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@@davidxiu802072mm if I didn't mention in the video, my product links like the lens hood that is compatible is sized to the filter thread. Thanks for asking

​@@sparkestudio thanks it helped me a lot. also one more question, will I get vignette in 35mm focal length.?

@@davidxiu8020 need more detail than what you wrote. I used 2 lenses both were APS-C. The camera full frame, micro four third or APS-C is all different but best I say is nearly all VND have some Vignette. If you go full frame at 24mm or less there is going to be a bad corner vignette at 35mm don't believe it is noticable at APS-C I used a 33mm and a 24mm most of this video... Full frame. 35mm APS-C is something like 23.4mm full frame equivalent. "if you mount a 50mm lens on an APS-C sensor camera such as the ILCE-6000, you'll get the same view as a 75mm lens on a full-frame camera (50mm x 1.5 = 75mm)." Haida online states the minimum focal length to use with their filter and even lists the filter thread size for all focal lengths. I really like that kind of useful information being listed. I hope they make a pro III with less color shift and possibly hard stops with help to prevent vignette, a half can produce some vignette. If Haida released that version I would assume a higher price, affordable options I have tried so far and even the Freewell V2 does not have hard stops. NiSi VND filters some of them have hard stops but costs more than I am up for spending. And the Kase filters I am also curious about.

@@davidxiu8020 here's the K&F th-cam.com/video/opbWZ-A2Oe8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Dl5gDNAWHzAomblD this Haida pro II has some color shifting especially if not in sun light however if you plan to use a color checker no problem. The K&F is 1 to 5 stops not being as dark as 3 to 7 stops of light.

@@6969SpAcE6969 you have to buy the adapters separately. All my lense filters before and after this I have reviewed are cheaper yet allow a lens hood. The K&F true color I reviewed is just as good... All filters have been out of pocket cost

@@sparkestudio Appreciate the effort, Thankyou. Basically we are just after an ND filter for an 18-55mm (58mm), just so we can record in full sun. CPL would be a nice addition, but basically that’s all we need for now. Any recommendations or advice?

@@6969SpAcE6969 a CPL is HUGE to have. Watch my review on the K&F how the CPL adds more contrast pop that a VND alone cannot do. th-cam.com/video/opbWZ-A2Oe8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=m5f6Addzwmd9JUjs The K&F is only 1-5 stops though but means you can use it in less light as well.

@@otszzz79 thanks but that thought process makes no sense. If I was being biased then sure. If I don't have Amazon links I will have to add them, I get paid from Amazon in gift cards to use to purchase products for review. TH-cam pays like nothing for all my hours of work and I get insanely low views on my channel I need to make something back between this channel I spent $100,000 USD out of pocket and that is considering every penny I made. Cause I make it on purpose to be transparent and honest and most companies won't work with me being honest and 80% of companies don't send to Canada and only send to the USA.

@@otszzz79 I however made this channel and do reviews to help others. Have questions or want advice I don't mind helping. A non sound card interface always provides better sound quality but at the cost of less features.

@@sparkestudio first I wanted to check this one out, buying the whole set. Then I told my friend on the chat I was checking it out. And he basically told me. Waste of money. And send me few links of some ,microphones of rode, mixers, armpod , headphone. Which came to 10x the costs of the maono set I wanted to order. So he told me, if you can't afford it, then better forget about it. Cos the cheap stuff will only irritate you once you are using it, plus poor waranty, no spare parts, poor quality. So I guess I will just use AI for voice over for my drone vids or some. And the more I look into it, the dumber I feel. Looks like there is a whole study needed to gather the knowledge to figure out which one is good enough.

@@otszzz79 fifine AM8T or non T version... I reviewed it. You don't have to spend a fortune, again why I started this channel and on my hot tips playlist you'll find audio hacks you rarely or never hear about. Audio interface try the Vocaster Two or One. These days they are selling super cheap and excellent audio quality. and yes I reviewed that and spent my own income to do so.

