@@avishekghatak2176 Same here, I was confused by that comment and had to watch that section again a few times. Deity definitely sounded fuller / bassier. 02:04
Hi Caleb, I've been watching your videos for a while and truly respect your work. Though as a professional mixing engineer, I strongly disagree in your opinion pointing out that the Rode sounds best, when in reality that 'low end' depth you talk about is just a result of the Deity being brighter. You could easily lift the bottom end of the Deity with a touch of EQ while retaining all the detail in the high end frequencies that were captured at the source. Contrary to the Rode, which sounds quite muddy and tiny to be honest
Not a pro sound engineer, but I definitely second these points. For the majority of spoken word (James Earl Jones aside...), most of the time low end "fullness" in a mic's sound causes mud in the overall audio recording and you end up having to remove that mud in post. Straight out of camera, the Deity sounds a lot more natural and has a bit more presence in the mids/highs which to my ear is a lot more appealing. I would even go so far to say that if you just played the two mics' recordings one after the other, I would have said that the Deity had some post processing done to it while the Rode was straight off the recording as the Deity sounded that much cleaner to me.
Yes. That feature would swing me to having a strong look at the Deity. I wasn't even considering a dinky mic like either the VideoMicro or the D4 Mini, but that routing would cover my ambient and receiving my wireless with one simple cable to the camcorder.
Very interesting. I actually thought the D4 sounded much better than the RODE. I listened on headphones and just through my monitor speakers and both times it felt like the clear winner.
Son of a b****... I swear I have actually been trying to find an alternative to the Rode Videomicro for months now and finally broke down and just placed an order on the Rode about 45 minutes ago... Why does the universe laugh at me?
The Deity sounds more pleasant to my ear. I've never been a big fan of the Rode VideoMicro; it's better than a smartphone mic but that's not saying much.
As a professional audio engineer, your conclusion that the Rode has a fuller sound is confusing, based solely on your examples here. At 1:50 you have both Mics mounted above you ( in place of your 416 ) and in this example, the Deity clearly sounds fuller in the 80-100Hz range as well as having more presence in the 2.5-4KHz range. At first, based on your conclusions, I thought maybe you might have accidentally switched the Mic samples. I think this is more to do with the actual frequency response of the two Mic's compared to the flatter Rode Mic. A quick comparison of the Frequency Response Chart for each Mic might be handy here. Great review as always and definitely appreciate you putting the time and detail in on these two Mic's!
I agree, to me the D4 sounded a lot better with more body. It almost made me wonder if somehow the sound got mixed up between the clips when he said the Rhode sounded better :|
Something's up with the Rode bashing that started a few videos ago. Rode make the best bang for buck equipment, perhaps not the best, but the best for the money with brand cache, support, consistent quality, durability etc. all never considered in these 'tests'.
Try saying Deity D4 ten times fast! Must've taken just a little bit of practice on the front-end pre-recording- thanks as always for the great comparisons!
Caleb- as a fellow video gear reviewer, I love your work and admire your videos. I would say one thing you missed in the review, or maybe touched on slightly, is the low frequency rumble from the Rode. You said it has a better low end presence, but when you did the side by side test holding the camera with the selfie stick, there was a pronounced low frequency rumble from the Rode that was simply not there on the Diety. I was listening with earbuds to my phone, but I think that any headphones make that low end rumble very easy to hear. Since these aren't really designed to be used as VO mics, I'd much rather roll that low end off, which the Diety seems to do, and have clean audio without the rumble. That plus the shielding and the external input are killer features.
Oh jeez I thought that picking up RF with these sorts of microphones was unsolvable, like the microphone cable is picking it up! Thank goodness, now I can get rid of my video mic go and get something that doesn't have the bee-beep bee-beep bee-beeps.
I gotta say. The Deity sounds a lot better. Side-by-side, the Rode sounds warmer but missing mid to high frequencies, like I'm covering my ears. Gonna have to sideline the Rode and get a D4 EDIT: And that's WITHOUT a deadcat...
