RØDE VideoMic Me Review

Blog post with more info coming to Documentally.com
A quick test of the RØDE VideoMic Me in windy conditions.

[@mobbaddictchannel]

Spectacular sound in such a windy condition!

[@JapaneseWifeLife]

Absolutely LOVE this review! Excellent work in being informative and concise, thank you :)

[@gillesvanleeuwen]

Great comparison. Very impressive. This in combination with a iphone gimbal and that all manual recording app will give you a lovely setup for tracking shots.

[@PawelJackowski]

Holly cow! That test in the field impressed me! Amazon or ebay, here I come! Thanks for the very useful review :-)

[@CharlesBenz]

Stellar review Sir!

[@alynndollhouse1367]

WOW the wind improvement is AWESOME great review🐼

[@ashykings]

Thank you!!! I will now be getting one after watching this!

[@mrsecretary400]

I purchased a Rode Mic Me-L. One word: AMAZING! I even made a video reviewing it although my channel is all about teaching English! That’s how much I loved it 😅

[@infinityrays]

Can't wait to have mine, just ordered one online! Great Aussie product!

[@ThangChungMJPooh]

I've been making videos all this time without an external mic. Yes, the sound is absolute crap. Hoping to get this soon. Your review was great! Thanks!

[@JamieHines]

What a great review and especially the audio tests. Thanks

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

Great review, this one really won me over! I've been conflicted getting this or the videomicro in conjunction with an Osmo 2 stabiliser, as mounting a microphone seems to be an issue no matter what, but even then, this seems much more convenient in every way. Thanks!

[@grenierdave]

Excellent review friend! On my way to purchasing one now!

[@JOEVPLYR]

Thank you for this review. Because of it, I just placed my order on Amazon for the iPhone 6s. Once again, thank you. Subbed

[@Tomblom]

WOW this review really sold me! I'm ordering mine now!

[@Aontacht]

Fantastic review. Thank you

Very good

[@CoastLife]

Perfect.... We have the micro... now we need this one too!

[@developmentvideo]

Good review mate. Thanks

[@PetrolheadsParadise]

Can this mic get connected to DSLR with high quality extension cable??

[@PetrolheadsParadise]

I kno other Rode mics too which are made for DSLRs but i wanted to kno that this particular mic connects with Phone+DSLR? Or only Phone?

[@Documentally]

Maybe with a load of adapters but i don't see why you would want to. There are better mics for that use.

[@PetrolheadsParadise]

Documentally my budget is tight.. And i was finding a Good quality mic to use for Phone videos+DSLR

[@Documentally]

Take a look at the Rode Video Micro.

[@ChrisPugh]

Nice review, I just ordered one!

[@AKAlias]

Excellent review! Thanks for the effort.

[@Drostvideo]

How do you use the mic for interviews if it only points in one direction and how far can you be away from the person to still get good audio?

[@Documentally]

I would only use it for interviews if you are going to edit out the subjects response. Although you can be heard to the side of the mic it would sound weird. How far depends on the environment. In a noise environment i'd have the subject as close as you can. Head and shoulders. Although i think a handheld or wireless mic would be better in those instances.

[@freshbrownie_]

Where did you get that rig mount for your Rode Video Micro set up?? Please send me a link! Great Review!!

[@Documentally]

It's made of bits. Some listed on Documentally.com/kit

[@ARJUUN21]

+Documentally Absolutely Amazing :)

[@VideoItalianMaker]

thanks for the vid! I just received it today as gift ! I will test it soon!

[@alisha6046]

Great review!

[@ProgamerEU]

great video! love it!

[@perencevicm]

Great video sir,how it works in loud enviroment ??Thanks in advance ...

[@MarkTayloroutdoors]

Great review, hoping to get one soon for my iPhone 6s 😀👍🏻

[@NurseMurse]

It looks like it wouldn't be able to point it directly at the subject? Can it tilt like 30 degrees? or does that not matter?