@@otszzz79 here is my review and testing of the Fifine AM8 and yes I show you in my review how to fix and issue and that I outright say USB sound sounds compressed as in not good. th-cam.com/video/tbFfRRAWPZU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vTMrQRN8oagcgext It's good and cheap, if it doesn't work properly Fifine will replace it. Big deal if it breaks in 3 years, it is cheap. I had bad experiences with Rode and their NTG video mic failing to work properly on both purchases and that is 3 or 4 times more expensive. Want to save money and use USB try the Maono PD200X which I also reviewed and sounds not so good with XLR but good with USB with the Maono software. I self purchased the Maono PD400X good sound but high self noise and yes I state that concern in my review of it. PD400X is still fine for Game streaming and Podcasts as long as not boosting volume in post edit.

Thank you for your complement and question since I meant to have the foam pop filter in the video description and clearly missed it. It is from YouShares sold on Amazon listed for the SM7B mic but is clearly the incorrect shape for it but is shaped for this and fits well with the Audio-Technica AT4040 Microphone

@@hollisford8948 i am pretty darned certain I tested this to PC, probably in part 1 video. I have since reviewed a similar looking option that has better audio than this with 2 audio modes. Working to PC isn't the answer you need, it is what the volume and sound quality is. Sadly TH-cam punishes me for viewing my own videos but part 1 video should at least be in this videos description. I got rid of this mic literally years ago. I now use the much better and much more expensive Hollyland Lark M2 I also reviewed on this channel and also purchased out of pocket just like I did this mic

Thank you for thoughts on listing the names... and wow this is a long message. I may make a second review with the charging battery while attached to NPF plate option but mostly likely on camera powering methods with charging NPF plates with the 2 charging types shown including showing the advantage and disadvantage of each including my Smallrig advanced plate (bought after the making of this video that you mention about with the max PD of 36 watts. Showing I can power the internal battery of my camera to swap batteries without losing power to the camera but there is a negative as well, a big one negative about it I'm hearing.

@@sparkestudio I suspect the whatever the negative is depends on which camera you are using, the NP-F batteries you are using, NP-F plates, and cables. I can't speak for other brands, but in the Olympus/OM world, two of the cameras (E-m1 mark III and E-m1x) require 9 volts and 3 amps of power which as I mentioned many USB C-PD power sources can't provide. Both of those cameras don't recharge the camera batteries while using USB C-PD power. In addition, the E-m1 mark III also has restrictions that USB C-PD can't be used if you use the external HDMI support, which kind of makes it useless for a lot of video, and USB C-PD can't be used with the battery grip (the battery grip was designed for the earlier model that did not recharge batteries in the camera nor support USB C-PD at all). All 4 of the cameras that support USB C-PD (E-m1 mark III, E-m1x, OM-1 mark I/II) require that you have a partially charged battery (at least 10% according to one set of documentation), but at least the OM-1 mark I/II will recharge the battery after the USB C-PD connection is set up. I don't do tethered work, but I believe you can't use USB C-PD while either tethering the camera or using the camera as a web camera. And I have discovered that random USB C cables might not be capable of allowing USB C-PD. Back in the day when I was recording a friends 1.5 hour theater show before I got into external power, I was using a camera with a battery grip. I set up the camera to use the battery in the grip first, and when the camera switched to the internal battery, I would open the battery grip and replace the battery all while recording the live video (camera on a tripod). When I closed the grip battery door, the camera would instantly switch back to using the battery in the grip. This is probably not a recommended behavior. 🙂

@@michaelmeissner1631 I'll tell you the simple negative especially if you use a dummy battery. Lets say your battery is never dead you leave the battery for a few weeks your battery is now dead, forever. No safety to protect from low level discharge. A lot of cheap cables are only USB 2.0 rated and cannot do / handle power delivery. Many people don't realize there are many different USB standards... Lots of them loke 7 or so and the cables don't work the same

@@SretloW I didn't notice when I had this tripod with the Cayer K10 Pro fluid head which is the knock off Chinese version. I can't test, I sold off this tripod and purchased a different one from Neewer, the feet on this tripod are too flimsy and caused the tripod to fall over with the camera on it.

@@sicariusperemo3789 thank you, all the comments on the AM200 video. AM200 Technique to achieve clean sound video. The AM100 is a far better option, infact all other Maono options are better including the far cheaper Neo C2, the AM2E which includes a microphone all reviewed on this channel.