Great tests and thank you for the comparison. I did throw a spectrometer on the audio coming from my audio system when you did the tests. I will say your Sennheiser 416 has a definite "bump up" at 100Hz over the other 2 mics and the Deity had a no 100Hz bump but did have a bump at 500hz and 5k compared to the RODE or the 416. That would explain more perceived loudness as those freqs are responsible for that. Now, the RODE dips a bit at those freqs compared to both Diety and the 416 as well and therefore would seem to sound quieter. Keep in mind that could be what my system was reproducing, but I was comparing the mics to each other. For what it's worth.
Hi Caleb, so did you stop using your Sennheiser 416 for your voice over BRoll shots? I thought you'd mentioned that you switched away from all the other mics in your big mic decision video.
Awesome video! As a professional audio editor, I would actually have to say I prefer the sound of the Diety because it sounds much less compressed and more open than the Rode. As someone who owns numerous microphones including a Rode Micro, I literally am going to order the D4 right now haha. Thanks for your comparison! As always, I super appreciate your content!
Great video, Caleb! This mic looks fantastic for the price - particularly like the idea of being able to split audio so I can record a wireless lav and an on-camera mic at the same time, that is game changing!! Might have to pick one up!
My number one problem with rode mic is that while you're moving with the camera the microphone would bounce around and hit the camera it self. Is that a problem with the this microphone?
so the rode and it looks like the deity have little edges that go around the screw cap if you tuck the cord into that the mic does not bounce it also will get rid of any movement sound you might of had. I had no clue those ridges were meant for the the mic cord and it helped me out a lot.
Anyone else hear both mics even when you change the channels in post? I can hear my Rode that I am recording in another room on my 'L' Side of the Diety.
Found the D4 sounding warmer and the Rode more muffled. Personally now using the D3 instead of the Rode as I have 2 mics one for the subject and one for me (behind the camera). The rear mic can also work as a safety channel which has saved me several times.
agree, deity in my ear sound much more clearer. I think Deity is perfect for talking based scenario, as I prefer more crisper sound for voice in my video.
6:25 Awesome review Caleb! All my questions are answered, except for one "smartass" question: Can you please test (or measure the delay in nanoseconds) to hear if the delayed wireless Rode and the instant wired Diety combined presents any unnatural audio when recording spoken vocals?! Curious if that goes well together hearing left and right, when one has a slight delay over the other... Subscribed and love all your content!
Thanks friend, nice review! My headset must be different as when you did the side by side tests, the Deity clearly had better lower, full sound on my side... I just bought one from B&H using the affiliate link. That RF rejection was the final straw! 😎
Hey! I want to record indoor videos of everyday life without voice, just ambient sounds, cooking, typing, etc. Is this type of microphone suitable for this? I would also like to know if it can be used directly on the computer 🤔
That second input functionality looks super nifty! Sound quality-wise, how would you say this stacks up against that Movo mic you showed on the channel a while back? Thanks as ever for being a guide amid the chaos of the world of gear :D
Absolutely incredible! As someone who has experienced the occasional bit of mic interference, mid sentence, the ability to have two separate feeds into the audio stream as a backup is phenomenal. Saved a lot of hassle with retakes or punch and roll editing. Thanks again Caleb!
Thanks for this! Quick question: is it possible to use the second input to capture audio from the built in mic of the camera? I got a Sony ZV-E10 which has a decent mic for ambient noise and I'd like to have both audio tracks.
The hotter output of the Deity is gonna be a liability with some of the Panasonic cameras (G7, G85). I've had that problem with other mics from Diety where I could not turn the preamps down enough to not clip. Looks like a great mic over all though.
Coming to your channel for quick tips and insight, and..., "TWO HOURS LATER," I'm still blown away by all that you do. Only superlatives. Freakin Amazing!!!
