Ultimate Smartphone Audio Mic Showdown | DJI vs AnkerWork vs Rode vs Hollyland vs Deity

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Which smartphone microphone works best for filming great smartphone content? We take a deep dive and compare the DJI Mic, AnkerWork M650, Rode Wireless Go II, Hollyland Lark M1, and the Deity Pocket to figure out which works best for your needs!
NOTE: The AnkerWork M650 was sent to me to beta test prior to release, but AnkerWork has had no input into either my initial deep dive nor this video.
Mics used in this video:
(Products may contain affiliate links - purchasing through these links helps to support the channel!)
DJI Mic (1 TX + 1 RX): amzn.to/3LWkLcL
DJI Mic (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case): amzn.to/3nQXn8M
AnkerWork M650: amzn.to/3MjQmXC
Rode Wireless Go II Solo: amzn.to/42OsaSz
Rode Wireless Go II: amzn.to/42shzgj
Hollyland Lark M1 (1 TX + 1 RX): amzn.to/42ssJS0
Hollyland Lark M1 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case): amzn.to/44SBGpm
Deity Pocket: amzn.to/44Sc1gq
Deity Pocket Filmmaker Kit (White): amzn.to/3W16U9R
Intro 00:00
Why does audio matter? 00:28
DJI Mic 01:08
Hollyland Lark M1 03:02
Deity Pocket 04:28
AnkerWork M650 05:40
Rode Wireless Go II 08:26
Rode Wireless ME 10:25
Audio Comparison 11:07
AnkerWork M650 Test 11:42
DJI Mic Test 12:05
Hollyland Lark M1 Test 12:24
Rode Wireless Go II Test 13:04
Deity Pocket Test 13:40
Which is the best? 14:13
Option 1: Just Need the Basics 14:25
Option 2: Bells and Whistles 15:15
Option 3: Grow with Your Skills 16:02
Conclusion 17:37

Пікірлер: 150

@jduren Жыл бұрын

Love this video! You give a great overview of each product and I really appreciate how you test them out so we can hear how each one sounds. Great work and keep them coming!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There’s more coming - just you wait!

@MikeSmale Жыл бұрын

this was great, thanks! still think I'm going with the DJI

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

DJI is a great option! As newcomers to the mic world, they knocked it out of the park.

@markexploringnewstuff Жыл бұрын

Well done. I have Rode Go II and DJI Wireless - prefer DJI Wireless for sound quality, ease of charging (case), stand alone record feature, plus ease in accessing saved files.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I loved the DJI for all the same reasons! The unit in this video was lent to me by a friend, but I do have it high on my list of gear to get for some upcoming shoots!

@heroicvision Жыл бұрын

Now this is the type of channel I'm looking for! Subscribed!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you here!!

@richardlopez4563 Жыл бұрын

Found your channel and this video at exactly the right time. #Blessed. After a couple years of capturing baptisms and testimonies at my church I needed to up my audio quality. Plus I was just asked to shoot video at a brothers wedding. While I want the DJI, because of budget constraints I am confident that the Hollyland Lark will accomplish what's been the low light of the vidoes. Thanks for this great comparison.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were able to find the channel - when I initially was creating it, my main audience I had in mind was churches, missionaries, and non-profits. So the type of content you're creating is exactly where I wanted the content to reach! The Hollyland is great. There are certain features that it's missing, but the price vs performance keeps it as a regular piece of my kit.

@badseed12052 9 ай бұрын

Another Banger! Thanks for explaining and breaking down the differences on these mics!

@SmartphoneStorytellers 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I just got another mic in to test, so keep your eyes peeled for another one coming up soon!

@badseed12052 9 ай бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Awesome I most certainly will!

@joshuacalebseldon2328 Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful - awesome video bro!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad it's able to help!

@VeteranBiker Жыл бұрын

I want to use my DJI wireless mic with my Iphone 14 pro. I dont like the connector that comes with the mic and want to know which cable connector would work best?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

For this video, I used the headphone cables with the Apple Lighting to audio adapter. Normally, I use the Hollyland Lighting to 3.5mm adapter to adapt my Hollyland mics. I haven't tested it with the other mics yet, but I don't see why it wouldn't work! I picked it up here: amzn.to/3zMLrXO

@MarquelCoaxum Жыл бұрын

Great video! Lots of awesome knowledge drops right here.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marquel - There's more where that came from!

