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I've never tried the PodMic USB version, only the OG PodMic but this question seems to have popped up a couple times recently so I hope I can try it out some time and compare. Personally I think the look and function of the MV7+ would probably be my choice, I really like the noise reduction built in but again, I haven't tried the PodMic USB. I think it would probably come down to which one you think sounds better on your voice.
Thanks for commenting on this old video! It made me go back and watch the entire thing and got to see so many great memories! This cam, in terms of 1080p is still very good. You could certainly do a whole youtube channel with it and I think my comments in the section re: 4K are still pretty relevant. I think most of youtube is still 1080p so I don't think not having 4K would be a deal breaker if you were able to get this cam for a great price.
@@RayOrtega So nice having your response on time. I am in-between buying Canon M50 or 80D. The M50 is is being sold here in Nigeria as second hand for 690,000 Nigerian naira. While the 80D, seller decided to sell for 550,000 naira. What do you advice?
@@miahdoestech Hard to say. I haven't used the M50 but I did do two videos on the M6 which is in the same series of camera, here's the review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pLpfMb9JNS4.html you'll have to compare specs to the M50 to see how close they are but I mention in this video how the M6 is basically the mirrorless version of the 80D. I also did a vlog style video using the cam as well ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EZ4AcRcToI4.html
From a sound perspective, it's subjective. Whichever one you think sounds better or you think fits your voice better, is better. They are both great. I haven't tried the PodMic USB, I only have the XLR version but it's a great mic. What I love about the MV7+ is that the settings are stored on the mic itself so they can be used on other devices without the software and the noise reduction is really good. If the PodMic has both of those, then it will come down to whichever you think sounds better.
You can hear the XLR output in the full review here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Af6mntdthf8.html check the 12:18 mark for the XLR output.
Hi Ray, thanks for the to the point explanation with example for low cut feature on the recorder, my question is that I got Sennheiser MKE 400 shotgun mic for DSLR, I film weddings with my lavalier as well, should I keep the low cut filter ON during my recording or assess the situation, mind you weddings are busy with full of noises people chattering or background music at hall, kindly let me know, thanks.
Hi, Mike. Thanks for the feedback. Every mic has a different level at which they cut the lows. I don't like to cut above 80Hz on my mic and in fact in almost all cases I don't use low cuts because I'm going to do that in post production anyways, where I can choose how much to cut. If you do it on the mic, you are kinda stuck with that setting. If it was me, I would record without it and just add a cut in post. Sometimes a low cut is used for wind noise but you usually have to cut too much to reduce the wind so I would definitely make sure to have a windscreen/sock if recording outside.
@@RayOrtega Thanks buddy for the quick and detail reply, really appreciate it, yes I would leave it OFF but now that you told me that sometime we have outdoor ceremony so I would use the sock and then will use low cut, great advice.
I’ve seen many reviews and/or tutorials and comparisons the last few days but this is by far the most helpful! Thank you so much for your effort, this video really makes a difference for me, greetings from Germany :)
Thanks! I have the XLR Podmic and I like it though it's a little brighter than ideal, still a great mic for the price, build and look...feels like a tank. But I haven't tried the USB version yet. Appreciate the view and feedback.
Great video! So if I set up the mic to sound how I want in motivmix I can then record in audacity and things like the de nosie and popper stopper will still be on for the mic?
Probably a stupid question but would this mic ever be mounted ON the camera itself if a rare situation comes up where I need to outside my typical environment (like a run and gun situation).
Typically no, but could you...sure ;) It has a 1/4"20 thread on the bottom so you could get a mount that would allow you to do it however I don't see it being very useful, it's in no way made to do that and since it's a condenser mic., it will transfer even the smallest noise made by handling the camera. But this mic system has a mic that pairs with the receiver that IS made for exactly that. So, same receiver, different mic, made for wearing like a lav for camera work amzn.to/4etp8J2
Hello! I have a piano student whose computer broke and she's been using her tablet (I think android, maybe Samsung?). The audio cuts a lot!! So I'm looking for a mic solution. Do you think if she plugged this in, we would be good to go?
