Update: Shure saw the review and they believe there is something wrong with my unit (lucky me) so they are sending me another one.

I'm literally coming to KZfaq to search comparisons for these and this is the first video that pops up in my recommended, man I love KZfaq.

Just used the Blink 500 B2+ at a college to record a competitive presentation. It worked great from 40 feet away and with the speakers walking around. For $129 it was a nice backup system.

You just saved me $500! Thank you sooooooo much for making this post.

There's a cable notch behind the clip on the DJI mics. Loop the mic cable behind the clip and into the notch and it's basically the same. You can't pull it out. At least not without great effort or force, but it's definitely not just popping out from an accidental tug.

I sincerely hope you never stop making videos, even if it's not camera gear because your open minded no BS approach to subjects is refreshing. As for these wireless mics one thing that drives me away from many new products is that they don't have replaceable batteries. I can't consider any of these devices a serious piece of pro gear when it likely will need to be thrown in the trash in 3 years. I will continue using my zoom F2 and syncing audio in post because it's simple and takes AA batteries so I'll likely be using it for years to come.

Why are Hollyland Lark Max and Hollyland Lark M2 not on your desk for comparison?

Love these methodical tests, thanks Lee!

I have the Saramonic Blink 500 Pro and it is fabulous. I had a Rode Wireless Go and I struggled to get it to work. No such problem with the Saramonic.

I've been using Saramonic non wireless mics for years. Very good quality and also affordable.

Ive reviewed one of the saramonic usbc mics and it was pretty good for the price. In your first test here the Saramonic sounded really close to the rode which shocking. Great review

One thing might be worth mentioning in terms of feature and only DJI has this feature is the ability to connect via bluetooth to a phone and action camera without any adapters and wires, this is one feature that's super important for me as I can use the MIC2 across multi devices wirelessly. Great video!

DJI mic2 works quite well because of the popularity we all bring. if you're pushing it say so. otherwise Fulaim X5 baby. I'll push that neewer c28 one

Hey that’s Puerto Rico! My beautiful Island

What mic are you using for the video? Sounds great

Thank you so much for making this video. I wanted a portable mic to put infront of my acooustic amp while I recorded in my phone. I have a mic plugged into my amp for loudness and effects but my video content recording from my phone sounds a little ashed with my phone pointing at me from across the room. Now I can breath easy that I don't have to spend over $300 on quality external mics like the DJI but instead I just bought the Saramonic 500 B2's on Amazon and I'm excited to rerecorx some of my content to see how it sounds.

Hello! Thanks for this great video, I'm subscribing! Would it be possible to know which microphone is used to talk in front of the camera in your office/studio? 🙏

awesme review! I love that even though you got most of them for free, you gave a very honest review of each

Thanks for the great review!

I've just tested the Lark M2 in depth and I will do a video about all my tests on KZfaq very soon...

So helpful thank you!!

Honest review. Thank you.

To be fair, it could be that the Shure audio is even better than the others, but just not EQed properly yet. Much like filming in RAW or Log for video, the Shure may assume you will do processing in post. For example, it sounded like all the Shure needed was some EQ to boost high frequencies and it would have sounded equivalent to the other. It would be interesting to EQ and compress the output of all the mics hard to see which audio withstands it the best. It could be that the Shure audio is way more moldable than the others. Could be that it is not though lol. And also the other negatives you mention about the Shure makes it a no-buy for me anyway. Thank you!

Great video! I almost wished you included the Neewer cm28, which has internal recording. I'm really torn on the best budget set to get around$100, and your opinion would be appreciated.

good timing. I was just eying off the dji set

excellent video ... your comparisons are on point !!! ......🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Which one would you recommend for filmmaking ?

This added a ton of value to me. I will be buying a Saramonic momentarily ^_^ Side note: They have a model with onboard recording which is awesome but the price of the one reviewed is soo attractive. Decisions decisions!

Hi, i would like to ask , what mic do you use in studio for this podcasts/videos? howdo you make so great audio of your videos? thanks a lot

Also saw that with the saramonic you can dual connect the receiver to say a iPhone to back backup recording

You have to add the Hollylark M2, the smallest and rounded but the clear and loudest one.

I've been using Saramonic mics for over 6 years and they keep surprising me as to how good they are.

Please update for the Shure when you receive the replacement.

I’ve been using the Ulanzi U-mic for a while now and I like them much better than my Rode Wireless Go2s. They’re also the cheapest with internal recording. I’m quite happy.

You should check out Hollyland Lark Max wireless Mic. I’ve been using them and I think it could be one of your top mic you have tested.

