Why is the likes so low? This is one of the best and most informative video I have ever seen for this microphone! Finally some real world test, really awesome guys. You guys have helped me make a purchase decision.
Hi Shabir, thank you. I haven’t been consistent this last year so it does play a part in the low subscriber count. I also don’t really share my videos to anyone, I just let it sit and see if it gets any traction.
What i feel both done a great job but Rode has a better sounds reduction capability in shaking sound. If someone is searching for a mic for carvlogging or outdoor walking & running vlogging the rode is good
Buy Boya mm1. Record in outdoor. At editing add a low pass filter at 100hz. Add a equaliser and boost in beween 5-7khz for 1-3db as per your taste. Voila ..you get a fantastic audio track better than the pricey Rode video micro. Rode is unnecessarily looting more bucks from the customers. In my country price of Boya mm1 is less than half of a Rode micro
Hey guys, thanks for the comparison. I'm curious. I want to record sound of my moutainbike, specifically tire sound. Do you think the Boya would pick up the sound and reduce the wind noise enough?
Hi, interesting question. Will you be riding the bike, I’m asking cause if you are going to mount the mic to the frame, you might have serious shock mount noise. How about using a lapel microphone which you can secure well to the frame and record to a field recorder like a zoom?
@@CrazyAboutLife Yes, I'll be riding the bike. Basically I'm deciding between a lapel and shotgun mic. I don't have any experience with external mics and read lapel mics can pick up more wind than shotgun mics. Maybe I'll buy boya by-m1 v1 as it's quite cheap and see how it goes from there
@@TheJewelin Lapel mics are more susceptible to wind noise and noises from the side as shotguns mics do a better job at rejecting sounds from the side. The best option would be to go with a field recorder like the H1 or something similar, but these are more expensive. If you can find a way to construct a more shock-absorbing platform then you will be getting some decent sounds.
What microphone would you otherwise recommend for recording lectures for TH-cam where noise cancellation is the the most important factor. Thanks in advance.
@@CrazyAboutLife thank you for the reply.... Sorry, but, I didn't get what models you are trying to recommend here.... Boom by rode is what model by rode? And is boya 2021 model same as boya by bm m1?
No problem, let me give you a few suggestions. Rode Video MIC NTG Rode NTG5 Rode NTG4 Most of the Rode NTG's will be a good choice as they are all Boom Shotgun Mics with directional pickup patterns. As for Boya: BOYA BY-BM2021 is the model by them BOYA BY-PVM 1000 is a solid choice. In the end it depends on your budget and the equipment you use for the recording. If you have a good pre-map you can get away with a cheaper option microphone. Hope this helps.
Hi, are you recording to a Sony Recorder? Which one if I may ask? And with the iPhone option, are you using it for your video as well or will you be syncing in post. I’ll most probably go with the recorder option and later upgrade the mic.
Hi Brett, thanks for the feedback. Rode does make quality gear, I can’t argue with this. I do think with a proper pre-amp you can make the Boya sound good, I’m planning to do a video where I test this. Which camera are you using the Boya with?
@@CrazyAboutLife I've still got a Canon 200D but what I've found with sit downs I can have this mic on the table plugged into a zoom and the audio recorded into there is good as well. Haven't done vlog style stuff in a while
obviously its almost 60 dollars more than the boya 🤣 it has to be but paying 60 dollars more isn't worth it! regarding wind, just remove the foam from the boya deadcat nd you're good to go
Good video. From a price point of view I think there is no way to compare. Here in dia Rode is 2.5 times higher price than Boya. But sound quality like Rode of course money has value.
Hi, the hissing comes from the pre-amps of the Canon cameras. The volume on the camera is almost topped out hence I would recommend getting a powered microphone which has a very low hissing noise. But for the budget you can make these work.
Hey, I think the most important thing here is to determine what you will use it for. As can be heard, the Boya’s shock-mount is not good. I will do a follow up to check if maybe over time it gets better. If you have the budget I’ll still go for the Rode, but the Boya’s sound isn’t bad at all.
The dead cat should be always on. The difference between these 2 is so negligible. Regarding shockmount noise, there is BOYA BY-MM1+ better quality now.
YES. This is so true. I cant for the life of me get rid of crazy shockmount noises on my Boya MM1. Its crazy. Even hooking it up to a better shockmount i get clonks and clunks.
