97% of viewers are not subscribed to my channel which means TH-cam doesn't recommend my channel for future viewing. Please consider subscribing, it shows me you are interested in my content and drives me to produce more videos . Thank you all! UPDATE: After measuring the distance I was away from the camera at the furthest point on Google Maps, the actual distance was 103 meters. The Ulanzi Microphones used in this video: www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-u-mic-wireless-lavalier-microphone-system-a018gbb1?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pyqBhDmARIsAKd9XIMZVRxD56zIDDBaTWJMIcxcvzFODr0mhmv7EZ2a6OCP1JmU_2nUO7QaAm4AEALw_wcB
I own several wireless audio systems. The Comica XD Boom (2x TX and 1x RX), the Rode Wireless GO (1x TX, 1x RX) and GOii (2x TX and 1x RX), as well as the Hollyland Lark 150 (2x TR and 1x RX). All very good systems. But, they are about $150 more than the Ulanzi. The Ulanzi AM18 is quite impressive. I would be very happy with it.
Thanks to Amazon gift cards for Christmas, I was able to purchase this at no cost to myself personally. It is such an excellent value for the price. Ulanzi really has content creators at heart, trying to give them the best option without breaking the bank.
It's Black Friday week as I write this comment and I've just ordered a set direct from their site; £64!! I couldn't pass that by, a wireless mic system that gives me great sounding audio and INTERNAL RECORDING??!! Honestly, it was that last feature that got me to pull the trigger on the purchase, there are other budget systems at this price point that skip on the internal recording feature. Ok, so it's a little bulkier than the DJI system, but that's not a deal breaker for me. No 32 bit float, but honestly, I wouldn't expect that at this price point. To get this audio capability at well under £100 was already a steal, but to get it for under £70 almost feels like theft!! 😂
I've got the little j12 mic. Much less feature rich but does the job. If they had the AM18 at the time I would have likely purchased it. Lot's of bang for the buck.
Good Review Mate .... I have several sets of wireless mics including the new DJI Mic 2, but that said these sound very good especially for the price ..... I think I will get these as well - you can never have enough backups
Great video very well explained. As a newbie to video editing may I ask if you plug the receiver into your camera (S5ii) will the audio be synced ( baked into) to the video, thus not having to do anything in post? Thanks again Sub added.
your a legend thanks you so much, please keep up the good work, as I said you explain things so very well for us newbies to understand! Thanks again@@TheCameraManReviews
For the cheap price, I thought it would be a crappy microphone with lots of bugs. But all reviews I've seen so far proves that this microphone is actually good.
Great review! I have one on order already and looking forward to receiving it. One question: if I'm shooting a one plus one interview, and I want the individual audio to be on separate tracks, I suppose that the receiver should be in stereo mode, but is there a way to tell it which mic is going where?
Hi Must be plain thick, I have Dji mic2, and it works with my iphone, but no idea how to retrieve internal recorded files etc, no instructions anywhere, and it doesnt appear in Windows Explorer. I also bout Ulanzi AM18, and same problem there and no info or operating instruction on internal retrieving to laptop,. Any idea anyone ? Its NOT intuitive and needs WRITTEN instructions as am stumped at the moment with both products. The internal recording feature is very very important to me . Hope for some pointers soon......
You have to be sure you have enabled internal recording also on the mics, then once you plug in the mic to a PC it should open up just like a USB Flash DRIVE.
@@TheCameraManReviews Thanks did all that, but nothing when connected to a PC. Am wondering if its OS or Windows specific, as its strange its happening with both brands .The point was making as well as wanting any help, is that there is absolutely no documentation and wasted last night using on event and no recordings can be found. Today spent 6 hrs and nobody doing reviews discuss how to use or step by step. Too distracted by distance and quality and not on each feature use IMHO
@@xtra4u210 Ok just tried it on the Ulanzi and this is how it works my end. Take one of the MICs out the case. Then press the button above the USB-C port on the MIC. A red icon will light up on the microphone, this is to tell you that it is recording internally. RECORD your voice. Next, with the mic still on, plug in the MIC to a laptop or pc via the USB-C port via a USB cable into the PC. OPen up file explorer and your MIC should be listed a USB drive- open it, and all your recordings will be there. If you still having problems I will make a video tomorrow on how to do.
