Why do TH-camRS say they're not getting paid for the review, well you have been GIFTED the item, which has a monetary value so you have technically been paid $130.00 At the end of the review you should send the item back if you want to officially say you haven't been paid. TO BE HONEST the best reviewers are the ones that REFUSE to accept gifts, goods, bribes, cash and PAY for the item out of their own pocket. There's a travel guy who travels the world of FIRST CLASS planes and luxury Cruises and Trains and HE PAYS FOR EVERYTHING HIMSELF and TURNS DOWN every freebie as it goes against his principles. NOW THAT'S "A NOT GETTING PAID" reviewer!! Your video is basically an ADVERT and should STATE it's an advert.
I appreciate your concern. For low-priced items such as wireless mics, the manufacturers typically do not want them back. It's not worth them paying for the return shipping. I often have to return larger items. I have probably ten wireless mic sets in my closet, some of which I didn't review because they were pretty bad. Giving me something free does not mean I'm going to give it a favorable review. Just look at my Deity D4 review or my Icon/Harrison mixer review...those reviews were balanced, mostly positive but exposed flaws. Those companies will barely speak to me now. Right now I make about $150 per month from TH-cam. If manufacturers didn't send me things, I wouldn't be able to afford to review anything. But free stuff is not in itself all that exciting. Certainly not exciting enough to get me to lie about my thoughts on it.
@@MatthewHaines Appreciated, but you should clearly state that it's a PROMOTED ITEM eg an advert. Whether you got it free or they paid you it's a PAID FOR PROMOTION as you got an ITEM in lieu of payment.
@@MatthewHaines I did watch it and it's a great video, However your VIDEO SHOULD have a SPONSORED CONTENT FLAG. As it's basically an advert. TH-cam sponsored videos are branded content that promotes a brand, product, or service by effortlessly incorporating it into a video (usually within the same niche). A brand will pay TH-cam sponsorships with a monetary or product payment or gift/compensation.
liked your video i have the Rode Go (first version with one transmitter) and am looking at going to the Blink
Thanks for watching! It’s a solid system.
Love the ending lol
Thanks! Nice to know there are people who watch til the end. 😀
Why do TH-camRS say they're not getting paid for the review, well you have been GIFTED the item, which has a monetary value so you have technically been paid $130.00 At the end of the review you should send the item back if you want to officially say you haven't been paid. TO BE HONEST the best reviewers are the ones that REFUSE to accept gifts, goods, bribes, cash and PAY for the item out of their own pocket. There's a travel guy who travels the world of FIRST CLASS planes and luxury Cruises and Trains and HE PAYS FOR EVERYTHING HIMSELF and TURNS DOWN every freebie as it goes against his principles. NOW THAT'S "A NOT GETTING PAID" reviewer!! Your video is basically an ADVERT and should STATE it's an advert.
I appreciate your concern. For low-priced items such as wireless mics, the manufacturers typically do not want them back. It's not worth them paying for the return shipping. I often have to return larger items. I have probably ten wireless mic sets in my closet, some of which I didn't review because they were pretty bad. Giving me something free does not mean I'm going to give it a favorable review. Just look at my Deity D4 review or my Icon/Harrison mixer review...those reviews were balanced, mostly positive but exposed flaws. Those companies will barely speak to me now.
Right now I make about $150 per month from TH-cam. If manufacturers didn't send me things, I wouldn't be able to afford to review anything. But free stuff is not in itself all that exciting. Certainly not exciting enough to get me to lie about my thoughts on it.
@@MatthewHaines Appreciated, but you should clearly state that it's a PROMOTED ITEM eg an advert. Whether you got it free or they paid you it's a PAID FOR PROMOTION as you got an ITEM in lieu of payment.
I specifically mention that in the video, so perhaps you didn’t watch it.
@@MatthewHaines I did watch it and it's a great video, However your VIDEO SHOULD have a SPONSORED CONTENT FLAG. As it's basically an advert. TH-cam sponsored videos are branded content that promotes a brand, product, or service by effortlessly incorporating it into a video (usually within the same niche). A brand will pay TH-cam sponsorships with a monetary or product payment or gift/compensation.