UPDATE: I misspoke about the headphone output on the MOVO DoubleMic. Unfortunately, that headphone output does not work how I thought it did. It only works for playback when you're using it with a smartphone, not as a monitoring solution with cameras that don't have headphone outputs.
Totally agree with your findings. I've owned them all but the Movo and the Deity D4 mini is now my go to and it's the least expensive. Add the extra input and I think Deity knocked it out of the park. Great Review!
This was such a well produced video in terms of organization and tests. Answered exactly what I was looking for, especially that last part about using the D4 mini from the back. Take my like!
I was wondering if I could record my vocals and my guitar simultaneously with the deity D4 mini. I really need to know your thoughts on this. Thank you
I own the mic and it was a huge disappointment. The wind noise makes it unusable and it doesnt handle loud volume well. Great idea but I hope they improve it over time.
OMG! That trick to get the Rode Video Micro to stay upright is exactly what I need. Couldn’t use the deadcat with it on my ZV1 before because the thing would keep coming into my shot. THANK YOU!
i owned both Deity D4 Duo and Sennheiser MKE200 and i'm love it. i've been using them on my omso pocket 1 and pocket 2. quite expensive but the audio is superb.
I've just stumbled across your channel, this being the first video of yours I've seen - it was really well put together and I've taken a lot away from it! Thank you and keep up the good work :)
Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion which mini nic. could I buy? However, I don't have to speak in front of the microphone, I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot people in the open and remote countryside. Then ... difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Thanks
Hey Dunna, nice video! At 8:21 you say that the Movo has a headphone output so you can monitor audio with a camera. The Movo looks very similar to the Boya BY-MM1+. When I reviewed that microphone I found that you can only listen to the audio during playback while using it on a smartphone. There are work arounds to use the headphone output while recording, but that’s also only available when recording with a smartphone. Can you check if this is also the case for the Movo? Maybe worth mentioning in the description or comments?
You can get a Boya MM1 for $18 and it’s totally worth it. I been using mine for a while and haven’t had any issues. Only downside it doesn’t do so well on high winds but where I live there’s rarely any wind. So I’m very happy with the Boya. If you want to spend $60 on a mic I recommend getting 2-3 boya mics instead, just in case you need backups or extra mics.
I like the Diety D4 Mini but honestly the shock mounts are horrible and break just as fast as the rode version. I started buying the cheaper movo mounts. They seem to last (a little longer) and no wiggle noises.
We must have very similar ears as I completely agreed with you across the board. Movo was just...bad. Sennheiser was too thin. The Deity Mini sounded just a bit better to me than the Rode. Great video!
The problem with every one of those wind screens (Dead Cats) is they aren't worth a crap. I've learned that putting a finger from a surgical rubber glove or like thin rubber device over the mike before installing the DEAD CAT, really eliminates wind noise. The other option Like I did over 15 years ago is invested in a GOOD ($160 Dead Cat) for the Shotgun Mic that came with My now DEFUNCT Canon LX-1. I still use this mic with my Canon XA-30. This DEAD CAT actually stops wind noise upto 15 to 20 mph depending on the direction in relation to the Mic. Anyways you get what you pay for when you know what your buying.
I purchased the Movo vxr10 as my first mic and it sucks, I use it in a pinch but I do voice overs for the majority of my stuff. I do need to invest in a decent mic.
I own(ed) the Movo DoubleMic and the Sennheiser MKE400. Once I got the 400 it stayed on my camera permanently because it sounded great but also it was a little sleeker and more solid with the hard connection to the camera. The shock mounts on the other small mics tend to get a little wobbly and in the way it seems. My Sennheiser mic was stolen ( along with my camera,lens etc) so now I almost exclusively find myself using my old Movo VXR10 microphone which for around $40 is probably the best sounding and easiest to use camera mic on the market. A lot of the Deity and Movo specialty mics like the D4-Duo and DoubleMic get a bit confusing with the different cables and switches to go from smartphones to cameras. I know the Deity has some auto smart detection but I've had some issues with them in the past. Even the Movo DoubleMic took some troubleshooting to get working and I just don't have time for that. Plug in and record is all I want the mic to do. Maybe I will try some more tests on my mics this morning.
Great video Dunna! 🙌 The Deity sound great for the price - think I’m going to stick with the Rode VideoMicro until I find a need to actually upgrade, it’s a great little mic!
Thank you for this most helpful comparison. I am an actor and I often film auditions with a reader, who is behind my Samsung S21 Ultra smartphone camera. Which of the two Deity mics would be better for this kind of filming, i.e. the main subject in front of the camera and the reader behind, where both, but mainly the front subject, need to be heard? Your reply would be most welcome. Thanks so much! 🙂
Thanks for the heads up on the Movo double mic recording both channels on the same track. That's definitely a deal breaker for me. I was really close to buying that mic but I think I'm better off saving to get the D4 Duo now instead. Thanks again!
@@GregTardif I also have the Movo single mic and was really hyped when they announced that they were releasing a dual capsule mic similar to the d4 duo at a more affordable price, but man it definitely looks like the d4 duo is the way to go.