[@Documentally]

Not really. It's not a true shotgun mic. Too small for that.

[@higorferreira8482]

Great review. Is there a extension cable for use in a could shoe with a gimbal? Thanks

[@m.schmidt2234]

Super Review. Thx for that ;)

[@Ade2bee]

Thanks for the video

[@ZaireeyKhairuddin]

👍 👍 👍

[@justinspirational]

Could it be used for recording voice overs on the go? Is there a 'proximity effect' ie. does the sound pick up more nice low frequency 'bass' sounds when very close to the end of the mic (with dead cat on as a 'pop filter')? Thank you

[@craigwhipps]

Great review. I'm off to buy it, as soon as I've updated my 6s Plus iOS to the latest version. Liked and subscribed. :-)

[@Documentally]

+Craig Whipps Thanks and good luck!

[@TalknReview]

Hi mate what's the lighting you used in this video, I really liked it. Great review

[@Documentally]

Talk N Review When I’m not using a window, the lighting in the shed was an old photographic modelling light.

[@joshuamuheim8900]

Hey there Thanks a lot for this review! As this is a directional microphone, I'm wondering whether it would work for my specific use case? I'm busking on the streets, and while I'm having a "real" portable PA with both microphone and guitar input, I'd sometimes like to not carry around all that stuff and still be able to amplify both my voice and my guitar. I have an iPhone holder that I can attach to the front of my acoustic guitar, so I can look at my iPhone's screen while playing. I thought: why not just use my microphone to pick up both the guitar and my voice, and connect a little Bluetooth speaker to amplify? While wearing headphones, this works perfectly (sound quality isn't great, but enough for my purpose). But as soon as I connect the speaker, I get terrible feedback issues (no surpise here). So - do you think using a directional microphone like the RØDE VideoMic Me (and placing the speaker in front of myself, facing to the audience), I would get a better result? Maybe you could give it a try? I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you!

[@Documentally]

I think there are better options and you need more distance from the mic to the speaker. I'd use the Rode Wireless go.

[@joshuamuheim8900]

@@Documentally ​ Thanks for reaching out anyway. :-)

[@OfficialDreamTheater]

What do you think about using this as a small solution for recording a mid-size rock concert? I don't wanna throw out $60 if it won't be good/ok, so I can enjoy my recordings. Thanks!

[@Documentally]

I have not tried it for recording anything as noisy as that. I guess it depends on what kind of levels you can attain on the recording device. Personally I would use some of my more professional equipment and a standalone audio recorder with better preamps.

[@ingridfromtoronto]

I'm assuming you can use it while the phone is mounted on a camera tripod, yes? Thanks for review.

[@Documentally]

Yup. Can't see why not :)

[@domantas91]

Great video. I saw you have a case for olloclip, does it get in the way when you use wide lens adapter on your iPhone?

[@Documentally]

+domantas91 Hi, Not sure what you mean. it's designed for use with the Olloclip lenses. :)

[@domantas91]

+Documentally Does videomic me get in the shot when using wide lens?

[@Documentally]

+domantas91 It was fine on the wide but not the superwide.

[@crsshl]

sorry, i want to ask.. what is dead cat u said for many times on this video? that fur ball??

[@Documentally]

Yes a dead cat is a wind shield. the most important part of this mic when outdoors. And i'm afraid i can't answer your question about the samsung Note 3. Have you tried asking @Rodemics on twitter?

[@lionheart2707]

Hey Documentally, does the microphone appears in the field of view while using the olloclip (wide and ultrawide angle) ? Thanks

[@Documentally]

lionheart2707 hi, not sure. I will check when I get the olloclip for my i7

[@lionheart2707]

Documentally Thanks !

[@jennergayle1080]

Good stuff, would be great if you put the link for the product

[@alynndollhouse1367]

Thumbs Up👍🏼

[@hydron186]

Have you tested the mic in bass heavy environment like loud venue, concerts , club. I'm looking for a simple solution to record my band rehearsals. The loudness and the bass is creating a lot of distortion. The videomic me could be a great solution.

