I recently bought this mic and these three tips were totally new to me. Thanks for the tutorial. When you’re starting out with new gear you can always use all the help you can get.
....Wow....I’ve had my Rode VideoMicro for 3 years and just learned all of these just now wtf I’m seriously mind blown, especially about the deadcat! Mine kept falling off and just recently I had to hot glue a circle around the opening (which worked) to keep it from falling off, but yeah, I just peeled off the hot glue just now and actually pulled the dead cat all the way 🤣👍🏼 Thanks for the tips!!
MY DUDE!! I just got this Rode mic and was going to send it back because it was saggy and bouncy AND the deadcat wouldn't stay on. So glad I found this video. Thanks so much!!
Dope. I have had my Rode Micro for 3 years and never knew the dead cat clipped into place if you push it on far/hard enough. Mine was always loose. Now it's on good and tight, thanks to your vid!
Thank you so much for these tips - honestly, I've had this mic for a looooong while and have not yet used it. First I discovered I needed a special cable (red/grey) I went and purchased it. Then I needed the Apple adapter which I've just done. The tips you're giving here are super helpful - I won't give up on using this mic as the reviews are awesome. Now I need to find a way to position it on the tripod. I may also need something else for that LOL
omg it took me this long to find out that I had to push the deadcat in so that it latches, I always thought it just came loose like that. thanks for the video love the aesthetic!
OH MY FABSIUDSAPIE GOSH. I haven't watched any hacks but the first one so far BC I am MIND BLOWN. I have been STRUGGLING with my deadcat bouncing into my shots. I've watched so many videos to get to this point. Thank you thank you.
did NOT - know about that ridge thing...that is used to hold the wire so the microphone is not wiggling away when you walk and talk...THANKS....jeez...didnt know that...didnt even see it...thanks man...appreciate it...
dont usually comment but thank you for this video, this was super helpful, , my lense is small and i had a problem that the dead cat is always in the shot, but the first hack solved everything and might prevent me from buying a smaller windscreen. So thank you
@@LoveTheBasics you did! It made the audio sound perfect! You saved, me from returning the camera completely 😂 I'm not new to cameras, but I have never used a shotgun mike of any kind before, so I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Thanks once again!!!
I just received my Rode Video Micro that I bough on eBay for $45.00. I want to use it on my GoPro Hero5 and Nikon P7800. I wanted something small and compact. Your video was the first one I just watched after unpacking the whole thing. Thanks for sharing!
Super helpful! I had been using the Rode wireless go (love it!) but the clip snapped off & I had to send it in to Rode to get it fixed. I wanted a nice back-up mic & this fit the bill. I liked how this doesn’t use an external battery. I am SO glad I found this video. “Recessed. That’s the word!!” Thank you!!
Great Vid brotha! Thanks for the 3 pointers. I was pretty bummed out that the RODE mic was moving like a bobblehead lol I never even noticed the slots 💯Thanks G
Hey! I have the rode video micro (original) w/ the Sony zv e10, I was wondering since there’s no external mic settings for this mic, do I leave audio record level in camera body at 26 or change it for best quality?
I don’t. My lens just doesn’t produce that much noise when focusing. I’m sure if I were using a lens that was louder when focusing that the microphone would pick it up a little bit
I just find some music on SoundCloud. I have a couple creators that I really like. Then I distort it a little bit. But I definitely think you should have quiet music as opposed to no music at all. Personally I don’t like the dead space
Ok so what is the really "diverse" thingy'majiggy you pulled out at the 4min 30sec point of your vid? A mic? What the name and model so I can look it up?
LoveTheBasics I kept it because it did sound great even on super windy days (50-60 mph). My problem was the cat kept getting on my view. Clipping the cord would have solved that. I do love the mic.
I’m pretty sure I’m using the rode videomicro. I’m not sure what effects I used there but this is what I do now: I use premiere pro to edit. Then I add dynamics (this gets me a limiter and a compressor) and if I’m hearing too much bass in my voice I’ll use an EQ to get rid of some of it
