Uploaded January 2011 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago
More info *** I use a number of mic's, and most of them are balanced XLR models (pro mics) but the limitation of video (especially YouTube) is the codex used for rendering which can affect the Audio, and most of all the consumer cameras which are not XLR, but instead are mini plug with no adjustment in the audio, and generally editing software has few controls for editing the audio. the built in camera mics are not very good, and most consumer cameras don't even have a mic input.
I always choose a camera that has an input so you can use better quality mic, but I don't currently have an XLR adapter for the camera. While I use XLR mics, I connect them to my wireless system, and the large base connect to the camera via a XLR to Mini Plug Adapter (not the best way).
The new Mic is a RODE VideoMic and this video is mainly just a test of that mic so I know what it sounds like, and how it performs.
I bought the Mic used from eBay, and it's shock mount bands were missing, so I "fixed" it using ruber bands. I contacted Rode Customer Support after hours about how to obtain new bands, and they called me right away that night to state they were sending some replacement bands out for me.
The customer support for RODE is incredible! I hope to purchase a dead cat for windy conditions, and a RODE Mini boom pole in the future. I could not be happier with the customer support.
The mic is one of the best you can get for the money for use on a comsumer camera with a mini jack input for a Mic, and I expect a lot more bass from this mic.
More info *** I use a number of mic's, and most of them are balanced XLR models (pro mics) but the limitation of video (especially YouTube) is the codex used for rendering which can affect the Audio, and most of all the consumer cameras which are not XLR, but instead are mini plug with no adjustment in the audio, and generally editing software has few controls for editing the audio. the built in camera mics are not very good, and most consumer cameras don't even have a mic input.
I always choose a camera that has an input so you can use better quality mic, but I don't currently have an XLR adapter for the camera. While I use XLR mics, I connect them to my wireless system, and the large base connect to the camera via a XLR to Mini Plug Adapter (not the best way).
The new Mic is a RODE VideoMic and this video is mainly just a test of that mic so I know what it sounds like, and how it performs.
I bought the Mic used from eBay, and it's shock mount bands were missing, so I "fixed" it using ruber bands. I contacted Rode Customer Support after hours about how to obtain new bands, and they called me right away that night to state they were sending some replacement bands out for me.
The customer support for RODE is incredible! I hope to purchase a dead cat for windy conditions, and a RODE Mini boom pole in the future. I could not be happier with the customer support.
The mic is one of the best you can get for the money for use on a comsumer camera with a mini jack input for a Mic, and I expect a lot more bass from this mic.
