Best BUDGET wireless mic options for sports
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- Every sports videographer wants to do mic'd up videos but not everyone has a lot of money to invest in wireless microphones. Which is why I made this video about the best budget wireless mic options for sports.
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EPISODE BREAKDOWN
0:00 Best BUDGET wireless mic options for sports
0:58 Mic'd up video kit recommandations
1:12 Smallrig Forevala W60
4:05 Kimafun KM-G50
7:45 Saramonic Blink500 ProX
10:13 Signal range test conclusion
11:00 Pros and cons of each wireless microphone
13:17 The perfect mic'd up video setup (tutorial)
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Which wireless microphone sounds better in your opinion? Smallrig, Kimafun or Saramonic?
If I am using the kimafun with my iPhone to record in the gym. Will I still be able to Listen to music on my AirPods from my phone as well?
@@cywhite771 I'm not sure but I'd doubt it.
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I appreciate all the time you put into videos like this.
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Yet another very helpful video. Thanks E for all that you do!
My pleasure! I'm just happy that some people see value in it.
So helpful! Thank you
Great video thank you!
Thanks for all the work you put into this video.
My pleasure!
Well dang it looks like my options opened up again 😅 thank you!
very great review! We are thinking about having two mics to film our Vlog
Thanks for the link and the recommendations.
You're welcome!
Nice review. Like the value of the Kimafun but wonder if in the long run it would just be better to step up to the top tier now.
Microphones can last a very long time if you take good care of them. A bit like lenses. So it’s worth going for top tier if this is more than just a hobby for you (in my opinion).
Thanks
Top work,
I didn't like the sound of the first one. I wonder if you could give from 1 to 10 to DJI and to Saramonic what would be your score?
The DJI would definitely be my favorite because of the internal recording and the safety track.
i’m looking to mic myself up for this upcoming baseball season i’m looking to use the KIMAFUN microphone what kinda of other things would i need to help get the best quality filming from an Iphone
I would do it the same way I did it in this video th-cam.com/video/RDhPW5J6Lr8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this video. My son's hockey team wanted me to mic them up, but the DJI price was a hard price to pay if they break. The Kimafun I think will work perfect incase it breaks. The question I had is if you mic up 2 people at the same time. Can I split the audio later when I am making the film or should I only mic up 1 person?
I only had the 1-transmitter kit but typically you can choose between mixing both audio together or having one on the left channel and the other on the right.
Were you able to split them on the mic you chose ?
Do you know, are there any recorders that don’t transmit at all, but can still be setup with a lav inside the player’s uniform? I know I may be introducing other problems, especially in post, but just curious if transmitting is something you consider a necessity? Either way, thanks so much for these videos! I’ve been thinking about trying to mic up my 5yo nephew as he’s getting into sports and these seem like nice options!
Tascam makes one that is used a lot in the industry. But personally I do consider transmitting a necessity because it saves me from waisting hours syncing everything in post.
Unrelated question. What’s your thought in filming sports with cinema zoom lenses ? Besides the price . I hear many pro shooters use cinema glass for sports
Cinema glass is better for any type of filming. Sport is no different. But if you’re content is just for social media and scoreboards. it’s a lot of money for something that will be very hard to notice on those platforms.
Love all your videos but a quick question. Whilst using action 4 with dji wireless mics how do i get good audio when talking to people on the fly , like if im vlogging in cities and chatting to waiters or shop workers. If i wear my wireless then I'll only get me right? and if i use the onboard mic i may get too much background noise. Any suggestions? Or should i instead of wearing my mic just stick it to the side my action 4 or on the selfie stick.😂 thanks so much. Its driving me crazy
Yes, a lapel mic will mainly get the person it's attached too. Everything else will sound very far away. If you want other people to sound as good as you, you'll have to mic them up as well or at least point a microphone in there direction from as close to them as possible.
Man, not sure why but the Kimafun’s just sounded the best compared to the others. Pretty wild. Definitely going to check those out
Close second to the Saramonic Blink500 ProX for me but definitely a good option for the price.
@@BeyondTheGame_E actually just picked up the SYNCO Wireless G1 (A2) Lav kit and so far really like it. It definitely breaks up a bit once I hit a certain speed on my bike, but it excellent for general use or lower speed activities
hi i was wondering what mic would you prefer when micing up a football player during games and practices and also track runners
My favorite option is the DJI Mic. Here’s a review I made of it th-cam.com/video/2s0jv7cWypU/w-d-xo.html
I have a question, most of your videos like these for mics regarding sports, you always demonstrate how far the receiver can pick up your audio based on how far you move, but what if you are wanting to get a mic to record just the sports action and crowd noise and player noise while they are in the game or on the sidelines? is it better to use one of these wireless mics or a shotgun mic or even a stereo mic?
I assume you're the same Matt who I answered on Instagram earlier..?
@@BeyondTheGame_E yes i am no need to respond here just wasn’t sure where you would respond on
Good morning, thanks for your videos. I have a query, I am broadcasting live rugby matches and I place a DJI MIC wireless microphone on the referee but I cannot get an interference-free sound. When the referee is away and facing away from the receiver, the sound comes through with noises. Do you know of any wireless mic model, similar to the DJI, that works well for rugby referees?
Thanks
I don’t really have a specific model to recommend but to avoid any risk of interference you would have to spend a lot more money on a professional wireless lav microphone kit. Tascam is the brand I see the most at the professional level. But don’t just buy their cheapest model as you’ll probably have the same result.
Also, have a look at Curtis Judd’s TH-cam channel. He’s the microphone expert.