Hard to tell since every device acts differently. I don't think the audio 'cutting' is a mic issue or if it is something may be broken that this won't fix, again hard to know but there is a USBC version of this mic that might work with the tablet amzn.to/3XLwy4O says it works with Android. Worth a shot but make sure you can return it for free if it doesn't work for you. With my Prime membership it says it has free returns but check whatever you have.
@@RayOrtega I find that the Zoom default settings cut out high and low notes - it has some background noise suppression that is not compatible with music lessons. I very much appreciate the response. I will give that one a try!!!
@@TLgeek Ah yes, Zoom has both, a original sound for musicians and live-performance mode. Both aimed at musicians, check these out further down this page for how to enable them support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0059985#:~:text=by%20your%20instrument.-,Sign%20in%20to%20the%20Zoom%20desktop%20client.,profile%20picture%2C%20then%20click%20Settings.&text=Click%20the%20Audio-,tab.,select%20Original%20sound%20for%20musicians.
U dont mebtion that u can only use one effect on all 12x channels. Other than that. Its good. A bit long though. Can u do a vid on the l20. If it had bluetooth on it own channel, just a single knob. I would get the l20.
Seems pretty equal to me. Seems like they figured out how to make BT work really well and in fact part of their marketing for this mic is their "proprietary wireless software." And I think that also means that if you are going direct to phone or the receiver, it's using the same tech aka the BT. I see in the specs it's 50Hz to 20KHz so maybe the choke point on many BT systems is a more limited frequency spectrum. Not sure exactly but the mic sounds good to me.
Thank you for the response! Funny thing I just figured one on my mics is much more hissing at the same gain. Odd 😅 Guess that’s going to be the „Guest-LAV“
A lot of mics (usually lavs) will have a TRS connector however they are still sending just a mono signal. The input on most cameras will be a stereo input therefore the audio is still only going to go to one (left) channel. The adapter will still work because it sums that mono signal to both channels in most cases. But even without the adapter, this is very easy to fix in your editing software. I prefer to not use adapters so if you just stick with 'fixing it in post' that works too.
I just purchased the Shure MV7+. Does it bring much value to use the Shure RK345 Black Foam Replacement Windscreen for SM7A and SM7B Microphones instead of the one that comes with the MV7+? I read a lot that people replaced the windscreen for the MV7 but could not find much information with the newer MV7+.
Thanks for the advices. How does the lavalier microphone behave in a room where everyone is talking to each other during a zoom meeting? Can Zoom noise reduction be enough to isolate the sounds of other people talking around the room?
Honestly in that situation, all mics are going to pick up the background noise. Most lavs are omnidirectional condensers so they pick up even more background than something like a handheld mic. Noise reduction is going to deal more with room sounds like heating and air conditional/fans more than it's going to isolate voices. But if you are on a Zoom call, only one person should be speaking at a time, unless you are in a room where people are on different Zoom calls and then you are going to hear people talking in the background.
I don't have that camera but looking at the manual (page 302) it looks like it might be possible gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/0300029810/01/eos-rebelt7-1500d-im-en.pdf
this + eqapo to run werman rn noise, probably would be insane since rn noise would nuke basically all background noise, maybe through a gate at like -54db depending on leftover noise if there even is any
So if you hook up your phone you can use it as a recorder? All 4 mics will be sending a recording to your phone which in turn u can save on your phone or tablet as one recording?
The phone demo I show in this video via the phone input is for brining phones into the P4, so if you had a host on the phone (remote) you could bring them into the conversation. However, it can be used as an audio interface which means you might be able to bring it into a phone via USB but I haven't tested that. Back when I had this device, iPhones didn't have USB. And I would imagine that it would depend on if the type of phone you have supports USB interfaces. Most audio interfaces work with newer iPhones that have USB-C so I imagine it could be used to bring multiple mics into those phones, you'd then have to have an app that supports multichannel or if using a regular recording app, you would likely get a stereo mix of all the mics plugged into the P4 and you'd then record that via the app.
