Really?? I am facing the same prb which is showing in the video, my boya mm1 cut my voice into pieces once i am in wind. Does your technique really works?
@@muhammadsaad6382 Yes, it really works. If you don't trust it, try to cut it out so you can attach it later. But this is the trick. You don't have a lot to lose because the sound you have now is not what you could use anyway. Let me know how it goes
@@muhammadsaad6382 just cut the edges of the foam loose from the 'dead cat' and and try it. I don't know about noise canceling but everything should work fine.
@@muhammadsaad6382 Someone made a video about it I see: th-cam.com/users/shortsr5AB9Fo9Tdg?feature=share You can separate the foam from the dead cat without damage if you do it carefully. Hope this will answer your questions. Good luck bro
I'm using a R0de video mic for Zoom conferencing. The quality in your video sounded really good on my laptop, which is similar to what most of my customers used. I didn't notice the difference to the Boya in a room so I could of got the Boya and saved a little bit of money. What was missing in the test is what happens if you are recording voice from a distance and/or off to the size
I have the Rode Videomicro ME for phone, so far it's been good, but seeing your video i also tempt to have a Boya for back-up, but since it's not good with the wind so I'm happy with mine. I'm thankful seeing your video, short and precise, just what everyone needs to see
The rode sounds clearer and sharper and has better windscreen protection, whereas the boya's sound is a bit dampened and feels less clear. Not by a whole lot though. I got the boya and have been filming on one of my channels with it, and am pretty happy with how it sounds. For me the price difference was not enough of a reason to get the rode over the boya. That 10-20% extra was just not worth the 80% extra money spent.
I've been using rode for a while doing weddings and now I'm venturing more into content creation and looking for a value for money solution with these mics. I find that Boya is pretty good even better than the rode I think it just fall short when the electric fan was blown directly to it. Which is for me is a unlikely situation. Great review Jeremy!!!
The Boya might work bad in wind due to the chock mount, it is simpler. With a different mount the difference is not notisable. I made my own and also got rid of the handeling noise.
@@saikobanters4323 There are several ways, you can use rubber bands or wrap wind fur around it so its sits steady in a cage. I made mine from a bird feeder, put the wind fur that they sell together with that mic inside, and then an external wind fur made from fake fur. It works better in wind than the Rode video mic pro with the wind fur. I plan to make a video about wind noise later this fall, I might include that DIY wind protection in it.
To me, the Boya sounds overly basey and lacking in detail at the high end. It’s higher base response actually made it much worse in the echoey bathroom.
I've had a few Rodes and thought they all sounded tinny. I'm really impressed with the low end of the Boya. You can always adjust the EQ later if you want a super crisp sound but the natural bass of the Boya is fantastic.
thanks a ton! you answered my doubts so precisely. especially about the crackling sound when the camera itself is vibrating! is that a function of the furry windshield? one addition to your insights: if you are performing with live audio (with singers as well as instrumentalists, in a multicamera setup) this can be floor mounted, or even on a boom. the bass in the Boya does make a huge difference to liveperformances, when the cameras are on tracks. this is invaluable for independent filmmakers more than Vloggers!
it is good I watched this, I was about to buy the Boya, but I do a lot of outdoor stuff, so the wind noise problem is now causing met to think about paying up for the Rode
Great review and amazing comparison. Although I'll say I thought the Rode sounded better out the box in all scenarios. Way less background noise there!
The Boya is the better option here in my use case because It is significantly cheaper than than the Rode Video Micro and can be corrected later in post to sound much more better
No doubt the Rode Videomicro is clear & much like professional... But when I'm hearing the Boya by-mm1, I'm feeling like there something between microphone & camera, that blocking the sound.... So congratulations to the rode... He's the winner 💥🎆🎇🎉🎊🎍🎋
Just one question... I've had the Boya for a few years now, I was just looking for a video comparing with the rode just to decide whether to upgrade or not, but in my trips I've never had these issues... are you sure your camera isn't cutting or peaking the audio signal from de boya?
