuuuust starting to get into video a tiny bit - lots to learn - and got this Comica mic after seeing this video and thought it would do good for a start. However, I've had this strange experience when I tested it the other day. When viewing the footage after, the sound only came through on the left headset ear-piece (hope this makes sense). I've tried 3 difference headphone wired and wireless, and also, I did a video recording test with some Boya lavalier mics i've got and the sound carried through fine. I'm using a canon R6 by the way. - I am probably just a total newbie here :D Has it got something to do with mono vs. stereo recording or something in the connecting of the cables - And last resource before you - the great oracle 😂👍🏻 - was asking Google without any luck - what have I missed all together? Again thanks and have a great evening - all the best
Hi Thank you for watching 🙏🏻 it sounds like the cable wasn’t plugged into the microphone or the camera properly. Sometimes that can happen if it’s not all the way in. Try again and make sure all the connections are properly clicked in. Let me know if that works 🤩🙏🏻👌🏻🎥 I hope this helps.
@@SamHolland Hi Sam, Thanks for getting back so fast :D I did a lot of testing this morgen (and well into the afternoon) - First try, sound in both ear muffs - the 14 takes after only sound in the left. Sooooo... after a lot of switching on/off, unplugging and what not I wasn't able to fix it. I then tried the mic on my phone - worked like a charm. I found another cable from the lav mics and tried that with the mic and my camera - mystery solved. I believe strongly believe I just received a malfunctioning cable. :)
Ah that’s amazing. Well done for finding the cause. Hopefully you’ll be able to get another one sent out to you. 🥳🙏🏻🎥🤩
I have seen 4 reviews of this microphone and I am very concerned about the sound of the ground, skateboard or footsteps. Isn't that cardioid? Or super cardioid?
Soooo I ordered one & it doesn’t connect to my black magic pcc6k can someone help🥺
Great mic
The roadkill had me cracking up so badly!!! 🤣
😂😂😂🙏🏻
What extension cable are you using?
What do you think about VM10 PRO? better than VM 20?
Is it good for basic interviews that’s why I got it just until I can get a boom set up
Yeah 🤩 I still use it for every video today. 🎥
Do you think this Microphone will be good for recording dialogue for narrative work
Sure thing! 👌🏻 it’s all about how you setup the audio and capture the sound. 🙏🏻🎥
Very cool 😊👏🏻😊👏🏻
I have a Deity. I also have Comica BoomXD wireless mics on the camera so I can switch easily. The Deity mic won't record directly to my Ninja5 as others do. Do you know if this one does? I use the Canon C70.
Nice one! Sounds like you got some good kit. I’m not sure about that one to be honest. I will have to give it a try. 🙏🏻🎥
Hey I just stumbled across your comment. I had the same issue as you. You just need a TRRS to TRS adapter and you should be good to go. The Deity cannot auto detect to automatically switch from TRRS to TRS on some devices so you kind of need to force it with the adapter.
I can connect it directly to the pc????
Hey man I got asked to do a review on this microphone to on my channel and my experience is music also so I have a music background to with recording and mixing music so where in the same boat
Nice one! What do you think to the microphone?
are you recording your audio straight into the camera or into a dedicated audio recording device?
Hi Samuel. Yes straight into the camera. 🙏🏻
What preset did you use so I can purchase it or will your free podcast one work
Hi. I always use the Pro Mic tutorial dynamic preset on these sorts of videos. The podcast one has a slightly different sound. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Great video bro! What gain level do you generally use for your videos with this microphone?
Thank you Anmol 🤩 I have it set around 7-8 ish. But here’s another video to help because all cameras will vary. Thanks for watching 🎥🙏🏻 - czcams.com/video/GOcmq-swnmM/video.html
Sam Holland anytime bro your video got me excited to get the COMICA - just got delivered today. Keep up the good work 🙏
Awesome! 🤩 I hope you enjoy it! Such a great sound for the price. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more 🎥🙏🏻 take care
Hi!
I want to use this mic on:
- Cinematic shots (for example: Cool Car Footage with exhaust noice)
- Environment shots (for example: plant hisses, rain sound, sea wave sounds...)
- Sometimes vlogging (and it's pretty alright actually)
Can you recommend this mic or can you recommend other things?
If you capture the levels of audio correctly, then you can use any microphone. They will all vary in quality depending on the microphone but this one will do the job. If it’s within budget, I highly recommend this. But if you need extra control for capturing car audio, which can be loud, you may have extra flexibility if you go for an external recorder and dynamic microphone so you can control the input level more.
Hope this helps 🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland thank you sir. This is very helpful.
My pleasure. Thank YOU for watching and commenting 🙏🏻🎥
@@SamHolland and subbing ;)
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻
I went to purchase your Audio Preset, but luckily noticed that I don’t use the same video editor. Are you on IG?! I can’t find anyone that has a good EQ & Compression for this mic..
Hi. What software are you using? And yeh I’m on Instagram. Send me a message if you need and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can 🙏🏻
@@SamHolland I looked you up on IG and didn’t find you. @ItsBeerDrank is me
I have this microphone its definitely solid.