I do IRL streaming on twitch. Will the input work for mobile users? I bought the Diety D4 Duo when it came out and sent it back because the extra functions only worked with DSLR cameras... I used to use the Rode videomicro everyday, but I didn't like how muddy it sounded. I'm currently using a Rode videomic pro + and looking to add this new Diety D4 Mini to my tools. Can you please do a quick video or short regarding mobile functionality and this new exciting microphone??
According to the Diety Website: "NOTE: The input jack's audio signal is combined with the audio signal from the V-Mic D4 Mini when using the TRS to TRRS smartphone cable." The input does indeed work with Mobile devices, it just doesn't split the signal to the left and right, which is actually better for my applications! I'm ordering one now!
I just experienced a situation with this rf interference this past weekend. It's nice to see this unit won't have that problem, plus having an input on the mic is really a game changer. Seems like a perfect little mic for me. Thanks!
I have a couple of D3's and they work well. These though... looks like a next level. Really small footprint and with the mic chaining you could do XY patterns or you could have a lav on the person shooting and a wireless lav on the person being shot and do interviews without external recorders. A lot of cool possibilities for sure!
Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion which mini nic. could I buy? However, I don't have to speak in front of the microphone, I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot people in the open and remote countryside.Then ... Difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Then ... I don't understand well the difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Thanks
when i first bought the micro...i thought i was doing something wrong but I was right...it has this Hissssing sound that is hard to come by and went and purchased the D3 (non pro) which is Magnificient for inhouse but wanted a micro....(sold the Rode since its such not good) but am thinking of picking the Mini soon (I used the Duo which is also great however i realized i dont do recording with more than 2 ppl sighs....im sooo alone)
Thanks for these reviews. It helps the everyday video shooter that needs to keep finding the right gear. Nice that this is not $500 or something. I have ordered one!
I just got the Deity mini D4 today and loving it already. It's quiet especially that I set the volume on my Fuji XT3 to about 15db after placing it about 2 inches above my head just outside the camera frame.
Amazing video - as always. Question: The "Duo" version records front & back - (perfect for interviews if I'm behind the camera asking questions.) But could you please test the wind noise? I'd like to walk outside in the woods and record my walk, but some reviews are scary. :)
I feel like the way that Diety sounds, just allows for more freedom in mixing. You could very easily EQ it to sound like the Rode VideoMicro. So with that said, I think Diety checks all boxes.
The second input is clutch! You can get your wireless sound and still pick up clear ambient or unexpected sound with the Diety. At that price point, it’s a no brained. Ordering one now. Glad I’ve held off on getting a on camera mic. I don’t vlog much and use lapel mics, but for this price, you can’t say no. And maybe I’ll start vlogging more.
IMO....Deity sounded More Full w/little bit more bass foundation. Ironic, in that I have both Deity D4 Duo & Movo DoubleMic. Much prefer Deity but still keeping Movo as backup
Thanks for telling everyone to ditch their Rodes' and go with this other thing. I just picked up a Rode for a sweet deal used on ebay. Now maybe do a vid on how you switched to an AMD 6800xt and got rid of your NVIDIA 3080. You know, so I can go scoop a 3080 for cheap. UwU
People that say D4 sounds better must have bad headphones. Listening to this on HD600, D4 lacks any low end and sounds harsh and "digital" with a lot more plosives. Rode is definitely more noisy and hissy though. Also voice isnt the only thing you want to record. On broader spectrum like ambient sound, music, instruments etc, Rode is going to perform better.
I want to record some videos with A7IV on forest and record birds and ambiance sound. What mic you guys recommend? Omnidirecional? Which brand and models?
Welp, wanted to get this deity but amazon inflation is in full effect, Just 4 months after this video the price went from $ 50 to $141.00 . Guess the B. Meister is saving up for something special smh
I'd love to see a comparison between the D4 Mini and the D4 Duo. I'm trying to figure out which one to buy. Right now I'm leaning toward the Duo. Are they the same, except for the rear-facing capsule on the Duo?