@arthurw8054 Жыл бұрын

Excellent overview and comparison, thanks. Your opening assertion that sound is more important than video is sooooo true, yet clearly not universally understood, since there are about a gazillion content creators who ruin all their hard work by treating the audio as an afterthought.... Still saving pennies and websearching for portable solutions, but am leaning toward the full DJI kit. Subscribed, and good luck with your channel.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The DJI is definitely great! I think one of the biggest takeaways when it comes to this gear is that it's somewhat like shopping for a new TV in Best Buy. You'll have a wall of amazing TVs, but obviously there's going to be one that stands out. Once you get one of the TVs home, though, and you're not comparing it to every other TV, you'll find that it still has a great picture. I honestly think any of the options in this video could work great, it really just depends on what your needs are!

@arthurw8054 Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Good analogy. What I REALLY want is a similar, affordable dual transmitter/receiver wireless setup that records 32-bit float internally (like Zoom F series or Sound Devices MixPre), but I don't know of anything like that in existence, at least not yet.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

@@arthurw8054 Looks like Deity was listening! They just announced some new mics with 32 bit float. Looking forward to checking them out!

@arthurw8054 Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Really cool news! I actually have a Deity mic now, the little Mini D4, which is very inexpensive, but not a bad little mic at all. Not exactly a U47 LOL, but great bang for buck and it can sound great if recorded properly with a bit of post... Thanks! I'm going to wait now for this...

@TylerEdwards Жыл бұрын

Great comparison and presentation!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!

@AmericanEnglishBrent Жыл бұрын

I just picked up the DJI about two days ago. So far, I’m a fan.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

It’s great! Very few, if any, downsides!

@KnowItNation Жыл бұрын

Great quality comparison. I went with the DJI since its a good investment for videography. No need to upgrade later.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Great choice! I've used that one while filmmaking a few times and loved it. It's a great one to use with a Smartphone, but it definitely grows with your skills if you move into a dedicated camera.

@sethfarrior1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Shared this with a fellow youtuber who uses=just his iphone for shooting and audio. Thanks!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@StuffIKindaCareAbout Жыл бұрын

ADAM!!! Holy crap dude I'm loving your channel, this is exactly the content ive been looking for, thanks so much! Great to see you creating, I miss you and hope youre doing well! Can't wait to binge all your videos this weekend

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks man - glad you're enjoying the content! Miss seeing you around as well. Not sure if you'll be at Homecoming, but if so I'll see you again then!

@Isabel.N.Holistic.Coach. 8 ай бұрын

Loving my DJI Mic 😍 great video thank you

@SmartphoneStorytellers 8 ай бұрын

It’s a great mic! Great features, my favorite body design, and top notch sound. Thanks for watching!

@jacobstech Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very informative!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@prestoncarlton7802 Жыл бұрын

Crazy good production quality!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Preston - thanks for watching!

@Tom_Roberts Жыл бұрын

Great review. For my use , with wireless mics , I would always want internal recording on a transmitter as backup for drop-outs or RF interference. So there's only really two options for myself.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I completely understand - I have certain shoots where I want to make sure I have that level of redundancy. Love that it's an option now!

@Metal_seer 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. There are dozens of reviews of the Ankerwork m650, but few comparing to other products. It's not perfect, but my choice at this point.

@Metal_seer 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I'm leaning toward the Ankerwork m650. I hope to print my company's logo on a sticker that looks untrashy on the transmitter. Hopefully Anker will add more cover options.

@WillNewcomb 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. For me the Hollyland, DJI & Deity were significantly better audio than the others. I have a Fulaim X5 which I'm very very with, using it with my iPhone 12pm.

@lukegkwd Жыл бұрын

Liked, subscribed, AND hit the notification bell!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

The real MVP right here.

@contigo4006 2 ай бұрын

bro plz change your title... this is the best review till now

@_pixelchris Жыл бұрын

Crazy that ur still a new channel! I subscribed! :) thanks for the help! Getting the Anker Work. Seems like a sweet spot!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Trying to start strong and provide helpful content. Loved the conversations it's started so far!

@superbmediacontentcreator Жыл бұрын

WOW, that is an amazingly succinct and comprehensive review with terrific production... brava... I picked up the Comica since it will cling to the side of the Feiyu Pocket 2S but will work with the model 2 or 3 and give me gain control, visual indication, and monitoring... and as you mentioned gives me simplicity and versatility.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Simplicity and versatility are great when it comes to getting audio. All the bells and whistles are great, but sometimes we don't need it for all the content we produce!

