Fulaim X5 wireless lav system // NO NEED to spend more! (I'll explain why, don't buy the DJI mics)
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This Fulaim X5 wireless microphone system works really well, is versatile, has some very useful features, comes with 2 transmitters that can record internally and is affordable.
I have a lot to say about it in this video and I am also going to explain why I think you shouldn’t spend more on a 2.4Gz wireless system (like the DJI mics) like this.
Let’s talk about it!
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Build quality
01:44 - Battery
02:18 - Accessories
02:58 - Receiver
04:29 - INTERNAL RECORDING
05:47 - RANGE
06:34 - Marker 1
07:32 - Noise reduction
08:11 - Internal rec quality
08:26 - Conclusion & why you shouldn't spend more
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What’s the difference between the version that you are reviewing va the newer?
@@AmesWay There's a section in my video where the differences/updates are listed 🙂
Thank you for doing this with unprocessed audio. So many TH-camrs process it and don’t mention that and then when us first timers buy something, and it sounds horrible. We don’t understand why. I appreciate you posting it unprocessed so that I know what I will be getting Right out of the box at least until I learn how to process audio
You're welcome! I will always do a (big) portion of a mic review video without processing precisely for the reason you mentioned 🙂
If your new - do you use FCP, I can send you a video link on how to do a quick fix to your audio without using other software
@@markshirley01 Not sure about your comment? The point of the first comment was to have unprocessed audio. No need to fix anything. I'm not new and use Davinci Resolve.
Thanks for using B-roll for close ups. Too many reviewers try to do all filming in one shoot and thrust the unit towards the camera for closeups but of course they never focus fast enough.
Just returned dji mic, had an horrible static on the background on my fx3, these fulaim just came in and I’m impressed definitely way better
That’s great to hear! (Sorry about the dji mics)
Thanks for watching!
Hi, can you explain how it's worse if they are both 2.4 ghz systems?
Are you still happy with the mic
i dont use it anymore. has a static. but couldnt use dji mic because it doesnt work with my sony fx3.. now i just use my sony external mic.. this is still a decent mic for the price@@markshirley01
Thanks for the video, ordered!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Loved the video, especially the 1970s bit haha
That’s great to hear 😎 Thanks for watching!
A fantastic review! You should do more of these reviews, its hard to find a grounded honest reviews. 😊
Thank you 🙂 There’s definitely more to come. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the solid review and the discount code. Purchased!
Awesome. Thanks!
I just purchased can’t wait to use this weekend
Awesome. I think you’ll like it 🙂
Thanks for watching!
just what i was looking for to start my channel and travel with the family.
Awesome! Hapy new year 🥂
Nice video review.
I bought the DJI mic, but after seeing this video i bought Fulaim x5, the DJI have better build quality and overal feel is more luxury, it has more options and settings. The fulaim have very good sound quality almost the same like DJI. But what interessed me, the Fulaim X5 have UV diodes inside charging box, that disinfects transmitters after use. Interesting idea tho! +Fulaim have more acessories included, like camera cable.
I think for the price the Fulaim X5 is excellent, but yeah, feels a bit less luxury. The UV diodes are interesting indeed!
Thanks for watching!
I would love to see how do you do the EQ and compression. It sounds great!
Thanks! I am working on some videos about audio(processing) 🙂
Thank you for review! Please if you ever get the updated version, make a short video with a review of updated features!
Will do!
@@RedFrameTech there is a new version? What is that?
@@PaulFeinberg there is. It’s got space for the adapters in the charging case and some other improvements to the system. There’s a list of the improvements in the video.
Unfortunately, they haven’t provided me with a link (yet)
Great review BTW! Another Q for you. You boosted the low end in post? I was a little confused as to whether it was the mic that boosted the low end, or you that boosted the mic in post. I think the later, but checking.
I didn't EQ the audio at all, except for the part in the video where it says 'processed' on screen (around the 8:50 mark)
great video
Thanks!
thank you. covered it all, and that I liked with excellent points, I guess the best mic we got is the one with ya, now putting all these comparisons, just makes it harder to choose, agree the lights simply and always place the clip on the shirt the opposite, so is that clip STRONG to hold or weak and slides
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It’s a pretty strong clip. And you’re right, the best mic is the one you have with you 🙂
@@RedFrameTech you are the best, enjoyed the review, I am like ready to purchase at $119. but you mentioned an updated version round magnets. gotto pay attention when ordering
@@fishycomics I believe this is the link to the new version amzn.to/3plwQRR
It doesn't show the magnets in the product pictures, but it does show space for the adapters in the case, which tells me it's the new version.