@@jkenstube I read the update information. I never used this lens without the new firmware, as soon as it arrived I updated and you seeing this video was literally my first time ever using it. However from what I understand the update helps improve the autofocus behavior of the lens and a lot of people had problems with a clunking sound on old firmware that can cause noise in your video when focusing close to far away. This is the very reason I tested it with emphasis because it WAS a problem. Firmware updates are made to improve function and compatibility just like computer motherboard firmware allows use of newer processors and sometimes new faster memory. With a data rated cable the update is as simple as copying to the lens that shows up and a storage drive place the update and it takes about 5 seconds with a light flashing for a moment and done.

Appreciate your time and honesty I ordered it should be here any day now. So it's as simple as plugging the usb cable in and dragging whatever I download into the lens folder 📂

@@jkenstube should be that easy. There is a text file with the firmware downloaded. It lists basic instructions if I remember correctly including how to check the firmware version. If you need help contact me on Discord and I can make you a quick how to video if needed. It was far straight forward than I expected. Just know some cables are charging cables and those won't work. It must be a data rated cable for at least USB 2.0 480mb/s or better. I cannot always answer in a timely manner I rarely use Discord at any time other than when I am in the studio which is about 9 days out of every 31 days since I work far away to pay for a lot of the items including this lens I reviewed. Also when I work out of town I don't have any of my equipment or lenses. Just my mobile phone and this time I took my Hollyland Lark M2 USB wireless mic system.

@@nawalnautiyal6252 Audio Quality wise 24bit vs 16bit the difference is zero until you boost volume levels then there is a HUGE difference. Rendering a video in 16bit vs 24bit is huge doesn't matter the mic quality higher bit rate render is better. 16bit vs 24bit you can boost about 12 dba volume before hiss becomes noticeable even in a super low self noise mic. 24bit you can boost about 24 Dba which is a big improvement. As for which mic is best I mention in both my reviews of both mics what to use with what connection type it is not one or the other. Keep that in mind with any multiple connections to a mic the audio quality isn't the same... AM8 sounds like trash when connected to USB lioe some 20 year old online digital video but overall great for the price when using XLR. PD200X sounds better than AM8 when connected to USB, especially when using the Maono equalizer software to make it sound even better. The AM8 requires a ridiculous amount of gain volume if you aren't right up on the mic you're going to have to boost volumes into hiss taritory. Fifine Tank 3 is great IF you have an equalizer or a program I bought that I have not reviewed yet... Gonna use multiple mics normally and then with the program to make them sound better. Unlike other reviewers I try to compare more mics and conclude with real thoughts not trying to sell you. Just keeping it real.

@@sparkestudio hey man, thanks for the reply. And yes i'll be using the mic in USB mode, but having XLR mode is a good future proofing. And u can recommend any other mic too in this price range at around 50-60$. Now the only problems i have with pd200x is 1. it sounds very sharp without editing, so since i'm a noob, can some basic EQ (lowering the high frequencies) reduce that sharp shrillness? 2. it becomes very low sounding at 5-6 inches, so if i increase the gain, will it still cancel the background noise and get my voice properly? Other than these 2 points, i too love pd200x more. AM8 looks very cheap, square(idk i just dont like it square), weird 12 year old RGB, and sounds very flat too. Hope you do reply. Thanks in advance!!

@@nawalnautiyal6252 the maono software you can use to lower the high sounds. In terms of future proof I would get something better. I have no better recommendations in the price range. Unless you are talking USB connection type only than MAYBE the Vegue VG50 which I reviewed years ago. The higher you boost volume it indeed introduces more background noise. On my channel I have a video in my playlist audio & video *HOT TIPS* where I show multiple programs to remove background noise. There are shields you can get as well but a good one is far more expensive than these microphones.

@@sparkestudio thanks man, i think i'll have to settle with pd200x only as vegue is not available in my country. anyway thanks

@@nawalnautiyal6252if I was at my computer and looking through my video history and my self of microphones I may have other suggestions but again the better options are strictly XLR or strictly USB. I am stuck at a work camp for 2 weeks at a time with 6 and a half days in the studio and back again for 2 weeks to pay off my huge bills. I spent $100,000 USD out of pocket for the Review items and tech on this channel and my Spark E Tech channel since mid 2019. $20,000 per year.

@@SevShin I ended up selling this with my smallrig freeblazer tripod. Liked the fluid head but the tripod bottom foot 3 times caused my camera to fall. Replaced it with an expensive fluid head that is $399 USD movie production grade Neewer newest most expensive TH45.

