RØDE - VideoMic GO II

I use my iPhone 14 as a webcam (easy if you have a Mac). I record the video (HD) directly to my computer for easy editing. I use an external mic (Røde). it has worked better than my Android (Pixel 9), the Sony (ZV-1F Vlog), and a bulky Canon with lens.

Røde Go 2 - useful set to have . 2 microphone, a receiver and a charging kit with necessary cables. FYI- slightly expensive

Wait ... Are the Rode Go IIs that bad??

I was thinking... I use those, and sure they aren't cinema quality, but they definitely do the job well enough.

I have used a Rode VideoMic Go II for years with great results. The VideoMicro gets similar results for less money, but I would spend the difference.

I should add that I also use Rode Go II for some of the run-and-gun video work. I don’t like how the lavs sound compared to the NTG, but you don’t always have a boom op for the on location work.

I have a rode video mic go 2 and it’s awesome for commentary. Turn the gain down until the background noise is gone and it sounds ☺️

I've done this using a 3.5mm->USB-C adapter and a variety of mics and also USB-C->USB-C with a RØDE VideoMic GO II. Personally I prefer my Deity I got from AliExpress cheap for sound quality. I've not experienced any issues so it's down to personal preference. I usually have an Andycine thrown in my bag and that is good enough for me.

Rode video mic. But it’s consumer grade. A big step up from phone mic for close (2-4ft). Not “top quality” because that implies you’re using a proper preamp

A: Should have gotten the media mod, it allows for more functionality than the mic adapter. B: The Rode Videomic Go II may be able to connect to the camera via bluetooth. IF so, this quality will be lower than plugging into the 3.5MM port of your mic adapter. Plugging the RX unit into the 3.5MM port of the mic adapter will give you the best audio quality. C: People who experience bad audio quality when using the 3.5MM port often have poor quality mics. I've used mediocre mics and gotten great results, and cheap mics which resulted in static noises (due to the fact the cables weren't shielded). So just don't use cheap lav mics with your setup.

The rode videomic is all right for getting the ambient sound. Mine can also plug into one of the two dji mic remote wireless microphones so I can place them independently of the camera. The internal sound recording is good enough for matching the audio if you forget to clap.