Review on 🎙️ Nicama SGM5 Cardioid Condenser Interview Microphone: Ideal for DSLR Camera Nikon Canon Sony Mirrorless Camera DV Camcorder by Chucky Hepler

In the world of on-camera microphones, few names stand out. Rode, Shure and Sennheiser are probably in the lead. Over the years of working with video I have chosen microphones from well-known brands with the expectation that the quality of the sound output will be accurately captured and recorded. And we've relied on it to get the job done for years. to their credit, they did it. By price. My cheapest on-camera mic was around $100 and my daily driver (Shure LensHopper) was around $170. While the prices were higher, the expectation of quality was set and justified. Then this thing came to my front door. ordered from Revain Vine. I *NEED* to see how BAD the mic was that costs $150 LESS than my everyday mic. I was very disappointed. It wasn't bad at all. Actually - it was pretty good. Okay, because I'm having trouble finding anything wrong with his work. Here's what I did - I installed this mic on 3 different cameras of mine. my trusty workhorse, the Canon 1D X Mark III, my beloved Canon 5D Mark IV and my trusty Panasonic LUMIX GH-5. I sat in front and filmed passing cars. with a light breeze in the air. I did this using a Shure LensHopper as a base and then switched to a Nicama mic. NOTHING is too good for the readers of my review. I risked life and limb as I sat in my driveway, in my camp chair, enduring 9 mph winds on a sunny day with temperatures hovering in the mid 60's, cameras on a tripod filming the cars. For her. Results? No difference. no zilch. There was no difference when viewing the audio/video stream in Final Cut Pro, observing audio levels, and listening to ambient noise, wind, etc. This little guy worked on par with a much more expensive device. I set the mic to -10dB (like the Shure) and turned on the low cut filter (again like a Shure emulation). As far as recording vocals, it's not bad for a boom mic. Perfectly captured a conversation with my [un]willing subjects (my daughters). I'm an annoying dad. But again, for the readers of my review, nothing is too good! If only I could find ONE thing to complain about. This is how the microphone attaches to the shock base. I would rather have suspended the unit than delayed it. The microphone is attached to the base of the microphone gun, not the base. I would have preferred it to be base mounted if the entire machine was suspended for better vibration dampening. especially for the "Run and Shoot" video style. I have a feeling that vibration can be transferred from the chamber/mount to the shotgun and the level of damping in a shock base doesn't matter. This is my biggest "problem", but it really isn't such a "normal" circumstance. Another thing I would choose is a hot shoe mount (okay, that's the need for a cold shoe since it's self-powered, but I always say hot shoe). it doesn't feel too strong and probably can't handle the slight drop that sometimes happens. Overall this is a great purchase. Excellent quality at a fraction of the price PHOTO: Microphone mounted on my Canon 1D X Mark III (with 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM lens) Microphone mounted on my Canon 5D Mark IV (with 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM )- lens) microphone mounted on my Panasonic LUMIX GH-5 (with vario 12-35mm f2.8 lens) I *DO NOT* understand why I posted camera/lens specs. but here it is!