- If you record videos or
livestream on your smartphone
and you want better audio,
this mic is for you.
Let's review and test
the Røde VideoMic Me.
When I received this mic from Røde,
I was pleasantly surprised.
It's built with a solid
aluminum construction
to reject radio frequencies
and it comes with a mounting bracket
to help it stay secure and
fit on different devices.
It also comes with a furry
dead cat-style windscreen
already included, which
we'll test out later.
It works with Apple, Android
and other smartphones and tablets,
as long as the camera lens is
on the opposite side
of your headphone jack.
Otherwise, it may show
up in the field of view.
The two best features of this microphone
are that it records directionally,
like a shotgun microphone,
which we'll test later on,
and it has a built-in headphone
jack for monitoring sound
before, during or after recording.
More on that in a bit.
All right, let's test this mic out.
Now, since you're most likely getting this
to upgrade from the tiny
built-in mic on your phone,
that's what we'll compare it to.
So, hello from the outside.
I must have called 1,000 times.
To tell you I'm sorry for
the things that I'd done,
but whenever I call, you're never home.
The mic performs pretty well,
especially the closer you are to it.
This would be a perfect
upgrade for vloggers
or anyone livestreaming
using something like Periscope or Meerkat.
Now, let's test wind.
Hello from the outside.
At least I can say that I tried
to tell you I'm sorry
for breaking your heart.
But it don't matter;
it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore.
No wind.
So, should you get this microphone?
Here are four reasons why or why not.
Number one, it's super easy to use.
Just plug it in and go on
pretty much any phone or tablet.
Number two, the ability to monitor audio
while recording or watching
the playback is great.
You won't have to unplug and
then replug in the microphone.
Unfortunately, on the iPhone,
you'll need to use an app
like Filmic Pro to record
if you do want to monitor that audio live.
Number three, it's pretty inexpensive.
It's $60 at the time of recording this.
That's especially cheap,
considering you get a windscreen with it.
Number four, if you're going
to be a bit further away
from your phone or tablet,
I would recommend getting
the Røde smartLav+
and an extension cable instead of this.
But if you're up close,
this is a perfect fit.
For smartphone video
recordings and livestreaming,
this is a great and inexpensive
upgrade for your audio.
Thanks to Røde for making
this video possible
and be on the lookout for
more microphone reviews
in the coming weeks and months.
Cheers.