OMG... never mind. I've just tried it with my Sony A77 mkII and the bass clips at every single noise... never had this issue with my Nikon D7200 and my Canon T6i
I've been researching and wondering why my voice doesnt sound good on boya, due to your video, now i know and have made a decision to purchase rode, my voice is kind of bassy and with boya, my voice sounds like an exhaust pipe, of course it can be fix with post but that's too much work compared to the time i can save with rode.
I have been using my 2 boya mics (m1 and mm1) for majority of my talking head content and what i dislike about both is the fact that the "one directional" is sort of a scam. Why? Because my bedroom studio is untreated so any noise at home, even from our porch, can be picked up. I am wondering how rode would handle ambient noise.
This is the best video of it for me. Thank you. i'm planning to take mostly the outdoor video and this comparision made my decision. I'll go with Rode. One question here: Will Rode Videomicro work with usb c port only phones? oneplus 8 pro? with an adapter?
@@JeremyKruis Awesome. Thank you. I'll go with Rode videomicro. That was the only thing stopping me from getting this. I wasn't sure if there will be power supply to the microphone via the adapter.
Sounds like they are using the same capsule but the Boya is simply hotter in signal. I wouldn’t be surprised if RODE provides the capsules for Boya because RODE capsules are made in house and therefor are cheaper to distribute and fabricate. I seriously doubt Boya has its own factory to make microphone capsules.
Really well done! Used on real situations and exterior. I'm really happy i've just dnd't buy the bad option. Thanks you so much! Lets see the results ;)
"Røde" is produced by a company in Denmark. "Røde" means "Red". It is almost always windy in Denmark so a microphone must be able to handle those challenges. They are also the gimmick; that all but Danes can not pronounce the word "Røde". We Danes have a lot of fun out of that.
Henry Freedman, began in London with Freedman Electronics. Moved to Stockholm, then migrated to Australia. Rode began and is still based in Australia, through Henry's son Peter. A device like a deadcat or windscreen does most of the wind-noise help. The microphone itself against the wind without the deadcat, I'm not so sure. So I'm not sure the VideoMicro mic itself was really made for the Danish weather. Cardioid mics can do little without windscreens or deadcats.
I dont know why many say the BOYA sounds better. In my opinion it has too much dominance on the lower frequency and sounds to deep. The Rode one sounds much more even and harmonical. It is probably a thing of prefernece by in my opinion Rode sounds even and clear and BOYA sounds too dominant on the deeper end.
My Boya mic is good when the camera is stationary, but it's not really good when vlogging and thus walking. Movement makes the mic create weird noises, maybe the mic's internal parts are moving also...
I think there is no much difference between boya mic and rode mic. In my opinion boya mic is the best option, costwise also BOYA is the best, it is much cheaper.
I wonder if the sound dropouts in the wind and while shaking are caused by autogain over-reacting to the plosive puffs and vibrational clicks. They're both sudden audible spikes. I don't understand why else the audio would drop out like that. On other cheap mics, it clips, right?
I think that the sound with the Boya microphone gets interrupted is because it exceeds the decibel level. Perhaps it is too sensitive. If you would reduce the sound level, tgen you wouldn't have that problem
So, if you're recording indoors, less (direct) wind, cheap = go for Boya, BUT if you'll shoot outside, more noise, x3 in price = go for Rode. Got it. :)
Hey, what about the new version, Boya MM1+ (Plus) It has 2 ports for camera and other for phone to hear in real time, it is quite bigger and it looks that he got a better sound! And also it is better with that wind test, that appear only to affect Sony cameras
Is it possible that the shaking/noise static issue with the Boya could be due to your unit being a defective copy? I have the Rode for my A-cam and I just picked up the Boya for my B-cam, so I guess I'll soon answer my own question. Nice comparison. Good job. Subbed.
