Nice. Still have 3 Zoom H1s. Still grab them from time-to-time for something quick. LOVE the message - USE THAT S**T! LEARN THAT S**T! :) Oh yeah, thanks for getting me jonesing for popcorn. Ummmm....white cheddar popcorn. 😀😀😀
I use a dog trainer clicker to sync my audio so once I've got my second tascam setup and my camera recording I click the dog trainer and it clips both microphones no problem. And that spike in the audio I used to sync up and post. I did a whole feature film this way and it works no problem
Great video as always. For beginners on a budget, you can also use the Sony UX560. They're about $80. I've used them with the onboard mics and they sound surprisingly great.
I’ve used both and personally love the reliability of the Tascam. There were a few moments, using the Rode mics, where I’d get interference or the sound would cut in and out. Good luck.
I've been raving about the Tascam DR10L for the past year or so. I have two in my backpack at all times. I use it to record my live presentations (I'm a speaker, former magician) when my camera is halfway back in the theater, to get crystal clear voice reproduction for future promotional videos. Plus having two on me means at any moment I can record an impromptu interview for my podcast or YT channel by tossing one on each of us. As you say here, it takes literally seconds to have both recording, and I always keep my settings with the safety track enabled, so no matter what, I'm good to go. Seriously, best money spent on audio gear in ages.
Peace. Been waiting for you to compare these two units. And I'm still unsure of which one to get...smh...the insight you gave and give is a blessing. Peace
Hey Darious, I was wondering if you could show us how to film under serious time constraints. How can I make sure my shoot is as time efficient as possible?
Thanks for giving advice on the practical application of each on top of the review and comparison. So many people don’t give context around the differences. You rock!
Do you think this would work as a 2 mic, 2 actors set-up: Plug the audio splitter into the Zoom H1. Plug one Lav into one channel, then the RODE wireless GO receiver into the other. Then plug another lav into the wireless GO transmitter? I already own an H1 so am considering purchasing the Rode wireless GO to do this. The advantage in my mind is that the 2 tracks will already be pre-synced when starting the edit.
Wondering - I'm not using either...I'm using a cell phone with a reasonable lav mic and an app. With a SD Card and the phone recording 10 hours isn't an issue. Have you considered that as an option? Non-activated phone was $30 and Mic was $20.
We've used an iPhone with a lav several times where we can can start the recording, lock the phone and stick it in an actor's pocket...or just put it on a chair or something. Just don't want to accidentally stop it. 😂
I love that you mention using 1 lav mic for 2 actors. It isn't ideal, but I wanted to buy a nicer lav system that I can use for years to come rather than 2 cheaper options. I did a short where we were hiding the mic in a cup holder for a car scene and in a cup for other scenes. I got a pair of DR10L's shortly after to make sure I'd get better audio in the future.
Man, I'm sooo glad you just to happen to have decided to make this video. I'm struggling with summing down a takstar and a 1 out of 2 synco lavs on the left channel with the other on the right and I'm pretty sure the solution is putting the shotgun on something like the dr10L, I just needed to be sure! 🙏🙌💯
Another great video Darious! In addition to the content, it looked so good! Was this recorded with the 60D, or the G7 or the G4? What lens did you use?
Am I missing something? Seems to me like this isn't a “vs.” situation, it's completely different use cases - one is a straight-up wireless mic for recording sound to your video capture file, while the other is a concealable recorder for recording a separate audio track that you can later sync to your video capture file in post. So if you're doing post, having a separate track gives more flexibility but requires more steps, and if you're not doing much in post or are running straight to a live-stream encoder you're better off getting the sound onto your video capture. Right, or am I not getting this whole thing?
If you’re on a budget and want a cheap wireless setup........ USE YOUR PHONE + LAV. or headphones with mic and diy pop filter (not the best but it works) Use what you got 🤓 so you can record right away! 🍻
Loved your content. Great work! I use the Tascam DR10L for a lot of my VLOGS and projects we do with out clients. Have to admit for weddings this is the only mic for me. I have four of them and even the all white version for the brides dress! Great mics and you did a great review on them! Thanks again for the videos I just subscribed. :)
I've been shooting videos (meeting type stuff) for 30 years. From DAY ONE Audio has been the thing that has been the biggest hassle! THIS video has been an excellent reminder of how vital it is to hammer down the sound. I have always sought to monitor the sound, but when I started making RU-vid videos specifically FOR RU-vid, that went out the window pretty fast - I looked kind of odd in the first few videos, wearing my headphones! I also am a HUGE fan of NOT using wireless, because even WITH wired sound, I'd get RMI / EFI Issues that I'd have to work around. I have found that my Rode SmartLav+ plugged into my cell phone (ZTE Axon 7 (no longer made)), does an incredible job for "off camera recording," and I love it. Then I realized that the very ZTE Axon 7 that has that built in recorder is also the very device I use to operate my Drone... thus, for Drone flights with live audio, I need a different solution, so I started looking into these sorts of devices. Thanks for the video - it is excellent in so many ways!
I use both, Rode Wireless Go to the camera with the Tascam DR-10L on the talent, along with the Rode transmitter and lav. Two lavs, two independent systems, so no reshoots due to lost audio. I used the Tascam DR-10L on talent as a minimum setup. Love the Rode system for close distances between transmitter and receiver. Good job D4D.