Wondering, since I don’t have an extra Lav mic, can you plug your Apple earbuds in and use the microphone on that? Say if you were interviewing someone in front of the camera?
What would your recommend for a 1st timer? I purchased a Canon EOS 80 D for my son and he just asked me for a mic. He uses it at school, outside sports, in malls etc.
Ngl over phone speakers, my opinion of the sound quality was the exact opposite of yours! Far preferred the Deity, and to me sounded fuller/more pleasing to the ear
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I like the neutral tone of the Diety over the bassier Rode.
Wait i thought this was a sound overview
I thought the Diety sounded better also.
I thought the deity was bassier. Actually I'm pretty sure it was. Especially when boomed over the head.
@@avishekghatak2176 Same here, I was confused by that comment and had to watch that section again a few times. Deity definitely sounded fuller / bassier. 02:04
Hi Caleb, I've been watching your videos for a while and truly respect your work. Though as a professional mixing engineer, I strongly disagree in your opinion pointing out that the Rode sounds best, when in reality that 'low end' depth you talk about is just a result of the Deity being brighter. You could easily lift the bottom end of the Deity with a touch of EQ while retaining all the detail in the high end frequencies that were captured at the source. Contrary to the Rode, which sounds quite muddy and tiny to be honest
Great points. You're completely correct!
Not a pro sound engineer, but I definitely second these points. For the majority of spoken word (James Earl Jones aside...), most of the time low end "fullness" in a mic's sound causes mud in the overall audio recording and you end up having to remove that mud in post. Straight out of camera, the Deity sounds a lot more natural and has a bit more presence in the mids/highs which to my ear is a lot more appealing. I would even go so far to say that if you just played the two mics' recordings one after the other, I would have said that the Deity had some post processing done to it while the Rode was straight off the recording as the Deity sounded that much cleaner to me.
I was going to write a similar comment - I was also perplexed by the his take on the Rode when the Deity was, to me, significantly more pleasing.
Facts
ok now I'm sold for the Deity
The ability to have a second input is just brilliant. I love this on their duo mic and seeing it on the d4 is awesome.
Yes. That feature would swing me to having a strong look at the Deity. I wasn't even considering a dinky mic like either the VideoMicro or the D4 Mini, but that routing would cover my ambient and receiving my wireless with one simple cable to the camcorder.
Deity sounded slightly better when I listened to it! Pretty neat
I think the same, Deity sounded better to me.
I love this mic! Used it a lot in my Tik Tok videos and zoom meetings. Sounds very clear and full.
Nice review Caleb! Definitely a good choice of audio for the price
I actually thought the Deity sounded slightly better than the Rode.
yeah me too
Very interesting. I actually thought the D4 sounded much better than the RODE. I listened on headphones and just through my monitor speakers and both times it felt like the clear winner.
Same here. Clearer and nicer sound. I was really surprised Caleb said that Rode is better.
Son of a b****... I swear I have actually been trying to find an alternative to the Rode Videomicro for months now and finally broke down and just placed an order on the Rode about 45 minutes ago...
Why does the universe laugh at me?
The Deity sounds more pleasant to my ear. I've never been a big fan of the Rode VideoMicro; it's better than a smartphone mic but that's not saying much.
As a professional audio engineer, your conclusion that the Rode has a fuller sound is confusing, based solely on your examples here. At 1:50 you have both Mics mounted above you ( in place of your 416 ) and in this example, the Deity clearly sounds fuller in the 80-100Hz range as well as having more presence in the 2.5-4KHz range. At first, based on your conclusions, I thought maybe you might have accidentally switched the Mic samples. I think this is more to do with the actual frequency response of the two Mic's compared to the flatter Rode Mic. A quick comparison of the Frequency Response Chart for each Mic might be handy here. Great review as always and definitely appreciate you putting the time and detail in on these two Mic's!
