Movo VXR10 Universal Video Microphone with Shock Mount, Deadcat Windscreen, Case for iPhone, Android Smartphones, Canon EOS, Nikon DSLR Cameras and Camcorders - Perfect Camera Microphone, Shotgun Mic

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With the rise in camera quality over the last few years, smartphones are increasingly becoming more popular for content creators of all creeds. Not only is it lighter to carry a phone around, but you can upload your content directly to your platform of choice. But while your smartphones camera might be up to the task, the small built-in mic is hardly capable of capturing quality sound. If you’re looking to improve your smartphone videos, an external smartphone mic is sure to offer improved audio without all the bulk.

A long, barrel-like mic that’s designed for pinpointing the sound coming from a single direction, shotgun microphones are a staple on film sets. The longer, supercardioid shotgun mics—like the Movo VXR40 —are designed to be mounted on boom poles so you can get it up close to the actors without having to move the camera in closer. If you’re on a budget or trying to keep your setup light, smaller shotgun mics like the Movo VXR10 or Movo VXR3031 are capable of capturing dynamic audio with little to no interference depending on the range. Ready to attach directly to your DSLR or mirrorless camera’s 3.5mm audio input, on-camera mics help capture the sound happening right in front of the camera. The most popular on-camera mic—and probably the most familiar—is the shotgun-style mic. But you can use handheld or lavalier style microphones depending on the type of content you’re trying to capture.

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But condenser microphones are popular for a reason, and the rich sound quality you get with the VSM-7 is why. For folks who want total control over their audio and that demand the best quality, you're going to be shopping in this market. Vlogging - Here, we go over the best way to use the VXR10 for vlogging, with both a DSLR camera and a smartphone setup. Crocodile or alligator clips are used to easily attach the mics to clothing. They can also be attached with tape. Lav mics can be taped to clothing such as a shirt or cap, to the person’s skin, or even hidden in people’s hair.

Movo has teamed up with content creator and audio expert Brian Miller to create a 6-part, 35 minute video course to help you master the VXR10. In it, we go over all the basics of using the microphone, as well as how to use it in various different setups. In the past, Movo’s lav mics were mediocre at best, but they’ve improved a great deal, and they really made a difference. My test results were extremely close to the quality I got from both the Rode Wireless Go II and the DJI Mic when using the same Rode lav mics. Movo positions the VXR10-PRO as a professional grade video microphone capable of recording high-quality audio. During my testing, I found that this little shotgun mic is very capable for its price. It's definitely leagues ahead of the integrated mics found in your average cameras, smartphones, and tablets. The sound was clear, and the mic did a great job at capturing the target. There was a bit of ambient noise in the recordings, especially in loud outside areas, despite the boxes claims of max noise reduction. This is to be expected however, since the mic is essentially plug and play and doesn't offer any built-in settings.Livestreaming - The VXR10 is also great for livestreaming - here we show how to set that up with your smartphone. Similar, but not limited to just lavalier-style microphones, a wireless microphone system uses transmitters and receivers to capture audio at a distance. This gives you a greater range—sometimes up to 200 feet—of audio recording. That means you can capture medium- and long-shots without compromising sound quality. The Movo WMIC50 , Movo WMX-20-DUO , and the Movo WMIC80 microphones all offer uncompromising wireless audio quality.