@@JeanSebastienHeroux unless you changed a monitor setting for aspect ratio in the monitor. 16:9 resolution is automatically full screen unless your camera is at a different aspect ratio or setting. For instance if you are displaying your camera settings via HDMI, it is going to be the same aspect as your camera monitor aspect ratio and not simply the resolution (depending on the camera of course) my Fujifilm X-S20 was the same either setting.

@@sparkestudio I use a Canon EOS r and it only shows up about 1/3 of the screen.. Full image but not filling it up will fool around with it. Thank you for the reply

@@JeanSebastienHeroux did you update the firmware? In case there are any issues with cannon and there are HUGE improvements with the new firmware, have a video showing a pile of the fixes

@@TheReelport to be honest I am uncertain how to test for that. I work as a construction electrician not the PLC and electronics side of things. I have the smallrig as well, safest method is having a real on /off switch like some of these have. Good to know about the safety thing so don't kill battery from low discharge to completely dead

@@TheReelport to be honest I am uncertain how to test for that. I work as a construction electrician not the PLC and electronics side of things. I have the smallrig as well, safest method is having a real on /off switch like some of these have. Good to know about the safety thing so don't kill battery from low discharge to completely dead

@@pauldittus 2 months ago I sold this off with my Fujifilm X-S20 cameras. The DJI mic 2 has worse sound and even with the firmware upgrade you need to remove the "S" sound of it. It isn't as good as the DJI mic original. The Rode Wireless Pro and the GO II i would recommend over this due to very good wired lavalier and sound of making devices wireless. X5 has a nice mic system for audio but I would go Rode Wireless Go II or pro for a better overall experience with everything else.

@@sparkestudio super helpful. Thanks for sharing! Appreciate it. Kind of crazy that the DJI Mic 2 has had issues.

@@pauldittus it is no shocker to me. The practice of making a killer product and making it more crappy next time is common place is many industries. Make a killer product so people want the upgrade but make something worse so you want the next cause the flaw gives you a reason to spend money to upgrade. The S sound in speech sounds like a lower quality microphone. Something about it just sounds worse than Rode. DJI mic first version had beautiful audio. A bit high of self noise if not recording internally and flaky with wired lavalier compatibility as I show in my review of it. But the built in mic was the best Wireless I had ever heard. The odd receiver lock up bug that required a hard reset also pissed me off so I did return it.

@@sparkestudio wow. That’s so interesting. I know Apple loves to wait to release things that should have been released 5+ years ago like USB C.

@@pauldittus Apple didn't wait to release USB C. They were forced to use USB C by law, a Google search should confirm it.

@@jamesgaszak3685 you can charge either individually while using with the camera so both at the same time shouldn't be an issue. I am at work camp out of town for another 8 days so can't exactly test right now, only thing I took with my is my Hollyland Lark M2 USB to mobile phone... Just make sure it is clean USB power for best results to keep the silence in the sound.a wall USB port can provide dirty power. Often a PC or better yet a battery bank provides clean power

If you haven't done so already. Use "Open Camera" APP for Android. Also not all sound card adapters are created equal. Make certain the mic isn't set to max volume. I have never used the 900 B2 only the 500 pro model and the BlinkMe from Saramonic.

@@sparkestudio thank you, yep i been using Open Camera, on 3 different model phones. Pretty much the same huge white noise on them. I also watched maybe 80 videos by now on saramonic wireless mics on youtube, and its clear in many videos the same white noise is present yet for some reason creators do not say anything about it. This is very strange, as its quite loud. I even got my wife to listen, in case maybe i'm super sensitive, but no, she confirmed its very loud. I think I will just sell my saramonic (I can't return it now that all packaging is opened), take a loss, and not use any of those wireless microphones on smartphones anymore (from what I gathered the same problem is present on rode, dji, etc). I'll just use the phone recording, its worse but at least no huge white noise

@@nikolailu how you tried the Saramonic sound card cable I recommend? It makes the volume loud it's the one with female 3.5mm that you use a standard stereo TRS cable with either SR2001 or SR2003. If it is simply bad, that's not good. If you have questions regarding any product I reviewed before you buy feel free to ask. Some products I notice issues with after like the BlinkMe B2 I have a very negative video about all the issues and Saramonic never ever fixed them.