Hi Darius good to see you healthy and positive...(auch positive sounds bad these days) ANYWAY, back to topic: I like the sound of Tascam -boy and it's for sure a tank unit...BUT: I happily own the RodeWirelessGo and let me say..for stuff like run n gun documentary situations, interviews or vlogging it's just super. The integrated mic sounds good enough (it's totally usable, specially after a bit of post which you would anyway go for). Rode battery life is absolutely decent , ha, also big pro: YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE RODE WHILE CHARGING IT !!! It's a no-brainer really _ yO!
..as a 3 Tascam DR10L owner I think the best of both worlds will be kinda "external wireless module add-on" 🤗...kidding ...i've been spending too much money ...anyway. Thank you for the video
Timely video - my Rode Wireless Go arrived on Saturday; I have specific areas in my workflow where one is more convenient than the other, and I am very happy with the audio quality I get from both.
Are you in AZ brother?? What is a your recommendation lav mic for Rode Wireless Go? just bought one and used a $20 mic and frequently got high frequency hums. Not looking for the mic to cost the same as the Rode, but something better that prevents those hums. Showin love from Mesa
Hi Team, My purpose is to record videos on my canon camera using a wireless microphone(just like the rode wireless go). But i also need something to be able to hear(wireless) the audio of the participants in Zoom calls or regular phone calls and talk to them.Bose QuietComfort 35 can do this.But it looks too heavy and lacks the ability of routing my audio to the canon camera (mic input 3.5mm )which is bit far from my desk. I don't want to buy two different things. So suggest me some wireless microphone that can transfer my audio clearly to the camera or laptop and also listen audio in calls.(a very minimalistic headset that looks good in the videos & video calls/detachable from the microphone setup when not in use).Please ensure it is compact, wireless, good quality microphone. If it is a user replaceable battery system, then it will be more convenient to me.
This is going to sound mean but, it's not intended to be. It sounds as if you're yelling when you clearly aren't. Any reason why that may be? Just curious in case I run into a similar problem in the future. You helped to sell me on the Tascam DR10L, thanks!
Hello,I know that Comica has released a similar wireless microphone. Looks good too. Would you compare these two products in the future? Here's the link: suo.nz/5a6ak4
Basically the only real difference between both is pre and post post... Preparing 2 or more fully charge mic system.... Or sync editing audio... I can see the syncing issues gonna be tedious if there's a lot of similar shots...
We have the rode wireless go at school, but I am not a huge fan of it. Mostly because they dont run with batteries, so you never know if they last long enough. Secondly I think you cant choose the frequency which can lead to problems when somebody else is on the same frequency. Not very professional...
This guy keeps saying "on set" as if he is ever actually on a real set. If it's a real set and a paid, professional gig, you wouldn't be using either one of these. These are only good for run-and-gun RU-vidrs.
It’s not fair to say that the tascam has faster set up if it causes more work for you in post. If you’re shooting with a single camera, having the audio recorded by the camera itself saves having to sync it up later in post and dealing with more memory cards and files.
People are saying when using 2 tascams phase issues arise??? Is this a difficult work around? what wireless lav mic sys would you recommend that corrects for this phase issue???
This channel always has great content, and I thank you for that. Viewing your videos has taught me a lot about film in general. I enjoy your shorts too. All videos on this channel are put together well. Keep up the good work.
In the real world I use both at the same time... most o my shoots 4 to 6 people, so I mic up up 6 with tentacle and tentacle Tc to 3 cam, backup wireless go fn8 lots of insurance !!
But does this plug into a camera or is there a way to do that? Otherwise would you just have to sync everything afterwards that sounds a bit complicated to me!
Thanks, Darious! This video could not come at a much better time! I'm in the process of deciding which audio gear to buy that is flexible enough for both narrative and corporate videos. I think once you get over the fear of not monitoring your audio the Tascam is the best solution. A couple of Zoom H1 with lavs are probably the best value for the money.
You missed a few features that the Wireless GO offers that you can't get with the Tascam. One, you can connect the Wireless GO to a boom mic and have a wireless boom and monitor recording. Two, you can place the Wireless go in many places for Foley audio, without the Lav, for all manner of interesting sounds. Three, if you're doing say run and gun and want to record, in-camera, both ambient sounds with a shotgun and your voice, the Wireless GO allows that to be done a lot easier (no wires from the camera). And, as an aside, with an Avantree Bluetooth audio transmitter/receiver, you can also have a wireless headphone setup.
I have both and use both, Wireless Go to the camera and the DR-10L on the talent. But it is for redundancy, quality is similar for both. I love the DR-10L and always find a way to use it in addition to whatever else I am using.
Hi Darious, I film sports - basketball, volleyball, track, softball and so on. What would you recommend for a mic’d up scenario? Oh, that doesn’t cost thousands of dollars...
This is one of the most helpful videos I've ever seen. I have the H1N and bought a Synco wireless system. I hate the feedback I get when monitor via headphones. I'm gonna stick with my Zoom and my super long Boya lav 🤣. Big fan bro. Keep it up, we appreciate you. 💪🏾
"Success is about doing common things extraordinarily well" I'm going to have this tattooed onto the inside of my eyelids. Great video. Love your style. Tell me though, are there lenses in those glasses? I've never seen anyone who could control eyeglass reflection so well!
Thanks for the great video. Would you please make one Video about the "bibs and bobs" :D:D Which one is good for what etc.... I would like to buy some stuff but need inspiration/recommendations. That would be great!!! :)
Until XLR input wireless systems get cheaper my old H4 with dual XLR lavs will stay. if I'm rushed on a project I'll use the line out to feed into camera. my only complainant with the old H4 was trying to find a small enough SD card to update the firmware so I can put in 4gb cards. woot my first love ever.
