• Reviews around microphone (3.73 of 5)

    Rode VideoMic Pro+ Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone

    • It's not the best microphone out there but it does the work
    • Excellent microphone.
    • I only messed around with it in this fashion because, being that it uses an accessory/hot shoe mount, you can easily mount it to a tripod, microphone stand, or boom pole and use a longer 1/8" stereo cable to plug it into a digital recorder.
    • I wanted to like this microphone so
    • Includes deluxe furry windshieldProduct DescriptionTogether with elegant electronic stabilization, 4k resolution and modern high quality smartphones, this iphone external microphone can satisfy your requirements for quality and exquisite audio for your video recordings
    • But it's just my personal preference, I think this mic is only designed to swap out the awful onboard microphone built in DSLR cameras.
    • The lack of jack means the insert combined with the mount (which is really just applying pressure to "mount" to close around the case) doesn't secure the microphone.
    • You honestly can't go wrong with this microphone and I see no need to upgrade to a more expensive microphone
    • Great microphone for tbe price!
    • This microphone works great
    • I really don't like to write bad reviews, however this microphone randomly produces terrible hissing feedback when I shoot my videos
    • The microphone is built like a tank, very compact and durable, made of a metal material
    • Besides that, it is a good microphone
    • Nice and compact microphone
    • The microphone works one third of the time, and when it does work it's
    • I love this little microphone.
    • I had bought the microphone on July 22, until yesterday I was about to use it, placing the battery ignited normally, suddenly, there is no light, I feel too hot microphone
    • This microphone is decent at best
    • The microphone broke and stopped working after 4 days of use
    • excellent microphones me for recording videos
    • That's a good microphone, but sometimes the plug loosens.
    • Amazing microphone, I believe for the price point this mic does all that you would need it to do as far as engineer or a seasoned creator, great for the price point
    • It definitely increases the volume of the recording, however This microphone will not work for what I have been aiming to accomplish
    • This worked great when I first bought it, a noticeably better microphone and directional quality vs. the
    • Amazing microphone
    • Excellent microphone if you're a beginner at vlogging or just using audio in general
    • This microphone did not work straight out of the box
    • Fortunately, Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones can provide you the freedom you desire
    • This microphone is not usable on the Samsung Note 8
    • It may be that the Rode VideoMic Me microphone is better for outdoor/windy use, and under conditions when there is (off-axis) background noise.
    • Its a very good Convenient Microphone for recording footage and getting some good sound but its not
    • Good for vlogging, however, microphone exponentially loses audio sensitivity once past about 1 meter.
    • This microphone is a huge disappointment
    • Great microphone, inexpensive, good wind resistance
    • When there's no weird noises it's a great microphone...
    • This microphone is so versatile, so little but packs a punch
    • Buyer beware: this microphone needs to be amplified
    • There is a terrible hissing sound and the amount of work that must be done in post production to try and better the sound quality makes the $$ saved by purchasing this inexpensive microphone not worth it
    • I can't tell you how many times I've had to re-film videos because this microphone worked sometimes and failed other times
    • It's a great microphone but the cable keeps coming off from my Canon EOS 80 D, I bought those of these to see if it would make a difference and it didn't, it just keeps coming off.
    • I have a similiar microphone ( Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone) and it does not show this noise pattern, I am looking to contact the manufacturer to find out if I can get it exchange
    • The Rode VMGO Video Mic GO is a great microphone for recording audio
    • This is quite a good microphone for the money.
    • I would suggest everyone to spend some extra money and get a better quality microphone then to buy this cheap device( even though the price is above $50).
    • Great microphone check out the sound quality
    • Greatest microphone
    • Awesome microphone.
    • The microphone definitely improved the sound quality in my videos shot on my iPhone 6s Plus, but if you're going to purchase there are a few things to keep in mind
    • Good Microphone for it's Size
    • I really wanted to like this microphone, but the end result is I've just had too many issues and finally upgraded to the Rode Video Mic Pro
    • As much as I like this microphone, I have returned it because I usually record sound at a distance of more than 20 feet so this won't work for me.
    • For the Price its a good enough microphone, not for professional use, and the included Dead Kitten is really nice considering the price point, overall a good microphone and totally beats the In built camera microphone by miles.
    • This is one of the reasons I recommend cardioid microphones for on-camera use, they don’t have the rear lobe.