Thats interesting, did you mount it on another Boya shock mount? someone suggested that the new version is much better. I was seriously thinking it would be better after some usage, maybe the shock mount is just very stiff.
@@CrazyAboutLife not sure.. the mount I tried was made for bigger mics so it was hard to get mounted properly. It seems hard to find a good one suitable for these smaller mics, but I've ordered one that I'm gonna try.
Yo, this test was epic. Awkwardness intensified 😂. All jokes aside, tho. I can’t be the only one wondering if there’s a way to DIY some kind of mod using foam and vibration isolation (pads, springs, idk ) as a way to both reduce the vibration and wind interference. I’m obviously not a sound genius, and failed physics , but it’s tempting to think we could get a better noise to signal ratio by eliminating some of the acoustic interference, which I assume is a result of a cheap and sensitive mic. Lastly, have you tried running the footage through Izotope? I’m tempted by the new Videomic Go 2, but my inner cheap bastard/pseudo engineer wheels are turning . Awesome video!
A lot has to do with the fact that the Canon's Pre-Amp is not good at all. With a good pre-amp this is a good mic. You will always have some noise as it's not a powered mic.
@@CrazyAboutLife I have a bunch of other microphones and I have the boya one and it is the most noisy from them. I have tried with many devices even with tascam recorder and there is a lot of noise. I thought that the rode will be better but after I saw your moovie I see that they are almost identical regarding to the noise. Thanks for comparing them in a good way.
Boya stuff is plentiful and inexpensive in Saigon. The background noise in the city makes buying an expensive mic an exercise in futility. I have several expensive lav mics, but I use a Boya by-m1. I also have the mm1, their interview mic (2) and a long shotgun. Any mic struggles when recording in Saigon.
@@CrazyAboutLife I like it. 1st is has battery so it runs on all my recorders. The sound quality is good and a good working distance is up to a meter or so. Easy to get out of frame. For an environment like Saigon, and the content mostly made for TH-cam, I think it is a good buy. I didn't have a chance to compare it with the shorter model, but it wasn't in stock here when I got mine.
In my opinion, for walking video RODE is the only option, but for videos where the camera is stationary or with few movements, RODE is not worth the price coz BOYA does the same.
Best comparison video. Thank you so much for making it.
Why is the likes so low? This is one of the best and most informative video I have ever seen for this microphone! Finally some real world test, really awesome guys. You guys have helped me make a purchase decision.
Thats awesome to hear man. Thanks so much for the kind words.
Your all videos are awesome but I am wondering that why your channel still at small number of subscribe
Hi Shabir, thank you. I haven’t been consistent this last year so it does play a part in the low subscriber count. I also don’t really share my videos to anyone, I just let it sit and see if it gets any traction.
Thanks for this. They sound much alike with boya topping.
Thanks for watching. I agree, the BOYA is a solid mic.
Very good comparison. What the name of shoe mount use in this video? It's look nice.
Thank you. You mean the V Bracket? - Kiwi VB-125 Triple Cold Shoe V-Bracket Mount
What is the name of the microphone shoe in the picture?
Hey, sorry for the late response. It’s the JJC Triple Shoe V-Bracket (VB-105)
Cool stuff, sure it will. Is it the lense focussing?
Can anyond advise i bought boya mm1 working on 5d mark ii but not on my 6d?
What i feel both done a great job but Rode has a better sounds reduction capability in shaking sound. If someone is searching for a mic for carvlogging or outdoor walking & running vlogging the rode is good
Thanks so much for the valuable comment. Really appreciated: I also do enjoy the Rode, and even after two years of heavy usage it’s still a great mic.
Nice video comparison, very comprehensive.... 👍👍 thanks
Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate.
Buy Boya mm1. Record in outdoor. At editing add a low pass filter at 100hz. Add a equaliser and boost in beween 5-7khz for 1-3db as per your taste. Voila ..you get a fantastic audio track better than the pricey Rode video micro. Rode is unnecessarily looting more bucks from the customers. In my country price of Boya mm1 is less than half of a Rode micro
Thanks for the awesome information. I’ll give it a try.
Hey guys,
thanks for the comparison. I'm curious. I want to record sound of my moutainbike, specifically tire sound. Do you think the Boya would pick up the sound and reduce the wind noise enough?
Hi, interesting question. Will you be riding the bike, I’m asking cause if you are going to mount the mic to the frame, you might have serious shock mount noise. How about using a lapel microphone which you can secure well to the frame and record to a field recorder like a zoom?