@@nikolailu did you try the Saramonic SR2001 or SR2003? I reviewed both of those in a video about how to connect any device to mobile phone on my hot tips videos playlist. I test with multiple devices and mention volume levels and if only sound in one speaker or both. For removing noise I only know in post editing using a mobile phone. It could simply have bad self noise, I'm just giving suggestions to try. I asked Saramonic for the 900 B2 but nope. The Hollyland Lark M2 is darned sweet. I reviewed it and am going to be making a review video from the work camp on my Spark E Tech channel... Not Bios Studio / Tech is the old name.

@@sisay-jz5cl when you experience odd issues, you'll want to see my other video. There are some firmware bugs I found that Saramonic never fixed. I didn't link that video in comments... Saramonic fixme b2... Since I am on a mobile phone it is hard for me to find that video.

@@dosti211 Never tried the Fduce SL40. I personally would ask PD200X or Fifine AM8. I reviewed both of those, and for that answer it depends on if you use USB or XLR. The Fifine AM8 has a really crappy swivel which in my review I also show how to fix that issue with a single 10 cents Washer. Maono use USB, Fifine XLR connection.

@@dosti211 I have never noticed any major channels using the Fduce but I have seen 2 channels with over 50K subs using the AM8 in their videos both using XLR connection type

@@dalloiselle7274 i never charged that method since after the first time I purchased this battery. I don't remember what this baytery came with other than the battery and USB cable. I always use my charger that was included with my Neewer two battery pack and charger with the 10K batteries. I also always used a 20 watt power brick to charge this battery when I first got it and pre charged before using both of them. If you have an NPF battery charger I would suggest trying it. I have no other ideas for you, also the best help with messaging Neewer on Facebook. Cherry is usually great at handling support issues and maybe would have an idea.

Thanks I’ll try both of your suggestions. The light came with two batteries and to charging cords that I have connected to my computer to charge the batteries. Hate to have another “charger brick” in my kit but it seems like it may be necessary. Thanks again for your help it’s really appreciated. Dal

@@thedoctoroccult9741 there are 2 Saramonic adapters. I don't know if in this video I tested the one or both. One is very loud and one isn't loud. The USB to female 3.5mm you have to use a normal stereo cable TRS with 2 lines not the 3 lines cable TRRS. I usually have links for the items in my video description. If I was not stuck out of town working it would be easier to help. I don't know which adapter you used but they are not all the same.

@@sparkestudio Your answer has already helped me to understand better, thank you. I'll watch the video again and try to understand.

@@thedoctoroccult9741 i have another video as well I do not know which is more helpful. th-cam.com/video/fypnnHIFPX0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=heldJ9KAWpxk8p8B

@@thedoctoroccult9741 I have piles of audio tips and tricks, here's my audio and video hacks playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLYKqcb5ycRPZcPKwZ0B9M1W7WduplZsl7.html&si=lOvFynwIEUFJqO-P

@@nebuplays1444 if I remember correctly there are 2 USB ports. One for the interface and another for charging. It is that same way on many of the Maono interfaces. i recommend any of the other options over this interface if you have not purchased. I reviewed a pile of Maono interfaces and this is the most entry level audio quality model they make. The Neo C2, the AME2, the AM100 are all recommended over this model.

@@nebuplays1444 i cannot guarantee there is any safety to prevent overcharging. That isn't information I have been provided to me. As far as I understand it is like anything that you charge and as far as I remember there is a point at max charge that it appears to stop charging.

@@GeloOfficialPR i never had issues and connected both many times. If you are talking camera and the zoom F3. 100% of the time there are issues on the line and headphone out. The monitor used can make a difference... I have only used the Neewer F500. With both the Fujifilm X-S20 and my Sony A7C ii and also with the Sony ZV-E1.

@@dalloiselle7274 i never experienced that problem. I also purchased the new 10,500mah version of this battery. I use only the charger I got with my purchase of the normal 10,500 standard black batteries.

It's a free firmware update. Nice skin tones. It's an option for those that don't want to use F-log that would rather point and shoot. I am not fond of many of the film simulations out of camera. I've also changed back to Sony, I am using a Sony A&C ii and made my own custom LUT for it.

