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Rode VideoMicro On-Camera Microphone $62.40 Delivered @ digiDIRECT eBay

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pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 11:18 ebay.com.au (4195 clicks)
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Possibly the cheapest Rode VideoMicro these days.

Fulfill your YouTube channel/vlogger dreams with a microphone that will sound better than any of your stock mics.

Mobile phone users might need the SC4 or a USB-C/Lightning to 3.5mm adapter to record well.

Other notable Rode Microphones available from them, also with 20% off:
* Rode VideoMicro Me for coward phones, $62.40
* Rode VideoMic Me-L for courageous iPhones, $78.40
* Rode NT-USB Mini Studio-Quality USB Microphone for USB-C folks, $119.20
* Rode VideoMic NTG for your advanced mic needs, $287.20 (same as this deal)

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  • Charlie Dont Surf on 04/11/2020 - 11:32
    +4

    Good price. Can pay a little cheaper for knock-off brands, but this is Rode.

    • montorola on 04/11/2020 - 12:42
      +14

      this is Rode.

      +1.

      Support Australian Made!

    • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2020 - 17:18
      +1

      Plus 1, Rode mics are fantastic. Had 7 of them.

    • AustriaBargain on 04/11/2020 - 17:45

      If it's usually $78 then what is the usual sale price for this on sites like ebay?

  • godofpizza on 04/11/2020 - 11:39

    is Audio Technica a better brand? sorry not familiar with micophones

    • ShipShapeRC on 04/11/2020 - 11:43
      +2

      Both good. Even Boya knock offs are very well rated.

      • bunnybash on 04/11/2020 - 15:20
        +1

        I had a Boya that I just threw out. It was rubbish. Worse than the built-in mic on the phone! I had to be 10cm from the mic for it to pick up any audio. Tried it on Android and iOS devices with the same results.

    • diamondd on 04/11/2020 - 11:55
      +10

      Audio Technica make a lot of good mics, but I'm not aware of any that compete directly with this product.

      Rode are Australian made and owned, and their products are mostly very competitive on performance and price. They're worth supporting IMO.

      In general though, different mics for different sounds and different purposes.

      • godofpizza on 04/11/2020 - 11:58

        I am thinking of getting this one from teds as it half atm,

        https://www.teds.com.au/audio-technica-at9945-xy-stereo-micr…

        I looking at using it on my dslr for better sound.

        • Charlie Dont Surf on 04/11/2020 - 12:45
          +3

          Think I'd rather pay $62 for the Rode, a known product with many reviews out there. The windscreen on the Rode is high quality, for outdoors use Rode typically wins these types of comparisons.

        • monkp on 04/11/2020 - 13:00

          Don't bother, get this one or VideoMic NTG or VideoMic Pro/+ depends on your budget.

    • mangoed on 04/11/2020 - 15:03
      -4

      Generally, Rode designs their products for video makers, and AT for musicians. If you plan to record your voice or acoustic instrument at home studio, AT would be a better choice.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2020 - 17:21
      +5

      Audio engineer here.
      Depends on the type of mic. Both have good/excellent mics.
      Having used Rode mics extensively in studio, their condenser mics are great.
      Stage mics, Shure sm57 or 58 are the industry standard, but my Rode m1 has done very well.

      USB mics, Audio technics at2020USB series are good for the price but Rode NT-USB is better for frequency range and build.
      Also Rode is made in Aus and you get a 2 year warranty on the NT-USB.

      Hope that helps

      • Larsson on 04/11/2020 - 21:10

        Mate awesome! I actually had a question. I am planning using this on iPhone with a direct connection over 3.5mm (with lightning adaptor). So I am wondering if the gain is enough for general use. Like being from a meter to 2-3m or even picking up environmental sound. Basically trying to improve on phones internal mics.

        As you can tell I am waaay out of my depth here so please let me know if my question doesn’t make sense.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2020 - 11:53
    -2

    Not sure I really need this for gaming lol

  • whirlpool_guy on 04/11/2020 - 11:54

    Comparable to Blue Yeti?

    • Apple96 on 04/11/2020 - 12:39
      -1

      not really, Blue yeti is a desktop mic, this is a onboard mic for a camera

    • studentl0an on 04/11/2020 - 12:48
      +3

      I have both. They are both great mics. You won't be upset if you get the Rode as a desktop mic, even though it's designed as a shotgun camera mic it also makes for a fantastic desktop microphone - especially if you get a boom arm for it.