Yours was the first that popped up in my search for rode and boya comparisons, thank you so much Jeremy clear and straight to the point. I'm new to this blogging thing so I have a question. With blogging indoors as I will be doing. Does the Boya mic still pic up clearly at a distance of about a meter or two?
What was the distance from your camera to your face when you record the review? I bought Boya MM1 and record with my PC. It doesn't pick up any sound if the mic is about 30cm away from the sound source.
Hi Jeremy, what Im interested in is the following: the boya mic is stuttering in wind and shaking. is this related to the wind shield or related to the fact that the mic holder has no smooth silicon layer which holds the mic? have you tried the boya mic in the holder or with the wind shield of the rode?
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For anybody encountering problems with the Boya while using the dead cat in the wind: cut out the foam that is inside, it really works!
Really?? I am facing the same prb which is showing in the video, my boya mm1 cut my voice into pieces once i am in wind. Does your technique really works?
@@muhammadsaad6382 Yes, it really works. If you don't trust it, try to cut it out so you can attach it later. But this is the trick. You don't have a lot to lose because the sound you have now is not what you could use anyway. Let me know how it goes
By cutting inside foam, will it work with noise cancelation?
@@muhammadsaad6382 just cut the edges of the foam loose from the 'dead cat' and and try it. I don't know about noise canceling but everything should work fine.
@@muhammadsaad6382 Someone made a video about it I see: th-cam.com/users/shortsr5AB9Fo9Tdg?feature=share
You can separate the foam from the dead cat without damage if you do it carefully.
Hope this will answer your questions. Good luck bro
Now this is what a comparison video should be like.
Good comparison brother keep it up
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This is the the best review I've ever seen.. they should learn how to review.. yeah from this video.!
Thanks buddy
I've been watching reviews for hours now and the is the most practical review I've seen soo far.thanks
I'm using a R0de video mic for Zoom conferencing. The quality in your video sounded really good on my laptop, which is similar to what most of my customers used. I didn't notice the difference to the Boya in a room so I could of got the Boya and saved a little bit of money. What was missing in the test is what happens if you are recording voice from a distance and/or off to the size
This is the most thorough mic comparison I've ever watched! I'm clear on what to decide now. Thank you!
I have the Rode Videomicro ME for phone, so far it's been good, but seeing your video i also tempt to have a Boya for back-up, but since it's not good with the wind so I'm happy with mine. I'm thankful seeing your video, short and precise, just what everyone needs to see
The rode sounds clearer and sharper and has better windscreen protection, whereas the boya's sound is a bit dampened and feels less clear. Not by a whole lot though. I got the boya and have been filming on one of my channels with it, and am pretty happy with how it sounds. For me the price difference was not enough of a reason to get the rode over the boya. That 10-20% extra was just not worth the 80% extra money spent.
I was also confused because boya is waaaaaay cheaper than rode so like that’s an unfair comparison 😂
This is the best comparison I've ever watched! Just plain clean comparison between the sounds of the 2 microphone. Thank you! 🙌🏼
Agreed! This is what I needed!
I've been using rode for a while doing weddings and now I'm venturing more into content creation and looking for a value for money solution with these mics. I find that Boya is pretty good even better than the rode I think it just fall short when the electric fan was blown directly to it. Which is for me is a unlikely situation. Great review Jeremy!!!
the boya is way flatter and i'll bet you a tenner that you can get some nice results with a little high pass eq and a bit of compression
A music recording test would be the icing on the cake :)
Like if I am recording a dance video or a party how good can these capture the music
More like base of the cake
Rode hands down. Crisp with good mid and high range definition. Great review! Many thanks!
Just the comparison I needed. thanks Jeremy. Gonna eat broccoli and then eat rice with the broccoli now.
The Boya might work bad in wind due to the chock mount, it is simpler. With a different mount the difference is not notisable. I made my own and also got rid of the handeling noise.
How did you do that?