@superbmediacontentcreator Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Yes, my "big" audio kit is 4 channels of Diversity UHF Sony systems with 4-Tram Lavs (or two EV-RE-50Bs ith stick-ons) to a PortaBrace bag, and Zoom mixer with multi-channel record, another Sony system for a boom with Zepplen and NTGB3, and wireless receiver for the boom operator monitoring, with yet 3-more Sony systems for wireless timecode transmission along with two channels to the camera system and Video Village. It all makes a little Feyiu and two Pocket-2s in one backpack a delight to shoot with! Then again the "little guys" permit high-end production with camera movement in spaces such as smaller yachts, RVs, and aboard private aircraft.

@Moto_Blog Жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you 👍

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Happy to share! Glad you enjoyed it.

@josepheuculano Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Very informative. What is your experience/thoughts of the Comica Boom X-D Pro? I like to be able to control the settings can do that with the Comica but the Hollyland Lark M1 doesn't have that feature. Thank you!

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I actually hadn't heard about the Comica until your comment. It looks pretty solid from what I've seen, but I can't speak to the audio quality firsthand since I haven't used it. Settings controls are definitely lacking on the Lark M1, so that one is better for being a "pickup and go" while something like the DJI and Rode are better if you want to dial in settings beyond gain controls. I'll add Comica to my list to take a look at in the future!

@jorgevelasquez9955 2 ай бұрын

How does Anker mics connect to Android? The receiver for 2 mics.

@daMoMenTum Жыл бұрын

Is it me or did the noise canceling perform the best with the DJI? I'm looking for a pair of these small form factor wireless microphones, but I would like to know which one offers the best sounding noise canceling.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

You definitely can't go wrong with the DJI - it honestly gives you some of the best bang for your buck, but the only downside is it takes quite a few of those bucks!

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

Nice review. I like the Deity the best which is a real bummer, haha

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Deity has a really nice sound to it, and the ability to interlock your lapel mic is something everyone should offer. Deity has said that they have something new coming, so hopefully they replace this part of their line soon!

@StaticCamperVan Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers hey, thanks for that info. I use a V-Mic D3 and like the idea of having an option to wirelessly boom it on occasion

@lawjames15 10 ай бұрын

I have a question. Did you connect your DEITY mic straight to your smartphone via USB-C to USB-C? I am trying to connect my DEITY to my DJI Action 4 or Samsung S9 phone via USB-C to USB-C but I can't seem to get them to connect.

@SmartphoneStorytellers 10 ай бұрын

I use an iPhone, so I needed to connect it via a headphone adapter. 3.5mm to lighting adapter and it worked great!

@nikkiboehm1 9 ай бұрын

Hi thank you for the great video☺️ I'm looking for a solid wireless microphone, mainly for KZfaq vlogs and Instagram reels. My plan was to actually purchase the DJI Mic, but now I got a coupon from my company for a website which would allow me to purchase the anker m650 for only 30 dollars. Unfortunately this website doesn't offer the DJI Mic. My question is, is the sound quality that different between this 2 mics and would it be recommended to get the Anker m650 for cheap or invest the 300 dollars in the dji mic?

@SmartphoneStorytellers 9 ай бұрын

$30 for the Anker is great, I have run into one issue with the Anker recently though. If you are recording directly to the transmitter and not connected to your phone or camera, I've found it will suddenly stop recording. It didn't do this for me during my initial tests, but it's now done it to me twice in recent weeks. I haven't been able to track down the issue yet, but it gives me pause recommending it unless you're connecting it to your camera. If you connect it directly, the only issue I've run into is occasional interference, but you'll find that with almost any wireless microphone. Otherwise the recordings all come through and I haven't lost anything when using the receiver on the phone. This could be a fluke with my unit, but it is something to be aware of!

@chrischoemortgage Жыл бұрын

Content is 🔥. Can you make a video on recording a whole episode using a phone with one of these mics (almost run and gun MKBHD auto focus style)?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Love that idea - I'll add it to the list!

@learningpsychologynet Жыл бұрын

Thanks:)

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! My desire is to equip others to tell their own stories, so evaluating the gear out there is only one part of the equation!

