• Reviews around microphone (3.74 of 5)

    Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mount

    • excellent microphones me for recording videos
    • This microphone works great
    • 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.
    • The Rode Microphone is very good when it comes to audio for the camera
    • This microphone is a rip off for iPhones.
    • there are plenty of good microphones out there
    • This microphone worked well initially but died just after a few uses
    • 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
    • This is a terrific microphone
    • The Microphone is really good
    • Good little Microphone
    • Okay, so apparently this microphone is not compatible with my phone [Nexus 5x].
    • 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.
    • Are use this microphone for my iPhone and it works pretty well
    • 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
    • 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
    • I researched the Rode website and they said it's possible fake microphones are being
    • This microphone is outstanding
    • Sweet little microphone and its
    • Besides that, it is a good microphone
    • Great little microphone
    • Also this is a fairly good-sized microphone so don't expect to be able to use this at all times
    • Best microphone for your smartphone out there
    • Be aware that this microphone is a weird
    • I think this microphone is good for the price.
    • 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
    • Very good microphone, it does capture a lot of noise, but this is the nature of a mini boom mic
    • That's a good microphone, but sometimes the plug loosens.
    • ok, this microphone is amazing
    • Now, the microphone itself is amazing
    • it is a good microphone for the price
    • 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
    • It's not the best microphone out there but it does the work
    • 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 makes everything a lot clearer and helps when shooting with an iphone/ipad
    • 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
    • Great little microphone
    • I really don't like to write bad reviews, however this microphone randomly produces terrible hissing feedback when I shoot my videos
    • 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.
    • Excellent microphone for a great price.
    • 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
    • This microphone did not work straight out of the box
    • All in all a great microphone though.
    • Great Microphone
    • Ever heard about the latest and mini mobile friendly microphone
    • I wanted to get a top quality, small microphone for Facebook live broadcasts
    • Love this microphone
    • Great microphone, very good quality
    • I went to RØDE's website, and it said that this microphone was only incompatible with the Canon VIXIA HF R500, an earlier model
    • The microphone is built like a tank, very compact and durable, made of a metal material
    • I don't like this microphone, i connected to my
    • This is a great low budget microphone for any starting filmmaker or videographer
    • Like I said, phenomenal microphone, but does not work with many Canon camcorders.
    • Buyer beware: this microphone needs to be amplified
    • The microphone was dead.
    • Greatest microphone
    • This is quite a good microphone for the money.
    • My photo/video enthusiast 16 year old was not duped - she is enjoying her microphone as she works on Choir Competition music
    • The microphone is amazing and if you get one that works they are the best mics for the
    • Great microphone, inexpensive, good wind resistance
    •  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
    • 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 works about as good as a battery powered microphone without needing a batter.
    • The microphone broke and stopped working after 4 days of use
    • This microphone is absolutely horrible
    • This is an amazing microphone for $60
    • The Microphone we received was NOT broken out of the box
    • Great microphone for use with video-recording
    • 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
    • Nice microphone for a starter and at this price point
    • Great microphone, inexpensive, good wind resistance
    • 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
    • One of the best microphones for small cameras or even smartphones.
    • 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.
    • Great microphone check out the sound quality
    • I love this microphone
    • 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.
    • The microphone works fine.
    • This worked great when I first bought it, a noticeably better microphone and directional quality vs. the
    • Does somebody know how to fix a microphone so that it does not hang out
    • Like I said, phenomenal microphone, but does not work with many Canon camcorders.
    • Excellent microphone if you're a beginner at vlogging or just using audio in general
    • Just as a warning to Canon camera users, Canon DSLRs have notoriously bad microphone pre-amps in them.
    • Good Microphone for it's Size
    • This microphone is well worth the
    • An excellent microphone
    • This is a really good microphone
    • Amazing microphone but wish I would have saved up and just gone with the PRO.
    • Very poor microphone
    • This microphone has a major hiss when used with a Canon 80D.
    • A good compact microphone for recording voice on the phone.
    • I have wasted days worth of good video just because of this crappy microphone
    • 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).
