Sony ZV 1 + Rode VideoMicro II Audio Settings + Sound Tests

Official Amazon purchase link to the Sony ZV-1:
amzn.to/46q0Ts3
Official Amazon purchase link to the Rode VideoMicro II:
amzn.to/46lnzcV
Official Amazon purchase link to the Rode VC1 3.5mm Extension Cable:
amzn.to/3NpwQbn
Official Amazon purchase link to the Joby 1k stable mini tripod for ZV-1:
amzn.to/46AIedk
Official Amazon purchase link to the mini microphone stand I used:
amzn.to/3NvPhuO
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[@BorisJosz]

great video, concise, everything I needed, muchos gracias amigo

[@markfriday]

Glad this helped! Thanks for dropping a comment Boris! Please subscribe!

[@mothergoose4231]

Great vid and love the tip about the extension and boom idea. Thanks!

[@user-mj1tm6yo6k]

I tried this same setup on my Sony ZV-1 II and I wasn't getting any audio. I had it in Video "P" mode not "M" but didn't think that would make a difference. My DJI wireless mics work fine via a 3.5 mm so i know its not the camera. I've seen some people mentioning other settings or that maybe the camera needs a mic with a power source but your video shows the Rode VM II works fine. Now I'm wondering if I returned it for no reason or what in the world I was doing wrong.. Great sounding audio with the Rode vs the onboard need to figure it out.

[@CeeJay247]

Love the video, still have not figured how to set the gain. Does anyone know?

[@SyazrinaChannel]

thank you for the info 😊

[@markfriday]

You're very welcome! Please subscribe and stick around!

[@rubenfinol4323]

hey i woul like to know if i have to always shoot on M mode for the mic to work. I have the zv1 m2.

[@mur4s4m3]

2nd test closer (but now at proximity) from mouth is probably the best sounding for KZbin videos. Closest test, voice feels too present and somewhat saturated, as if you were reporter holding micro to record outside

[@gijakaii]

hi, so would the cable still work for the Rode NTG video micro as well ?

[@WillC1528]

Is there a way to use headphones to monitor the audio whilst recording?

[@EmmaMumford]

Thanks for this - the mini mic stand link in your notes loads another tripod

[@markfriday]

Hey, Emma! I suggest you do get the Joby 1k I put in the description. I trust that more to hold the setup safely than the other one I mentioned!

[@peterchung2554]

When I listen to the audio recording of rode videomic, I only hear audio in the left side, is there a way to fix this? I have the TRS to TRS cable

[@iNawafMH]

last sec I changed my mind to Rode videomicro II thanks to you 😊

[@markfriday]

That's awesome man! Did you end up buying it?

[@iNawafMH]

@@markfriday I ABSULOTELY DID

[@rancepants4517]

Thanks for the excellent information! Everything looked and sounded great. Just ordered the Sony ZV-1, Rode VideoMicro II, and the Rode VC1 3.5mm Extension Cable!

[@markfriday]

Hey, Rance! That's so cool! I'm using the exact same setup for my talking head shots! The VC1 is super good! I had it for years and it never failed, the coiled cable helps with cable management as well, it doesn't feel as bulky and crammed up as the other 3.5mm lengthy cables.

[@JTSRacing]

my zv-1 has this clicking noise with any mic I add to it

[@RandomlyRonnieJr]

Is there a setting that's needed or can you just plug in the Rode lav into the 3.5 jack and it should read it?

[@markfriday]

Hey there. Just make sure you're on manual mode on the audio settings or else The camera will set it on auto and you won't get any control over the audio settings.

[@RandomlyRonnieJr]

@@markfriday Ok so search the tabs for manual mode and set it as such, then the audio cord (3.5) Rode lav should work better?

[@VANSmallhousen]

is this good for metal concerts? gonna get the sony zv 1 ii and need a good mic nothing too pro but good enough

[@markfriday]

Hey there! It's good enough to capture ambient sound, just don't expect it to isolate the sounds of guitars or drums or anything haha.