Review on 🎙️ TAKSTAR SGC-598 Shotgun MIC Microphone with 3.5mm Interface for Nikon Canon DSLR Camera – Ideal for Photography Interviews by Jim Dahl

You know the saying "You get what you pay for?" It's almost always true. But this is one of those rare cases where you get more than you paid for. I can't believe this sub $30 mic sounds so good and has useful features. And I'm picky about sound. That being said, I'm new to production, but I've been an audiophile on the receiver end for years. Shortly after my son was born I decided to replace my DSLR with a video camera (Canon 80D) and I knew I needed a good upgraded microphone for certain occasions. I did a lot of research and almost settled on Roda until I discovered this gem. I've listened to a lot of people who've recorded with him compared to Rode and I've always liked how he sounded better. For me it was crisper and more precise, although Rode sounded "fuller". Given the difference in cost, it's not that hard, I bought Takstar. I shot a few videos of it and the detail is phenomenal! My 14 month old walked through the forest for the first time and the crunching of the leaves underfoot was so real! Sounds good for a regular microphone. And to top it off, the build quality is very good! The switches have a nice feel and the battery compartment is solid. It looks like $300 gear, no. But it definitely doesn't look like a $30 Chinese fake, although most of the time it is. The battery life seems to be good, although the battery is not dead. Indicator. I also hate the way I bang my forehead on the back of the unit when trying to look through the viewfinder when it's mounted. But if you want a good all-purpose microphone, it doesn't get any better than this.