$50 Vlog Mics Compared! (Deity D4 Duo, 7RYMS Minbo M2, Movo DoubleMic)

Today, I have three potential "best" inexpensive vlog microphones in the Audio Hotline Studio.... and out of the studio! The reason these microphones could be qualified as the best is due to the fact that they have two capsules. All three of the mics in this comparison have a capsule in front and rear of the microphone. Here is why this is ideal: if you are vlogging with your camera pointed at you, all these mics will pick up the audio well, but EVEN BETTER, when you turn the camera around and show your audience the world around you, you will still be getting amazing audio quality because these have the rear mic capsule.
The microphones being compared today: Deity V-MIC D4 DUO, Movo DoubleMic, 7RYMS Minbo M2
Are there better-sounding shotgun mics out there? Absolutely, but these are great for a lot of vloggers due to their functionality and dual capsule feature.
Be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
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Intro (Video Breakdown): 0:00 - 1:18
Setup and Recording: 1:18 - 1:48
DISCLAIMER and Mic Prices: 1:48 - 2:45
Accessories for Deity, Movo and 7RYMS: 2:45 - 3:50
My Opinion on Accessories: 3:50 - 5:19
Features on Duo, DoubleMic and Minbo M2: 5:19 - 7:23
My Opinion of the features: 7:23 -8:37
Microphone Specs: 8:37 - 8:59
Mic Tests Intro: 8:59 - 9:26
Wind Rejection Tests (Front and Rear Capsules): 9:26 - 10:58
Peter McKinnon Ford Vlog Test: 10:58 - 11:47
Sony ZV1 and Vlogging Mics: 11:47 - 12:40
Recording Info (Zoom H1n): 12:40 - 13:07
*** MOVO DOUBLEMIC ISSUE!!! : 13:07 - 13:48
Proximity Effect Tests: 13:48 - 14:32
7RYMS Plosive Test: 14:32 - 14:45
DEITY Plosive Test: 14:45 - 14:51
7RYMS Plosive Test (Rear Capsule): 14:51 - 14:58
Deity Plosive Test (Rear Capsule): 14:58 - 15:04
Post Processing Tests: 15:04 - 15:32
KITTY PURR TEST!!!: 15:32 - 15:50
iPhone Tests: 15:50 - 16:49
Distance Tests: 16:49 - 17:50
Untreated Room Test: 17:50 - 18:13
My Review / My Opinion of these Vlog Mics: 18:13 - 21:45
My Grades for Each Mic: 21:45 - 22:38
THANK YOU! (outro): 22:38 - 23:34
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7RYMS Minbo M2 Links:
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Movo DoubleMic Links:
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Non Dual-Capsule Alternatives (used in the video):
Rode VideMic Go II Links:
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Rode VideoMicro
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[@KevinKienitz]

From a purely listening standpoint, I’d rank them: 1. Deity 2. Movo 3. 7RYMS

[@AudioHotline]

Definitely agree

[@TommieG63]

Just ordered the 7Rymes Minbo M2. Thanks for a great review!!!

[@enriquekahn9405]

How did I miss this video? I always like and comment on your uploads

[@AudioHotline]

KZbin buried it apparently… 😂 it’s one of my worst performing vids

[@enriquekahn9405]

@@AudioHotline I've noticed YT doesn't always show you all the videos from the channels you're subscribed to, which in my opinion is Some Bullshit

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Outside and with an accent?? I’m here for this.

[@AudioHotline]

Definitely a little different for me! Gotta get that D!!!… vitamin D. When I got to the spot to record the “vlog” portion of the video, I realized I left my mantispod behind, I was pissed! So I was holding the lens like a total asshat. I have another video soon where I have to do another vlog test and I am going to take your advice and go with Catalyst for stabilization! I have been doing some tests using browse and it really doesn’t take as long as I thought it would to put my footage through it.

[@jasonw6993]

That KPT...OMG!

[@AjmalShahaban]

Nice review there... Do you have a discord server?

[@onlymyopiniontech]

Seems like the Minbo had a little more room noise. It would have been interesting to hear the Movo in the iPhone. I’m thinking you lose the stereo input in the iPhone so it would combine the channels.

[@AudioHotline]

Hey! I do have a full review of the DoubleMic and I do use it connected to the iPhone in that video. I can confirm it does lose the stereo input and does combine the channels.

[@onlymyopiniontech]

@@AudioHotline thanks! I have a Comica wireless mic with two transmitters and it works in stereo on my cameras but combines to mono in my iPhone. Great review! 🤜🤛

[@user-jy8ky1yt3p]

Hello! I choose a microphone for my phone, I stopped at comica vm10 pro and deity v-mic d4 mini. Please tell me which one is better to choose?)

[@AudioHotline]

Since you get some additional features with the Comica mic (usb compatibility) I’d choose the Vm10 pro over the Deity.

[@user-jy8ky1yt3p]

@@AudioHotline is this connector needed at all?

[@Losochill]

The Minbo is awful 😞