BEST mic UNDER $100 - Deity D4 Duo Vs Rode Micro Vs Sennheiser MKE 200 Vs Movo
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- Deity Vs Rode Vs Sennheiser Vs Movo which is the best mic for vlogging?
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Wow, mic C has a notable better audio than the rest. For me the order was C D A B, with B being the worst. Everytime B was used, it felt like some robotic sound. Kinda hard to explain specially since english is my second language so i cannot find words on it to describe, but it annoyed me in a way i cannot explain, compared to the rest. Great video.
Glad I wasn’t the only one that thought so! For sure! Completely agree!
Exactly. Same order. C was best and followed by D. A and B wouldn’t go for ever
yeah, and if you want that lav option.. simply add the Hosa YMM-261 3.5mm TRS to Dual 3.5mm TSF stereo breakout cable for $5 and you can send both your mic output AND a lav (or other mic) output to the stereo mic input of your camera or recorder. Deity just built that breakout in the unit, but you don't have to buy that mic to get that feature. Been doing that breakout for many years....
My list was similar. C A D then B.
Omg same I loved C!
This video came right on time! Thanks for the detailed info and crispy footage as always.
Did you end up getting one?
Wow, that was the best mic comparison I've ever seen. You showed the mics, what they come with, and you showed us how they sound in real ways in a creative way with no bias toward any mic. I like the sound of the Deity and the Movo. This video was so engaging that I enjoyed watching it.
TerryRay thanks, appreciate the comment and glad you enjoyed watching it.
When you’re so engaged in the content that you forget to pay attention to the mics!
It was REALLLY good! Thanks for making this guys! I knew when I saw Gene’s video that it would be great to make a video like this! Really gonna help a lot of people out here and crown a new king of inexpensive VLOG mics!
I was liking the Sennheiser (A) and Movo (C). The Sennheiser felt most consistent. The Movo had the most bass, but it seemed to have some type of variation to it. I think my preference was the Sennheiser. Great video!
I agree
I've always been impressed with the original Movo VXR10 and now the VXR10 Pro is a hit especially considering it's price point.
Nice video but you’re missing some features about the Sennheiser MKE 200 that make it well worth the $99. It has an integrated shock mount inside the built-in external windscreen. You can then add the furry windshield when it’s really windy which helps a lot. Also, the cable is intentionally and conveniently placed in front of the microphone so it doesn’t get in the way of the view finder. I did enjoy the sound of the MOVO because it has a nice low end but the Sennheiser is much more natural which is what you’re looking for when EQing your audio in post production. Thanks for comparing these products!
exactly！So on point！
YUP! I got MKE200...solid mic!
MKE 200 is great for the price, I saved another hundred and bought the MKE400. Great rugged all in one sound solutions, both of them
Wow C was my favorite for almost all test, and I just got the MOVO Pro! I’m so happy with my choice
Love that you guys are looking out for the budget shooters out there
I want to thank both of you for your comprehensive and well-designed comparison of these four microphones. After watching, I was confidently able to make my purchase choice. Though, to be honest, I kinda knew which one I was going to buy already, but your review/comparison test sealed the deal... Cheers, and thanks again for your professionalism.
I was shocked. At the starting of the video, I was so inclined towards Sennheiser. I headed to watch this video in my studio, which is acoustically treated. I was amazed at how Diety D4 sounded. Even though it picks up more ambient sounds, I loved it. The color of the sound from diety is less muddy and mids are so cool. I am going for a diety microphone for sure. Amazing. Thanks for the video.
CBA with D in far last. Thanks guys for making this comparison video so in-depth and fun. I really appreciate the blind comparison/vlogging test method. For a family man, I need my voice to be heard clearly while behind the camera, when I am recording my wife and toddler playing. And I also need it to work as a 3 meter or closer, vlogging mic too. MOVO Pro sounded the best by far! Some say vlogging is dead, but not for a family man!
Wow. I've been watching a bunch of videos on the Deity D4 Duo and love the capabilities of it, but I haven't had a good comparison of it to other cameras. As I listened through all the cameras, I noticed Mic B was super good in regards to clarity, and it might have even been switch to use the rear camera in one of the shots. I'm pretty impressed that I picked B as my favorite, and it turned out to be the mic that I like the best!
This is great post. Thanks for doing this and saving me time and money. Wonderful comparison.
