COMICAVM20 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone with OLED Power Display & Low Cut Filter, Camera Video Microphone for DSLR Cameras Camcorders and Smartphones for Filmmaking, Content Creation

This is a great mic for dialogue and really does sound great, it'd be very hard to get a mic of this quality at this price. And Yes, it sounds very similar to the Rode NTG.Build quality is excellent, power button is sturdy with a nice weight. It has a very clear battery indicator and gives around 60hrs use on one charge from a USB C charger (cable included).The gain dial is very smooth and the shock mount feels sturdy and flexible, though it won't stand up to a lot of rough handling.The two low cut filters sound good and work to help reduce wind or traffic noise. The fluffy windscreen isn't great, in fact you'll need to replace it, even if used with the foam windscreen as it does a poor job of wind reduction. Inside is just fine.The hardshell case is a lovely freebie and fits everything in securely. You'll also get the relevant 3.5mm cables to hook up the mic to a phone, camera or field recorder.Now for the sound quality. It's absolutely superb. As someone who has a number of high quality field mics, I was blown away by how beautifully deep and rich the sound is and with a nice tonal range, you can capture really great dialogue that sounds truly professional.The frequency response is quite flat so responds to EQ nicely. It's best to use the mic with a good preamp or a good quality field recorder as the mic is somewhat noisy at about gain level 4-5 but this isn't a massive problem as it EQ's out pretty well.

Why I Bought It? - I wasn't familiar with Comica, but already loved their lavalier mic. Needing a hyper-cardioid mic for a home studio setting, I took a chance on the VM20. The A/B test against my camera's built-in mic was a night-and-day difference. Even at 6 feet away, the isolation and clarity are outstanding. Interviews are about to get a whole lot better. Factory settings deliver rich, clear audio. While the mic can be a tad sensitive at times (picking up distant noises), adjusting the gain and noise reduction options helps achieve great results every time. The 150Hz filter setting can sound unnatural, so I stick to the 75Hz option for managing unwanted noise in post-production. The rotary gain knob is a nice touch, and the battery life seems impressive. The dedicated storage case is a nice touch too.

A few things really impressed me about this mic, I love the fact it comes in a sturdy carry case which most more expensive microphones (particularly from RODE) don't include and considering microphones are sensitive pieces of tech it's great to have that added security.USB C charging is a great new addition. I hated the old Rode Video Mic that needed a 9V battery.Stepless gain wheel is great for when you need to manually adjust the audio on the fly.Great to include both a foam windshield and a fluffy deadcat.Audio quality recorded on this microphone is generally fantastic especially at this price and it's great that you're supplied a cable for phones and cameras, although it's a shame it's not like the single RODE cable which auto detects the output device. Not a deal breaker though.OLED battery display is really helpful for knowing when the battery is running low and you can charge it via a powerbank if you need extra power on a shoot.PROSFull metal designUSB C ChargingCarry caselightweightFoam and fluffy windshields includedCons:Yet to find any but may update this review if I do.

The media could not be loaded. I used my Rode Video Micro for all of my videos on YouTube, but I am switching to the Comica VM20 because it is more crisp and clear when it comes to sound quality. Also, it is perfect for a studio or indoor recording.The mic steples gain is very accurate and helps a lot set up your levels without messing with my camera mic setting. Overall the shotgun mic is of perfect quality in this price range, and with 60 hours battery life, you can't go wrong.If you plan to use the mic outdoor, make sure it is not very noisy around your set. The wind muff is not very thick and will allow you to pick noises. Also, be aware is not a weatherproof microphone. Saying this, I am recommending this microphone 100% for any of you who needs a quality studio mic but doesn't have a big budget to spend.It is a fantastic product.

The media could not be loaded. Absolutely fantastic microphone, especially considering the affordable pricetag. I own both the Rode Videomic Go (£50) and the Rode Videomic Pro+ (£250) and the Comica VM20 sounds far better in terms of audio quality and clarity, so for those looking for an affordable mic for vlogging, the VM20 is the obvious choice. It also beats the Rode mics in terms of functionality, with its USB-C charging, OLED battery readout and gain adjustment, none of which are options on Rode's microphones. It is also much smaller and lighter than the Rode Videomic Pro+, something which is very attractive for vloggers out there. It is built well, made of metal (compared with the Rode's plastic build) and feels more robust for sure. I highly recommend overall - this microphone is the Rode beater!

I spent many hours on Youtube watching reviews and after careful consideration that most of these reviews need to be taken with a pinch of salt I pressed the button on this one. Donning my headphones and plugging the mic into my Lumix FZ2000 was straight out of the box night and day. The sound on factory settings was rich and clear, I was blown away! With more use and a little experimenting I realised at times it could be a little too sensitive. Filming in what to me was a silent room at the time revealed a car horn blowing in the street. Play with the gain and noise reduction and I think you will get really good results every time. The 150db cut turns voices a little strange so I deal with the noise in edit and never go beyond the 75db setting. That rotary gain at the back is brilliant as is the battery life. Storage back in a dedicated box will keep this mic in very good order for many years I am sure.