BOYA BY-M3 USB-C vs Rode Smartlav + TRRS / Which lav mic for smartphones or computers?

Which Lav mic should you buy? I test the two best inexpensive options.
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Conclusion: Both will be a big improvement on the on-board mics for whatever you are using. Get the Rode Smartlav + for smartphones and the BOYA BY-M3 USB-C for computers.
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[@KitBetts-Masters]

BOYA BY-M3 (USB-C) amzn.to/32GXG9i Rode Smartlav + (TRRS) amzn.to/32Mrp0e Conclusion: Both will be a big improvement on the on-board mics for whatever you are using. Get the Rode Smartlav + for smartphones and the BOYA BY-M3 USB-C for computers.

[@DisneyBabeChannel]

Thank you! this is helpful!

[@chenprofesorsky]

using a BOYA BY-WM4 wifi lav mike - both on mbile phone and on USB C computer - both very nice sound quality and gives you an amazing 60 meter reception distance... Thanks for the video - gave me the confidence to try on computer ! My Lenovo does have one quirk though - it connects the coya both as a mike and as a speaker set lol. No problem returning to computer speakers while retaining the boya mike.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Awesome! Thanks, yeah, I had to change the output back to the speakers as well!

[@appreciatelifeandmusic]

Very helpful. And clear guidance. Useful to compare different recording situations - out and about with phone, or at the desk with a desktop - as well as the sound quality.

[@Infoyoumustknow]

Thanks for sharing such a nice videos? Can you tell me which one has best sound quality? Boya mm1 plus vs boya M3?

[@loicibanez1604]

Direct purchase of the Boya after the test. Thank you.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Great, please let me know how you get on with it!

[@LuisRamosCh]

I think that the boya oversaturate a little beat with the phone but sound very good in the computer test

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, I'm wondering if the Samsung isn't handling the digital audio well. If anyone has another brand of phone and can try out the boya that might make a good comparison. I was really surprised!

[@matiasaburto64]

It's possible to plug it on my pc if it has usb-c connector? Great review, quality is really good

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Should be, as long as it has a USB-C port!

[@mansoormasoudifard8624]

Thanks its help me

[@fredrikbystrom7380]

So aren't these directional mics? Because the Rode mic was aimed towards your mouth but the Boya mic was aimed away from your face.

[@GadgetAddict]

Certainly doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the Rode. And the 6 meter cable is just rediculous. Maybe good enough as a cheap backup lav.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Totally agree. I think I prefer the onboard mics on the phone TBH, as long as I'm close. What did you think about the difference between the BOYA on the phone Vs on the computer?

[@MakeItTakeItOutdoors]

I used the 3.5 mm version of the Boya and will buy the USB C next. Since I do outdoor videos, the cable length was a bonus. To each their own!

[@alexandrevaliquette1941]

If we have a lavalier, does the phone quality influence the recording? Can you heard the difference with the same lavalier recorded by different phone? Thanks a lot for your great video. It does help us making better quality creation!!!! Thumbs up of course!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks so much! Yes the phone can influence it in a couple of ways, but I suspect that because it's a digital input most phones will do pretty well with the digital signal processing and give a good rendition. Glad to help!

[@cvpitulvte7697]

when using the rode smartlav can you still use headphones to hear when on computer?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

You can. Provided you can select separate audio in device and audio out device in the software. 🦍🙂

[@IDOLCAM1]

Hi. We have the new IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun/Lavalier microphone in one, small size, perfect for vlogging, can we send you one to you to play with?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, yes you can. Can you email me on [e-mail]. Looking forward to it!

[@erinhallmakes777]

I have heard bad things about the adapters for USB c. Samsung's apparently craps out after a few months and many don't work at all. This phone is frustrating

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, I have no idea why they didn't put a DAC in their phones!

[@Victoria_Gevorkian]

So lovely sound your voice

[@Abror.Akromov]

Thank you for your useful video 😊

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Glad to help!