@@CrazyAboutLife Yes, I'll be riding the bike. Basically I'm deciding between a lapel and shotgun mic. I don't have any experience with external mics and read lapel mics can pick up more wind than shotgun mics. Maybe I'll buy boya by-m1 v1 as it's quite cheap and see how it goes from there
@@TheJewelin Lapel mics are more susceptible to wind noise and noises from the side as shotguns mics do a better job at rejecting sounds from the side. The best option would be to go with a field recorder like the H1 or something similar, but these are more expensive. If you can find a way to construct a more shock-absorbing platform then you will be getting some decent sounds.
@@CrazyAboutLife thanks for the advice. I'll look into it more, do some more research. Cheers :)
The Deadcat Removal Test is Crazy!
Sure makes a huge difference.
Fantastic comparison!!
Thank you!
What microphone would you otherwise recommend for recording lectures for TH-cam where noise cancellation is the the most important factor. Thanks in advance.
Hi, I would go for a proper boom mic from Rode or the BOYA BY-BM 2021 or should your budget allow the Rode Video Mic Pro +
@@CrazyAboutLife thank you for the reply.... Sorry, but, I didn't get what models you are trying to recommend here.... Boom by rode is what model by rode? And is boya 2021 model same as boya by bm m1?
No problem, let me give you a few suggestions.
Rode Video MIC NTG
Rode NTG5
Rode NTG4
Most of the Rode NTG's will be a good choice as they are all Boom Shotgun Mics with directional pickup patterns.
As for Boya:
BOYA BY-BM2021 is the model by them
BOYA BY-PVM 1000 is a solid choice.
In the end it depends on your budget and the equipment you use for the recording. If you have a good pre-map you can get away with a cheaper option microphone.
Hope this helps.
@@CrazyAboutLife thank you soo much.... I'll look into the models suggested by you and find which one is available and where.... Thanks a ton.
You are very welcome.
hi my friend.. which one would you more prefer, sony recorded + boya mic, or rode video micro direct to my iPhone? (for same price range)
Hi, are you recording to a Sony Recorder? Which one if I may ask? And with the iPhone option, are you using it for your video as well or will you be syncing in post. I’ll most probably go with the recorder option and later upgrade the mic.
Boya is sensitive to movement, 1:13, maybe the mic's internal parts are moving... Boya is perfect when the camera is stationary.
I agree with you. A solid mic when the camera is stationery.
if you added chapters to this video that would be sick
Thanks for the idea, wasn’t even thinking about this.
It was really helpful thank you 🙏
Probably for my budget i would get the BOYA
Glad it helped you, and thanks for watching.
Even though I own and use the Boya I actually prefer the audio quality on the Rode... That deadcat test though... Great video as always.
Hi Brett, thanks for the feedback. Rode does make quality gear, I can’t argue with this. I do think with a proper pre-amp you can make the Boya sound good, I’m planning to do a video where I test this. Which camera are you using the Boya with?
@@CrazyAboutLife I've still got a Canon 200D but what I've found with sit downs I can have this mic on the table plugged into a zoom and the audio recorded into there is good as well. Haven't done vlog style stuff in a while
obviously its almost 60 dollars more than the boya 🤣 it has to be but paying 60 dollars more isn't worth it! regarding wind, just remove the foam from the boya deadcat nd you're good to go
thank you brother
You are very welcome 💪🏻
I really like how RODE is crisper.
It’s really a good mic, I have to say I enjoy mine a lot.
Good video. From a price point of view I think there is no way to compare. Here in dia Rode is 2.5 times higher price than Boya. But sound quality like Rode of course money has value.
That’s a seriously convincing South African accent 👀
great video! 👍
Thanks man!
Already subscribed bro
Thanks man
What's the constant hissing?
Hi, the hissing comes from the pre-amps of the Canon cameras. The volume on the camera is almost topped out hence I would recommend getting a powered microphone which has a very low hissing noise. But for the budget you can make these work.
I just started using the Rode Video Micro.. That works for me but I haven't tried the boya
Very good mic choice. Enjoy the vlogging.
Great content 👍
Thank you
Great video
Thanks so much.
I confused them😥 What do you think is the best ?!
Hey, I think the most important thing here is to determine what you will use it for. As can be heard, the Boya’s shock-mount is not good. I will do a follow up to check if maybe over time it gets better. If you have the budget I’ll still go for the Rode, but the Boya’s sound isn’t bad at all.