[@Documentally]

Not tested it no. In a high noise environment i'd want to adjust the levels. Possibly with a mic using the lightning adapter.

[@hrishiness4648]

Doesn't work with facebook live according to reviews. Can you confirm? If yes, then I will have to invest a bit more money for SC7 cable as well as micro phone clip-on.

[@FLOODOFSINS]

Will the default android camera/video app be able to use this mic?

[@AliKhan-tq1lj]

Documentally, if you point the camera at people outside and you're interviewing them. How far can they stand from the mic and phone before the audio quality starts falling off

[@Documentally]

Street Talk it’s not a shotgun mic so not far. Depends on ambient sound and volume of the speaker. I’d use the Rode Video mic pro.

[@Theshark15z]

Do you know if you can use this MIC for ROCK CONCERTS and Loud Events???

[@Documentally]

Theshark15z I imagine so but you may want to record using an app that gives you control over your levels.

[@LintangCahyaningsih8]

HELP! I've had this mic for a few years, been loving it so far, yet I just got a new phone without any audio jack. Rode has yet to release a similar mic with usb-c connector, and I've been racking my brain on how to use my old videomic me with the new phone. Got an adapter, but the mic just won't lock the way it used to. Then I bought a trrs extension and basically use it as a handheld mic, but still there's no convenience of a shotgun mic there. Do you have any suggestion?

[@Documentally]

That's a tough one. Where are you based? The Rode Video Micro is are pretty affordable at the moment. Will that work? That said I think it's time to save up for the Video Mic NTG.That looks amazing. Not got my hands on one yet.

[@vedranart]

Hi, when I connect Rode VideoMicro mic with SC4 adapter to my iPhone 4, iPhone 4S or iPad Mini I get a really really low volume, did you had a similar experience with it? I've tried default Apple's camera recording and voice recording and sound is low. The only feedback I could get from RODE's support is that I should use their app for recording the voice so that I can get more gain to the mic with volume control, but what's the point if I can't record the video within the app... :P Thanks! :)

[@Documentally]

Hi, is it compatible with the iphone4? Sounds like you need a powered mic.

[@vedranart]

Tried it with all of these devices, and the sound gain is the same on all of them. Why are they selling their mic for smartphones if it can't get enough power to get the good quality sound without preamp?

[@Documentally]

I haven't had that issue at all. Have you tested the cable you are using. Or the mic on another type of camera?

[@vedranart]

Yeah, mic works fine with my Nikon D3200. Tho, I'm wondering if SC4 adapter has different wiring compared to SC7, that SC4 doesn't have grounding to the first ring or something like that... :P

[@majidstereo6500]

Hello.i have problem.i have nexus 5 mobile.i buy vediomic me.but don't recorded with mobile and vediomic.what do me?

[@golubovicdejan7214]

Can you tell me, will it work on Samsung S5?

[@thejunkcollectors9578]

Does it work with iPhone 8

[@TorIvanBoine]

any suggestion on how to mount this on a DSLR like the videomicro? Does it fit in the Lyre Shoe Mount?

[@Documentally]

+Tor Ivan Boine It's a bit of a hack going that way round. If you need a mic to switch between sir and phone i'd stick with the micro and go for a mount on the phone. The MicMe has a TRRS adapter for the phone. the micro has TRS but is easily converted.

[@oparasatauwaya]

subscribed.

[@AngloSaxon1]

it's not a dead cat, its called a 70s muff

[@axilleaszaxaropoulos6951]

is this for LG g4? please let me know

[@MrBigjack71]

I'm having a problem with my videomic me and was wondering if you can help me. I just opened it brand new out of box. I recorded my 1st video and I'm getting a heartbeat noise on my video. The only way to make it go away is to plug a headset in. As soon as I unplug the headset the heartbeat comes back. I do have my phone in airplane mode also. I have an iPhone. Any advice would be helpful before I think about returning it. Thanks.