First off, this was VERY helpful. Thank you VERY MUCH! Watching in 2021 and there are already lots of comments, but just for kicks, here are my observations without knowing which mic is which (listening in good headphones; Sony MDR-7506):
A) Too strong in the mids; no bottom. Has that quality like holding your hands around your mouth to call out to someone. I'd never use this.
B) Still a tad mid-heavy, but better than A and I like that is has a little more bottom. Also wondering if this is the D4 because behind the camera sounded really clear in a couple of shots (though in the car most sounded fine from behind the camera). Definitely usable with some tweaking in post.
C) This sounded the best to me in every shot. Smoothed out mids, no harsh treble range, richer without being boomy. In studio, it might be a little too much bottom for deeper voices, but easily fixed in post.
D) Not as rich as C but also less pronounced mids; a bit smoother than A or B. Nothing distinctive; kinda flat.
C wins for me. If B turns out to be the D4, I'd give it serious consideration for it's feature set and incredible flexibility (there are some good usage vids out there); a little EQ can fix its flaws.
REACTION: Not really surprised except for the Sennheiser and Rode. I didn't expect the Sennheiser to do so poorly (that was my bottom pick). I've heard other blind tests between the Movo and Rode Micro and I've always liked the Movo. Even in other blind tests, the Rode Micro always sounds cheap and tinny, so I'm surprised I gave it as much credit as I did here, but I still didn't like it. And the D4 holds it's own with usable sound and flexible features but the Movo price is ridiculous with the best sound, so I've still got some decisions to make.
PS: As of April 2021, the online description says both the Movo VXR10 regular and Pro come with both TRRS & TRS cables, if that addresses that minor complaint.
Wow wow wow, this exceeded my expectations; Great video y'all! Unique way to do the tests.
I can't say that the sound quality was notably bad with any of them. Like you two said, I think that at the end of the day any of them will produce a good enough result for what they are intended for.
The design of the Sennheiser actually makes the most sense to me for three reasons. First I like the cable being in the front because if I quickly switch to taking a photo and use the view finder I wouldn't have a cable in my forehead. Second it is the most compact which will make it easier to pack in my small hip bag while biking. Third, having the shock mount inside of the mini blimp should make it more durable than jamming any of the others that have a floppy external shock mount in my bag.
nice review, thanks for taking the time to do this kind of videos for us.
LOL! I just realized you guys included the MKE200 3 days ahead of the official release date :)
I literally love Movo and I picked it up with all the tests.
PERFECT test. Thanks for doing this. 👍🏼
You guys are awesome 👌😅
You made me watch the sponsor part of the video!
That was smart, story blocks must give you a bonus for that part👌😅
Nice video, just ordered the Movo. Also, the Elliston Place Soda Shop is indeed back in business!
I loved the Mic C. It was so clear and somehow didn't pick the bakground noise much as the other ones. Great Tests done. My second favourite was the Mic D, the Rode mic.
I like and I have used and own the Sennheiser and Movo. They are both excellent. I had no problem of any kind with either of them.
C for me . I bought the non-pro version of the Movo after your recommendation with Potato Jet. I’m not disappointed. Especially good in the car on a Canon M50, compared to the GoPro I had in there before. Thanks for the recommendation!
Sorry, can I ask you which is this reccomendation about the original version of vxr10?
Thank you
@@crisrocchi2722 Hi Chris, no need to apologise! I bought the Movo VXR10(GY) on Amazon. It's great! Comes with shock absorber mount, bag, dead cat and two cables, one for camera and one for smartphone (they are labelled). It does principally record in the direction you point it, but it will pick you up if you are right behind the mic and speak. If I'm filming something I want to narrate, I flip it 180º around, only takes a second! Good luck! 😉
Appreciate this video. I can definitely tell the difference in C. Very great test.
Thanks. I had to go back and watch it 4 times to decide. Going with the Movo. I was about to buy the Rode, dodged a bullet there.
Really nice video, thanks for the review.
Dang. I do agree the Movo sounded the best in terms of background noise separation and pleasant voices. I just bought the VXR10 Pro cause of you guys. I like the perk of the super-cardioid mic to help pick up the back for vlogging situation.
I recently bought the Deity Duo too and on the fence whether or not I should return it since I want to see Rode's responses to it. After listening to the audio a bit closely I say Deity is good, voices sound fuller but also sharper and it seems sensitive to the background noise. I do like the versatility that comes with it.
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
D and B are almost interchangeable, in my mind.