    • You honestly can't go wrong with this microphone and I see no need to upgrade to a more expensive microphone
    • love this microphone
    • Nice compact, unpowered microphone for my GoPro Hero5.
    • What a great microphone
    • I like the microphone
    • I love this microphone, I have been taking it on shoots for over a year
    • The best little microphone on the market!
    • Great microphone for tbe price!
    • This microphone is so versatile, so little but packs a punch
    • 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
    • Nice microphone, but be
    • Microphone has static noise when recording it's gotten worse over time other than that it's great
    • 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 may be that the Rode VideoMic Me microphone is better for outdoor/windy use, and under conditions when there is (off-axis) background noise.
    • This microphone is a huge disappointment
    • Awesome microphone.
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 decent at best
    • Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone... perfect for travel , the sound is good
    • Great microphone for recording vlogs and voice overs for tutorials
    • Excellent microphone.
    • Fortunately, Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones can provide you the freedom you desire
    • That usually works well for the Note 5.This microphone is not usable on the Samsung Note 8
    • The Rode VMGO Video Mic GO is a great microphone for recording audio
    • My only complaint is the microphone wobbles on the shock-mount, although it could just be the positioning on the mount.
    • It is not simply a passive microphone that records sounds around you, it needs an amplifier to function properly
    • 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
    • On-Camera Microphone Super-Cardio) locally, which supposedly doesn't sound quite as good, but doesn't requiring batteries
    • The microphone will NOT work with my camera
    • and I do think if you're looking for a high quality portable microphone this one would be great,
    • This microphone worked well initially but died just after a few uses
    • This is one of the reasons I recommend cardioid microphones for on-camera use, they don’t have the rear lobe.
    • Amazing microphone
    •  This microphone REALLY shines when used with other iPhone attachments and accessories like the OlloClip wide lens and OlloStudio iPhone case
    • 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
    • Good for vlogging, however, microphone exponentially loses audio sensitivity once past about 1 meter.
    • Unfortunately from my experience this is not a good microphone.
    • I don't know, what I do know is based off my experience though I cannot recommend this microphone.
    • LOVE this microphone
    • I love this little microphone.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • If you plan on being right next to it, then yes this would be a good inexpensive microphone.. if not, don't buy.
    • 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
    • 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
    • This microphone is relatively pricey.
    • This microphone is great for B-roll footage
    • 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.
    • Really fantastic microphone
    • Excellent microphone, good work with my Galaxy 7
    • Overall I like the microphone but the fuzzy wind screen protector for it likes to fall off the microphone
    • Excellent microphone, good work with my Galaxy 7
    • Do not recommend this microphone, this messed up some of my footage
    • This is an awesome 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
    • I wanted to like this microphone so
    • Its a nice looking microphone with good audio Quality
    • It definitely increases the volume of the recording, however This microphone will not work for what I have been aiming to accomplish
    • Great microphone with fantastic audio quality
    • I just got this microphone and it work perfectly
    • The microphone is amazing now that I had to buy one elsewhere because the one i ordered here was defective
    • 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.
    • This microphone is probably one of the best beginner microphones available.. plug it in and it works.
    • If you’re looking for the least expensive, smallest, and reliable microphone for basic video or vlogging, this mic is hard to beat
    • The microphone works one third of the time, and when it does work it's
    • Great microphone
    • 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
    • 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.
    • They were shipping the repair within a day of them receiving the faulty microphone
    • 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 microphone
    • Excellent microphone.
    • Nice and compact microphone
    • When there's no weird noises it's a great microphone...
    • This is great microphone but is useless in my situation
    • Great microphone so far.
    • This is the worst microphone I've ever used
    • Its a very good Convenient Microphone for recording footage and getting some good sound but its not
    • Great little microphone for the price
    • 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 for vlogging, however, microphone exponentially loses audio sensitivity once past about 1 meter.
    • Good microphone, cheaply made but the sound is clear
    • I like this microphone or any mic from Rode for that matter
    • Wow... what a difference a real microphone makes!!!!
    • In an electromagnetic free area, this microphone is great.
    • 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.