    • An excellent microphone
    • Wow... what a difference a real microphone makes!!!!
    • I use it to shoot video, and some minor vlogging with my Canon t6i, and I have found the clarity of the audio on this microphone to actually outperformed the blue ice microphone that I had at my desk
    • So while this is an incredible microphone and does amazing work, it will be far more worth it in the long run to just spend the extra $70 so you don't have treat this like a newborn just because the aux cable is so finicky.
    • The microphone works great, but the product description here led me to believe that this microphone would well on non Apple smartphones
    • The microphone works great, but the product description here led me to believe that this microphone would well on non Apple smartphones
    • This wireless microphone for iphone is a versatile directional microphone that connects through TTRS microphone jack or headphone and weighs about 34 grams making it light to carry
    • I ordered this Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone to shoot a documentary with my iPhone 7 plus and it sucks, there is too much static
    • The microphone works fine.
    • The Rycote lyre mount included with the microphone is superbly suited to the task of isolating the microphone from any bumps or handling noises that may be induced by operating the camera
    • Just as a warning to Canon camera users, Canon DSLRs have notoriously bad microphone pre-amps in them.
    • LOVE this microphone
    • This is great microphone but is useless in my situation
    • This microphone is well worth the
    • love this microphone
    • Great microphone, inexpensive, good wind resistance
    • Really fantastic microphone
    • A good compact microphone for recording voice on the phone.
    • Very good microphone, it does capture a lot of noise, but this is the nature of a mini boom mic
    • My only complaint is the microphone wobbles on the shock-mount, although it could just be the positioning on the mount.
    • Good for vlogging, however, microphone exponentially loses audio sensitivity once past about 1 meter.
    • Nice microphone for a starter and at this price point
    • ok, this microphone is amazing
    • I love this microphone, I have been taking it on shoots for over a year
    • I don't know, what I do know is based off my experience though I cannot recommend this microphone.
    • Now, the microphone itself is amazing
    • Excellent microphone for a great price.
    • Nice microphone, but be
    • The best little microphone on the market!
    • In an electromagnetic free area, this microphone is great.
    • Good microphone, cheaply made but the sound is clear
    • This works about as good as a battery powered microphone without needing a batter.
    • The Rode Microphone is very good when it comes to audio for the camera
    • The microphone causes more noise distortion than anything else!I tried using this on a number of iPhone and Android devices and the result was the same each time
    • Good little Microphone
    • there are plenty of good microphones out there
    • Great little microphone
    • If you're in the market for a solid shot gun microphone suitable for most close range recordings, I would suggest you look into this product
    • Great microphone so far.
    • I love this microphone
    • I went to RØDE's website, and it said that this microphone was only incompatible with the Canon VIXIA HF R500, an earlier model
    • I bought this microphone for my GoPro Hero 5 Black to improve the sound quality and this mic definitely exceeded my expectations without a doubt best external mic for the price
    • Nice compact, unpowered microphone for my GoPro Hero5.
    • A good microphone at an excellent price, the quality of the materials is of good quality as well as the sound, it is small, practical and powerful, the best does not use a battery, so if you have to adjust the volume of the audio a bit the configurations of the camera since the conditions in which it is going to be used can be different if you are in external or internal environments.
    • Very poor microphone
    • I received this microphone with a Sony bundle I purchased not too long ago, I was very excited because I know the Rode brand to be a highly regarded microphone brand.
    • This microphone is great for B-roll footage
    • This microphone has a major hiss when used with a Canon 80D.
    • This is the worst microphone I've ever used
    • The audio quality is the same as the VideoMic; it has about as much noise as you can expect from any good microphone with a 3.5mm jack
    • Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone... perfect for travel , the sound is good
    • Great microphone for recording vlogs and voice overs for tutorials
    • Are use this microphone for my iPhone and it works pretty well
    • I like the microphone
    • The microphone is amazing and if you get one that works they are the best mics for the
    • Excellent microphone, good work with my Galaxy 7
    • Excellent microphone, good work with my Galaxy 7
    • Ever heard about the latest and mini mobile friendly microphone
    • Its a nice looking microphone with good audio Quality
    • If you plan on being right next to it, then yes this would be a good inexpensive microphone.. if not, don't buy.
    • Got a constant feedback on my videos then was informed by Rode that Amazon is likely to be selling knock off rode microphones and this report of feedback is most common from the amazon customers
    • Great little microphone
    • It's a great microphone for my Canon 1DX Mark II; I was videoing an event last night and the shotgun feature of it allowed me to get great audio, without having to worry about camera noise making it into the shot.
    • I researched the Rode website and they said it's possible fake microphones are being
    • It is not simply a passive microphone that records sounds around you, it needs an amplifier to function properly
    • I will say this tho, for a microphone that is COUNTERFEIT and is NOT an official RODE product it still does perform very well as a microphone for your DSLR, just don't expect any warranty if you damage it
    • This microphone is a rip off for iPhones.
    • I love this microphone great for the recording audio on the go, especially for your iPhone, I recommend using a hardcase to protect your product from getting bent , but otherwise the functionality is great
    • Great microphone, very good quality
    • Best microphone for your smartphone out there
    • Setup is easy...just go on YouTube and search for a Rode Video Mic GO setup for your particular DSLR, since this is a popular microphone in use around the world.
    • Shooting video with a Canon necessitates the use of an external digital recorder, and if you're going to go that route, then there are plenty of other choices as far as microphones are concerned
    • Great little microphone for the price
    • Unfortunately from my experience this is not a good microphone.
    • Great microphone with fantastic audio quality
    • Does somebody know how to fix a microphone so that it does not hang out
    • I just got this microphone and it work perfectly
    • Great microphone for use with video-recording
    • This is a terrific microphone
    • The microphone will NOT work with my camera
    • One of the best microphones for small cameras or even smartphones.
    • The Microphone is really good
    • This microphone worked well initially but died just after a few uses
    • Love this microphone
    • Excellent microphone.
    • Like I said, phenomenal microphone, but does not work with many Canon camcorders.
    • I use mine on top of my Canon T6i, as well as on the end of the Rode Micro Boom Pole, and with a microphone boom stand, and I have enjoyed the high quality sound his microphone provides
    • The microphone makes everything a lot clearer and helps when shooting with an iphone/ipad
    • On-Camera Microphone Super-Cardio) locally, which supposedly doesn't sound quite as good, but doesn't requiring batteries
    • This microphone is probably one of the best beginner microphones available.. plug it in and it works.
    • This microphone is outstanding
    • Microphone has static noise when recording it's gotten worse over time other than that it's great
    • I wanted to get a top quality, small microphone for Facebook live broadcasts
    • They were shipping the repair within a day of them receiving the faulty microphone
    • The microphone is amazing now that I had to buy one elsewhere because the one i ordered here was defective
    • This microphone is absolutely horrible
    • it is a good microphone for the price
    • I think this microphone is good for the price.
    • This microphone is relatively pricey.
    • If you’re looking for the least expensive, smallest, and reliable microphone for basic video or vlogging, this mic is hard to beat
    • I like this microphone or any mic from Rode for that matter
    • My photo/video enthusiast 16 year old was not duped - she is enjoying her microphone as she works on Choir Competition music
    • Amazing microphone but wish I would have saved up and just gone with the PRO.
    • The Microphone we received was NOT broken out of the box
    • Like I said, phenomenal microphone, but does not work with many Canon camcorders.
    • This microphone worked well initially but died just after a few uses
    • Great microphone
    • Okay, so apparently this microphone is not compatible with my phone [Nexus 5x].
    • The microphone was dead.
    • There are mics with better signal to noise ratios and flatter sound curves but for the money this is a good microphone to place directly on a camera
    • This is an awesome microphone
    • I don't like this microphone, i connected to my
    • I have wasted days worth of good video just because of this crappy microphone
    • This is a great low budget microphone for any starting filmmaker or videographer
    • This is an amazing microphone for $60
    • This is a really good microphone
    • Now, you can have the chance to improve the quality of audio of your videos with the help of Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones
    • Great microphone
    • Do not recommend this microphone, this messed up some of my footage
    • Great Microphone
    • The reason I choose to purchase an external microphone for my mirrorless camera was because the internal microphone on cameras aren't the best and the quality of sound you capture is poor
    • Also this is a fairly good-sized microphone so don't expect to be able to use this at all times
    • Overall I like the microphone but the fuzzy wind screen protector for it likes to fall off the microphone
    • and I do think if you're looking for a high quality portable microphone this one would be great,