RODE VideoMic Me-L Review: Better iPhone Audio
If you shoot video with your iPhone or iPad and are looking to improve the quality of your audio, the RODE VideoMic Me-L might be the solution for you. This little mic attaches to your phone via the lightning port and with its 1/2 inch capsule and directional pickup pattern, it helps focus the sound and reduce the noise you capture. Here we take a closer look at how it works in the difficult situations we often find ourselves such as windy outdoors, crowded, noisy spaces, and even in relatively quiet household rooms.
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Links to gear some of the gear we used here:
RODE VideoMic Me-L for iPhone and iPad
Panasonic GH5s Camera - my favorite small camera for video, used for a couple of the b-roll shots
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - this is the the lens I use more than any other on the GH5s
Copyright 2018 by Curtis Judd
Music Copyright 2018 by Cary Judd. Used with permission.
RODE VideoMic Me: Better Sound for Smartphone Video
If you need better sound for your smartphone videos, RODE has an interesting “mini shotgun” mic that might be a good choice. At $59 USD, the VideoMic Me plugs directly into the headphone jack on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device and is held in place with a very simple adjustable clip so that it works with nearly any device. If you’re shooting outdoors, it also comes with a furry cover to prevent wind from messing with your audio recording. Great little microphone if smartphone video recording is your thing!
