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Review on πŸŽ™οΈ Nicama SGM5 Cardioid Condenser Interview Microphone: Ideal for DSLR Camera Nikon Canon Sony Mirrorless Camera DV Camcorder by Matt Reid

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good news! for accessories

The good news is that this microphone does its job well. To "know" that, I compared it to the Rode Videomic Pro Plus, which sells for around $300. In terms of features, Rode has a lot more bells and whistles. It can be turned on and off automatically and has a professional vibration isolation system. It has filters and signal modifiers. It's also a "distinctive" brand of microphones. This mic doesn't even have a brand name on the product. That's not to say it's bad, but it does suggest a "no frills" approach. In fact, it only has an on/off/-10dB switch and a high pass filter switch. But what really matters, and why the title of this review is Good News!, is how it sounds. I tested both microphones on the Canon M6 Mark II. I stood at 2, 4 and 6 feet. Both microphones did their job. I'm no audio expert, but I know the sound is decent when I listen to it. The point is, I couldn't tell. If I didn't know which video clip is which, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I love Rode mics, but my goodness, I could save a lot of money.

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
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