@chrisjohnston964 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison! I'm curious why the AnkerWork M650 didn't make the cut for being a contender for your option #3 recommendations? What do the Rode and DJI systems have that the M650 is lacking?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

The biggest reason is that while using the M650, I had some minor audio hiccups that made the audio not as pristine as the other audio. You can ever so slightly hear one of them in the outdoor test in the video. It's not major enough to discount the mics entirely, but since it was the only mic that happened with it fell just below the Rode and DJI. That being said, as I noted those units were beta units, so it's possible that was fixed in the updated firmware. I'm expecting to get my mics back updated in the next two weeks, so I'll run some more tests and see if I should revise my recommendation!

@CartyCantDance Жыл бұрын

The Anker work mic sometimes stops recording randomly… not good

@chrisjohnston964 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that would be a deal breaker. Are you running the latest firmware?

@CartyCantDance Жыл бұрын

@@chrisjohnston964 yeah

@chrisjohnston964 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I guess the DJI Mic remains at the top of my wish list then. Thanks for the heads up!

@exirz3d 2 ай бұрын

do you have a review on the rode wireless me?

@BrandonCavittsChannel 10 ай бұрын

im hoping you do this again with the hollyland max

@SmartphoneStorytellers 9 ай бұрын

I'm working to get ahold of one - hoping to review it in the future!

@walkwithyan Жыл бұрын

i want to know your thoughts on the ulanzi j12 wireless mic.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Let me see if I can get my hands on one!

@christopherlynch6226 Жыл бұрын

So the dji miss don't have noise cancelation? And if not. Is there a possibility that they can introduce it thru firmware updates?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

DJI doesn't have any software noise cancelation. The big noise controlling feature on there is the ability to record a safety channel, but that just protects you against audio peaks and loud noises. I suspect they could add noise cancelation features in the future, but I'm not aware of any plans for that. These are really designed for situations where you'll be treating your audio in post. Even without onboard noise canceling, they are a VERY solid option. I find noise canceling onboard to really just be a failsafe, as the effect it has on the audio quality is more significant than when I run noise cancelation in post production.

@julianfarquhar Жыл бұрын

This is great. For the life of me,I have had one for around a year and never been able to find the iPhone connector. Now through your link, I see them selling on Amazon. But not sending to New Zealand, damn it. But Also how do you find the mechanics of fitting and holding the receiver to the phone? Stable?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

It honestly depends on which receiver I'm using. When I use the Hollyland Lark, I honestly just let it dangle by the wire. It's light as a feather and I'm usually using it on a tripod, so it doesn't put too much tension on the port or the wire. If I'm using something like the Deity Pocket, I try to find a way to clip, gaffe tape, or wedge it somewhere on the rig. The ideal setup would be to have some sort of cage on the phone where you could attach it to a cold shoe or other connection, but that's not always possible!

@julianfarquhar Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Good comment. I would imagine in the future these companies will need to put some thought into how easily and practically these mics can be attached to smart phones. I guess we live for now with dangles

@-123 Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за обзор, было интересно посмотреть 😊

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Рад, что смог помочь!

@richardlopez4563 Жыл бұрын

One question. Is there a preferred place to buy, other then Amazon?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I actually bought mine at B&H when they had them on a pretty big discount!

@trainspoted Жыл бұрын

in audio comparision you there is sound from camera for rode and lark you don't connect reciever properly. or you do it with purpose

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

The connection to the camera can definitely impact the sound quality, but for all of these I connected them directly to my phone via the same cables (unless the unit connected directly to the phone, like the DJI and AnkerWork.) I didn't notice any major differences in sound quality due to connections, it all really fell down to the quality of the mic. But I'll be honest - if I had no external mics, I'd happily take any of these and use them - they all sounded great overall! It just comes down to the features you're looking for.

@trainspoted Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers it is NOT a matter of connection quality it is matter of connection is not existing. i can 100 percent say what larks and rodes samples are not the samples picked up from lavaliers. the compresion, the level of background, everything. if you behaved like an honest and thoughtful reviewer, you would give examples of recordings recorded in the microphones themselves, but this is not the case. on the contrary, there is a denial of the obvious, this is a cheating on the audience, which I point out

@AliColak Жыл бұрын

We have the same JBL's 😂, I bought the DJI Mic and requested a refund and bought the Anker M650. Which would you say feels and sounds more premium? / Would the DJI Mic be work the extra $100 that I'd be paying?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Personally, I preferred the DJIs for their form factor and overall features. The noise canceling on the M650 is very intriguing, though, and the fact that it's $100 less does sit in it's favor. I'm waiting for my units to be sent back to me (AnkerWork is updating the firmware since it's still the beta firmware), so when they come back I plan to do another deep dive into them to see where it landed. They were great overall, I just ran into a few small transmission glitches that I didn't have with other mics. That being said, I'd make sure to run whatever mic you get with the local record so that if you do have transmission issues then you have a safety fallback.