Plug and play. You'll of course need a program for recording like anything else. OBS, Audacity just like you would an audio interface.

@@Shepardisthelamb using Android phone use Open Camera. The other problem is the microphone volume might be too loud, turn the volume down and try again. Camera to USB isn't going to give the best sound quality no matter the adapter. It works as I show. For best sound you want a camera like a Go Pro that has USB, or DJI camera device with USB in. These are devices I do not use. Another option is sync audio using an editor that can do it

@@sparkestudio Ok, thank you for answering

@@sparkestudio hey! I recorded , but the sound is not good,....is it possible to fix the sound on the video that is already recorded?

@@Shepardisthelamb the adapter you use makes all the difference in the world. They are not all the same. If hiss is an issue... I have a hot tips video on removing noise with 5 different methods.

@@Shepardisthelamb i well be making a video on how I can make recorded audio sound better but sadly the program isn't free; I paid for it out of pocket. Also i am going to be reviewing a super cheap mixer that can make audio sound better than the mic sounds. The problem I have is my lack of time... I finally head home tomorrow night after having spent 14 days at this work camp I am at

@@TrippyLegitGamer1234 yes this works with OBS but this is the lowest quality option from Maono. I recommend the Neo C2, AM100, AME2 and all of those options i reviewed on this channel and all of them are much better than this one.

@@TrippyLegitGamer1234 XBox with camera capture card I know little to nothing about. I know about OBS and audio connected directly to the computer. I only use PC never a console, ever. Infact I got an Xbox Series S for free(I won a safety video contest)I never opened it. I immediately sold it.

@@sparkestudio ok then. Looks like I’ll be doing some more research thanks.

@@TrippyLegitGamer1234 if your xbox capture card goes direct to PC, use the interface direct PC and keep it simple. If you want great sound get a Vocaster Two or the Elgato Wave XLR. OBS has the option to choose the audio device. I cannot promise you won't have audio video sync issues but that can also be corrected in OBS with a bit of work.

@@sparkestudio ok thanks

@@kingpaco87 i reviewed the AM8, AM8T to be exact which is the mic with a desk arm using Vocator Two... I never needed a cloud lifter with the interface unless I want to talk far away. More boost means more self noise so be careful. I never used the Rode PodMic. I would recommend the electro voice RE320 if you want a sweet mic but it's not cheap. I just bought myself the Lewett Ray but I am getting pricey with those options. Want cheap but fairly good try the Deity V-mic D4. The Fifine AM8 sounds fantastic in XLR for it's price is unbeatable. USB audio is the AM8 weak point. You don't need a mic with USb when the Vocaster Two or any other interface is USB to PC anyways. Elgato Wave XLR I also reviewed here and on my other channel. It is no batter than the Vocaster Two other than it's software and the headphone out / line out isn't as clean as the Vocaster Two. I only use the Vocaster Two and the Zoom F3 interfaces and sold off my Elgato Wave XLR, Scarlett 2i2 gen 3, sold off / gave away ALL my mano interfaces, the Universal audio 276 has slightly higher self noise I rented it and returned it, sold off Audiofuse rev 2 interface it had odd issues great gain but not always predictable behavior. If starting out i recommend using the AM8 with XLR only and when things pickup getting something more pro or just get something really good you'll love and spend to avoid apending more later. I got the Lewett Ray (review next week) because it changes the volume for me when I move, no need to fix in post edit.

With over 70dB of gain from Focusrite Vocaster Two, leave alone the AM8 that needs no more than 50dB of gain, or the Podmic that requires around 60dB, you can even drive the gain-hungry SM7B without any issue.

@@FIFINE I would love to be your partner to try your products and do open box reviews Like that I like your product I like the mic that I have I don't have to spend 100 to 300 dollars for the mic I really wanted I would love you to work with me or just tell me how can I be a partner I have 86 subscribers

@@kingpaco87 if going all put without spending a fortune check out the SE Electronics dynacaster DCM8. Better audio I feel than the over hyped SM7B for lower cost

@@sparkestudio How can I stop the microphone from picking up sounds from the table when I bang it or move the mouse? I'm using a cheap, no-profile arm. Is this normal for the mic?