[@bestmarriageprofile]

Nice

[@SceneArtisan]

Are there any SMALL condenser (cardioid) mics that'd be good for picking up ambient sound like wind (in trees), rain, birds and thunder? I want to use it to casually listen to ambient sound via headphones on my PC,.. the mic would be connected to a USB cable some 30-35ft away. I've seen some mics but they're HUGE and definitely too big to fit to my external wall (under an eave, it wouldn't get wet!). Any advice or recommendations please? Thanks. Budget = LOW (

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I think you're best going with one of the wee zoom handy recorders for this purpose.

[@SceneArtisan]

@@KitBetts-Masters it HAS to be USB, the mic will be outside (under an eave, always connected) and my PC is indoors. It can't be a handheld or have batteries or I'll be out there anyway which is not what my goal is. I'm not recording, I'd be listening through headphones when sat at my pc. Make sense now? Anything more suitable you'd recommend? Thanks. :)

[@anthonypicone3463]

Definitely notice the Rode sounds better

[@anil_raina]

Is the Boya BY M3 Mic directly compatible with GoPro Hero 7 black❓

[@BrawlStarsFromTheStart]

The Boya is available with iphone connector? And once connected can you hear the audio without disconnecting it, or you have to disconnect it everytime you want to hear something?

[@chrislunch7273]

Thanks for the video - is it possible to get a rode smarlav usb c convertor so it can be used on android phones without the 3.5 mic input (most of them these days!) ?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah, I just bought a USBC to 3.5 mm Jack from Amazon. Check if your phone needs one with a DAC built in or not before you buy!

[@tekinyagz8436]

Hi. Can i connect Smartlav to pc directly, or i have to use interface?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Smartlav has a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Most pcs still have these for connecting headsets. 🦍🙂

[@jdov9999]

Really helpful. I have a dumb question: if I use the Boya for a Zoom conference, can I still hear the audio from other participants? Thanks

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, definitely that. It shouldn't be picked up as an "audio" output. The zoom app is very good at letting you select inputs and outputs as well though.

[@jdov9999]

@@KitBetts-Masters `Thanks a lot!

[@ourcollectivewisdom8769]

I don’t think the Boya was better than the Rhode at all…

[@WatchesJourney]

Does Rodé have a usb-c lavelier mic?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I don't think so actually, I'm sure they'd make a great one!

[@hanschoa4418]

Hi! Will the Boya M3 work for zoom meeting, will I hear the sound of others from my internal speaker?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, but you may need to set the output, as it thinks the mic is also an output device at first.

[@hanschoa4418]

Thank you

[@jjstories1057]

Hi, can you please tell if the boya mic-3 is working on Huawei p30 pro? thank you😊

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I would imagine bit would have no problem working on the Huawei. But sorry, I don't have one to try!

[@fixingrat]

The microphone doesn't work on my pc. Any help?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Plugged into a USB-c? Activated in settings/device manager? Have a search of "USB mic not recognised on [whatever pc you have]". Other people will have had the same issue! 🙂🦍

[@asianlevel2142]

whats ur phone sir?

[@ExploreWithKhateeb]

This mic can work with go pro or osmo action camera ?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Good question. I'll try that out.

[@bikescastlesjapan2636]

@@KitBetts-Masters Any update... I too want to know

[@vegardbell]

What if I don't have a 3.5 mm jack on my phone? Can I convert from 3.5 to usb-c on my mobile with the Røde smartlav?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah you can just use a USBC or lightning to 3.5mm jack converter. Still sounds just as good!

[@MrNobodyX3]

Boya sounds muddy

[@HistoryExplorer-gu9hq]

is this mic good for asmr videos?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I'd probably recommend a larger studio mic for that. They pic up more of the subtle sounds for ASMR. This one is good value and very versatile. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWPXoZiLj7iHhNksi=evYyxe_C9JAx35b5

[@RubCalBat]

How is that possible? The Boya is just awful!!!! To my ears, the Boya in none of the tests was better than the Rode, not even close.