C has the cleanest sound, with the best background cancellation
A. Had good sound, but it was a bit echoey at times
That sales experience makes sense. You've got that smooth transitioning, no uhs, and have lived on the 100% commission. Which definitely makes going to being 100% on your own Way easier
awesome review, you guys make a great duo
In the outdoors walking clips I pick B = C > A > D , I think C has much nicer clarity but B sounds much cleaner.
The thing about the MOVO is the bracket that can break. It was a 1B to the Sennheiser being my 1A. I thought the Røde to be a close 3rd to the first 2. And I disliked the Deity, honestly.
There were times that I liked the Røde as much. I was able to get a longer warranty with my purchase. And, honestly, they all sounded good enough that I wouldn't be disappointed in any...
Believe it or not, but I definitely liked mic C quite a bit more than the rest, and then you revealed it's the Movo. I'm definitely buying the Movo. I've heard that the Movo outputs higher levels, so for me with a Nikon with not good preamps, the Movo will give me the best results.
Thank you, this has been very useful!
Thanks man, this video helps a lot to choose good mic
I am happily surprised my favorite was the Movo C!!!! Buying it now.
Thanks a lot for this, I think a lot of people needed it!
Great video thanks!!!
I've been so interested in the Movo since I heard your comments in Potato Jet's video. I like the small form factor but I just never grooved with the sound of the Rode. I did order the Movo based on your comments and am pleased to see that it has performed so well in this video. I'm actually off to the post office to pick up my new Movo!
Sorry, can I ask you which is this reccomendation about the original version of vxr10?
Thank you
@@crisrocchi2722 No problem! Armando in this video is talking about the VXR10 PRO, which is the updated version of the VXR10. The PRO has additional features like the headphone monitoring (which I think is key).
I went out and bought the VXR10 after watching Armando talking about it in Potato Jet's video. The VXR10 came out a couple of years ago and does not have a headphone monitoring feature. It is also $30 versus the PRO for $50. I did not notice when ordering that there was a PRO version available. If I had realized that this version was available (it was, I just didn't really read the website thoroughly), I would have spent the extra twenty bucks and bought the PRO.
I've been using the VXR10 for a couple of weeks now and it's been performing well. I haven't released any of the videos I've recorded with the mic just yet (I think the first one comes out next weekend) but I have been pleased with the mic. For reference, I had been using the TakStar SGC598 since February, which is a decent mic for $20.
Personally speaking, I think the Movo offers great sound at an excellent price point. I tend to not find the sound of Rode mics to my liking - and while I'm very new to CZcams, in my previous life, I worked with various mics from Sennheiser, Schoeps, Countryman and the like. If you like the sound of the Movo in the video, I think it's a great choice! Hope that helps.
@@onocoffee Thank you very much for this answer!!
I will see your video and decide what to buy!
Thanks again
First, thanks for the review. At 13:25 when you switch to the Movo (C) you're protecting the mic from the wind because of that pilar. If that was intentional it's bias. The dead cat on the Movo (and the Deity) is far worse than that of the rode mic and Sennheiser. We love an underdog, but there's a reason the Sennheiser costs $99 and it's not the brand name only. It has the best wind protection by far, it's really reliable (and it was the most exposed in your test) and that's not subjective as it is with the sound signature. Speaking of which Sennheiser and Deity (that even has kind of a safe track built in using both capsules/stereo mode) offer the best clarity and flexibility to anyone that would spend 1 minute in post, as fun and feature packed the deity is its dead cat is a dealbreaker as the movo. Also subjective is the "problem of the front cable on the Sennheiser" to me it's a solution and a clever one since it allows it to have the best back pickup from it's super cardioid pattern. My only gripe is that misrepresentation (IMO) of the performance of the movo under windy conditions, if you don't need that fine I do agree that the movo sounds fuller straight out of camera, but it also is the muddiest. Wind ruins sound, if it matters to you steer away form movo and this specific deity IMO.
I've been using MOVO VXR10 almost a year now and been very satisfied with it (on Canon M50). I also made a "life hack" video how to modify the mic mount on Movo Vxr10 (non pro version) to be able to quickly rotate it 360° without the need of unscrewing it or anything, and it' s been working like a charm! But still I'm interested about the Deity D4 Duo because sometimes I need to record front and back simultaneously.
One thing I desagree, Movo does not pickup sound from rear, it's totally muffled.
Hola desde España 🇪🇦😋
My Favs (listed best to worst): B, C, D, A
I'm searching for the cheap vlogging Microphone, Until this video pops up on my notification . I hope it helps me a lot to decide. 😁 Thank You !!!
Buy the non-pro Movo! It’s great!
