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On-camera mics comparison

Posted on January 18, 2021 by David Johns

This is an entirely unscientific comparison of tiny micro shotgun microphones for camcorders and the like. Featuring the Rode VideoMicro, the Joby Wavo Mobile, the Deity D4 Duo and the MCOPlus VM-D02.

Review: dual “vlogger” microphone

Posted on August 23, 2020September 26, 2022 by David Johns

The Deity V-Mic D4 Duo is, at time of writing, a unique proposition that combines two ultra-short mono shotgun mics into a “back to back” configuration seemingly designed for vloggers. The design means people can both record themselves (a commentary perhaps or interview questions) while they film as well as well as audio from in front of the camera such as natural sound or an interviewee.

Video Review: Aputure Deity shotgun microphone

Posted on January 8, 2017August 31, 2017 by David Johns

We review Aputure’s Deity microphone, a $369 USD shotgun they’re pitching in the same league as Sennheiser’s MKH-60 and 416,

Aputure unleash Chinese Deity on the world

Posted on January 1, 2017May 25, 2018 by David Johns

Aputure, a Chinese firm that makes (mainly lighting-oriented) video and photography accessories has stepped up its ambitions with the launch of a