@@saikobanters4323 There are several ways, you can use rubber bands or wrap wind fur around it so its sits steady in a cage. I made mine from a bird feeder, put the wind fur that they sell together with that mic inside, and then an external wind fur made from fake fur. It works better in wind than the Rode video mic pro with the wind fur. I plan to make a video about wind noise later this fall, I might include that DIY wind protection in it.
@@sailoutofagarage6212 aight thanks
To me, the Boya sounds overly basey and lacking in detail at the high end. It’s higher base response actually made it much worse in the echoey bathroom.
Rode is better for sure! Thank you for the comparison!
I've had a few Rodes and thought they all sounded tinny. I'm really impressed with the low end of the Boya. You can always adjust the EQ later if you want a super crisp sound but the natural bass of the Boya is fantastic.
exactly what I thought
what camera do you use sir 😃
Dude you are the best. Honest and clear
Great! Perfect comparison. You've set an example. Thanks!
So the boya failed only in the wind test right?
And also if you move your camera around a lot, the mic is really sensitive to movement
I think, the Dead-Cat can be used to when there is wind blowing...
This only happens in Sony cameras, canon works perfectly: th-cam.com/video/UcoTJx1lb4c/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=IvanFreitas in 4:52
The boya mic falis in the wind with sony cameras but with another cameras it's not like that!!
I have the boya. The sound is good but it sucks when it cuts out. And it does it a lot
thanks a ton! you answered my doubts so precisely. especially about the crackling sound when the camera itself is vibrating! is that a function of the furry windshield? one addition to your insights: if you are performing with live audio (with singers as well as instrumentalists, in a multicamera setup) this can be floor mounted, or even on a boom. the bass in the Boya does make a huge difference to liveperformances, when the cameras are on tracks. this is invaluable for independent filmmakers more than Vloggers!
it is good I watched this, I was about to buy the Boya, but I do a lot of outdoor stuff, so the wind noise problem is now causing met to think about paying up for the Rode
Well this answers my dilemma.
Man, you answered all my questions! Thank you so much!! Do you think there’s a lot of differences between Rode VideoMicro and VideoMic GO?
thanks pare. It's actually amazing that the Boya just came free with the cam I bought. Such a competitive little mic!
I much prefer the BOYA to the RODE. A much fuller and rounder sound.
Boya released new Boya MM1+ , maybe you can make another comparison video of these three. Love your work 🥰
Ali Jan Bravo interesting, didn’t know that! Will check it out!
Great review and amazing comparison. Although I'll say I thought the Rode sounded better out the box in all scenarios. Way less background noise there!
Now I have no doubts. I will buy rode
Thank you so mush for review, I chose external mic for my tours and you helped me so much:)
The Boya mic has this issue only with Sony cameras (it works well with Canon). If it’s windy or shaky the audio will cut from time to time.
What abt on an action cam
any solution for that issue?
@@DogflyFilm not that I know of
thanks Jeremy super review. wind shield is important question for me... so happy to see your input before buying.
This is exactly what I expect from a comparison video...
Thanks for a honest and not paid review, helps a lot
Damn man, you've got awesome content and your channel is so underrated.
BTW Subbed.
Thanks for review..its the Rode for me! :)
Boya MM1 wins in sound quality🔥🔥
For Indoor Shoot : Boya mic
For Outdoor Shoot : Rode mic
Nice explanation, love it ❤
Quite innovative way to compare... ❤️❤️
Parabéns pelo conteúdo de qualidade! Saudações aqui do Brasil!
After a lot of hours, I've found you. Thank you man.
Very nice and simple comparison.
Totally worth watching, I was in market for my vlogs.
Great Help. Got my 1st Rode mike.
Cheers.
Very helpful, this is exactly how a comparison cideo should be done.
Thanks
There so much difference for both mic when handle the wind noise. Thanks for the video!