      The Blue Yeti allows you to monitor the microphone though, and this is very important to some people (myself included). It can do this as the Yeti has an underrated DAC amplifier inside with a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is recognized as both a microphone and an output sound device through windows. The Yeti also has different pickup patterns which can be important also.

      If you just want something that sounds fantastic then I'd go this over the Yeti and save the cash for better headphones.

      • Apple96 on 04/11/2020 - 13:01

        ^ this, I wrote my comment with the idea of using with it a camera

    • coolhand on 04/11/2020 - 14:35

      Yes the rode usb mini linked at the bottom of the post compares to the blue yeti. I personally prefer it for USB C, more compact size and prefer the design while the sound quality is very similar for my needs. Quite a few comparisons around to compare the features.

  • YellowKnight on 04/11/2020 - 11:54

    Would this be okay for podcasting between two people? So put it in the middle of the table facing the two people?

    • diamondd on 04/11/2020 - 11:59
      +1

      probably better options out there depending on the setup, this is more of a vlogging/scratch track mic for on-camera video applications.

      something like the Neewer NW-800 might be a better option for podcasting, but you'll need an interface.

      • YellowKnight on 04/11/2020 - 12:03

        The interface is what's so expensive.. then it always has to be hooked up to a computer.

        • diamondd on 04/11/2020 - 12:09

          you can get a serviceable interface for ~$60, the rest of a mic kit for about $40, its not like you're doing a mobile podcast at a cafe or something anyway right… right? lol. If you want to record a podcast on your phone or something you might want to consider a pair of lapel mics.

          remember the key to getting good sound is always getting the mic as close as you possibly can to the source. Watch any behind the scenes from a radio station, you'll get the idea.

          • YellowKnight on 04/11/2020 - 12:12

            @diamondd: Thanks for the suggestions. The problem then is you can't connect a pair of mics to the one phone. Phones always just have one USB port.

            • diamondd on 04/11/2020 - 12:34
              +1

              @YellowKnight: you can https://www.rode.com/microphones/sc6-lik

              edit: if you want to sit two people close together side-by-side (i.e. next to each other at a dinner table) this mic (video micro) will work though.

              edit2: as well as the sc6-l you can also just get cable adapters that separate the left and right channels, effectively giving you two mono mic tracks that you can pull apart on the computer.

    • TheBird on 04/11/2020 - 13:13
      -1

      Oh god no, please, please, please, please don't get this microphone for podcasting.

    • lordezekiel on 04/11/2020 - 17:07

      The Blue Yeti would be one of the best options - it has adjustable microphone array setup (it has 3 mics built in) so can flick a switch and have it setup for recording a single person, two people opposite from each other, or wide array to capture everything around you.
      This one (probs not the best price) https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/blue-yeti-…

    • AustriaBargain on 04/11/2020 - 17:46

      What about a lapel mic each. You could run the long cables under your desk.

  • the fig man on 04/11/2020 - 11:55

    I use one of these with my iPhone 6s. Is a great unit

  • sanur on 04/11/2020 - 12:02

    mobile phone users might need the SC4

    Could you elaborate on this?

    • manicmoon on 04/11/2020 - 12:09
      +1

      My understanding is you'll need a 3.5mm adapter to insert into a smartphone that has a headphone jack.

      Another problem would be if your smartphone is USB-C only, so would also need a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter as well.

    • diamondd on 04/11/2020 - 12:16
      +1

      mobile phones typically have a slightly different 3.5mm female jack that can do headphones and a microphone on the same line. The cable included here is a "standard" jack, that may not connect to the microphone part of the input.

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 12:37
      +1

      Yup, the Rode VideoMicro has a TRS cable included. Most phoned with no courage i.e. with headphone jacks have a TRRS interface, hence the need to use the SC4 (or even a cheap knockoff as long as it's TRRS to TRS).

      For USB-C/Lightning only folks (courageous ones as Apple says), they will need another dongle most likely. Or save some dongle space and get these, all with 20% off from that coupon.

      • sanur on 04/11/2020 - 12:54

        What about 3.5mm microphone jacks on computers?

        • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 13:04

          Depends on whether you have a unified 3.5mm jack for headphones, or a split one for headphones and mic. For the latter, you might need a splitter, something like this TRRS to 3.5mm Stereo & Mic Splitter or a cheaper one from eBay/Amazon.