@@kingpaco87 better option is don't use a desk arm and use a wall mounted arm. Another option is to use a shock mount. I believe I list 2 options in the description of this video but one is very expensive and the other is very affordable. A shock mount reduces the bumping noises. To reduce noises like mouse movement you need the mouse further back on the desk so the mouse is behind the mic or at worse below it but nowhere near the front.

@@kingpaco87 To be honest, the AM8 is a bit more sensitive to picking up the vibrance, though it's the problem with every mic, especially those dynamic ones without a well-design pop filter. So the PodMic could still suffer a bit from that kind of noises.

@@adv7027 i have 2 of these screens and both work still. Contact support and get it replaced. Neewer on Facebook has a support person by the name of Cherry. They are great at helping out.

@@user-or8yv1uf1o don't understand what you are asking. The Zoom F3 has a mono or stereo setting for one or both audio channels. Don't understand what you are asking what about the camera? If you mean audio to the camera I use the line out and volume is adjusted with the plus ans minus don't exceed x4 of hiss becomes bad to camera, it is best to keep camera volume low it can cause hiss. Most cameras are 16 bit audio boosting the volume too much quickly causes hiss. The F3 has the microSD card to use for recording in 32bit which is the best audio possible if you are willing to put in the work of aligning the audio waveforms. I use Davinci Resolve to align the audio as I show in my long term experience with the Hollyland Max video

@@user-or8yv1uf1o if you missed watching part 1 and part 2 you would have missed a lot.

​@@sparkestudioI'm saying that when you're connecting at4040 with the F3, your camera is still recording the video too. There's only 1 XLR cable on the F3 that I saw(at 1:43), but I didn't see any other cable connected between your camera and the F3(line out?) How did you sync the camera and your F3+at4040? No offense, just curious how you made it.😀

@@user-or8yv1uf1o if I watch my video TH-cam is gonna punish me... But when indoors the audio is close enough between my camera and internal recording. I can still sync in post edit with no issues and if I start the zoom F3 and the camera recording close enough in time I am quite adept at syncing audio waveforms by eye looking at the waveform. If I am speaking far away from the camera compared to the mic or am outside with wind syncing by eye or in editor is extremely difficult.

@@djskillzz215 if you plan live streaming or recording to OBS and other on computer VIDEO APP I am getting aN Emeet 4K webcam (the higher end model that looks like the streamcam one. From what I saw this camera has amazing picture quality but does not have wireless power. I should be reviewing it in a about a week. I contacted Emeet for an answer between gen 1 and 2. They have told me they are looking into fixing the 1080P audio video sync issue. Since I sent them a video clip showing the issue before posting my review.

@@sparkestudio Thank you so much for your response.. I just Subscribed to you so I don't miss that Review you mentioned... TBH, I like the EMEET (3) camera pack Price Point, LOL, So hopefully the one you review will still fit in my budget so I can have at least 2 camera views for my music production videos/live streams... I'll also be checking out more of your past content as well... I appreciate you!

@@djskillzz215 thank you. The camera I got is cheaper on Amazon than it is at Emeet online. I ordered one so if they don't send soon enough I can review it and have 2 camera angles along with my main camera. Forgot to mention I was planning to review the webcam on my Spark E Tech channel. Since a webcam is more tech than Studio TH-cam equipment. I have a LOT of reviews coming for my days off of work. If you want to learn audio and videos tips and tricks check out my playlist called HOT TIPS.

@@djskillzz215"Regarding the difference between gen 1 and gen 2, the hardware was upgraded from the gen 2 with slight improvement in terms of stability"

@@k0hl of those plate 2 of them charge NPF batteries. The one if you leave it connected to the battery the camera powers off and on. The other works fine and I since bought the more expensive smallrig one that has higher power delivery via USB C than any other plate I've used. I don't think I kept the other NPF charging plate. I believe I sold it off with my 2 X-S20 cameras. The koo named one flicks the camera on and off if the cable isn't disconnected. Since I use a Sony A7C ii which has power delivery via USB C it is kind of the ultimate option. When I get back to the studio after my 2 weeks working out of town. Going to be reviewing a camera slider, a tripod, more microphones and maybe accessories for the camera and plus min 2 videos on my Texh channel in the 6 days back before I am gone for another 14 days

@@DavidLulu so far still holding up wel in the heat and cold. The white color however discolored to a beige, the grey appears to stay grey. Clear is another option but last I checked is more expensive. I think I made 2 videos using this adhesive.