What microphone did you use to record this video pls???? I like it

Thanks for doing the leg work on this! Great comparison with a wild outcome! Shame on Shure for using their name to bump up the price and slacking on the whole package.

Thank u

Looking for a wireless mic that can handle loud motorsports audio without clipping. What would you recommend?

I finally bought the Shure set, not because of this review (obviously), but because of Curtis Judd’s assessment of the sound quality and for the ultra long battery life. Also knowing that if I need a lav with internal recording I have Tentacle packs which can do that instead. I like the sound of them, but there are several big caveats that keep this mic set from comparing well with the other units in this comparison. Tops on my list is the firmware update process which feels like something out of the 1990s. Second would be the limitations of Bluetooth pairing. If you connect the transmitters with the receiver and then decide to use them with your phone, then you have to clear the pairings out manually then pair with the phone, then do the whole forget and pair routine again when you want to use the receiver. I suppose that’s the limitations of Bluetooth and now that I understand this I can deal with it, but the Shure set is at a level of complexity that most DJI and Rode wireless users will find ridiculous. Strictly speaking it’s not a consumer or perhaps not even a prosumer product, but with that said, the sound quality is excellent, and having the built in compressor is a huge benefit for quick turnaround recordings. Definitely worth the effort if you work professionally.

I am glad fstoppers and petapixel came upon the same problem half a day apart. It cannot be easy wanting a two mic system in march.

Which mic are you using in most of the video? The sound quality is perfection...

The PicoMic system has smaller transmitters than the Shure; the receiver is larger though. But the receiver is also the dock for the transmitters, so you still only need one plug to charge, and the entire system still stores down very small. If only it had internal 32-bit-float recording!

What would be your recommendation for just 1 mic & receiver under $200?

Very nice test video ❤

Worth watching

Thanks to take the time to made this vid 🎉

Any of these microphone compatible with drone, such DJI mini 3 pro?

One thing about the test. I think the test should have been made with the equipment as it is delivered. The Rode comes with a Lav included. TWO of them actually. No extra cost. And I think few will argue that the rode - WITH the lav it’s delivered with - sounds the best, hands down, that’s not even a challenge. Anything about the sound beyond that is subjective. Personally I see the Rode WITHOUT lav at place two, behind the DJI. The cheap one is at 3 for me, and Shure last. But that’s subjective. The fact that the lav is included with the rode and makes it sound even better, is not. Yeah, the other ones don’t come with one, but testing it without the included lav is like saying: ‘rode, you delivering your mics with two lavs at no extra charge is your bad. Shouldn’t have done that, I won’t factor that in’. The lavs are mentioned in the end, but not the sound with them :-(

Is it worth using the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Bluetooth Earbuds as a microphone?

During the range test I wonder if having all of the packs on at the aame time has a negative effect on the range (2.5GHZ interference)

Are there any wireless mics yet that sound as good as basic desktop mics? I use a Rode NT-Mini usb mic and need something that meets or beats it in quality.

I have in my possession, 15 or 16 wireless lav systems from $400 to

May I ask what mic/audio setup you use for the actual video? Don't see a lav so I'm assuming a shotgun?

What mic are you using for your video?

What’s the main mic you’re using?

Should have had the Hollyland Lark M2 and Lark Max there, they the 2 devices the truly destroy the competition.

What microphone and set up do you use to record your videos?

which microphone was used to record your voice in the video itself?

Nice video, rode sounds the best

What I really need are multiple Mics with Multipul Receivers to do Multi Camera Shoots but able to keep the audio seperated to be adjustable in post.

What mic recorded this video?

A few things about the Shure 1) Regarding the range. There is an RF signal boost feature that you can select to extend the range. It's in both the receiver and the phone app. And they definitely talk about it in the manual, which you obviously didn't read. Most Shure wireless products have this RF booster built in because Shure pioneered this type of technology years ago. The reason this is an optional feature is because by turning it on, it drains the battery more, so they let you choose. 2) Regarding the audio quality. It's the worst sounding microphone with no processing. The thing is, you can apply processing like compression, EQ and a HP filter from both the phone app AND the receiver. ALSO, found in the manual. I've also heard plenty of You Tube reviews of this microphone that sounded better than yours by a long shot because the reviewers took the time to learn the product before putting out their reviews. They mentioned all these tone-shaping capabilities, they tweaked them, then they got the microphone to sound better. You didn't do that in this review. You just held it up to your chest and talked about how bad it sounded. 3) Regarding the price. If all it did was have the exact same things as the other mics in this review, it would be a rip off. But... - The fact that you can use one or two of the microphones by themselves and not even use the receiver if you use it with your phone. - The fact that the phone app can do both audio recording and video recording with these really nice mics as an audio source - The fact that you can use the receiver as an audio interface with your computer - The fact that there's a safe recording mode where it creates two channels that you can make very different volumes in case you have a part of your passage that clips, you have a safe redundancy at a lower volume. Maybe those features aren't worth $500 to you. And that's fine. To many, it won't be worth $500 because they aren't the target market for it. But your failure to even mention them is pretty lazy. This definitely comes across as a video that was put together in an afternoon and doesn't come across like a reviewer who spent weeks learning the differences between all these microphones. You usually do better work...