The Boya is the better option here in my use case because It is significantly cheaper than than the Rode Video Micro and can be corrected later in post to sound much more better
Hey bro. What are using for post processing
@@ironlake8944 Usually I'd make some corrections in my video editor (DaVinci Resolve) itself but for more editing i rely on garageband!
I have the BOYA MM1 and I swear I hear not much difference for my recordings. Time for me to upgrade. Thanks for the vid.
You can't beat the quality of the Rode. Boya hung on until it started clipping not to mention quality control issues down the line.
This is really one of the best comparison videos. Thumbs up!
No doubt the Rode Videomicro is clear & much like professional... But when I'm hearing the Boya by-mm1, I'm feeling like there something between microphone & camera, that blocking the sound.... So congratulations to the rode... He's the winner 💥🎆🎇🎉🎊🎍🎋
Just one question... I've had the Boya for a few years now, I was just looking for a video comparing with the rode just to decide whether to upgrade or not, but in my trips I've never had these issues... are you sure your camera isn't cutting or peaking the audio signal from de boya?
OMG... never mind. I've just tried it with my Sony A77 mkII and the bass clips at every single noise... never had this issue with my Nikon D7200 and my Canon T6i
I've been researching and wondering why my voice doesnt sound good on boya, due to your video, now i know and have made a decision to purchase rode, my voice is kind of bassy and with boya, my voice sounds like an exhaust pipe, of course it can be fix with post but that's too much work compared to the time i can save with rode.
This is the kind of review video that I want. just straight to the point. dude just get on with it. Take a lesson kids. This is how pros do it.
Very useful video Dude!!
this is the best review I've ever seen dude, Awesome man
❤️ from India
I have been using my 2 boya mics (m1 and mm1) for majority of my talking head content and what i dislike about both is the fact that the "one directional" is sort of a scam. Why? Because my bedroom studio is untreated so any noise at home, even from our porch, can be picked up. I am wondering how rode would handle ambient noise.
Thanks for this! Made my mind up on the Boya based on your review.
This is the best video of it for me. Thank you. i'm planning to take mostly the outdoor video and this comparision made my decision. I'll go with Rode. One question here: Will Rode Videomicro work with usb c port only phones? oneplus 8 pro? with an adapter?
Yes you’ll just need an adapter to connect to usb-c
@@JeremyKruis Awesome. Thank you. I'll go with Rode videomicro. That was the only thing stopping me from getting this. I wasn't sure if there will be power supply to the microphone via the adapter.
Ayo the boya sounds great
Sounds like they are using the same capsule but the Boya is simply hotter in signal. I wouldn’t be surprised if RODE provides the capsules for Boya because RODE capsules are made in house and therefor are cheaper to distribute and fabricate. I seriously doubt Boya has its own factory to make microphone capsules.
This comparison video is lit 🔥
Really well done! Used on real situations and exterior. I'm really happy i've just dnd't buy the bad option. Thanks you so much! Lets see the results ;)
"Røde" is produced by a company in Denmark. "Røde" means "Red". It is almost always windy in Denmark so a microphone must be able to handle those challenges. They are also the gimmick; that all but Danes can not pronounce the word "Røde". We Danes have a lot of fun out of that.
Lol, Røde is Australian.
@@nathan-clark You're right. I thought it was Danish due to the letter "Ø" in the name. But it then refers to the founder has been in Scandinavia.
Henry Freedman, began in London with Freedman Electronics. Moved to Stockholm, then migrated to Australia.
Rode began and is still based in Australia, through Henry's son Peter.
A device like a deadcat or windscreen does most of the wind-noise help. The microphone itself against the wind without the deadcat, I'm not so sure. So I'm not sure the VideoMicro mic itself was really made for the Danish weather. Cardioid mics can do little without windscreens or deadcats.
I dont know why many say the BOYA sounds better. In my opinion it has too much dominance on the lower frequency and sounds to deep. The Rode one sounds much more even and harmonical. It is probably a thing of prefernece by in my opinion Rode sounds even and clear and BOYA sounds too dominant on the deeper end.
spot on my friend - the Boya has more Bass.
