Saying Goodbye to Rode?
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Talking about Rode microphones and why I don’t use them anymore. My Guides: academy.dslrvideoshooter.com
For years when asked what the best microphone was for video, I would usually recommend Rode products to people. These days things are changing fast in the audio world for us video folk.
All Microphones in Order of Appearance:
Rode VideoMic Pro
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/XPKLQn
B&H: bhpho.to/2JhEbM6
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/pBb7d54
B&H: bhpho.to/2J8Ci4D
Azden SMX-15
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/kMQ5DPz
B&H: bhpho.to/2JhFc6S
Deity D3 Pro
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/ZGZrY
B&H: bhpho.to/2J4OfYL
Rode VideoMicro
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/B19R
B&H: bhpho.to/2Jbmuho
Movo VXR10
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/uOac
Deity S Mic 2
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/BePzUe
B&H: bhpho.to/2J8NCxp
Rode NTG4
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/gTjxPH
B&H: bhpho.to/2J5CeT2
RodeLink
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/BITA
B&H: bhpho.to/2J8RlLo
Sennheiser XSW Wireless System
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/gUZDEP
B&H: bhpho.to/2J8Pruf
Deity Connect Wireless System
Amazon (PAID LINK): Coming Soon
B&H: Coming Soon
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I bought my Rode video mic Pro 10 years ago. 1 year ago my wire got pulled and came out completely. I contacted Rode and asked what I can do... They asked me to send it in and they fixed it for me for free. For that alone I will never stop buying Rode whenever it is an option.
That's great customer service 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
My VMP just died on me the other week after around 8 years, I suspect it's just the cable. Will have to see if they can help me out. Thanks for your post!!
They didn't had choice you have 10 years warranty on rode mic pro
@@rollforever_85 any update on thht?
They also replaced the broken bracket/mic for me.
Hey Caleb, definitely hear what you're saying about more bass on the RODE VMP. I suspect they voiced it that way because most people put it on their camera and their camera is often 5+ feet from the sound source. I suspect they were trying to compensate for the thinner sound you get when you move the microphone away from the sound source. I find the Azden to sound more natural when close mic'ed (within 12 inches) but rather thin when farther away. The Deity D-3 Pro sounds a little more mid-range focused which can sound right on the right voice, but not as good on mid-range heavy voices. Thanks for covering this. Always great to get your perspective!
Thanks Curtis and Caleb.
I’ve only had my Deity D3 pro for about a week and my rode microphones are already looking at me sad because they know they’ll probably never get used again. Great video Caleb!
Hi Dunna! I'm subscribed to you. Great videos man. You two should collab!
Hahaha I’m about to make the jump as well
Are you still loving your Deity D3 pro?
I have the just the Deity D3 and it's fantastic, I see no reason to go to Rode for an on camera shotgun mic unless I want to switch up to my Rode Micro or Rode Wireless Go
Did the Deity mics work out for you and last?
Personally, I think they all sound pretty fantastic. I'm happy with my Rode for now, but thanks for the video as I might look into other options in the future (mostly for the price difference)
I've really been enjoying the Sennheiser XSW-D system. However the XLR receiver came apart and ceases to work after a month of use. Thankfully B&H took care of it and exchanged it.
Good video, Caleb. I'm a big fan of the Deity D3 Pro. Appreciate the roundup. 👍
Lets get undone.
@@neotheek put your trousers back on, damn...
so you can dial the db's up and down? not just at particular stop points like +10 +20 etc.?
Your tutorials are top notch, and guaranteed they help so many people save so much time and have much better experiences out in the field. Gotta give you huge props for what you're doing, man. Thank you so much.
I’ve been looking for a video like this for a month! This is by far the best review and comparison I found. Nicely done. thanks!
Such an awesome video, thanks for making it! Your audio in this video sounds amazing, might be time to upgrade my shotgun!
What did you use to record the audio for this video? Audio is wonderful!
If I have the Deity D3 Pro connected directly to the camera, will it turn off when I turn the camera off, and then turn on when I turn the camera back on? (without me pushing any buttons?)
Thank your for the awesome review, I loved hearing all of them side by side and your honest option. Keep it up!
What do you think about recording audio separately with a Zoom H5 or other device like that and synching with video in post?