      • MHLoppy on 04/11/2020 - 15:41

        P.s. the NT-USB uses USB-C input just for convenience, and includes a USB-C -> USB-A cable for actual usage (and no C to C cable).

  • 3jidaddy on 04/11/2020 - 12:05

    What is a good mounting kit when used with iPhone?

  • CalmLemons on 04/11/2020 - 12:05
    +1

    This is great even as a gaming microphone. Super clear, no distortion, no interference, no feedback.

    I plug it in to my soundblaster g5 on my desktop and just plug in a normal headphone.

    Better to use this sitting on your table and a headphone with a good soundstage.

    plug this looks like the shit.

  • miguellin737 on 04/11/2020 - 12:19

    I haven't seen this price for a while. it's good price.

  • Ozvalue on 04/11/2020 - 12:35

    Can u plug into the go pro 9?

  • studentl0an on 04/11/2020 - 12:46

    Been using one for a few years and always impressed at the quality of the sound especially considering it doesn't require phantom power.

  • leeyeats95 on 04/11/2020 - 12:56

    thanks got one. Now I just need a vlog camera to go with it. Any recommendations?

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 13:06

      My camera is getting old, but you can try the Lumix G7. They're not the cheapest on digiDIRECT unfortunately. Got mine from Camera House ~3 years ago.

    • TheRogg on 07/11/2020 - 20:30

      The new Sony looks the business if you don’t want to go full frame setup with expensive glass.

      https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/vlog

      I want to get one for travelling. A quick pop it out and start shooting. That said I’d probably never use it as I always have my a7iii on hand and just like using it over anything else. Even my GoPros just sit in my camera bag these days.

  • johnode on 04/11/2020 - 13:05
    +1

    I've got the Rode VideoMic NTG from the previous deal on my desk. Very versatile mic with built-in DAC.

  • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 13:09

    Ozbargained in <2 hours. We've done it again!

  • jcplan on 04/11/2020 - 13:49
    +2

    Thanks OP, bought without looking into it first.

    Buy now ask questions later :)

    Would this mic work well attached to a phone whilst recording a concert?

  • beebul on 04/11/2020 - 13:51
    +3

    Still in stock - I just bought one

  • JLCC on 04/11/2020 - 14:06
    +3

    This is a helpful semi review. The guy goes through a Lav, the NTG, and the Micro so you can see the differences in sound.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIlH3ri_c2s

    Personally I think the NTG sounds best (but is a lot pricer at $287 with Digi's 20% off). The Lav is from my view the worse sounding and the Micro coming in somewhere in between the two.

  • bobbified on 04/11/2020 - 14:29
    +5

    *Rode VideoMicro Me(ebay.com.au) for coward phones, $62.40
    *Rode VideoMic Me-L(ebay.com.au) for courageous iPhones, $78.40

    Yep - you pay more for your phone and more for your accessories because you have a courageous iphone! LOL

  • gt4 on 04/11/2020 - 14:34

    Can anyone please offer a suggestion for podcasting between two people (was going to get this but everyone above said not to )
    Environment will be coffee shops . No laptop .
    Thank you

    • TheBird on 04/11/2020 - 17:20
      +3

      You're asking a rather difficult question, mostly due to where you want to record. Coffee shops are often problematic locations to record, clean, usable audio in a production.

      There are variables like:

      What kind of Sound quality do you require? In the right hands, these kinds of microphones typically get you about 60% of the way to professional sounding recording. They have a wider shotgun polar pattern so that means, it'll be easier to use than a standard, more directional shotgun, but harder to than say a (I've forgotten, I haven't done sound work for years) a microphone more made for indoor interviews.
      What kind of noise do you need to cut out.
      What's the signal to noise ratio?
      What kind of control do you have over your environment?
      What are you recording it to? There's no real point in worrying about the quality of the microphone, if you're jacking it into a recorder with noisy preamps, like a phone, a computer or even cheaper (Sub $1000) digital recorders.
      Is there any electrical interference? If there is, you'll need a shielded microphone, which can really up the $$$ requirement.
      The most important question actually comes down to, who is going to handle the audio.

      Don't get me wrong, I love rode products. Bang for buck is amazing…. but in sound, you really get what you pay for. 95% of the time, cheap = really crappy quality.

