Movo X3 Shotgun Microphone vs MKE600

Is the Movo X3 shotgun microphone a good budget alternative to the Sennheiser MKE600? For $129 it's a pretty good value with very usable sound over phantom power, but the battery power 3.5mm output isn't consistent across different cameras.
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FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored however Movo sent me the X3 microphone in exchange for an honest review. Product/service links included above may be affiliate links, which means I can make a small commission through purchases. This helps to support my channel and website. If you so choose, feel free not to use the links provided.
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Specs Comparison
02:38 What's in the Box
03:51 Off-Axis Samples
04:21 Battery Power Samples
06:09 HPF Samples
07:03 Outdoor Samples
09:46 Smartphone Sample
10:15 Noise Comparison
11:34 Pros & Cons
15:20 Who Shouldn't Buy It
18:14 Conclusion

[@kirangeorge8]

Extremely polished video as always.

[@s.pfeifer5517]

Excellent video, thank you for putting in the effort!

[@semiprotech]

Thank you!

[@JoeCastellon]

I have the Behringer B-5 and I believe it's severely underrated! I love this mic!

[@techedkirschEE]

Thus is amazing. Thank you!

[@MovoOfficial]

Thanks so much for the honest review!

[@danekilstrup]

Wow, what a fantastic video! Truly informative and worth every minute of the viewers time. You also come across as very knowledgeable yet not quite as clinical as some of your colleagues. The Movo definitely performed better than I was expecting. Thanks so much!

[@semiprotech]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!

[@augustinemallipudi2644]

Enjoyed the video.
If we use movo and behringer b5 on stage, how will they perform?
What will be the feedback levels of them kept on podium when compared to a budget dynamic mic handheld?

[@DandoPorsaco-ho1zs]

Curtis Judd and others say that the sound is crap when using batteries and the XLR to jack cable.

[@marinrealestatephotography]

I hate to say this, but this video makes me rather sad. Not because it is a bad video (it is quite good, on the contrary) and not because it didn't answer most all of my questions (it DID answer my questions), but it makes me sad because it only has 173 views at the time I write this. It should have a LOT more views than that. Got my fingers crossed that the youtube algorithim is going to show it to a lot more people.
One thing I noticed about the Deity V-Mic D4 (compared to the Movo X3 II) is that the Deity mic comes with a cable SPECIFICALLY designed for using with Sony cameras. They describe it as: USB-C to TRRS Cable (Sony Compatible). On the other hand, after looking through the Movo website accessories page, it doesn't seem like there is any Sony-specific cable available for the X3 II mic from Movo. Anyway, if you still have the Deity D4 (I saw it in your B Roll), then maybe a quick comparison between the Movo X3 II and Deith D4 would be great. Thanks, and I am subscribing to your chanel.

[@semiprotech]

Thank you so much! Yeah the view count on some of my microphone review videos make me sad as well, LOL. I think the CZcams algorithm may have a hard time determining who my audience is because I do reviews for a few different types of tech/gear on my channel, so the audiences for each video might vary a bit and I'm sure that doesn't help. I appreciate your support!

[@kylemckenna]

Great video! I'm in the market for my first shotgun mic and this just might be it - any other contenders I should look into? Sub $200?

[@semiprotech]

Thanks! I would also take a look at the Synco D2 if you will be doing outdoor or mixed use, I believe it usually goes for $150-200 and has great sound quality for the price (no battery power though). If you'll be doing indoor exclusively, I would also check out the Audio Technica AT875R.