Yeh it’s great isn’t it 👌🏻🎥
I have this mic and I have used it on several projects. The audio is crisp and nice. The battery life is nothing to worry about as it can go a few days on a full charge. It has pro features like 75 and 100 db cut. It's a really nice mic .... until .... you start getting loud. I was doing a narrative based film with this mic when one of the actors had to shout aggressively as part of his dialogue for that scene. It distorted badly and very very obviously. Note: IT DID NOT CLIP. And this was the problem. After some investigation I found the SPL on this mic was only 105db and it had distorted because the mic just couldn't handle the volume of the actors voice in that situation. I tried another mic, my professional mic which is a Sennheiser ME66 and of course it passed my tests of me screaming down the mic at close range to try and get it to distort. The ME66 has an SPL of 130db. After some searching I discovered the DEITY D4 had the same SPL as my ME66 and so I purchased that. Problem solved. My Comica VM20 is now on eBay.
Good for bird recordings?
Dead-cats are often fitted over the foam, so I don't understand your reaction. Though the quality of the dead-cat seems crappy
Like the new Thumbnail design you have been using!
Thanks Michael! 🤩🙏🏻 I’m hoping it stands out a little more. Thanks for noticing. Hope you’re well! 💪🏻🎥
Still using this or did you switch to the videomic ntg?
Hi. Nope, still use this for every video. I feel like this is way easier for the sort of videos I do.
Thanks for watching 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Nice video, but should be 75Hz or 150Hz low cut filter, not dB.
I know! 🤦 what an idiot! 😂 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
Hi Sam, I’ve been using the Comica mic the past couple weeks and it doesn’t sound as good as your review. I’m recording on the Sony ZVE10 and it sounds like shit no matter how I edit the audio. How do you make it sound so crisp? I am considering returning it. How do you edit the audio? I am using Adobe premiere. I am looking for a high quality mic to capture cooking noises and so far I’ve been really disappointed. Can you shine some light on how I can make it sound more crisp? Thanks so much!
Hi. Sorry to hear you’re not getting the sound you want. Hopefully this video will help. It’s all about how you have your audio and camera set up - czcams.com/video/GOcmq-swnmM/video.html
It’s an old video so bear with the slow pace 😂 but the tips still apply. I also use my audio presets which are available on my website. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to help
@@SamHolland Hi Sam, thanks so much for a speedy response. I watched the whole video and will definitely try twerking the EQ and Compression. And it was a good video, not too slow lol. Would the 20 band EQ still apply with a feminine voice/cooking noises (sizzling, chopping, etc)?
Hi. My pleasure 🤩🙏🏻 yeh but you might just have to have a little play around with each frequency band to where it sounds best for you and your environment. 👌🏻🎥 hope this helps
@@SamHolland I will definitely play around. Thank you so much Sam!!! You are truly the most helpful CZcamsr out there!
🤩 Thank you Siloam. I’m glad I could help 🙏🏻🎥 all the best to you
Music Production?! I did not know that I am getting into filmmaking, photography and music production.
😂👌🏻 it can take you anywhere
@@SamHolland lol 😂
The windshield - Rode Killl. No pun intended...much.
😂
your diction is very good! I have difficulty understanding English especially from Americans, that speak "dragged"
😂 thank you. I’m pleased you can understand me. Probably because I speak slowly. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
can this be used as a boom mic?
It sure can. You’d just need an extension cable 🤩🎥🙏🏻
@@SamHolland Thanks. Sound is not my forte so can you please post a link to the cable I'll need please 🤦🏽♂️. I returned a Deity Mic because when I was about plugging an XLR cable, there was no jack at the end for it. The end pretty much looked like the comica CVM here
I guess I have had Comica in the past, never played with the shotgun mic I got, it was more a vlogger mic, not this. I don't even think there was any additional power going to it. It again competed with the RODE phone vlogging mic, which I also purchased and never used. THOUGH, I did purchase their wireless mic system both the U and D2. Personally, I like the D2 better even though they are priced the same and sound identical. I like the size of the D2 better, and it feels better built than the U2. The u2 is probably the better one since it has more fine controls where the D2 just has gain control and that's basically it. For audio recording; I go all over the map with that. I have the Zoom F2 (I THINK THAT'S WHAT IT"S CALLED?), the rodecaster go competitor; Zoom H6, Zoom F6, and the personal favorite Sony PCM-a10 again, for the size and stereo mic in. Lav mic I've used the Sony ECM-CS3 (how could I forget, these names just roll off the tongue) as my favorite. I don't recommend the Zoom F2 recorder, screwed up for me when I was helping a friend shoot his commercial and without a display, it was hard to figure out intuitively how to record with it, and the app apparently didn't do its job. Also, not a fan of the Podtracker 8, have a Rodecaster Pro and just picked up the Behringer xr18, since why not. For studio mics got the Shures, and just ordered two Electro-Voice re20s to see what I like. THEN trying to find a good boom arm without much luck. SINCE my podcast desk is a ULINE all metal desk SO none of the clamps work with it, had to rig some nonsense to make it work, ordered some toys that should help find an alternative solution, possibly use the fact that I'm using a metal desk to my advantage and use one of my 5,000 magnets I have around this house (not even an exaggeration) to magnet-mount it. Who knows.
Keep saying DB and it's HZ (Hertz) 75 Hertz and 150 Hertz, not DB
I guess the sound quality for the price makes up for the flattened dead mouse pouch. 🐀
😂😂😂
Yeh it does. I won’t be using the mouse much either