Will the dual mono mode work on an iPhone 13 with the TRRS to lightning cable or adapter?
Blind Test...... Mic C sounds very very good. With the Sennheiser Mic and the front wire is nice when you shoot photos and have now wire near the Viewfinder / forehead.
Very good video love that car my favorite mic was Mic A
I guess that was the Sennheiser
Thanks Gentlemen. Nice review of the four mics. That said for me, C was my choice.
That blind test really helps... I really like C, the Movo... I was biased towards Sennheiser before this
I’m really surprised you guys thought that D sounded the cheapest, I thought B sounded like when discord glitches out while someone is talking, but 100% of the time. Like a hollow robotic sound. I think the best was A with C not far behind, mostly because A was the most consistent.
My only complaint with the video is you guys would show one microphone in the car sitting still, and then switch to the next mic while the car was moving so it’s not a fair comparison. It was mostly addressed at the end but we didn’t get to hear them inside the car back to back while the car was stopped for a fair comparison
My ranking was CBAD with A & B being almost equal, but I would have expected the Rode to be better than the Movo, surprising result!
really like the movo, wanted to like the idea of the Sennhieser the mount is clearly at the front so you can still use the view finder, covering videographers and photographers, and love the locking cable if only it sounded like the cheaper movo
I’m a Sennheiser fan boy, but I felt it was a bit tinny.
You could tell when you were using the deity and was impressed by its sound quality. It was a toss up between that and the VRX10 the entire time.
But the VRX10 won out for me.
Armando, really diggin your content both spanish and english. Question here, whats your recomendation on budget mics for no-vloggin filmmaking?
"I only speak Spanish and a little Japanese"... that's odd because I only speak English and was able to follow along. I recently bought the Sennheiser from watching other videos. Oh well. I'm happy with it.
I have the rode, movo (cheaper one) and deity. I stopped using the movo 2 years ago thinking it wasn't as good maybe I'll bring it out of retirement after seeing this. I was very surprised. I've been using the deity mostly lately because of the dual feature.
Brilliant video, would you say the built in shock mount is as good as the one you get with the rhode video micro ?
Was looking for this Potato Jet Vlog, because i saw it a year ago and wanted to know whats the name of the mic again. Did't found it so i watched this video to decide which mic to buy, and voila, Potato Jet Vlog is linked 😂
Ohhh I like C the most because I like how bassy it sounds. But I like the sound of all the microphones it’s pretty crazy I would be happy with any of them
C sounded the best to me, it seems to reject off axis sound best. I bought the Deity however, more versatile and still sounded pretty good.
My favorites in order from top to bottom were :
C B A D - I was shocked that D was the Rode mic , and for my ears via CZcams on an iPhone , D was far in away the worst . However , when on the studio set-up , A seemed to really shine better ...
Like a few others , I ordered the Movo VRX10 ( regular , not pro as Amazon Canada didn’t have a Pro available and the border is closed for my US post office box access ) after I heard and saw the earlier video on this mic . I have an R5 and occasionally shoot video , so it looked to be a good option , especially considering the price .
Thanks for the video - appreciate the info
Their test for the Rode was very inaccurate. The Rode mic was the only one tested outside the car in an echoed room.
with C sounding the best but it def needs a lil bit of high end bump in post and it would really sound even better
C is my best! Definitely getting it!
I agree with their picks. I knew right away I didn't like B (Deity) and was a bit disappointed because I wanted to like it. I didn't like D so much (Rode) a bit surprised. I like the Movo a lot, and the Senheiser wasn't far behind. Super cardioid really makes a difference I guess. Movo for the win for me.
I enjoyed Microphone C the most, and was pleasantly surprised that the cheapest microphone sounded the best!
The Sennheiser design is genius. It is one of the few mics that since the cable is positioned in the front, you can actually use you cameras EVF without your head hitting the mic cable. I can actually use my camera to take photos without the cable getting in the way.
Am I the only person who thought the Sennheiser was tinny?
That was my first observation, Armando's voice sounded weird at the beginning. When he was driving with Mic A later it was less noticeable and there wasn't as much noise.
I came out C, D, B/A A/B (A sounded tinny, B sounded noisy)
I expected the Sennheiser to be D, so clearly my ears are different than most. Going to buy a Movo now!
I liked D the most. It seemed to have the most dynamic range for the sound. Then C with a full sound but a bit too much low end. A&B were both meh. A had tinny sound at the higher frequency slightly robotic at time. B had hollow sound, artificial reverb, but better interview/conversational sound.