This is a great video and I really appreciate it. One request for the future: It's generally considered, at least with headphone amps, that higher volume changes our perception of the audio quality and characteristics. Especially on the NTG4 vs the Diety, would have appreciated a comparison of the two recorded at the same level. It's interesting that the Diety is louder, but obviously we'd all record the Rode at a higher setting too. That volume difference will likely impact our perception of the two mics. The Diety definitely sounded better, but I can't compare the two directly as we'd actually record with them. Great video, though. Always nice to see real comparisons between the perceived king and everyone else.
What mic are you using to shoot this video?
Thank you so much for this comparison video! I've been hearing recommendations here and there for different models, but this video was easily the best at real world comparisons.
Correction: It's a high-pass filter / low-cut filter. Opposite end of the spectrum would be low-pass / high-cut
I understand why most would be attracted to the Diety's sound with this close-to-source test. It's less boomy and has a bit more sparkle, but the reason that I think the Rode is best for event filmmakers is because the the recording distance is usually 5-8' indoors, with a very boxy sounding room. The Videomic pro naturally balances that out and would be better sounding in that common situation. Both could be Eq's to match though.
This is a great video! I'm a bit stuck in "choice paralysis" (so many choices that I don't make any). The sound comparisons here were great AND the links at the bottom of the video-- outstanding! Thanks for taking the time to do this!
This was great. Thank you. I am shopping and this helped me make up my mind. Thank you for taking the time to do this
Agreed on all, although I LOVE my Rode NTG-3 but super expensive compared to the Diety S-Mic 2 which is similar and way cheaper. Replacing the Rode VideoMicPro battery ALWAYS pisses me off. :) Love my Deity D3. VideoMicro for under $100 is awesome. Yeah, I'm done with the Rode Wireless - awesome for its time, but there are way better options out there now. Can't wait for the Deity wireless, they are totally kicking it, which doesn't surprise me as being an offshoot from Aputure. Thanks for the video!
Audio Technical AT897 is still my favorite budget mic! The Deity has a nice low noise floor, but mine is very bass heavy & almost sounds muffled
Cameron Gallagher isn’t the AT897 like $250?
Yeah! roughly $100-$250 cheaper than Rode & Deity options@@sinjon
Agree. My AT897 is still rocking after 15 years of field work. Also my AT lavs and AT4073.
The AT 897 is probably the best budget mic out there.
What's the deal with Deity and Aputure Deity? Are they the same thing?
I have the rode mic and get bad white noise with my canon can you recommend anything i can do to improve it as I'm not in a position to buy another mic
I've found the VMP does capture a lot of frequencies sub 150hz. But if you just flick on the high pass filter then that's no longer an issue.
Deity D3 Pro
sounds the best in my opinion, and great features too.
Great topic and content as always!
Thanks John!
why not include the video mic pro plus?
Don't think he owns it
Thank you! This is exactly the information on dslr mics I was looking for.
The NTG-3 is still my jam for narrative but Deity is pretty unbeatable for on camera. Nice Caleb!
So we've come to the end of the Rode? .....Sorry
I see what you did there.
Diety sounds good too.
No pun intended. lol
*chuckles*
😄😄😄
Outstanding review, Caleb. As usual. Great presentation style, insightful, easy to watch. Really helpful in deciding which mic to buy.
Awesome video! Really love the quality of the videos and knowledge. Keep it up!
I've been using my takstar for 3 years now. I've filmed live music and I've done interviews without problems.
Good ol' SGC-598. Both that one and the HTDZ HT-81 were the pretty budget solutions back in the day.
Matthew Livingston how good is it for short films/documentaries
@@danyalvisuals czcams.com/video/aQWdMTdVOis/video.html
@@danyalvisuals All my videos I've used the Takstar 598
Same! For $30 it sounds amazing, especially paired with my beachtek preamp
I used to love the bass of the Rode mics, I thought that meant quality. Now I realize I was just an uncouth heathen of the night.
But that Rode Sound is like Canon Colors! Rode knows their Bass Science! Unexplainable magic!
All night heathens are uncouth!🤘
You will always be an uncut heathen LOL
Always good to hear your balanced and tested opinions, Caleb. Tons of good info coming from your channel. Thanx!
Greetingz, Wim
Great vid as usually. Great approach on showing how mics are evolving and competitive being crucial for us the consumer. Grabbing a Deity mic for my setup as soon as B&H shows it in stock.
Bought the Deity and returning the Deity, it doesn't work with my 3.5mm TRS extensions cables and I'm not replacing all my cables. Back to Rode because I'm not dealing with this nonsense.
same.