@@RayOrtega I received it yesterday. I was able to get my test audio to my MacBook Pro, but the phone feature didn’t work as far as uploading the audio from the P4 to the phone. It was worth the shot, though I didn’t feel that was going to work even though the instruction manual says you can technically do it, I haven’t tried my iPad. I wonder a slightly different interface if that would work I like to edit and do everything from my tablet. I’m an iOS person the little easier believe it or not the MacBook in my opinion.
Hey! Im thinking of getting this Microphone, I currently have a USB yeti nano, its great for the beginning of my gaming career, but now as I develop into streaming, Im looking at the MV7+ and have the budget for it, just a question.... Do I need to have a XLR, I think you mentioned that I dont, also what extra's do I need, cords/cables etc? Thanks!
Good news, you don’t need anything extra with this mic. No XLR needed, it’s just a second option, and the USB cable you need to run things comes with the mic. It will work the same as your Nano. So if you don’t need a different workflow, then you’re set.
Hey Ray! For someone that needs a portable mic to take to and from an open office environment everyday, would you recommend a mic like this over the Elgato Wave 3? I’ve narrowed it down to these two.
Hi, Terrance. I'd say, just based on price alone, I'd probably pick up the Elgato unless you need the wireless connectivity of the S1. I haven't used the Wave but it seems like it's nice and Elgato seems to make really good products and looking at the description amzn.to/4cQQ7Nu I'm reminded that that software you get with it looks really good as well.
No, the MotiveMix app is just for settings and recording. You'll need to edit the files in some audio editing software. Audacity is free, I use Adobe Audition but if you have a Mac, Garageband is also free and there are so many other apps in every price range.
It comes with a USB-C cable which you plug into your phone. Then you can use the Shure Motiv app to change settings and/or record or just use it with other apps.
@@RayOrtega I will not use headphones while recording. I just simply want plug, record and play mic for my iphone. So will i be able to hear the voice after recording without removing the wire connected on my iphone?
@@ca.asthavijjan In this case, the microphone is going to become your input and your output so you'd have to plug in earphones to listen back without unplugging the mic. A lot of mics work this way, it would be nice if you could select the speakers as the output but I don't know of a mic like that right now, off the top of my head and it's a really tricky thing to Google. I did test it with this other mic I reviewed ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ptk8kdN9V_k.html and it works, the audio plays back through the speakers so you can review it which is what I assume you're doing? My guess is that you want to make social content and check the clips before you post them? That Shure mic is pretty pricey however and doesn't work with third party apps without an adapter. There are cheaper type mics like the Hollyland ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ptk8kdN9V_k.html but I don't have it to test out to see if the playback will come through the phone speakers.Most USB mics are going to have a headphone option which then won't playback through the speakers, only the headphones. It's a tricky one and something manufactures should work on, being able to choose audio output source would be nice.
I am a little bit confused about the XLR and USB functions.. Do i need a USB connection to mute the mic on the device itself or does it also work just using an XLR connection ?
When used as an XLR mic, that's all it is. No processing or digital functions of any kind. The mute or any effects like noise reduction etc are all digital functions aka they need the USB power to work with the software onboard. Hope that helps.
Do you mean playing music in the room or playing music from the computer into the Zoom? Also, with fitness, it seems like you'd probably want a wireless solution?
If you're finding audio feedback an issue, I set the microphone channel and main out to unity and then move the gain up from zero until everything sounds right.
yeh thanks just got a peak audio analogue mixer and intend to use it to monitor multitrack levels in daw as well as run multiple dj equipment, today i learned something new "one click insert" very nice. much appreciation for your insight. respect for the audio engineers keeping us dj's sounding good since... ever
Thanks for sharing, you really can't go wrong with either mic and in most cases the MV7+ is going to be a better choice cause it doesn't require any extra gear.