@@RedFrameTech Big thank you,they must have just updated the Amazon site, it was 10.00 off, now 15.00 off and I totally appreciate ehte advice/help/Support, this will replace my Rode wireless go, did not like the Go 2 or DJI mic
Hey buddy, question. When outdoor vlogging with the action 4 and the x5 what settings should i use? Mono or stereo? What gain should i set the action 4 too? Do i need to use backup audio setting? Anything else you can think of please let me know. Your channel rocks btw🎉
Thanks!
The settings depend.. If you’re using both transmitters, set it to stereo (that puts one transmitter on left and the other on the right channel). If only one transmitter is used, set it to mono or mono with safety track.
And since file sizes are small, I would always let the transmitter record internally as well.
Gain setting I can’t really tell you. Setting gain is different for every device and situation and I don’t own an Action 4.
Test it, make sure it doesn’t clip. Generally, spoken word audio should sit between -12 to -6 dB
Hope that helps!
Awesome video. I did prefer the unprocessed sound though.
Thanks! Yeah, audio is very subjective 🙂
@@RedFrameTech yeah I think I got settled into the sound and wasn’t ready for the change. The main thing is that the thing sounds dang good
@@Ifelovv it does indeed! I use this kit all the time.
Very comprehensive review - and although it may seem second nature to you, it was incredibly useful to have the full video recorded using these mics.
I think there are a lot of people who would be very happy with these and would not be able to justify the additional price of the DJI mics. However, from checking many many videos, I still hear a considerable difference in the SQ between DJI and everyone else (in this product space). There is a lack of upper register definition here (as with most other sets) that DJI somehow manages to improve upon. I'm very picky with sound and if I'm going to be spending money on a lapel mic, it needs to get as close as possible to the other options (shotgun or close condenser). DJI is the one that so far gets closest, without getting into very expensive professional gear.
The Fulaim are not far behind. But they are noticeably behind and so, for me at least, I wouldn't be satisfied. Annoyingly, this results in me making no purchase at all as I currently would not use a lapel mic enough to justify the DJI price!!!!
Thanks!
I totally get what you say about the DJI mics and agree with you.
But the question I’d ask myself is; Are the DJI mics twice the price better? In my opinion, the answer is no.
I think if you’re going to be spending that much money on a mic, there are better systems as well for slightly more.
But there’s no doubt the DJIs have better sq than the Fulaim.
Although, with a bit of eq, very few people will notice the difference.
Thanks for sharing your opinion 🙏
Btw, I need more people like you on the channel that are picky about audio! I’m quite picky as well and love to hear and share opinions.
@@RedFrameTech Ok, so first of all - subbed :)
Is the DJI double the sound quality (to match double the price)? No. But in audio, that's not how it works (I know you know this!) and the law of diminishing returns can kick in quite early on!! Is it better enough for me to subsequently not be satisfied with "less than"? Yes. But as I said, that then results in me not buying one at all!!!
I think your point about being able to get gear which is better than the DJI Mic for only a bit more is a really good one. And might be worth exploring in a video or two.
Really enjoyed your video here, and feel you did a really good job of covering the product. Looking forward to seeing more!
@@al201103 Thanks for the sub 🙏
True what you’re saying about the law of diminishing returns; that’s not how it works in audio. So I should nuance that a bit, which you did for me 😄
I hope you can make a decision at some point 😅 (or justify the purchase).
I do want to make more audio related videos. It’s one of my favourite aspects to videography, so you can expect to see more of that!
Thanks again for your comments.
@@RedFrameTech Thanks for the great review: just ordered them with your code. And with the EQ-ing, which I'll do anyway mostly, this price is great! @al201103 A bit of EQ is worth half the price! And with some nice (and cheap) Lav connected could be even better, and better for the look......
Sounded better to me without processing than with the compression and EQ applied. Maybe it's just my TV ...
It’s always hard to get the audio to sound good on all different devices out there. But ‘good’ audio is very subjective. So if you think it sounded better without, that’s perfectly fine 🙂
Great review. Did you have any issues with the lid of the case. Mine opens rather freely. I cannot pick 5e case by the lid because it just drops open. I don’t have that issue with any of the Hollyland cases. I’m wondering if I have a defective case.
Thanks!
It does open rather easily. I didn’t mention it because I didn’t consider it an issue until you mentioned it. I don’t think you have a defective case, but you make a good point! I’ll pass it on to Fulaim for future products.
Thanks for watching!