The best comparison. Well done!
My Boya mic is good when the camera is stationary, but it's not really good when vlogging and thus walking. Movement makes the mic create weird noises, maybe the mic's internal parts are moving also...
Thank you for this video wind screen is very important for me I need one of these mics for outdoor hiking and touring
Rode for me!! Thanks for this review..
wow...the best review...you got the point to show fair comparison..unlike others..just test inside the room or outdoor...this is genius review.
Which one would you recommend if noise cancellation is the deciding factor?
Wow I didn't think the wind would effect the boya so severely that's to bad
I think there is no much difference between boya mic and rode mic. In my opinion boya mic is the best option, costwise also BOYA is the best, it is much cheaper.
Good video. I only want to do voice actor work in a controlled environment so it seems the Boya is a no brainer for the cost
In a controlled environment for voiceovers you would use a nice dynamic mic and process the audio video n post for best results
Thank you Allah I purchased boya.... it suited my indoor purpose
I wonder if the sound dropouts in the wind and while shaking are caused by autogain over-reacting to the plosive puffs and vibrational clicks. They're both sudden audible spikes.
I don't understand why else the audio would drop out like that. On other cheap mics, it clips, right?
Your vids are CRISP
Excellent and Professional Review
Covering almost what was required
which would be better for a live performance? do they record in stereo or mono? does that matter?
Excellent and complete test. Thank you
I think that the sound with the Boya microphone gets interrupted is because it exceeds the decibel level. Perhaps it is too sensitive. If you would reduce the sound level, tgen you wouldn't have that problem
So, if you're recording indoors, less (direct) wind, cheap = go for Boya, BUT if you'll shoot outside, more noise, x3 in price = go for Rode.
Got it. :)
Is boya good for untreated room ?
Thanks a lot for this knowledge (wind problem of boya) thanks a lot now i know which is best for each and every penny
Hey, what about the new version, Boya MM1+ (Plus)
It has 2 ports for camera and other for phone to hear in real time, it is quite bigger and it looks that he got a better sound!
And also it is better with that wind test, that appear only to affect Sony cameras
Best review!! Thank you, at first you sold me on the Boya, but I think I will rather go with the Rode.
The best comparison review
Very useful and backed up comparison between the mics. Keep it up! :D
Best review. Thanks mate.
WOW good job
Super comparison
Thank you for sharing
Stay safe and healthy
very good comparison. thumbs up to you 😊
Good testing, resolved my problem
Thank you very much.
how did you set up your lighting? the background is so cool!
Think the background is just deem light. And put the light in the face. Dark room. And deem light and ring light just a little in the face.
Is it possible that the shaking/noise static issue with the Boya could be due to your unit being a defective copy? I have the Rode for my A-cam and I just picked up the Boya for my B-cam,
so I guess I'll soon answer my own question. Nice comparison. Good job. Subbed.
Whats the answer
@@Petrzmolik I'm have not experienced any static issue although the pre amp in the mic is not as good as Rode.
Yours was the first that popped up in my search for rode and boya comparisons, thank you so much Jeremy clear and straight to the point. I'm new to this blogging thing so I have a question. With blogging indoors as I will be doing. Does the Boya mic still pic up clearly at a distance of about a meter or two?
What was the distance from your camera to your face when you record the review? I bought Boya MM1 and record with my PC. It doesn't pick up any sound if the mic is about 30cm away from the sound source.
Thank you! Exactly what I needed to hear.
Thanks for this video. Exactly what I was looking for.
Hi Jeremy, what Im interested in is the following: the boya mic is stuttering in wind and shaking. is this related to the wind shield or related to the fact that the mic holder has no smooth silicon layer which holds the mic? have you tried the boya mic in the holder or with the wind shield of the rode?
What amazing comparison! Thank you so much!!
Jeremy, you understood the assignment!