@@TheCameraManReviews Thanks, but those instructions cannot be right.eg you failed to say 1) press button above VOL button to switch on first 2) pressing button you say, does nothing. if You failed to do that first, 3) LONG press needed - not explained like that - , 4) On power on green flashing light next to charging icon flashes 5) Press on button above USBC socket does NOT bring on red light on microphone icon, but the icon to the right does light up red. 6) Recorded sound - supposedly ? plugged into PC laptop using data cable. Open file Explorer, two USB drives appear checked each, and nothing there, no files, no folders, nothing. So something is wrong. If you did a video showing this simple operation, I can try your refined method. Sorry to put you to this trouble. Exactly same is happening on DJI but buttons there are more complex. Again no documentation or written instructions anywhere , unless am missing the obvious. Will ring DJI in UK tomorrow for clarification,
I haven't been able to find a statement about the stereo mode. Does it pan one mic to the left channel and the other mic to the right channel? or something else?
No, with the Action 4, the supplied USB C cable that comes with the Ulanzi Mics plugs straight into the USB C port on the reciever and into the A4, and the Mic worked straight away, Hope this helps. No Adapter needed.
Today I discovered that Ulanzi equipped their transmitters with the weakest memories in the world. If you record internally and want to copy files, you'll experience speeds of 300 kbps and a maximum of 1-2 Mbps. So, you need a lot of patience. Besides this, sometimes when the audio file splits, it remains silent for 1-2 seconds. A total disappointment with this Ulanzi product.
97% of viewers are not subscribed to my channel which means TH-cam doesn't recommend my channel for future viewing. Please consider subscribing, it shows me you are interested in my content and drives me to produce more videos . Thank you all!
UPDATE: After measuring the distance I was away from the camera at the furthest point on Google Maps, the actual distance was 103 meters.
The Ulanzi Microphones used in this video: www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-u-mic-wireless-lavalier-microphone-system-a018gbb1?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pyqBhDmARIsAKd9XIMZVRxD56zIDDBaTWJMIcxcvzFODr0mhmv7EZ2a6OCP1JmU_2nUO7QaAm4AEALw_wcB
I own several wireless audio systems. The Comica XD Boom (2x TX and 1x RX), the Rode Wireless GO (1x TX, 1x RX) and GOii (2x TX and 1x RX), as well as the Hollyland Lark 150 (2x TR and 1x RX). All very good systems. But, they are about $150 more than the Ulanzi. The Ulanzi AM18 is quite impressive. I would be very happy with it.
Thanks to Amazon gift cards for Christmas, I was able to purchase this at no cost to myself personally. It is such an excellent value for the price. Ulanzi really has content creators at heart, trying to give them the best option without breaking the bank.
It's Black Friday week as I write this comment and I've just ordered a set direct from their site; £64!! I couldn't pass that by, a wireless mic system that gives me great sounding audio and INTERNAL RECORDING??!! Honestly, it was that last feature that got me to pull the trigger on the purchase, there are other budget systems at this price point that skip on the internal recording feature. Ok, so it's a little bulkier than the DJI system, but that's not a deal breaker for me. No 32 bit float, but honestly, I wouldn't expect that at this price point. To get this audio capability at well under £100 was already a steal, but to get it for under £70 almost feels like theft!! 😂
£64 that is incredible!
I've got the little j12 mic. Much less feature rich but does the job. If they had the AM18 at the time I would have likely purchased it. Lot's of bang for the buck.
Good Review Mate .... I have several sets of wireless mics including the new DJI Mic 2, but that said these sound very good especially for the price ..... I think I will get these as well - you can never have enough backups
Excellent review. Thanks mate!
Love the channel, like to see a ulanzi AM 18 setup with DJI 3, cables etc. 😊
Great video very well explained. As a newbie to video editing may I ask if you plug the receiver into your camera (S5ii) will the audio be synced ( baked into) to the video, thus not having to do anything in post? Thanks again Sub added.
Yeah that should be sync'd up!
your a legend thanks you so much, please keep up the good work, as I said you explain things so very well for us newbies to understand! Thanks again@@TheCameraManReviews
For the cheap price, I thought it would be a crappy microphone with lots of bugs. But all reviews I've seen so far proves that this microphone is actually good.
This is a great review bro.. love it.
thank you
Great review! I have one on order already and looking forward to receiving it. One question: if I'm shooting a one plus one interview, and I want the individual audio to be on separate tracks, I suppose that the receiver should be in stereo mode, but is there a way to tell it which mic is going where?
Yeah, on the receiver you can monitor which microphone is which, plus you could also record internally to either mic as a back up. 🙂
no the mics are fixed ,you can change it with the dji system
I have the same mic and love it
If you switch on internal recording will it still record audio onto your camera? In other words internal recording becomes a back up.
How does the receiver mount/where does it go when connecting to a phone on a tripod/gimble? Thanks for your time and assistance!
Brilliant- many thanks.
THE AUDIO IS SATURATED AS HELL on my camera. Can not control it, the control system is terrible. Good looking mic that does not work well.
O meu deu o mesmo problema.
Comes with accessories plug and use for all camera, iPhone and Android phone?