I agree, to me the D4 sounded a lot better with more body. It almost made me wonder if somehow the sound got mixed up between the clips when he said the Rhode sounded better :|
Something's up with the Rode bashing that started a few videos ago.
Rode make the best bang for buck equipment, perhaps not the best, but the best for the money with brand cache, support, consistent quality, durability etc. all never considered in these 'tests'.
That input/output design is fantastic! 👌
Try saying Deity D4 ten times fast! Must've taken just a little bit of practice on the front-end pre-recording- thanks as always for the great comparisons!
To me it sounded like dididi-di-4 all the time to be honest
Caleb- as a fellow video gear reviewer, I love your work and admire your videos.
I would say one thing you missed in the review, or maybe touched on slightly, is the low frequency rumble from the Rode. You said it has a better low end presence, but when you did the side by side test holding the camera with the selfie stick, there was a pronounced low frequency rumble from the Rode that was simply not there on the Diety. I was listening with earbuds to my phone, but I think that any headphones make that low end rumble very easy to hear.
Since these aren't really designed to be used as VO mics, I'd much rather roll that low end off, which the Diety seems to do, and have clean audio without the rumble.
That plus the shielding and the external input are killer features.
Curious how the Deity does with wind noise, given that it has a more sensitive pickup. Always an issue with us outdoor adventurers!
Looks easy enough to put a wind cat on it.
@@chrisw5742 this does not work on all mics ;).
Agreed.
@@chrisw5742 Yes, we know how easy that is to do, the question is, how does it SOUND in a windy noise situation.
@@Jez2008UK did you find out? I’m looking for street video mic , wind and a lot of loud noise. Thank you so much!
Oh jeez I thought that picking up RF with these sorts of microphones was unsolvable, like the microphone cable is picking it up! Thank goodness, now I can get rid of my video mic go and get something that doesn't have the bee-beep bee-beep bee-beeps.
I tested the included wind muff/dead kitten and it worked great against pretty high winds. Deity states it'll work up to 25mph winds.
I gotta say. The Deity sounds a lot better. Side-by-side, the Rode sounds warmer but missing mid to high frequencies, like I'm covering my ears. Gonna have to sideline the Rode and get a D4
EDIT: And that's WITHOUT a deadcat...
it's only me or on the sample is the contrary of what Caleb said? I can clearly listen the Deity fuller, more bass and sligthly details more on "Sss"
Lemme go ahead and slide that Amazon page before these sell out 😂
Reviews are back! Yay! Hopefully we'll see some lighting reviews in the near future (those were always my favorite).
Would like to see Caleb talk about the rode video mic ntg
Great tests and thank you for the comparison. I did throw a spectrometer on the audio coming from my audio system when you did the tests. I will say your Sennheiser 416 has a definite "bump up" at 100Hz over the other 2 mics and the Deity had a no 100Hz bump but did have a bump at 500hz and 5k compared to the RODE or the 416. That would explain more perceived loudness as those freqs are responsible for that. Now, the RODE dips a bit at those freqs compared to both Diety and the 416 as well and therefore would seem to sound quieter. Keep in mind that could be what my system was reproducing, but I was comparing the mics to each other. For what it's worth.
Hi Caleb, so did you stop using your Sennheiser 416 for your voice over BRoll shots? I thought you'd mentioned that you switched away from all the other mics in your big mic decision video.
Nope. Still using the 416 for all A-roll. But I use other mics for other setups. The 416 is still king!
Awesome video! As a professional audio editor, I would actually have to say I prefer the sound of the Diety because it sounds much less compressed and more open than the Rode. As someone who owns numerous microphones including a Rode Micro, I literally am going to order the D4 right now haha. Thanks for your comparison! As always, I super appreciate your content!
What about outdoors / windy environments?
Works great when you use the included wind muff!