@PavanRChawla Жыл бұрын

Lovely guide, crisp, knowledgeable, insightful and very fair. Dug your attitude and approach, have liked the video and subscribed to your channel. I thought the DJI on features, ease, quality was the best, though on just the rawness of the sound quality and how crisply it showcased the cadences of your vocal range across your naturally 'trained' ability to throw your voice so well keeping a super-balanced naturalness across high and low, the Rode II has the edge over all others. BTW, the quality of your studio mic too is amazing. Which one do you use? I record and publish podcasts from MediaBrief (won't share a link as this isn't a surrogate comment to get some hits) and I use the Shure MV7. But do please share which mic you use for your studio recordings. Thanks again for the lovely walkthrough. The fun of doing a good thing is doing it really well, and if I may so without sounding patronizing, you excel at it.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks - appreciate the encouragement! In terms of my studio mic, I was using a Sennheiser Me66 K6 (in most of the channel's content,) but I recently switched to a Rode NTG3. Both are great mics, the NTG3 is just a bit warmer.

@PavanRChawla Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers Thanks for sharing. Your audio and your speech are both excellent. Keep growing!

@PavanRChawla Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers I'd also like your view on how good the DJI mic is for recording voice overs in a controlled and silent space. I know it might not be quite as good as a Shure or a sennheiser or Rode mic for the purpose, but need your view on a value for money basis.

@AChristLifeStyle Жыл бұрын

How come you didn't pick Diety as one of the go to's?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

It's a GREAT mic, but it's been discontinued. So if you can still find one, then it's honestly the best sounding of the bunch! But, they're getting harder and harder to find, even since I made the video.

@gamboagarciamx Жыл бұрын

You missed Hollyland Lark 150 those are better than the M1s

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Those look great! I'll need to get my hands on some. I initially picked up the Lark M1 on a sale to try it out, and quickly fell in love with their low profile and ease of use. Not the best sounding mics available, but they sound great for the price. I can only imagine the 150s improve on it while adding on a few extra features!

@nolow_life Жыл бұрын

Great overview

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's so much that could be covered with each of these mics and how to best utilize them, but I didn't want to make an hour long epic. I figured an overview of the features and downsides would help to evaluate which mic was best for each person's scenario!

@nolow_life Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers did the ankers have internal recording built into each mic ?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

@@nolow_life Yep! Similar to the DJI and Rode, they do offer internal recording. It's advertised as uncompressed, so it should be similar to the uncompressed audio on the Rode.

@nolow_life Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers But how do you get the audio from the microphone into a computer? I don't see any data transfer ports on the microphones themselves. I know the dji mics have ucbC on each mic

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

@@nolow_life Good question - to transfer the audio, you actually need to place the mics in their charging case. Then connect the case to a computer via USBC and each mic will show up as an external hard drive. Then just grab what you need!

@louiewishingtin578 Жыл бұрын

Thoughts on Comica Vimo C3?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I haven't gotten my hands on a Comica yet, but it's on my list!

@patmac47 10 ай бұрын

Why would you put the m1 up against the other ones instead of the max? It doesn't make any sense.

@SmartphoneStorytellers 10 ай бұрын

The Max wasn't out when I made this video - it was just released recently. Hoping to get my hands on one, though!

@patmac47 10 ай бұрын

@SmartphoneStorytellers thanks for the reply. I just went with the ankerwork m650, couldn't justify the extra $100 for the max.

@MSRWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Should have used the Lark Max

@SmartphoneStorytellers 10 ай бұрын

I would have loved to! It was released after this was created though. I’m trying to get my hands on one to test out, though!

@lukaszklopotek Жыл бұрын

You didn't compare self noise floor of these devices.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

I honestly didn't think to cover that - thanks for pointing that out! I'll make sure to work that into future tests - it obviously will vary from camera to camera and the various gain settings, but it's not a bad data point to have.

