Comica CVM-VM10II Microphone | The Perfect Vlogging Mic?

We try out the Comica CVM-VM10II mini shotgun microphone. In this video we do a quick unboxing followed by a quick test where we take the Comica CVM-VM10II mic outside in the wind to see how well it works. Let’s see if you can hear the difference.
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[@SCWD_US]

Cheers on the review. Thank you for your time.

[@gregtoope]

Most welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@joeframo3347]

Your video was excellent thank you for sharing this great microphone 👍

[@sheryl8986]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@Digmen1]

Great video Crusin! Very quick and to the point, and some humour

[@gregtoope]

Much appreciated!

[@mypointofblue5260]

Thanks! I just got mine in the mail today.

[@gregtoope]

awesome! hope you enjoy using it. I use mine all the time.

[@BLUEsurf63]

Just had this delivered from amazon uk this morning, tried it quickly indoors with my Fimi Palm 2 sounds excellent, really impressed so far, nice hard shell case too. Did manage to prize the mount off the mic, it's a bit tight but thats how it's supposed to be. Thanks for a great review...

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for sharing. always great to hear from other users!

[@JulianJCohen]

Thanks for this review! I added to cart after watching your video

[@gregtoope]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching. Let us know what you think after you receive it!

[@rayhayden]

I instantly thought about your beard with the dead cat too! When I let my beard grow out a bit, I am in the same position, with more gray that pepper with the salt - LOL! Hey I think I could hear that thing blowing around on that roof! The car going by sounded clear too! Great information, informative video! I greatly appreciate it as I was looking at this very microphone! Dropping a LIKE on your video! Watching and Supporting - I also joined your network!

[@gregtoope]

Thats amazing! Thanks for the support! Always appreciated!

[@KitKat_Kt]

Considering vlogging myself soon, and have been looking into equipment (definitely would be considered a beginner). This video was really neat and informative (just found it a couple minutes ago through Amazon), thank you! :-)

[@gregtoope]

Most welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikeboudreau5033]

Great job and the great thing is I'll be using it on my m50 so I'll know what it sounds like before I even get it... thanks

[@gregtoope]

Most welcome. Nice little combo.

[@ultrasweet8288]

Great review man!

[@gregtoope]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeframo3347]

Just in case itself makes me want to buy that Mike 👍

[@JPSullivanMusic]

Hmm, not bad. It does sound way better than the internal mic when it comes to wind/background noise.

[@gregtoope]

For sure. Not only does it help with the wind but it’s definitely a much fuller sound.

[@apprenricebrickoflegend]

I'm probably going to get this mic.

[@gregtoope]

Apprentice Brick I’ve been using it a lot the past few days. Really like the audio coming from it.

[@apprenricebrickoflegend]

@@gregtoope Will this mic work if I record a video (from the standard camera app) from a recent samsung phone?

[@gregtoope]

@@apprenricebrickoflegend That I don't know. Works with cameras and iPhones with standard app. But I don't have a Samsung phone to test with

[@mtoope]

mic definitely sounds so much better than the internal mic. looks like a great package!

[@gregtoope]

yup, so far I'm really liking it.

[@Digmen1]

There is a lot of deep rumbling when you were outside with the Comica on

[@wretchpin]

Got mine yesterday...works great on my canon g7x mark iii. Although in the case, my dead cat didn't come in a bag though....hmmm.

[@gregtoope]

Maybe the packaging has changed,

[@gregtoope]

Im really happy with this mic. Small, great sound, and comes with a very nice carry case. What more do you want for this price! ✅ Subscribe ✅& hit the 🔔 Notification Bell 🔔 if you're new to the channel, for more Tech Videos, Vlogs and Motorcycle related episodes coming in the next few days! Make sure to comment as well as we love hearing from you!

[@drnda2007]

Some said no more hard case ... price the same. Price should've drop down then as there are similar mics for less money. What I like the most is mount as it looks cool and kind of more promising in terms of breaking up. Thanks for review.

[@gregtoope]

pera peric welcome. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@marksabota4056]

How did you like this mic? I picked one up the other day and recorded some videos, but it has some quiet hissing sound in the background. I watched my previous videos with dji wireless mic and it actually sounds even better and I can't hear that weird hissing noise. I tried to remove it in the post and it's the same, if not worse

[@LindzCan]

I have the same mic but when I used it in my SL2 became more noisy, may I know your sound recording settings Sir? Thank you!

[@gregtoope]

No sound settings. Everything is set to auto for sound.

[@bairagitales]

Quick question Movo vxr 10 pro vs this?

