Wireless vs Shotgun: Which is the Best On-Camera Microphone for You?

In this video, Heen takes us through the difference between wireless and on-camera shotgun mics to help you decide which is right for your next project.
00:12 - Using an On-Camera Shotgun Microphone
01:02 - Using a Wireless Microphone
02:24 - Which Should You Choose?
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[@BasicFilmmaker]

Outtakes at end of video - love them!

[@SaimYilmaz]

Love the bloopers!

[@BracketReviews]

Awesome 👌

[@BracketReviews]

This year, I switched from a generic wireless mic to a Rode wireless go 2 mic and the difference is clear. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor shots. Though it is expensive it is worth every penny. With some tweaks in the post or editing, be it on mobile or PC, one can get a better sound quality. Nice comparison there, Heen. Initially, i thought it was AI. 😂 Keep the good work up, Rode.

[@Slimgosa]

For a Rode VideoMic Go user, I certainly look forward upgrading to a Wireless Go II one day 😎

[@timelesstruths]

Love the merch, great post.

[@zone1hearing]

Great video, thanks!

[@omonyfrancisakena4908]

Thanks for this. could you also make a video talking about a few best suitable wireless microphones for outdoor (busy streets) type of KZbin videos?🙏

[@kimothemo]

Heen is back!

[@Rickymanso]

Great content. I have a question that i need your help to answer: If i use the Lavalier II with the Rode pro or I use it straight away towards my iphone, am i gonna get the same result in an ideal situation? or the record coming from the Lavalier II that connected to the Rode pro will better better than that connected to my iphone?

[@elvis_chen]

Hi Rode, when will you guys make a camera adapter for Sony camera's MI shoes like DJI does?

[@taylorvelasquez3124]

Is it possible rode can make a video on how to connect a camera to the rodecaster pro 2🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thisisritzy]

[@rodemic]

Great questions! 1) Yes and Yes 2) This is something our team do regularly for shooting mobile content and have not had any issues. If you are concerned, we have a new accessory coming VERY soon, which will make this mounting even easier. 3) Yes this will be totally fine, your only concern should be a longer distances body blocking can affect the signal, but over this range this shouldn't be a huge risk (you can always do a sound test with your back turned to test this). 4) Unfortunately not, as there is no onboard recording feature. If this is something you need, we would recommend the Wireless PRO which will make this process easier.

[@thisisritzy]

@@rodemic thanks! this helped solidify my purchase decision. loving the mic

[@Soundxajay]

❤ buying in future

[@melankolikfilms]

Have bought and will continue to buy Røde products, so I’m only really here for the Heen bloopers

[@AndreSjoberg]

Using the Røde VideoMic Go 2 on most of my videos on my channel, esp. the talking head parts, and the price to quality ratio is *really* good! Still trying to figure out a good compressor/eq-«template» for my voice in DaVinci Resolve though, since my recording setup is the same (distance/room noise/etc) for most talking parts a template should work fine with small adjustments from time to time. Couldn’t afford the Wireless Pro’s for my more «moving around the workshop»-segments though, and didn’t really need 2 mics, so went with the dji mic 2 small package for that, but not totally happy with the audio quality on the built in mics when clip’ed to the chest. From examples I’ve heard in other videos the Wireless Pro’s do sound more bright and present right out of the box, even without a lavalier, so we’ll just have to see what the future brings in terms of upgrades :) Also: the blooper segment was gold, all videos should have that :D

[@BEERNBBQBYLARRY]

I switched from shotgun to wireless lav mics several years ago and never went back. Shotgun mics still picked up way too much ambient background noise.

[@rodemic]

Definitely workflow dependent, but Wireless mics are probably the most versatile!

[@epambos]

Heen is just outstanding! Beautiful, likeable, funny... 😅 But, either a proper make-up artist needs to be used, or, provide specialty make-up suited for the purposes of digital camera filming under intense lights, in order to avoid skin shine. Keep up the good work! You are awesome dear Heen.

[@alrozanski8352]

Hello Heen I use the Rode wireless Pro. It’s great

[@manolorivasfoto]

Definitivamente para mi el inalámbrico es mucho más versatil, los de escopeta solo los monto en cámara para registrar el sonido y después sicronizar con el las otras tomas.

[@surayetumedia6553]

I love rode wireless. I use it here in Kenya. How do I upgrade to wireless pro that has a charging case

[@rodemic]

Check out the link in the description!

[@SanoyNimbus]

Most of the times I use Wireless PRO with lavalier microphones. Sometimes with NTG Video mic. Rarely only transmitter mic.

[@actor_Shailesh]

I purchased 5 month ago our wirless ii go it's also costly and one my not turn on while charging light continuously on. I too much tired to contact to customer service but there no support. I think I lost our 30k amount there nothing support

[@rodemic]

Hey there, our Service Team would be more than happy to help you troubleshoot any issues you might be facing. Reach out here: rode.com/contact

[@dennispagterchristensen7786]

❤

[@followingcierra]

I love my Rode Wireless go II. They work very well in my IRL streams.

[@Mbee16]

Combine the Wireless mic and shotgun mic. Bring the combo as close as possible to the subject. Shotgun mics up close work really well.

[@rodemic]

Great idea, wireless booming is super versatile workflow!