@@BeyondTheGame_E thanks.
Have you found a way to have 2 way audio for games? For example MLB the announcers have conversations with outfielders?
You’ll need a proper communication system with audio return to be able to do that. This is not something you’ll be able to do with budget equipment.
If I am using the kimafun with my iPhone to record in the gym. Will I still be able to Listen to music on my AirPods from my phone as well?
I'm not sure but I'd doubt it.
You are back again
Yes! Sorry I had to take a break for a family emergency.
Glad you’re back‼️
@@KeyEnt Me too!
is there an external MIC you'd recommend for the soccer pitch? I'm using the SVT Advantage along with the Yolobox Pro but I want to add an external mic that will capture the audio very well. The internal mic (Sony HDR CX 405), doens't kick on with the Yolobox.
You basically want to get the best shotgun microphone you can afford. If you have XLR inputs on your camera, go for an XLR one. I would also get a wind shield for it.
@@BeyondTheGame_E I bought a cheap one and the built in Mic on the camcorder is better than the cheap one. Im just looking tk get the same volume that i get from the built in mic. Also, im using the mic for a feed directly to my yolobox. Any thoughts?
@@elitezone3382 If your only issue is the volume, I'm not familiar with the Yolobox but I would assume there is a way to boost the input signal either on the Yolobox or the camera itself. Otherwise, like I said, usually the more money you spend the better the mic is. Look at Rode microphones if you want a good value for price.
I'm shocked they all picked up the players too. I was thinking of adding a cheap kit to put on someone playing basketball. something that if it broke or sweat leaked in I wouldn't be mad.
The Saramonic signal didn’t break at all. But even the other two, keep in mind that I was 330ft away which is less than ideal and would never happen in basketball. Even in football, the chances of you trying to film someone from that far are pretty slim.
@@BeyondTheGame_E thanks I’ll keep this in mind.
Any chance you might do video for mic up football player?
I've done this one for basketball th-cam.com/video/RDhPW5J6Lr8/w-d-xo.html It's pretty much the same thing for football.
My thing is safety tracks. The Tascam DR-10L is great for this but unfortunately it’s not wireless. Any recommendations for a wireless mic that also has a safety track? Athletes are always yelling so I don’t want to clip. Lol
With the DJI Mic you can either record stereo or record mono + a safety track. But either way, the transmitter’s internal recording is always 6db less than what you send to the receiver.
@@BeyondTheGame_E is that for both transmitters? (I can't remember if the DJI Mic came with 2 TX and 1 RX...)
@@theDanDeleon yes there are two transmitters that both work simultaneously and independently. It’s all in my review video if you’re interested th-cam.com/video/2s0jv7cWypU/w-d-xo.html
What video came are you using? Also can i use the wireless microphone with Trace or Veo?
I film with a Sony FX3. And I don’t know Trace but you can’t add any accessories to a Veo camera.
@@BeyondTheGame_E Looks like its pretty pricey. I am trying to get a camera that I can record my training session with a wireless mic
Here's a video I made about the budget-friendly camera that I currently recommend for sports videography th-cam.com/video/jSUgCbzV9KE/w-d-xo.html
3:29 number 63 is a big boy lol
Will a kimfun hold up with in game action (football?)
It might cut in and out when there are a few players between the camera and the player wearing the mic.
hello i just bought the kimafun mic, any idea of why every time the mic gets in close contact with something it makes a loud buzzing sound?
Well it depends what you mean by loud buzzing sound but it could be friction noise if there's something rubbing on the actual mic. Otherwise it's probably interference. Especially if the thing it gets in contact with is made out of metal.
@@BeyondTheGame_E they actually might’ve sent me a faulty mic because i don’t hear any buzzing for any other elses kimafun mic, what do u think?
@@kiea2881 maybe. It’s really hard for me to know.
so any mic similar to Saramonic Blink500 ProX that u can recomend?
Well, i recommend that one. Why would you want a similar mic kit but not that one specifically? If the other mic kit is really similar, the price will be the same.
Your "budget mic" is not budgety budget...
I know there are cheaper mic systems available but, to do mic’d up sports videos, you can’t rely on the cheaper models in my opinion.
Exactly. You get what you pay for tbh
@@BeyondTheGame_E Exactly. Cheap mics were most of them are bad.
What about the sound that you used that the sound we want? Without having to eq as much
Sorry, I don’t understand the question.
@@BeyondTheGame_E which microphone did you use as your narrated your video. The microphones you are testing don't sound nearly as good.
@Kwayfloss ah yeah. That’s because I’m using an XLR shotgun microphone. It’s not a wireless mic you can put on your body though and it’s also more expensive and you need XLR inputs with phantom power on your camera to use it.
What's the mic you're recording on?
Whenever I’m not using one of the wireless mics, I’m using a Rode NTG3 shotgun mic.
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Overall solid video but when I think of "Budget" I think of $50 and under.
Budget???
The best mic is actually the second one
I thought this was budget everything’s over $100😭
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Oui 👍🏽
@@BeyondTheGame_E nice me too I recognize your accent ahah
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The DJi mic is SO clunky there’s no way I’d ever consider that! It’s distracting and looks unprofessional
I’m not too sure why you would say that. It’s one of the smallest transmitters on the market, including the more expensive options. And the normal way to use it is to attach a lapel microphone to it and keep the transmitter in your pocket or attached to your waist, again like any other transmitter on the market.
how are you going to say budget and include a mic thats $300, might as well spend $29 more and get the dji lmaoooo toopid ahhhh
Good high quality microphones are typically at least $700 so it’s all about context.
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