Great succinct information, thank you! If you do grow your beard to ZZ Top length, you could clip the mic to your beard and your beard would act as a windscreen. 😂
I’m gonna have to try that at some point 😂
Don't listen to the beard haters 😄 from one bearded bloke to another, yours looks good
Good comprehensive vid, definitely intrigued by this mic set
Haha thanks 😄
Nice review. Almost pulled the trigger, but I really want 32b float, making gain one less thing to have to worry about when using camera etc... Also, I may need three mics if, say interviewing a couple. What I really want is the Zoom F6, but it's pricey... Thanks.
Thanks!
Yeah, 32bit float is very useful, especially if you’re a one man band. I do use my Tentacle Track E quite a lot as well which is 32b float
With this being 16bit it has even less dynamic range than 24bit, it’s okay with staged shoots but with run and gun it’s unpredictable and it becomes a bit of a headache. Does this come with a safety track?
@@mrdrgonzo it is able to record a -6dB safety track in mono mode. Yes, 16bit gives less dynamic range, but only applies to the internal back up recording. And for the price.. hard to beat
@@RedFrameTech that’s cool it has a safety track, how would the receiver work if say you was recording to a 32bit float recorder? What bit depth does it transmit at?
@@mrdrgonzo That'll be 24bit audio in terms of dynamic range. It will be a 32bit file on the recorder, but it won't have the dynamic range of 32bit
Nah, couldn't understand any of that due to your beard. 😂😉 Nice review bud. Gonnae get the other half to get me this for Xmas. Need an external mic for my DJI Osmo Action.
😂
I’m sure you’re going to like this piece of kit!
Good price considering the internal batteries on these small mics will probably die after 3 years. The DJI could end quite expensive for someone who maybe only does 6 interviews a year. I have a twin Rode filmmaker kit that takes LR6 batteries, I bought a sarmonic unit to be able to run two mics, it works just fine.
But I like the idea of a small cheap unit as well for event interviews were I don't have the time to attach a mic to the person.
Good point about the internal battery!
Yeah, I think the price point is great. And I haven’t come across a real alternative to the X5 yet for the same price.
Hi!, really I like your video, one question, I need récord a orchestra outdoor, violins, piano, chellos, trumpets, etc, could I put this microphone in middle of The orchestra and then put The receiver in my camera to record audio and video at The same time in my camera? Thank you for your comments
Yes you can. Although, these types of microphone are aimed at dialog. If you do use it, keep in mind you might have to slightly adjust the sync later, because with wireless there’s a bit of latency. Also, keep an eye on the levels while you’re recording.
@@RedFrameTech really thank you for your comments! Good luck in all your projects!
Great review!comparing with boyalink,who is better?thanks
Thanks! Not sure how it compares to the BoyaLink, but I can say that the Fulaim set is probably the best value for money you can get at the moment. I use the set myself all the time.
@@RedFrameTech thanks for your help,and great quality of your videos
@@elvandammedegandia You're very welcome. And thanks for watching!
I am trying to find something that I can cnnect to my phone like this Mic but I also want to use a gimbal. My question really is with the Gimabl I have a feeling with attaching the receiver this woulds not work and cause the Gimbal to be unbalanced.Or did you already do a test like this and I have not found the video.
Look at their new (very small and light) X3. I have a review coming up soon. The X3 should be perfect for your use case
Can it withstand the power output from a public adress mixer into the transmitter?
If the mixer has an unbalanced out and you can set an appropriate output gain level, I don’t see why not
Q for you. Does the Mic send to the receiver in 16 or 24 bit? I am thinking for best sound quality to use the recording in the mic. Just have to be careful with volume setting to stop clipping and use compression in post. It does have an Ms mode where one mic records 6db lower as a backup in case of clipping. So record with two mics. Fine for the cycling videos I intend to use for.
Hi Andrew.
I don't know if the transmitter sends 16 or 24 bit. I presume it's 24, but I have no way of testing that.
Thanks for watching!
@@RedFrameTech I would think if it was 24 bit they would at least be an option to record internally in the MIC at 24 bit. Or better still just default to 24 bit. My best guess is they are using a cheaper 16 bit AtoD sampler chip. Internal MIC recording would be the best quality. As to the camera involves an additional DtoA then back with an AtoD in the camera. Where the sound can only get worse, not better. It would not matter if the camera sampled at 24 bit.
Yeah, the camera’s 24bit depth doesn’t matter. You could very well be right. Makes sense.
I haven’t hit the limitations of 16-bit with the X5 yet though
@@RedFrameTech Yeah I think in terms of quality it does not make as much of a difference, the quality of the AtoD often matters more than 16 or 24 bits. It can make it easier to set up volume to avoid clipping. As can set it lower an amp in post without distortion.
I keep hearing a static, which I didn't hear in other reviews, whY is that?
You mean in my video? Yes, there’s a bit of noise coming from the fan in my key light. I suspect many review videos have some noise reduction applied. I haven’t. Keeping the audio raw.
