Hi folks!
We've been busy researching On-Camera Microphones to help you figure out what you need to make
your best audio and video content and stay on budget.
Links to all the products in the review are in the description box below, where you'll
find current pricing for your region wherever possible.
Now, before I move on, we'd love to hear what On-Camera Microphone you're using right now
and what you think of it.
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Okay, let's get into it!
Here are the top five best On-Camera Microphones.
The fifth product on our list is the Movo VXR10.
The Movo VXR10 is an affordable universal cardioid condenser microphone.
It features a shock mount that slips into a hot shoe.
It also has cables that let you connect it to your phone or camera.
This cardioid microphone is directional, meaning that it picks up the source while rejecting
ambient sounds.
This kind of technology is ideal for voice-over in talking-head videos or vlogging.
The microphone comes with a windshield that works well even in strong winds.
It has a -42 decibel sensitivity and doesn't require batteries, so you don’t need to
worry about charging or running out or remembering to switch it on or off.
The microphone is lightweight and hassle-free.
The Movo VXR10 is a great on-camera microphone that is perfect for vlogging.
It’s very affordable and performs well.
The fourth product on our list is the Deity D3 Pro.
The Deity V-Mic D3 Pro is a lightweight directional microphone with a step-less gain knob that
lets you adjust the audio gain by as much as 20 decibels.
There's a bump guard on the sides of the knob so that you don’t turn it accidentally.
The internal rechargeable battery can be charged in 2 hours and lasts up to 74 hours on standby
and 51 hours in use.
In the box, you get the shotgun mic, a TRRS coiled audio cable, a Rycote Lyre shock mount,
a foam windscreen, and a Deadcat windscreen.
It boasts a microprocessor that makes this an intelligent mic, meaning it adjusts to
the connected device's needs.
The hardshell case makes it easy to carry around while giving you peace of mind when
traveling.
The D3 Pro has impressive sound quality.
If you're looking for an affordable mic that won't disappoint, then the Deity V-Mic D3
Pro is a fantastic choice.
The third product on our list is the Shure VP83F.
The Shure VP83F LensHopper is a camera mount microphone with an integrated flash.
Its condenser shotgun mic records high-quality, detailed audio.
You can use it with your DSLR or with portable audio recorders.
Its super-cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis audio.
This ensures that unwanted noise doesn't make its way into your recording.
You get a detachable coiled 3.5-millimeter connector so you can record directly on your
camera.
On the back, you'll find a backlit LCD that displays audio levels and other settings.
There's a five-position joystick that gives you advanced user controls for headphone monitoring,
low-cut filter, mic gain adjustments, track management, and playback.
You get up to 60 decibels of adjustable user gain to fine-tune your sound.
It comes with two double-A batteries that give you around 10 hours of use in record
mode.
If you're looking for a fully-equipped microphone, the Shure VP83F is an excellent buy.
It offers a lot of functionality in a lightweight and compact package.
The second product on our list is the Sennheiser MKE 600.
The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a shotgun microphone with top-notch construction.
If recording on the go is your thing, this mic is perfect for capturing your audio.
It has a super-cardioid pattern that prevents noises from the sides, giving you high directionality.
It has a 10-inch or 25-centimeter long barrel that is super simple to use.
It's lightweight and compact, and with a 600 foam windshield, you'll have a portable and
reliable mic set up.
The MKE 600 features a frequency response curve that is pretty flat.
This allows you to get a natural and detailed sound without any coloration, giving you that
quality of audio that sounds really natural.
It has a durable body with a simple design that performs great in any location.
The mic is powered with phantom power or with double-A batteries.
It features a switchable low-cut filter which is useful when recording dialogue or in windy
situations.
The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a well-balanced microphone that is perfect for filmmakers
or journalists.
It has a great price point and would be a worthy investment to improve your setup.
The first product on our list is the RØDE VideoMicPro+.
The RØDE VideoMic Pro+ is a shotgun microphone that boasts excellent improvements.
It sits on RØDE's Rycote Lyre suspension system, which works as a shock mount.
This prevents unwanted noise from small bumps and is indispensable when moving around with
the camera in your hand.
RØDE includes a windshield with an optimized larger shape to eliminate wind noise, even
in harsh weather conditions.
It features an improved battery door with a hinge for a no-fuss experience.
The battery is rechargeable using a USB connector and lasts around 20 hours on a single charge.
You also get an automatic on/off feature when you plug the TRS cable into your camera.
This syncs your mic and turns it on when the camera is on and vice versa.
The VideoMic Pro+ has a digital switching interface that lets you switch between different
recording modes.
You can access this using the buttons on the rear end of the microphone.
The first one is a two-stage high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency background noise.
Next is a three-stage gain control to boost your audio signal.
And third is the safety channel setting that works best when covering live events.
Overall, if you're looking for a professional quality mic, the RØDE VideoMic Pro+ has everything
you need.
And there you have it, folks - the five On-Camera Microphones that got us excited this year.
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