I love when I see a gear review and the light bulb goes on over my head and I just know what project I can use it for. Thanks. 🥂
For me the greatest value in having a second mic input is the ability to add timecode signal, vital for multicam shoots.
Great video, Caleb! This mic looks fantastic for the price - particularly like the idea of being able to split audio so I can record a wireless lav and an on-camera mic at the same time, that is game changing!! Might have to pick one up!
My number one problem with rode mic is that while you're moving with the camera the microphone would bounce around and hit the camera it self. Is that a problem with the this microphone?
so the rode and it looks like the deity have little edges that go around the screw cap if you tuck the cord into that the mic does not bounce it also will get rid of any movement sound you might of had. I had no clue those ridges were meant for the the mic cord and it helped me out a lot.
what is the hotshoe mount you used in this video to mount the mic to the camera?
I have a Deity d3 Pro which I use with Fuji X-T4. Tempted to buy this too to use with Sony ZV-1.... 😬
Anyone else hear both mics even when you change the channels in post? I can hear my Rode that I am recording in another room on my 'L' Side of the Diety.
Great video and the Switch pod is dope! Will be getting one! Cheers mate 🙏🏻
Found the D4 sounding warmer and the Rode more muffled. Personally now using the D3 instead of the Rode as I have 2 mics one for the subject and one for me (behind the camera). The rear mic can also work as a safety channel which has saved me several times.
agree, deity in my ear sound much more clearer. I think Deity is perfect for talking based scenario, as I prefer more crisper sound for voice in my video.
Can you plug another deity into the deity?
6:25 Awesome review Caleb! All my questions are answered, except for one "smartass" question:
Can you please test (or measure the delay in nanoseconds) to hear if the delayed wireless Rode and the instant wired Diety combined presents any unnatural audio when recording spoken vocals?!
Curious if that goes well together hearing left and right, when one has a slight delay over the other... Subscribed and love all your content!
Wow the Rode actually sounds slightly more muffled to me. Which is a common issue I find with my Rode VideoMic
Thanks for this review!
I agree, when I listen to his video test side by side, the Deity sounds markedly better than the Rode. I wonder if the text overlay is incorrect.
@@nnjjee1 I bet it’s correct. He did mention the Diety is louder than the Rode, so that could be part of it
I, too, was surprised that you said the Rode sounds better. I much preferred the Deity. I may have to pick one up.
Thanks friend, nice review! My headset must be different as when you did the side by side tests, the Deity clearly had better lower, full sound on my side... I just bought one from B&H using the affiliate link. That RF rejection was the final straw! 😎
Hey! I want to record indoor videos of everyday life without voice, just ambient sounds, cooking, typing, etc. Is this type of microphone suitable for this?
I would also like to know if it can be used directly on the computer 🤔
I'm also trying to find a good mic for ambient sound.. any luck? 😐
That second input functionality looks super nifty! Sound quality-wise, how would you say this stacks up against that Movo mic you showed on the channel a while back? Thanks as ever for being a guide amid the chaos of the world of gear :D
Absolutely incredible! As someone who has experienced the occasional bit of mic interference, mid sentence, the ability to have two separate feeds into the audio stream as a backup is phenomenal.
Saved a lot of hassle with retakes or punch and roll editing.
Thanks again Caleb!
Thanks for this! Quick question: is it possible to use the second input to capture audio from the built in mic of the camera? I got a Sony ZV-E10 which has a decent mic for ambient noise and I'd like to have both audio tracks.
DAMMIT I JUST ORDERED THE RODE 🙃
Sounds great, but... do I really need it?
I own and use 2 Rode Video Micro microphones. Deity is brining out great products with innovative features. Competition is good.
The hotter output of the Deity is gonna be a liability with some of the Panasonic cameras (G7, G85). I've had that problem with other mics from Diety where I could not turn the preamps down enough to not clip. Looks like a great mic over all though.