I have had so many Issues with my Rode Video Mic Pro Plus.... Definitely Picking up the Deity for a test run in the field.
I really appreciate your channel. I am new to the video field and I'm learning so many awesome things from your willingness to share.! THANKY
Really Really great job on being honest! I enjoy that a lot from you and your channel!
Dang it, Caleb. I just bought the Rode Video Mic GO for a live gig and it sucks?? Shoot!
Lol I know this was a year ago Scott but it made me chuckle a little bit
Well, it's a little bit too cheap to be excellent.
Professional audioguys says just opposite. Rode #1 and after that Deity. There’s many other features with audio that isn’t included in the video. Don’t make hasty decisions. Investigate. But still respect Caleb’s input!
Professional audioguys don't use Rode.
Thank you man! Great content and awesome tips! You have a new follower!
You were one of the first to show off the deity vmic d3 pro. I bought mine just a little over two months ago because of you and a few people who talked highly about it. Thanks for this
wow the Deity S Mic 2 sounded REALLY good!
Wow, you got here quite fast :D
Crazy how much louder the output is too!
Oh Lord won't you buy me a Deity Microphone , my friends all have Rode's I want to make amends...... Great vid as always , my next mic will be a Deity, God knows I need one.
250k Subs and we have to buy you stuff?!
I think I've watched and rewatched this video about 5 times. So much information that I'm now using it as my general microphone reference as I build up my kit. Thank You!!
I also wanted to thank you for these amazing videos over the years. I have been watching/ learning from you for years but never said thank you.
Happy with the Rode NTG3 it's a great working , good value mic .
B.L Thackrey was about to say, I’ve seen videos on CZcams comparing multiple mics and a deity compared to the ntg, ntg is nicer sounding
welcome back :) I pre-ordered the "wireless go" as well.
I saw the Twitter post about this... It looks cool. I'm seriously curious about how good it works. Still dont know how much it costs tho
#RODE
199$ pre-order available at BHphoto
@@Holyeddybear thanks!
Same here. It’s amazing. Selling my rode pro plus. If I need a shotgun, I’ll buy it later, but, probably, it will be smth with usb-c :)
Thanks for the video!! This gives me lots of food for thought on my next mic purchase. Thanks again!
Just wanted to let you know I am getting exceptional value from your videos and have been using your Amazon links to purchase new gear! Just purchased the deity pro thanks to your review!
Aputure has really been taking the filmmaking scene by storm in the last years... speaking of 'storm', their lightstorm series lights are another great example of that!
They're really stepping up the game in terms of high quality affordable price levels.
Though... because of the increase in quality, the prices also take a bit of a hike.
Wish there were still even cheaper gear to be had from them. Then again, we now see Chinese brands such as Yongnuo, Meike, Godox etc booming to fill that gap.
A comparison video between the Sennheiser XSW and the Sony ECM-AW4 or similar systems would be much appreciated🥺
Hi, Caleb. Because of the TRRS kind of thing, I cannot get the Deity D3 V Mic Pro working on the Atomos Ninja V. Do you think there is any workaround to connect it to end external recorder? I bought this mic specifically for this purpose. Thanks for the video... Great as always
Concerts- what would be a good mic to use? Currently using a ZOOM H1 but looking for something a little better SQ.
Now I know, how they made the sound of the rusty windmill in the beginning of "Once upon the Time in the West". :-)
I watched the whole video and went to buy the Rode microphone. 😁
You are soo smart, hahahahaha
The same got a + one
But waii
I like the sound on the Rode mic the best actually
r/madlads
Thanks for the informative video, helped me decide to go with the Azden
Pretty much the best video I have seen for any mic for any video situation. Learnt a lot! Thank you.
I totally agree, the Deity is really going to make the other companies sweat. I've been blown away at the offerings and quality and they've been super great to interact with and are open to feedback. That's a great thing for all of us!
5:00 "That's a weird sound"
...
it is the ancient deity's sacred, mournful cooing sound. obvi
Cthulhu YES
I might have missed it: are you recording straight into camera or into an external recorder? Thanks!
Great video, and awesome options thanks so much as always for testing this stuff out with your own money!