Hello what mic you use in this video in your room please

Love Saramonic. Their gear is such great bang for buck.

Do all the transmitters have a 3.5 jack for a lapel mic?

Honestly speaking, if you don't require internal recording or lac mic conection, I've found that the Hollyland Lark M2 are the most usefull. The footprint is just very small and their magnets are just great. Quality is not the best, but I sacrifice a bit of that for the smaller mic. Disclaimer, I have used the Lark Max and the DJI as well and are just too bulky for my taste.

My question to you is how the heck is your audio in the studio so crisp. I do not see a microphone in front of you. Is it slightly out of frame somewhere and even still its super clean with like no echo in a room that does not appear to be sound treated.

I think that instamic should really be in this comparison. For me, it's an obvious choice as it is waterproof! No option for lav mic though (unless the new version does it via usb c??)

Hi! Are they waterproof?

What audio was this video recorded on?

I want the Sure version 2 where they add internal recording.

the non record one use as in a desktop/podcast setup...

Hey! You live in Puerto Rico, saludos ✌🏽

Actually, 95% of the times I use the internal recording to take advantage of the 32bit float It is clearly a better audio file than the one that goes straight into the camera 🎥

Seramonic was the DSLR Film Noob’s (fellow KZfaqr) favorite brand for cheep but great audio equipment around the 2010-2020 time. I like DJI, but they are becoming yet another behemoth Chinese company stampeding over everything in their path. Let’s give the Scandinavian company Røde some love. They are an audio only company and they have a wonderful origin story.

A couple quick notes. Mic systems for the US market cannot have both internal recording and transmission capabilities. One of the high end production audio companies has a patent. And about the Shure sound, it’s a fairly bright/ punchy sound which can help provide a cleaner result if clothing gets in the way but handheld in open air it might sound a bit harsh. Regardless I would most of the time prefer to have the brighter sound in post especially for spoken word recordings.

Should also do a video on the Hollyland Lark M2

Are there any mics out there that you can hear yourself in real time while recording?

You should check out the neewer cm28

Would love to hear the test with the included Lavaliers.

The best is the Holyland Lark M2…..for me. 😉

Can I use saramonic on my canon m50

What is internal recording?

What's the secret to clean audio like this

Do you think since they are all running on 2.4ghz there might be an interference issue if you have all 4 running at the same time? could be the main reason it's so hard for all of them to connect or reconnect.

I would like to upgrade the lav mic to the wireless pro, but cant find one that works and is reasonable priced. I would love to use the mke2 but it needs 10v and the rodes just provide 3,3v

Because of my main Video (R/C Model Airplanes) where the Pilots/Spotters are facing away from mee I've learned it place the Transmitters Either on top of their sholder or on the bavk of theie Belt with the LAV mic on their front colar. Even my old Wireless don't have DROP OUTS that way. Bummer when the Mic & Trans must be Completly Hidden like at a weding.

Should try the Fulaim X5

@2:34 Audio is not crazy and does not fail - wireless signals are crazy and THEY fail. You want a reliable signal go wired, end of story. But yes, if you just go wireless and don’t have a back up boom somewhere off shot, back up recordings are necessary.

Where is Hollyland ???

Please compare with hollyland lark max

Baby Tools. Deity Theos 😍

I'm really confused nobody is considering adding the real smallest mic to the comparison: the hollyland lark m2!

the DJI mic has a built-in locking system, just saw this on another review

What Apple Watch band is that?

I loved the sound quality of saramonic, however I can never comfortably recommend that brand after 2 back to back failures. First unit died right after warranty period expired, I contacted them and had to pay for repair and was advised to just purchase a replacement. I bought a second unit that died in 3 months, I now have zero confidence in that brand, and it’s a shame because it was an enjoyable product to use while it worked.

Thanks n’ God bless you, your work n’ your family! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie

Okay so what mic are you using to make the video 😐

Are you in Kahala or Hawaii Kai?