However, these systems will be somewhat noisy anyway, regardless of which one you pick. This Fulaim system performs quite well, given the affordable price.
Hello, Sir I have one of this but unfortunately it doesn't work, any suggestions? I newly but it. Haven't touched it's settings. It was working when just got it.
Probably a faulty unit. I’d recommend contacting the seller
@@RedFrameTech
Thanks much.
Does anybody know of a seller on Amazon or elsewhere that sells the windscreen for a reasonable price? With a compatible mount that locks on it, because they're not using the DJI mount.
Fulaim sells them on their website
How is it vs the Comica Vimo C3 ?
I can’t speak to the quality, because I don’t own the Comica. But I do know the Comica doesn’t offer internal recording, which the Fulaim does
When using this primarily for the internal audio recording, can the receiver stay in the box with the other transmitter or does it have to be out?
I wondered the same thing and tested it 🙂 it works, but the transmitter turns itself off at some point. So, even though it works for a while, I wouldn’t use it like that.
@@RedFrameTech really appreciate the quick follow-up. This helps a lot. Amazon has this now on sale for Black Friday ($100 USD) so definitely worth it. I do a lot of audio journaling so my primary purpose is not so much connecting to a device but having something self-contained that I can clip on my shirt and download the WAV file later. Thanks.
For that you could get the Ulanzi, 8GB internal
Main reason I wouldn't buy and try this mic is because they put the LED lights at the front visibly--so stupid. Thanks for the review.
Agreed! Let’s hope manufacturers stop doing that
@@RedFrameTech I just rewatched the part where you talked about the flashing LED lights, so you DID commented on it as well. Btw I think your beard looks great and serves as a great windscreen from your breath to the microphone. I would have put the LEDs on the back and company name/logo on the side or back as well. I eschew Rode mics because of their conspicuous logo on their products. Again, thanks for the review.
@@sung_yunThanks 🙂
Yeah, Rode is the worst. I hate how the transmitters look
If you're interviewing someone, is it best to record in mono, stereo or MS?
It depends. If you're using both mics, then stereo. Each mic will then be on its own channel. If you're using just one mic, then MS. It will record a regular track and a 'safety' track at a lower gain
@@RedFrameTech The manual says nothing about this. I interviewed a Vietnam Veteran with wired lavalier mics hooked to my Sony ZV-1, and it sounded great. Like MS. I don't know what that means and the manual doesn't say.
My X5 isn't as rich as your Un modified demo. I have to add some bass EQ. I use it with my iphone12pm.
How a mic sounds very much depends on the type of voice and the space it’s being recorded in. And there are potentially minor differences between the capsules of the mics (any mic, unless really high end).
But if all you need to do is add some bass in EQ, I’d say that’s great! 🙂
@@RedFrameTech Listening to a number of reviews of the Hohem M1 I've been auroras by the difference in the frequency response. The first two sounded very rich (more so than my Fulaim) but other were about the same. Makes it difficult to compare!!! Thanks.
@@WillNewcombyeah, different voices, different spaces.. microphone comparisons are difficult if you can’t try them all yourself 😅
@@RedFrameTech Absolutely! This is why audio comparisons are so helpful in determining different characteristics even though they're still dependent on individual circumstances.
I add a bit of base for my X5 in Lumafusion EQ. Very happy with it.
what is that static noise in the background
That’s the fans of my key light and atomos ninja v
I paid it. The microphone does not work with the android adapter. I have tried different android apps, different app settings, different smartphones, but it's no use. Does not work when connected to an android smartphone. Maybe it is only my issue.
Sorry to hear that! I would suggest contacting Fulaim. Maybe you have a faulty unit
@@RedFrameTech I figured it out. it doesn't work on samsung smartphones. to make it work on samsung, you need to add power to the power bank.
@@pshyk that’s good to know. Thanks for sharing!
Have you tried using a cable connection through the 3.5mm output? This works with my iPhone also.
all ok now. my phone update and all works now.@@WillNewcomb
Mine didn’t come with wind covers
Sorry to hear that. Perhaps contact Fulaim about the missing covers. They should be included
@@RedFrameTech haha I didn’t dig deep enough I found them. Man these things are great for the price
They are, right? Glad you found the covers 🙂
Hi,
Does this work well with g9 and MKE600 plugged in wirelessly with X5 + ka600 cable.
Any issues with latency?
Thank you for videos all very good
Yes, it does work with the MKE600, the KA600 cable and the X5 into the G9 (don’t forget to switch the MKE600 on 😅). But, as with all 2.4ghz wireless systems, there is latency.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your quick reply.
Is the delay notable?