[@Documentally]

+Jack Velazquez Can you link to the video? Sounds weird and unusual but intriguing.

[@bogdandinu503]

Hi! Can u send me a link with the clamp from 0:54 ? Thanks

[@ARJUUN21]

+Documentally Are the Videos on the IPhone 6s with the Video mic me recorded in Stereo > Dual Channel ? or the single of Iphone 6s itself?

[@Documentally]

+Arjuun Sharma I was using the iphone camera app which i think only records mono. Not sure for certain though.

[@ARJUUN21]

Can you please check and tell me which app does record stereo or does it really matter? If I just want it for Vlogs..

[@Documentally]

+Arjuun Sharma Not sure it really matters for vlogs but Filmic Pro is the best app in my opinion.

[@ARJUUN21]

Okay do u really think that the Rode Video Mic me really makes a huge difference as far as quality is concerned, compared to the inbuilt mic of iPhone 6s. I am asking you because I have bought both and waiting, also is iPhone 6s good with battery? How long does it last for you when u use camera N all those apps? Thanks so much for ur responses..

[@Documentally]

+Arjuun Sharma It depends on the environment. Always carry extra battery power. Come to one of my workshops ;)

[@douglaslopesribeiro8637]

does it only work on iPhones/iPads?

[@Documentally]

Works on other phones. Depends where the camera is placed. Rewatch the video. ;)

[@brotherguitarman]

Is this also compatible with the samsung androids?

[@Documentally]

Depends where the camera is placed.

[@brotherguitarman]

Documentally its at the top side while the headphone jack is located at the bottom

[@gentlemattyas6076]

how can i monitor my audio while filming?

[@lolanimals7206]

4:57 I know it's may not be funny but 😂😂😂

[@ThisLittleCriticSanad]

Hey so i just got my VideoMic Me for my Android and noticed ZERO difference. So sad 😑 I had high hopes.

[@Documentally]

I can't see how that is possible. Have you tried to use your phone outside in the wind? For me the main benefit is the windjammer. Hard to put one on the phone as it has three mics. Much easier to block wind noise this way.

[@ThisLittleCriticSanad]

+Documentally Actually i haven't tryed it outside because I don't film outdoors. In doors ive noticed zero difference

[@vikrampaul24]

change settings from internal to external mic , then see the difference.

[@papason5153]

too bad for my Android I won't be able to use it with the dead cat

[@alankevin_007]

Merci ! Combien de vidéos sont impossibles à regarder (écouter) à cause du bruit du vent !

[@JoseGarcia-pi1jj]

4:10 youre welcome

[@InvisiMan2006]

Holy shit! I need to get a "dead cat"!

[@gr2262]

Theres a ghost of che guevara in the background

[@Pins33ker]

I prefer calling it a Tribble, instead of a dead cat.

[@mudslinger704]

Does this help with picking up audio from a distance? Realised today my s8 mic is useless on picking up my voice from even 5 feet away on a tripod..

[@Documentally]

It does offer a little directionality but how much will be dependent on the recording environment.

[@MarvindelaEspriella]

I bought this micro. But I hear a bizzzzzz... :(

[@cfcolly]

does anyone know of an android phone with the camera on different side? i dont want an iPhone since i use ab sd card

[@alexblokstra]

Oliver Emmett Samsung galaxy s7 edge has an amazing camera and the headphone jack is on the bottom of the phone

[@cfcolly]

alex blokstra does it have the sd card port to expand the memory?

[@alexblokstra]

Oliver Emmett yes it does and you also get a USB adapter with it so u can plug a hard drive in

[@artwave9426]

sir rode mice conect samsung j7 prime

[@Documentally]

p r it should do yes.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

Not really a true review without using it on multiple devices...like Android.

[@Documentally]

Kevin McMahon not really a true review? Yeah.. whatever.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

@@Documentally exactly...whatever.

[@YoannerB]

Are you pretending to be Che Guevara??????

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Great review.

[@MIRAKAY]

Great review!