Seeing a video with title like this hurts a little after just a month since I bought my Rode
@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 I've bought Rode Mic Pro+ tho, the most expensive one haha
It's still a great microphone. If it wasn't, thousands of creators (both amateur and professional) wouldn't be using it. Don't worry so much about what you COULD have, and focus more on making awesome things with what you DO have :)
@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 You might wanna try an external audio recorder. DSLR's aren't cinema cameras so their audio pre-amps are...... Yeah... Also talking behind the mic is obvs not the direction the mic is built to pick-up sound from soo
@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 I watched the first bit of your video (great edit on the intro by the way) and I would recommend one of two things to improve your audio quality for your voice over: A- turn the Rode around on your camera so that your speaking into the front of of the mic. B- shoot your footage and record your voice over inside with some sound dampening material (thick blankets or foam mattresses work) around where your recording. To reduce the hiss, turn the dB to +20 on your mic and adjust the audio level on your camera to compensate (your maximum audio levels should be peaking at around +11dB). Also, push the "on" switch all the way to the right to enable the high pass filter, this will help eliminate low drones of distant vehicles, ceiling fans, etc. Hope this helped!
@Žan Stermecki You made an excellent choice! Rode mics rock. Do not forget you’re just listening to Caleb Pike’s taste, which doesn’t have to match yours. Enjoy your Rode Videomic Pro Plus!
Great review!! 👍I’ll take the Rode, I prefer the sound out the rode over the other options. Just my opinion.
Gimme dat bass boi! 😂 In all seriousness, still a great mic.
I have to be honest too.......The Rode sounds flatter to me and i prefer that as a sound guy. I can easily eq in post and dial in what I want.
Features of the Diety are way better though!!!
Thank you ! great info, love your channel!
Yeah dudes! Looking to up my audio game with a lav mic and mic for my Galaxy S8 Edge, and will plan to binge watch all your mic reviews. Thanks for putting this info out, helps us make better decisions to improve our own videos on our channel.
In my opinion small diaphragm microphones do better indoors than a shotgun mic. Unless you have tons of acoustic treatment. Still not sure I'd use a shotgun mic close quarters.
Something worth mentioning is the fact that RØDE mics come with a 10-year warranty. And I haven't needed to use mine yet.
Wait till year 9, day 364 😄
Just joking. That's pretty amazing. They clearly stand by the quality of their products
Thanks for all the great advice.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Q: I'll be doing some presentation and interview, outside videos with the camera placed about 2-3 meters away, sometimes I may be even further away like 4-5 meters. To achieve the best quality voice recording, which system do you suggest?
Thanks.
I religiously avoid stuff with builtin or proprietary batteries. Swapping batteries = instant recharge which at times I absolutely need for some of those really longer shoots. Builtin batteries = builtin expiry date for the hardware.
EXACTLY!!!
its just me or I can hear some noise starting with azden the most and rode almost no noise. I prefer deity because of clearness on the voice but Rode seems to eliminate that noise in between the speakers pauses. Using AT-M50X
I noticed the same thing. I'm listening with Audio Technica headphones with my volume up all the way. There's noticeable noise from Azden and Deity, and almost none from the Rode Mic.
@@lucashuston821 im still thinking of getting Deity just to try it out. At first when I got rode I thought my settings were off but its just a different sounding mic that I think I don't need
@@lucashuston821 Would get Deity but I am not trusting the lithium battery. It is not replaceable and it will worn out in 2-3 years
Yeh using San 660s and yeh I heard a ton of noise from the other mics. Not the mention in his video, I can hear a lot of air conditioning in the main video footage. The rode mic made all of that noise disappear. The bass is definitely a bit much, but I actually find that easier to turn down with a preamp as apposed to the difficulty of getting rid of noise.
Thank you always introducing us to more options.
Thank you for watching!!!
Thank you for the review! Helps me know what direction to move toward with my first mic purchase.
Just a little reminder, the MOVO one is just rebranded BOYA, which goes for about 23 bucks with shipping from ebay 🤔👌
That 'Deity' microphone sounded like an old steam locomotive. What about making a movie using that sound ;)?
Just purchased the Deity D3 pro yesterday! This makes me even more excited. So many great features that i cannot wait to test out!
Can someone please suggest which mic is the best for back noise cancellation?
I mean - I often record videos in some places where people walk and talk behind me and behind the camera, but I need to remove those sounds as much as I can so the speaker voice in front of the camera can be heard as clear as possible without unwanted noise.
I know I need cardioid mic, but which one is the best in $300-400 range?
Well rip, I bought the video mic go because you recommended it in a video on budget sound setups
He said in the video that he still recommends it
@@kokoronai594 in the beginning he says he'd avoid it with a "burning passion"
I just picked up a Sennheiser MKH-416.