I Love sound from Movo Pro
It was hard to tell in some tests. The environment you were in for some tests, like inside the car as compared to the garage, clearly affected the audio. Around 14:54, Mic C sounded really good. Mic D seemed to pick up more background sounds. Yes, Mic C, the Movo sounded really good.
Great duo!
Great video
Great video!
Would you guys be so kind to compare the movo to the next bracket of shotgun mics?
I’ve been leaning heavily towards the Deity d3 pro because my eos RP has a quiet preamp. Idk if I’d even want the regular D3 because I might want the decibel filters for filming outside
What do you guys think?
Shock mount is built in inside the ‘mke100. Per the company. Thanks
Great idea with "blind test" in the end, either of these mics will improve the internal mic quality. None of these will, in my opinion, make a viewer stop watching for the lack of sound quality. My vote is Movo if staying under that 100 mark.
We never got to hear Mic D (lol) in the fast moving car for a noise comparison.
C sounds the best for me!
I love the video. I got my paper and pen and watched this video 3x over and my results were:
B
D
A
C
My ears were listening for:
-least amount of background noise
- good low end
- less pronunced resonating audio
Also, I've listened to this using my dual earbud rand mcnally 200serues headphones with the noise cancelling option on to cancel out ambient noises around me
I can see how the mic plug in the front is ok. My Canon plug is always on the side. Having the mic wire in the front, that mean the cables are no in the back in my face when I try to read the lcd screen or eye piece.
Yeah, and I also think the Sennheiser has one killer feature... because the shock mount is internal, you can throw your camera into a bag without worrying you'll tear your mic off. Too bad it doesn't sound very good, which is... not ideal for a microphone.
wow its creative how to fix the microphone problem with smooth and nice text effect 03:39 :) you are good in what are you doing. nice job!
i've always wanted a 99-00 civic si lol. i think they all sounded fine, i couldn't hear a major difference between them
I thought the Sennheiser sounded the worst honestly. And surprisingly. I liked the Movo the best, Rode second best. Then Deity and Sennheiser last.
The MOVO seems to have a TRRS to TRS , right? [it's 3 striped connector on one side, and 2 stripes on the other...?]
Thanks for the video.. Armando, do you know what is a good "free" Audio recording app or cheap one for an Iphone that is the best for recording to the iPhone ?
simply add the Hosa YMM-261 3.5mm TRS to Dual 3.5mm TSF stereo breakout cable for $5 and you can send both your mic output AND a lav (or other mic) output to the stereo mic input of your camera or recorder. Deity just built that breakout in the unit, but you don't have to buy that mic to get that feature. Been doing that breakout for many years....
The Movo has a clear synthetic increase in the lower frequencies. This creates its "fuller" sound- although this could be done in post with an eq-curve in under 20 seconds. As a result the high end becomes less nuanced and clear. The Rode has the greatest range and separation and sound like the best mic to actually process sound from. The Movo is the nicest one to the ear "raw". The others fall behind in that they both lack the initial processing that gives the initial "full sound" but still has pretty awful high end.
The Sennheiser’s jack is in the front so it doesn’t make the unit longer when the camera is in a bag, and it keeps it out of your face when your eye using an EVF. In short the jack’s placement is brilliant, and now you have your answer. The Deity was probably the worst sounding in my opinion. Kinda like you were in a tin can. I’d agree the Movo sounded the best.
On the Movo, is the red holder (shock absorber) rubber or plastic?
Funny, I wondered if you spoke Portuguese too. I lived in Portugal for a few years. I speak Portuguese :)
Throw your microphone in a bag a few times and you will appreciate the MKE 200 more and more. Its rugged as heck. No broken shock mounts anymore 😁 and no cable in front of my screen anymore. The front placement is perfect in everyday use
Definitely C!! wow
To be honest. I liked Microphone C in every single scenario. In car sounds much better with more bass than others.
In outdoors, so much of noise reduction and makes night and day difference. Except inside car, C and D both worked pretty well.
It was like C at 100% and D at 90% performance. Totally smoked A and B.
And tbh honest I thought A would be Rode videomicro.
Awesome video.. sad to say the link for A B&H it’s not there🤭🤫😱
18:11 same! I felt D was the worst one
The other 3 were back and forth
Movo and Sennheiser sounded the best to my ears.
TRRS is stereo out (speakers) and mono in (mic), hence the Deity can't put different mics onto different channels via TRRS.
Great way to do a blind test. C sounds the bezt.