      If you're just recording interviews, were considering this microphone and you'll most likely just plug it into a phone anyway, you're often better off looking at grabbing something like the Rode SmartLav. It's cheap, it forces you into a good signal to noise ratio and in my opinion, the microphone quality is better (about 70% of the way to pro sound) than the VideoMicro cheapies. A couple of big downsides, chothes/movement noise (there's a bit of an art form to attaching lavs for maximum audio quality and minimal noise), they can break relatively easily if mistreated and the sound recording won't be monitored, so it may be too late before you know the audio has been botched (or just not recorded in the first place).

      That being said, most people are ok with ordinary sound since they're making it for maybe a couple of friends to listen to… so perhaps everything I said doesn't apply to you.

      • gt4 on 04/11/2020 - 23:17

        Thank you for the brilliant reply .

        I definitely require clarity , definitely DO NOT want any clothes etc noise , this will end up being a rather large audience , happy to spend more now to not have to double down with additional purchases down the track

  • geosta on 04/11/2020 - 14:35
    +1

    Yeah I just bought one (2:35PM) and transaction has gone through

  • bargainhuntaa on 04/11/2020 - 14:37
    +3

    Shipped within 45 minutes. Fast service. Now wait for Auspost!

  • discountguy on 04/11/2020 - 14:57

    OOS

  • MerlinsEgo on 04/11/2020 - 14:58

    OOS

  • Frankly Frankie on 04/11/2020 - 16:03
    +2

    Back in stock.

  • damianwayne on 04/11/2020 - 16:30

    This code can't be applied to your order:(

    • Dreamcast on 04/11/2020 - 16:45

      Worked for me through the ebay app. Just 20 seconds ago.

  • Dreamcast on 04/11/2020 - 16:44
    +1

    Thank you good sir.

  • Foma2 on 04/11/2020 - 17:07
    +1

    Thank you.

  • trueblue123456 on 04/11/2020 - 17:13

    what's the diff between this and https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-camera-microphone-windshi…

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 17:16

      Rode should have better product support than the generic Kogan product? Tried to do a google search comparing them to no avail.

    • Boward Woward on 04/11/2020 - 20:03
      +2

      Looks like the BOYA BY-MM1, just with different branding. Plenty of comparison videos on YouTube.

  • maddoggie101 on 04/11/2020 - 17:24

    Which one works with oneplus 8 pro?

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 19:30
      +2

      Apart from the Lightning ones, all of them. The USB- C models plug directly, while the 3.5mm ones would need that 3.5mm adapter.

  • ChatGPT-4 on 04/11/2020 - 17:38
    +1

    Bought this for my new Fujifilm XT-3

  • bargainhuntaa on 04/11/2020 - 17:40
    +1

    Could someone please enlighten me. How can I connect this to a DJI osmo action Cam? camera has a usb c port. looking at the photos this comes with a 3.5 male to male curly cable? Do I need a separate attachment?

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 19:28

      Probably a USB-C to 3.5mm jack can help?

  • Sheng on 04/11/2020 - 19:30

    Someone literally got the last one as I checked out … Would the Rode VideoMic GO with Rycote Lyre Suspension System (VMGO) for $77.60 be better?

    • pachpach on 04/11/2020 - 21:21

      The VideoMic GO reportedly suffers from high frequency interference noise every now and then, so probably avoid it unless you can control your surroundings.

      Why not try the VideoMic instead for $119.20?

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 04/11/2020 - 22:16

    The Boya By-mm1 is a good alternative. DigiDirect have it for $48 but you can get it from other eBay sellers for $40.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BOYA-BY-MM1-Cardioid-Condenser-M…

    It also comes with 2 cables. 1 for cameras and 1 for smartphones.

  • SJ50 on 05/11/2020 - 11:32

    Back in a stock

  • geosta on 05/11/2020 - 15:13
    +1

    Well I'm impressed. Ordered at 2:30pm yesterday, picked up from the Post Office at 2pm today.

    That's what I call service!

    • Rapt0r on 06/11/2020 - 11:56

      Agreed! I ordered on 4 Nov, arrived 6 Nov - VIC to NSW via express shipping, love it!

      • SJ50 on 06/11/2020 - 12:12

        Ordered yesterday, got it delivered just now.

  • enthusiast on 06/11/2020 - 17:58

    Anyone know if you get a tax invoice included with purchases from the digiDirect ebay store?

    • Rapt0r on 06/11/2020 - 18:56

      I did not get a tax invoice for this purchase from digiDirect ebay store

  • Jicby2 on 08/11/2020 - 21:43

    Still in stock if anyone missed it before

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