Hey there, very informative video. I currently use the Rode VideoMicro for my youtube videos, I'm looking to improve the audio for my shots. I have a room that's not really well treated for audio recording, I have wooden floors and there's a good amount of ambient noise. My goal is to be able to record talking into the camera while leaving my PC on in the back for the "cool RGB background" in my videos. But my PC is too loud. After watching this video I'm considering buying the Deity D3 Pro. I just want a plug and play mic, not ready to invest in receivers and the whole XLR system yet. Will the Deity D3 Pro work with my Canon Rebel T7i DSLR by just simply plugging into the 3.5mm jack? Will I run into any issues?
Witch cage would you recommend for the canon 200d?
I think the Deity sounds best, but honestly my cheap ass Takstar has been great for the last few years.
And sounds amazing for what it cost.
Nicholas Monteleone how long have you had it ??!!
@@Lospollos24 Like 3-4 years. It's been great.
Nicholas Monteleone awesome, thanks for responding
Would it work with smartphone?
The Rode VideoMic Pro+ has a flatter frequency response on the 40 - 100Hz range than the SMX-15. That's one of the most important spec (if not the most important) when in search of a new mic when sound quality is your number 1 priority. It's better to have a flat response across the full frequency range in an audio recording making it easier for you to sculpt the sound in post using mixing tools like an EQ for instance. Assuming that in your comment "you can add that easily but it's harder to remove" you are referring to the low-end, then I couldn't disagree more. It's better and easier to attenuate unwanted frequencies than to boost. By the way, the SMX-15 has a small boost around 20 - 50Hz which the VideoMic Pro+ doesn't.
so the VideoMic Pro+ is better than the Deity D3 Pro?
can you recommend me which is better azden smx 30 or deity d3 pro
Thanks, Caleb. All good info. Have a nice day!
Hi Caleb, great info for sure. The deity d3pro is a mono mic yes? If so, do you simply duplicate the audio track in post so you have sound out of both speakers?
At this point I’d buy whichever mic doesn’t have its logo splashed
All over the windshield.
"Here's a little Deity about microphones"
*pulls out acoustic guitar
Ohhh you...
_Golf Clap_
Wow, the Azden, Rode, Deity comparison at about 6:25 ... amazing, Deity clearly more full and crisp. I've been on the cusp of buying a short on camera mic, very useful comparison. As to the NTG-4 vs. S-Mic-2, when I boosted the NTG-4 level 6db in Audacity, the loudness sounded the same, and the quality very similar, but the NTG-4 sounded a little thinner, with more room tone (probably because of the level boost). Excellent video Caleb. Yours is one of the most useful channels I follow. Keep up the good work.
*sir great review. I need advice. I'm a travel vlogger mostly I vlog outside, which one you recommend Azden smx 30 or deity d3 pro.*
Sennheiser XSW Wireless System review please.
Yes!
And compare to the rode wireless go!
In Rode videomic Pro you can cut low frequencies ...High Pass Filter (flat, 80Hz) ... Can't understand why you saying about rumble....
PortaroMusicStudio nah rode sucks
PortaroMusicStudio everyone knows it’s just a name brand
Just looked on Amazon - the Deity SMic 2 shotgun is about £160 more than the NGT4+. Not $10-30 less. Am I missing something? Is it much cheaper in the US?
And what would youou suggest in your opinion is the best mic between the Deity, Azden SMX-15 and SMX-30
I loved the way this stopped part-way through a serious video because Caleb found a new funny sound! :D
Quick question: 9:04 - if you can do that in post, why can't you do the same thing with the videomic pro? Also if you have very loud sound, you can't do the -10db in post.
Also (2:56) bass can't be added if it doesn't exist but can easily be filtered either in the recorder or in post.
Overall I kind of understand what you are trying to say but as you see, you have not chosen your words very well.
Thanks for the video and for the other recommendations though!
You always give the best content ...I lays look forward to your posts
Oh stop! You're too kind!
Hey! What's the best recommended on OR off camera recorder to get good, clean sound at LIVE concert events that's compact, effective and still affordable? I use the Song a7iii camera and as expected, even at the lowest audio setting, on board audio can be overblown. I would also like to use this mic for vlogging (at home and on the road) if one does exist. Or would I need to get an on camera mic (Rode, Deity) and a field recorder such as Zoom H5?