@@CrazyAboutLife Thank you for your interest in the question The microphone is intended for voiceover only
With a good pre-amp and a well isolated room. You are set with the Boya!
I thank you very much and wish you good luck my friend
Thank you so much
The dead cat should be always on. The difference between these 2 is so negligible. Regarding shockmount noise, there is BOYA BY-MM1+ better quality now.
The Boya is a solid mic. I’ll need to have a look at the BOYA BY-MM1+
Great test...!
Thanks
That Boya is amazing for the price.
It’s a good microphone for the price.
Dude, I used it daily for lots of things. Just a little of EQ, Gain and filters and done. Great for the price
YES. This is so true. I cant for the life of me get rid of crazy shockmount noises on my Boya MM1. Its crazy. Even hooking it up to a better shockmount i get clonks and clunks.
Thats interesting, did you mount it on another Boya shock mount? someone suggested that the new version is much better. I was seriously thinking it would be better after some usage, maybe the shock mount is just very stiff.
@@CrazyAboutLife not sure.. the mount I tried was made for bigger mics so it was hard to get mounted properly. It seems hard to find a good one suitable for these smaller mics, but I've ordered one that I'm gonna try.
Cool, do let me know if it helps.
@@CrazyAboutLife Will do,just a couple weeks delivery time lol. Great video/comparison anyways, thanks for it. Subbed!
thank you! i get rode, good enought for me.
Good choice, I’m happy with mine as well.
Yo, this test was epic. Awkwardness intensified 😂. All jokes aside, tho. I can’t be the only one wondering if there’s a way to DIY some kind of mod using foam and vibration isolation (pads, springs, idk ) as a way to both reduce the vibration and wind interference. I’m obviously not a sound genius, and failed physics , but it’s tempting to think we could get a better noise to signal ratio by eliminating some of the acoustic interference, which I assume is a result of a cheap and sensitive mic. Lastly, have you tried running the footage through Izotope? I’m tempted by the new Videomic Go 2, but my inner cheap bastard/pseudo engineer wheels are turning . Awesome video!
Yes I built one for the boya based on a shockmount for a zoom h1
I then covered the whole thing in cheap fur material (long hair)
Works really well
Looks like both have quite big noise.
A lot has to do with the fact that the Canon's Pre-Amp is not good at all. With a good pre-amp this is a good mic. You will always have some noise as it's not a powered mic.
@@CrazyAboutLife I have a bunch of other microphones and I have the boya one and it is the most noisy from them. I have tried with many devices even with tascam recorder and there is a lot of noise. I thought that the rode will be better but after I saw your moovie I see that they are almost identical regarding to the noise. Thanks for comparing them in a good way.
@@BlazeOnMoto thanks for the info, it's good to know.
THEY BOTH MIC SOUND HAS "HISS" IN THE BACKGROUND
Get yourself a nice pre-amp and you won't have that issue with any microphone.
I think I would go for the BOYA BY MM1 for budget reasons.
It’s a solid microphone. My main concern really is the shock mount, I’m still planning to come back to this and do a test.
I don't know Stefan.
Hi, thanks for the comment. He has been in a few of my previous videos.
Boya stuff is plentiful and inexpensive in Saigon. The background noise in the city makes buying an expensive mic an exercise in futility. I have several expensive lav mics, but I use a Boya by-m1. I also have the mm1, their interview mic (2) and a long shotgun. Any mic struggles when recording in Saigon.
I have been looking at the long shotgun mic for interviews, would you recommend this? I also have their Lav Wireless setup which I really like.
@@CrazyAboutLife I like it. 1st is has battery so it runs on all my recorders. The sound quality is good and a good working distance is up to a meter or so. Easy to get out of frame. For an environment like Saigon, and the content mostly made for TH-cam, I think it is a good buy. I didn't have a chance to compare it with the shorter model, but it wasn't in stock here when I got mine.
In my opinion, for walking video RODE is the only option, but for videos where the camera is stationary or with few movements, RODE is not worth the price coz BOYA does the same.
Agree with you
thx
The shock mount on the boya is godawful.
I like the dead cat hahahaha
cannot think the dead cat on the mics had that much impact for the wind
It’s a huge impact and the wind was calm on the day! Can’t imagine a windy day without a deadcat.
👍
Thank you