@janaecarlee Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, I still can't decide between RODE or DJI :/

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

It's a hard decision! I will say that Rode made their mic much more tempting with their introductions at NAB - Rode Capture looks like a killer app when paired with a Rode Wireless setup, so if you're planning on filming with your Smartphone then it may be the killer setup.

@janaecarlee Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers I ended up getting HollyLand's Lark 150. Totally random. Thanks for your response.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

@@janaecarlee Great choice! The Larks are workhorses.

@VladOnEarth 9 ай бұрын

isnt really an objective review, more of a product overview. Not what I was looking, but I guess it is useful for some.

@SmartphoneStorytellers 9 ай бұрын

I tried to let the products speak for themselves and give a basic suggestion at the end, but I'd agree that I didn't really dig in deeply in my discussion on the sound of each device. Sorry it wasn't what you were looking for, but I hope you were able to at least get something out of it. Thanks for watching either way - I appreciate it and the feedback!

@VladOnEarth 9 ай бұрын

@SmartphoneStorytellers i ended up warching other videos with side to side sound comparison and settled for DJI mic. I think when reviewing mic, its the most important to demo side to side samples and also separate video into chapters. Cheers

@connectwithmayank Жыл бұрын

Deity is best sounding

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Overall I'd agree with you! Honestly the biggest issue with the Deity was that it was discontinued and harder to find, but it still a VERY solid option. They did announce their new higher-end replacement mic at NAB, so here's to hoping they roll out an updated Pocket.

@Enoc63 Жыл бұрын

Mannn i didnt know DJI sold the single transmitter with receiver, that’s cool news for those that don’t want to spend the $330 for the full kit !

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Yep! Not a huge savings if you go for the single, but it's a great option. Biggest downside to me is the lack of charging case, but you can still charge them individually. Just need to wrangle a few extra USB-C cables (which, if you're anything like me, you already have dozens all over your house.)

@Enoc63 Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers yeah true charging case is a pretty big feature :/ . What’s your opinion on the 7Ryms iray DW30, think that’s more worth it than DJI on a budget ?

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

@@Enoc63 I actually hadn't heard about the 7Ryms until your comment. Feature-wise it looks pretty solid, but when it comes to sound I couldn't judge it without using it. That DJI is pretty hard to beat, though. Sound, software, and hardware are all top-notch.

@Enoc63 Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers yeah i have DJI and love it too . Just ran into that other mic yesterday tho and from the looks of it, it seems like a good alternative, just not sure what makes it cheaper

@reedeema Жыл бұрын

The M1 ist by far the best when it comes to price and was you get. Best Form Faktor easy out of any wireless mic ..

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

The M1 is quite solid. Just used it on a shoot today - quick setup, great sound, and can't beat the price!

@reedeema Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers exactly. I dont need all the fancy Extras 🙂

@alonzojt Жыл бұрын

Deity Pocket has been discontinued or will be soon. Again a failure from Deity in the audio wireless world. Pocket was not bad though.

@SmartphoneStorytellers Жыл бұрын

Pocket has indeed been discontinued - it's still a great option though! You can still pick it up from Amazon or B&H, so until Deity offers a new option then it's still a solid choice. The onboard mic of that has been a favorite of a few of the viewers, and the interlocking lapel connection is something I'd love to see other companies adopt.

@alonzojt Жыл бұрын

@@SmartphoneStorytellers agreed. Still thinking of buying one although the recording option of DJI and Rode can really save you from 2.4ghz weakness.Shot a video at IBC Amsterdam and got a micro interference on a DJi mic I had on loan. The internal rec saved the whole audio track

@AdamC.Erickson Жыл бұрын

@@alonzojt That internal recording is a lifesaver. Or sometimes you just want to grab some generic folly of a scene, so you can pull out the DJI and throw it on your talent and just let it roll. I recently did this while filming a food truck and got some great soundbites I'm going to throw into the final video.

@alonzojt Жыл бұрын

@@AdamC.Erickson 👍

@MsAnewZ 11 ай бұрын

too loud music comparing to your voice

@SmartphoneStorytellers 10 ай бұрын

I'd agree - I adjusted the way I mastered my audio after making this video, but unfortunately there's no way to go back and re-upload on KZfaq. Thanks for the feedback, though - always looking to make things better!