Guess a new video Rode micro is on the way. Every time you switch to a Deity, Rode come back with something improved.
Coming to your channel for quick tips and insight, and..., "TWO HOURS LATER," I'm still blown away by all that you do. Only superlatives. Freakin Amazing!!!
I do IRL streaming on twitch. Will the input work for mobile users? I bought the Diety D4 Duo when it came out and sent it back because the extra functions only worked with DSLR cameras... I used to use the Rode videomicro everyday, but I didn't like how muddy it sounded. I'm currently using a Rode videomic pro + and looking to add this new Diety D4 Mini to my tools. Can you please do a quick video or short regarding mobile functionality and this new exciting microphone??
According to the Diety Website: "NOTE: The input jack's audio signal is combined with the audio signal from the V-Mic D4 Mini when using the TRS to TRRS smartphone cable." The input does indeed work with Mobile devices, it just doesn't split the signal to the left and right, which is actually better for my applications! I'm ordering one now!
I just experienced a situation with this rf interference this past weekend. It's nice to see this unit won't have that problem, plus having an input on the mic is really a game changer. Seems like a perfect little mic for me. Thanks!
I have a couple of D3's and they work well. These though... looks like a next level. Really small footprint and with the mic chaining you could do XY patterns or you could have a lav on the person shooting and a wireless lav on the person being shot and do interviews without external recorders. A lot of cool possibilities for sure!
Wonderful video, thanks to share it. I use Lumix GH6, do you know it and its ampli? In your opinion which mini nic. could I buy? However, I don't have to speak in front of the microphone, I only make documentaries but not in the city. I shoot people in the open and remote countryside.Then ... Difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Then ... I don't understand well the difference between Deity D4 Mini and Duo? Which is better for normal use? Thanks
The Deity definitely sounds more well-rounded and richer.
We have IDOLCAM VlogStar V2 shotgun microphone, can we send you one for the next mic review you are doing?
Here before it sold out on Amazon 😂
The new kind of "FIRST" comment
😂
when i first bought the micro...i thought i was doing something wrong but I was right...it has this Hissssing sound that is hard to come by and went and purchased the D3 (non pro) which is Magnificient for inhouse but wanted a micro....(sold the Rode since its such not good) but am thinking of picking the Mini soon (I used the Duo which is also great however i realized i dont do recording with more than 2 ppl sighs....im sooo alone)
They’re selling these for £100 in England. Or $140!!!!! Killer.
Thanks for these reviews. It helps the everyday video shooter that needs to keep finding the right gear. Nice that this is not $500 or something. I have ordered one!
How does the Diety D4 Mini compare to the Movo VXR10 (which you preferred to the RØDE Video Micro)?
I just got the Deity mini D4 today and loving it already. It's quiet especially that I set the volume on my Fuji XT3 to about 15db after placing it about 2 inches above my head just outside the camera frame.
Amazing video - as always. Question: The "Duo" version records front & back - (perfect for interviews if I'm behind the camera asking questions.) But could you please test the wind noise? I'd like to walk outside in the woods and record my walk, but some reviews are scary. :)
my chinese crap for 15 GBP sounds absolutely the same, but I not use it because right now I prefer stereo mic.
Great review! But at the end of the day I think it's about time we all stop saying "...at the end of the day."
I feel like the way that Diety sounds, just allows for more freedom in mixing. You could very easily EQ it to sound like the Rode VideoMicro. So with that said, I think Diety checks all boxes.
The second input is clutch! You can get your wireless sound and still pick up clear ambient or unexpected sound with the Diety. At that price point, it’s a no brained. Ordering one now. Glad I’ve held off on getting a on camera mic. I don’t vlog much and use lapel mics, but for this price, you can’t say no. And maybe I’ll start vlogging more.