It does
I have one now. Anyone know why it can record stereo on camera but can't on iPhone?
You will probably find the Iphone only allows for mono recording via cable input. I have the same
issue with my Samsung android phone 😞
@@TheCameraManReviews Thanks for the reply
I've heard the internal tracks can cut out sometimes, any experience with this?
Hi Must be plain thick, I have Dji mic2, and it works with my iphone, but no idea how to retrieve internal recorded files etc, no instructions anywhere, and it doesnt appear in Windows Explorer. I also bout Ulanzi AM18, and same problem there and no info or operating instruction on internal retrieving to laptop,. Any idea anyone ? Its NOT intuitive and needs WRITTEN instructions as am stumped at the moment with both products. The internal recording feature is very very important to me . Hope for some pointers soon......
You have to be sure you have enabled internal recording also on the mics, then once you plug in the mic to a PC it should open up just like a USB Flash DRIVE.
@@TheCameraManReviews Thanks did all that, but nothing when connected to a PC. Am wondering if its OS or Windows specific, as its strange its happening with both brands .The point was making as well as wanting any help, is that there is absolutely no documentation and wasted last night using on event and no recordings can be found. Today spent 6 hrs and nobody doing reviews discuss how to use or step by step. Too distracted by distance and quality and not on each feature use IMHO
@@xtra4u210 Ok just tried it on the Ulanzi and this is how it works my end. Take one of the MICs out the case. Then press the button above the USB-C port on the MIC. A red icon will light up on the microphone, this is to tell you that it is recording internally. RECORD your voice.
Next, with the mic still on, plug in the MIC to a laptop or pc via the USB-C port via a USB cable into the PC. OPen up file explorer and your MIC should be listed a USB drive- open it, and all your recordings will be there. If you still having problems I will make a video tomorrow on how to do.
@@TheCameraManReviews Thanks, but those instructions cannot be right.eg you failed to say 1) press button above VOL button to switch on first 2) pressing button you say, does nothing. if You failed to do that first, 3) LONG press needed - not explained like that - , 4) On power on green flashing light next to charging icon flashes 5) Press on button above USBC socket does NOT bring on red light on microphone icon, but the icon to the right does light up red. 6) Recorded sound - supposedly ? plugged into PC laptop using data cable. Open file Explorer, two USB drives appear checked each, and nothing there, no files, no folders, nothing. So something is wrong. If you did a video showing this simple operation, I can try your refined method. Sorry to put you to this trouble. Exactly same is happening on DJI but buttons there are more complex. Again no documentation or written instructions anywhere , unless am missing the obvious. Will ring DJI in UK tomorrow for clarification,
Also in manual, TX function 6 and 7 ....provides no detail as when to use or what the difference is or purpose, totally useless manual etc
I subscribed bravo
I haven't been able to find a statement about the stereo mode. Does it pan one mic to the left channel and the other mic to the right channel? or something else?
Can the 2 microphones be recorded separately on the L and R channels or are they automatically mixed in a single channel?
Thankyou. Just to be clear, the receiver would need an adaptor to plug in to the DJI action 4 audio port?
No, with the Action 4, the supplied USB C cable that comes with the Ulanzi Mics plugs straight into the USB C port on the reciever and into the A4, and the Mic worked straight away, Hope this helps.
No Adapter needed.
you can use usbc to usbc but with a usbc to trs you have less Accu drain in your dji camera
Today I discovered that Ulanzi equipped their transmitters with the weakest memories in the world. If you record internally and want to copy files, you'll experience speeds of 300 kbps and a maximum of 1-2 Mbps. So, you need a lot of patience. Besides this, sometimes when the audio file splits, it remains silent for 1-2 seconds. A total disappointment with this Ulanzi product.
Is this Ulanzi AM18 compatible with the Insta360 One RS camera?
I will give it a try!
it works but you need the Insta One RS Audio adapter: www.amazon.co.uk/Insta360-ONE-Adapter-Horizontal-Version/dp/B0B1MDK29L?th=1
How is this compared to Fulaim
Fulaim
Do you use gain function? If yes, how many db?
Kinda huge? i'd go with the hollyland. saller footprint and more reliable!
wow that is one WIDE rx there why is everyone buying this, Nut me sorry
is this compatible with osmo pocket 3?
I had Rode WGII and DJI Mic. Both ok but overpriced. I'll buy a Ulanzi set as soon as posible. Seems like the real competition begins !
Hey guys , which one is better between Comica Vimo C and Ulanzi am 18?
New sub. Thank you for the great review!
Welcome!
Just ordered mine because of the helpful reviews, thanks bro
what Settings do you have on your mic settings ? I seem to have some white noise when I record. Was it done post or is there a setting for that ?
can you use with gopro?