[@oussouss9022]

Hello does it work with 550d

[@truebro77]

Came here for the mic, stayed for the chills of living in those kind of, I'm assuming, Canadian streets, full, proper winters. Cosy. Etc... I'll shut up now

[@gregtoope]

Haha. Luckily its not crazy winter cold right now. We are actually getting a heat warning! So ill be spending some much needed time outdoors!

[@truebro77]

was brilliant mate

[@gregtoope]

@@truebro77 Thanks!

[@nicolassoto1605]

Is possible connect to a Smartphone?

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

Sorry for asking again lol. So was m50 able to use the mic to record audio without having some sort of power? Because my camera has a mic input but says that I need to plug in power.

[@gregtoope]

The mic works just fine with the Canon M50. Just be aware that there are 2 audio cables that come with the package. One is for use with a smartphone and the other is used for standard cameras. Just make sure to use the correct cable or you won't get any sound.

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

@@gregtoope I tried using the one they give you but I don't get any sound when I connect it to the camera. And I used the one for camera

[@TheBooouchFilmsx]

ha, me again. I commented on your video for the Comica VM30 Lite. So if you had to choose between this mic or the V30 Lite, which would you choose? The Lite is currently $10 cheaper than the VM10II. Also, have you noticed the Lite getting in the way of your video with your wide lenses? Thanks Again!

[@gregtoope]

Well I have both and use both. When I’m travelling I like the VM10II as its smaller and less obvious, which means it draws less attention. Which I like. But at home when I’m recording the unboxing/review videos I’m always using the V30 Lite. I use it with a 10-18mm lens on a Canon M50 and I don’t think I’ve ever gotten the mic in the shot. But I don’t usually shoot at full wide. But so far so good.

[@TheBooouchFilmsx]

@@gregtoope thanks for the reply. I usually shoot with a fisheye, so it's a little wide. I'm thinking about picking up the Lite and if it shows up on footage, I'll return it and get the VM10II.

[@gregtoope]

@@TheBooouchFilmsx interested to see if it creeps in with a fisheye lens. Let us know.

[@elgarnamocii3397]

i think it's hard remove because of wrong position sir

[@katrinaballadaressoto501]

Hi, can I connect the mic to the notebook?

[@katrinaballadaressoto501]

:(

[@TheCampingCanuck]

How would this attach to a smartphone?

[@gregtoope]

either through the headphone jack or on some smartphones, including the iPhone, you need a headphone to lightning adapter or to whatever adapter they need.

[@TheCampingCanuck]

@@gregtoope I mean mount it to the phone. Is there an included attachment for that ?

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

I have the same mic and I used the converter cable that comes with the phone and for some reason I can't record on my device. Any ideas? So I bought a different adapter but it still doesn't work

[@gregtoope]

GWM-BTD Battles, Agar.Io and more! iPhone or Android?

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

@@gregtoopeandroid

[@gregtoope]

GWM-BTD Battles, Agar.Io and more! I’m using mine with an iPhone. May want to reach out to the Comica and maybe the phone manufacturer to see what they say. Also are you using the correct cable? The package come with 2. One for cameras and one for smartphones. Make sure you’re using the correct one or you won’t get any sound.

[@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988]

@@gregtoope yes I tried using the grey one. My phone has connection but i can't record audio

[@gregtoope]

@@gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988 Id reach out to them and see what they can offer in regards to support.

[@PedroDVC]

Man, some people will leave bad reviews because the beach had too much sand... who understands that shit? haha

[@gregtoope]

Very true.

[@HrMortensen]

Dead cat looks like your beard.

[@gregtoope]

Hr Mortensen yeah it does!

[@ChrisDallasDualped]

Horrible mic, sounds like crap in the wind with a windshield, even for free it is not worth it..why would you want to ruin your footage? It's got 2 1/2 stars? Are you kidding? Its worth 0 stars.

[@gregtoope]

Totally disagree. For a mic of this price and with my own testing out in a lot of wind this performed very well. Just as good as mics that are twice the price.

[@ChrisDallasDualped]

@@gregtoope there's been many reviews out there comparing this mic to others and this mic has done horrible in the wind every single time on every single review so it's a crappy mic regardless what you agree the proof is in the reviews.

[@gregtoope]

@@ChrisDallasDualped you can believe what you want. I’ve used this mic numerous times in very windy conditions. Including this very video where we shot ourdoors in heavy wind. I have never been disappointed in this mic’s quality. It sounds like you don’t even own this mic and are only relying on other videos. I actually own this mic and use it. So I’ll take my opinion over yours.