I would like to test and try out the Deity. Unfortunately not available in Netherlands :-(
IMO....Deity sounded More Full w/little bit more bass foundation. Ironic, in that I have both Deity D4 Duo & Movo DoubleMic. Much prefer Deity but still keeping Movo as backup
I bought this mic and suks. It sounds like it came from an empty basement
How would this compare with the Movo VRX10 in terms of sound quality?
Have you tried Movo VXR10-PRO mic? I feel like that one has dethroned the Rode Mic awhile ago and it's only $50 too.
Might just be time to upgrade my vlogging audio equipment
Every video you make is super helpful. Thank you so much for all that you do for this community.
*Rode is better*
You were winning me over the whole video but 5:49 is RIGHT where you won me over. And I ordered it right then and there.
Hello! I choose a microphone for my phone, I stopped at comica vm10 pro and deity v-mic d4 mini. Please tell me which one is better to choose?)
Thanks, I bought the Diety D4 mini, as soon as I watched your Video, Thanks.
Thanks for telling everyone to ditch their Rodes' and go with this other thing. I just picked up a Rode for a sweet deal used on ebay. Now maybe do a vid on how you switched to an AMD 6800xt and got rid of your NVIDIA 3080. You know, so I can go scoop a 3080 for cheap. UwU
Splitting the audio is a need I've been researching the last few days. Looks like the solution I need!
If you already have microphones then you can buy a 3.5 trs splitter in which would have the same effect for your camera mic input
Hello, can the 3.5mm input on the Diety D4 Mini supply plug-in power to a condenser lavalier mic like the Shure MVL?
Thanks, Caleb. Great job as always!
People that say D4 sounds better must have bad headphones. Listening to this on HD600, D4 lacks any low end and sounds harsh and "digital" with a lot more plosives. Rode is definitely more noisy and hissy though. Also voice isnt the only thing you want to record. On broader spectrum like ambient sound, music, instruments etc, Rode is going to perform better.
I want to record some videos with A7IV on forest and record birds and ambiance sound. What mic you guys recommend? Omnidirecional? Which brand and models?
Welp, wanted to get this deity but amazon inflation is in full effect,
Just 4 months after this video the price went from $ 50 to $141.00 .
Guess the B. Meister is saving up for something special smh
OK.tôi thích những chiếc máy ảnh đó
The background looks way too unnatural...I mean you should remove one of the setup from there...
I use the Rode Go and the Rode Micro and clip the Go to the Micro all the time without any RF interference. Lucky me I guess!
Do you have a review for the diety D4 mini Dou microphone. Possibly a comparison to the regular D4?
Have you tried the Deity Mic Duo? How does it compare to the D4Mini? The cost different is negligible so I wonder...
Thanks for the video! Will this work with the Sony A7IV?
5:16 - That one annoying mosquito flying past your ear at night. 🦟 👋🤦🏻♂️
I'd love to see a comparison between the D4 Mini and the D4 Duo. I'm trying to figure out which one to buy. Right now I'm leaning toward the Duo. Are they the same, except for the rear-facing capsule on the Duo?
That is my next video I’m working on 👍🏽
@@AJCoReTV Thanks, I'll be looking for it. Subscribed!
ayy thanks m8!
Wait, since all smartphone sellers removed stereo jacks, how can I connect the D4 Mini to a phone? Some weird connector cables I need to buy?
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Wondering, since I don’t have an extra Lav mic, can you plug your Apple earbuds in and use the microphone on that? Say if you were interviewing someone in front of the camera?
Rode mics not being RF shielded has messed up so many of my videos!
What would your recommend for a 1st timer? I purchased a Canon EOS 80 D for my son and he just asked me for a mic. He uses it at school, outside sports, in malls etc.
Hlo bro am from India 🇮🇳
Love u r videos
Thank you Shashi!
Ngl over phone speakers, my opinion of the sound quality was the exact opposite of yours! Far preferred the Deity, and to me sounded fuller/more pleasing to the ear
I have Rode Videomicro (actually bought based on your video, lol). Very happy with it.