@@kingpaco87 the best type of mic to use to remove background noise is generally a dynamic mic. The fifine AM8 is certainly impressive on the cheap. It has a good mid tone while this mic is more bright but also rejects background noise. To remove background noise and methods to do so I have a video with 5 different programs with differences shown... Since I am stuck using a Mobile phone I have to go to my playlist called Hot tips where I list audio and video hacks and write again to post the link.

@@kingpaco87 here's the programs to remove background noise where I show how effective they are and weaknesses. th-cam.com/video/Vtg2Ti8qeuA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N8cdk1qUaX0v3MZ4 Want to learn more? Click on my channel name and go to the playlist tab and click on audio & video hacks *hot tips*

In terms of convenient and easy setup, the best one is just the OBS filters. If you also use the RTX graphic card on your computer, then consider the RTX voice app to eliminate the background without effecting the raw audio too much.

@@nightmusic1974 i am very bad at understanding written words. What this mic has is line out via the receiver to camera and recording internally at same time should you choose to do so with a safety channel option. Don't forget to update firmware a bunch of useful features like record lock have been added. My original review is the best place for information, I think I linked in the video description. I am out of town working at a construction camp.

@@nightmusic1974 lavalier ports... I think line level should work. I really only used other microphones and lavaliers with this... No mic power on the lavalier ports for the mic

@@sparkestudio Thank you so much for your quick reply, and especially taking time for it if you’re busy. Also good to know about the firmware update addons! When mentioning the audio input, i actually meant the one at the transmitter side, which can be used for plugging a Lavalier mic. So i was wondering if instead of a Lavalier, it could be possible to connect a line audio source at this particular input (which could be relevant when the audio source to capture is already amplified by another system in the room). Why asking so, well because if the input preamp is set for microphone level only, then trying to use it as a line input may overload the input, thus providing audio distortion. I would really love to use the Lark system to replace my actual sennheiser EW100 G2 system (smaller, lighter), but if it’s not possible to plug a level input at the transmitter, then unfortunately i would have to keep them for my wedding ceremony shootings. Unfortunately this info is nowhere available, so who knows you or another user may help at this point ;-) Again, thank you for your channel which is really great!

@@sparkestudio Thank you for clarifying this point!

@@nightmusic1974 the best way to ask me a question is showing me what you are looking to do in video format. I had trouble passing my electrical red seal exam cause I have issues understanding sentence answer questions. I will give you an example of what might relate. If I plug in an electric guitar it is hard not to have it distort due to the high line level. However if you want the ultimate device you need to watch my Zoom F3*Hot Tips* videos part 1 to 3. The series is on my playlist where I show how to hack audio devices and video tips like how to play H265 in windows and get thumbnails. The zoom F3 can record even a high line level like guitar without issues and has 32bit float internal recording. Wait Zoom F3 is XLR only BUT not if we work around it. Audio interface using a mobile phone? No problem.

@@DurandsDesigns you do know DJI mic and several other brands are exactly the same. Oddly Fulaim X5 which is super cheap and has good sound quality when adjusting the volume of the device also changed the volume of the internal recording and I specifically show that in my review of that mic system. I purchased and used nearly every internal recording mic that exists.

@@DurandsDesigns comica was pretty mad at me for my reviews of "this" mic due to the issues I mention in this review. The non-pro I Reviewed has better battery life, had more consistent reception and less interference than this. I liked the original boom-X D2, and used it for years. I mainly use my Hollyland Lark Max for an internal mic system at this time.

@@man_vk there are so many tricks for the Zoom F3 and yes both can work BUT you can even use the Zoom F3 as an actual audio interface to the mobile phone. If you want to learn it all watch my 3 hot tip videos on the Zoom F3, here is part 1 th-cam.com/video/KZ0as6pszi0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lqQ4IeZ15gYl1rAZ And yes I have a playlist called *HOT TIPS* with video and audio hacks that allows you to use nearly anything with anything

@@man_vk in Hot tips part 2 I record guitar and in part 3 I use my Phone as a direct audio interface, test different batteries for life and part 2 different methods to power the zoom F3. Everything is self taught, limits don't work in my world.