Love the intro, Dunna! 😂 I called it! Deity takes the Gold and Bronze spots!! D4 Mini, Rode Video Micro then the D4 Duo! Great review as always!! The Rode and Deity mics are close, but for me and my vocal tones, I much prefer the reproduction of the Deitys! Oh and double bubble on two reason 2's and why not, I say!! ✌🏾😁
Great comparison Dunna...Deity are awesome microphones (Have the D3 Pro and the Lav). It was disappointing to hear the Sennheiser did so poorly, I love the look of that mic.
Thank you! You are great help. Finding affordable gear for creating content is a challenge. Most of us starting off don’t have the money to spend an arm or leg. I was about to go for the rode, because alot of people have complaint about the deity duo in regards to wind. I was not aware there is also a mini version. I just researched the deity mini everybody seems to talk good about it. And thanks to you I found out about the product.
The DEITY D4 mini is a cardioid (the others are supercardioid I believe): is this a real problem to pick up the sound of the voice on the back when it is attached to the camera?
Hey Dunna...I have the Rode Micro...not bad...but when I use it with my Sony FX30 during a wedding reception I would like a mic that not only records from the front but also records from all around...I guess I want a mic that has a cardiod pattern and also and additional setting for ominidirectional....just wondering...maybe the Deity Duo?
Nice video! I am currently recording free guitar lessons on my channel and looking for the best mic for the iPhone and am currently using the Shure MV88. What would you recommend for the best mic for recording voice and instrument together?
Every camera is a bit different, generally, I try to get it so that my voice (for the videos that I shoot) is regularly hitting about -12 on the meter on the camera.
@@dunnadidit thanks for your reply. Have the A7iii, so it's difficult to check the screen while recording. 🙈 Really miss the flippy screen of the Panasonic, which made such things a breeze....
While I'm generally not a fan of the Diety mics I do agree with your choice here, and am quite disappointed in the Sennheiser, which I love their professional shotgun mics.
Quick question, I enjoy playing the piano in my spare time and am wondering which mic you would recommend for me, as I will often record some melodies I make with my phone (iPhone 11) and don't really have a whole lot of money to throw around (hence why im here), but i am looking for something that will hopefully give better audio quality when recording and listening back on them afterwards, I only really intend on using it for that and probably wont need it for any voice recordings.
Which one is good enough for backup and is sturdy enough not to break when put in pocket? Yups mke200 it is... Getting the mke400 though, dont mind the battery and is still sturdier then any thing under 200€
Great video! Which one would you recommend for a desk/home environment? I find most of the popular desktop microphones and mounts to be too bulky and obtrusive. I was thinking of just getting something small like this with a gooseneck mount to the side of my desk. Thank you!
I actually find the Deity D4 Duo being handy with both ends as both have different sensitivities. The front seems to catch more audio and the rear one seems to be a bit isolating. You can use a hack and flip the mic and use the rear one as mono for more noise cancelation when needed, while the front one would be great for nature or when you want more audio. Getting the Sony ECM-B1M when it's available, but the Diety D4 Duo should work good for the camera cage when needed.
A lot depends on this being a U'Tubby Video and their Compression CRAP for one. Then for two what is your audience listening to this/your video on. Is it a Cell Phone Speaker/Ear buds? A Laptop or computer speakers or a 5.1/7.1 Dolby Surround sound system Like I use connected to my Editing Laptop. Or possibly a GOOD set of Headphones. Really doesn't matter what the Mic picks up if your audience don't have a GOOD speaker set up. It's like creating 5.1/7.1 Surround content with Davinci Resolve and uploading it up to U-Tubby and they compress it and send out only Stereo.
Thank you so much for talking about the Rode shock mount sagging fix, I thought I bought an defective product because it sags so much, now I don't need to return!
Awesome video. Gleaned so much. Was wondering though, what mike do you use for your videos, also do you prerecord in then sync it with the video? also if you are recording vocals and video in real time the seems decently far enough to be invisible on the audio, okay that's why I'm interested in the knowing what mike it is. Thank you. Anticipating your reply.
Great comparison review! I'm looking for a super compact mic with a tiny deadcat. Any thoughts on the MOVO windscreen on the Deity mini? My Rode Video Micro is just too bulky for my application. Thanks!
Excellent video and a very professional explanation. That Deity Mini microphone is apparently going to be a bestseller. It is very interesting in a compact size.
As with any on camera mic (Front facing of Front and Rear facing) your chances of picking up your own breathing is definitely a NEGATIVE. Voice YES Breathing NO-NO. I often use Wireless mics for the Talent with the Camera Mic(s) capturing the ambient sounds. Talent being Model airplane Pilot - Ambient the Model Airplane. With most R/C planes today being 'LECTRIC I've found myself adding an audio track of FULL SCALE Aircraft sound just to spice up the video some. But then that has nothing to do with CHEEP on Camera Mics. Does it? Sorry Bro.
