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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1357 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Videomicro Compact On-Camera Microphone's exceptional sound quality, compact size, and ease of use. Many appreciate its affordability and compatibility with various devices, highlighting the convenience of its lightweight design and battery-free operation. A few users noted that the mount could be improved and that wind protection could be more effective. Overall, the positive feedback significantly outweighs the negative comments.

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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Would not recommend

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very flimsy and tilted down. Was a struggle to get it facing straight instead of angling down or up.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Voices for the videos

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used this microphone on my ios cellphone with a converter and tried it with several recorder apps, but I didn't get the result I expected for my videos.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gave a buzz in the audio right out of the box. Would not buy again

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    background hiss

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm disappointed because right out of box it was faulty. Background hiss that took some time to track down to this mic. Before thought it was the camera causing the hiss. Now testing on Android, even worse hiss. Trying to get warranty coverage and no luck. Only way is through a very confusing website. I wish I had waited and spent this money toward a professional mic.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Muffled even without cover

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this item for quick voiceovers and short ASMR baking videos after seeing the reviews; however I wish I didn't. The sound is completely muffled and goes in and out like I'm underwater or as if there's a blanket over it? This is with the dead cat OFF too. My connections are tightly in place and I even go into the closet to film for the best sound quality, and I still get a weird muffled result. My phone microphone is more crisp and clear than this microphone which is such a bummer. A let down from a highly rated mic company

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Use your regular camera mic

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use my camera for auditions for national Casting projects, This mic is an all around mic that was exactly like the regular mic available already on my camera (Canon T3i). It's because it is a multi-directional mic, but for what I was needing I needed a Uni-Directional mic. The reason I'm giving it one star instead of maybe 3, is because it wasn't a case of simply being the wrong product, it was more the fact that even with that fluffy thing on it, it didn't cut the noise AT ALL. Largely useless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Can’t tell the difference

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can’t tell the difference between the 90d internal mic and this one. Clearly I need to find out how to change a setting to take advantage of the sound quality promised.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    no different than regular mic on DSLR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    because it multi directional, as well as most likely a lack luster quality, my DSLR (Canon T3i, quite old as well), it is literally no different than the regular equipment. It is such a shame that I haven't had the chance to use it, and when I did, how I wish I could return it. . . . spring for the shot gun mic (From Rode's, works excellent), this particular mic is kind of a waste in my eyes.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not sure it's even working

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased for use on both my Nikon D7500 and my Osmo Action camera. Honestly, I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong of I have a defective item. I cannot tell any difference what so ever on either of those devices. I wish there was a light or something that tells you that it's actually on. I'm planning on returning this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mic Sounded ok but wind noise wasn't blocked buy Cat Tail. forget about mounting it to a tripod it only mounts One way they should include at least a adaptor to mount it. I couldn't mount it, So, I returned it. I wasn't impressed buy it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Useless with GoPro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Regret buying, regret that I didn't notice Best Buy's very poor (15-day) return policy. Bought for GoPro and couldn't use without buying another expensive accessory.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    rode mic dislike

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My voice recorded low from 2 to 3 feet away. It would pick up the surrounding sounds better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Piece of garbage.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used it to record a presentation it worked on the test but not when it counted. 6 hours of a presentation recorded without sound. Don’t waste your money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Not!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No difference in quality what so ever! Don't waste your time. Purchase a SmartMike+. Cost is twice the amount but totally worth it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DON"T BUY IT (NEVER WORKS WITH GOPRO)

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DON"T BUY IT (NEVER WORKS WITH GOPRO) I thought it was working for a year, but it turned out it wasn't working. It's the worst.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Returned, does not work for recording video on Nikon D-850, Rode makes good mics, but his needs powered input

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    WEAK signal, Needs AMP

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not work without a AMP either in line or boost firmware in video cam. Did not work with my canon. Needs a built in power signal amp.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Crap sound quailty

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Waste of money. Sounds like junk. CS suggested using it with an ap but that didnt help.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Isn’t the best for recording video

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wouldn’t give this as a gift or use myself id rather find somewhere else to get cheaper and better

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this item a month ago and right now does not work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend