Comica VM20 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Microphone with Low Cut Filter

This is a great mic for dialogue and really does sound great, it'd be very hard to get a mic of this quality at this price. And Yes, it sounds very similar to the Rode NTG. Build quality is excellent, power button is sturdy with a nice weight. It has a very clear battery indicator and gives around 60hrs use on one charge from a USB C charger (cable included). The gain dial is very smooth and the shock mount feels sturdy and flexible, though it won't stand up to a lot of rough handling. The two low cut filters sound good and work to help reduce wind or traffic noise. The fluffy windscreen isn't great, in fact you'll need to replace it, even if used with the foam windscreen as it does a poor job of wind reduction. Inside is just fine. The hardshell case is a lovely freebie and fits everything in securely. You'll also get the relevant 3.5mm cables to hook up the mic to a phone, camera or field recorder. Now for the sound quality. It's absolutely superb. As someone who has a number of high quality field mics, I was blown away by how beautifully deep and rich the sound is and with a nice tonal range, you can capture really great dialogue that sounds truly professional. The frequency response is quite flat so responds to EQ nicely. It's best to use the mic with a good preamp or a good quality field recorder as the mic is somewhat noisy at about gain level 4-5 but this isn't a massive problem as it EQ's out pretty well.

So I'm not an audio professional but I was having a problem on days when I'm in the office which can get very noisy and the last straw was when I was trying to lead a meeting while sitting opposite someone who normally talks quite loud (whereas I am usually softly spoken) and the noise cancelling decided to filter out my voice to pick up theirs instead. I started doing some research into different kinds of headsets and also microphones, initially I thought about getting something like those giant airline headsets but I wasn't enamoured by the idea as I don't really like over-ear headsets. I then stumbled onto some posts about different kinds of microphones started looking into directional / shotgun microphones as a possible alternative. After watching, reading and listening to god knows how many discussions and reviews of different microphones I settled on this one. What really swayed me was the fact that it could be powered by usb c and could be used wirelessly - although sadly it does not use Bluetooth, it connects to a separate device that you plug in to a 3.5mm port. Other selling points were the ability to adjust the gain on the microphone itself, the vibration reducing mount and the case it all comes in. Now that I've been using it for a little while I can tell you that it's fantastic! It picks my voice up crystal clear even though I'm softly spoken and even when I'm in a noisy office and sitting near people who are naturally loud talkers. It doesn't completely filter out noises from elsewhere, but they are muffled in favour of the direction your pointing it and paired with a little desk tripod you can try to angle it so it's pointing directly at your mouth and if possible away from other sound sources. Colleagues have also commented that my audio is CRYSTAL clear, well rounded and sounds "like a podcast" - at least compared to headsets. So all in all while it was not cheap I am glad I bought it and thankful that I am in a position to be able to afford it for what must be a relatively mundane use compared to what the manufacturers must have surely intended.

The Comica 2.4G Wireless Microphone System has been a fantastic addition to my audio setup. This wireless shotgun mic is incredibly versatile, offering a range of uses without the usual restrictions of a cable, making it ideal for filmmakers, interviewers, and content creators alike. Audio Quality: The audio quality of the VM30 is top-notch. It delivers clear, focused sound, effectively minimising background noise while capturing the subject’s voice with impressive clarity. The supercardioid pickup pattern is perfect for directional recording, ensuring that your audio remains clean and professional, even in challenging environments. Whether I’m recording interviews, YouTube videos, or on-location footage, the sound quality has consistently met my expectations. Wireless Freedom: The standout feature of this system is its wireless capability. The 2.4G wireless transmission is reliable, providing a strong, stable connection with no noticeable latency or interference. This freedom from cables has been a game-changer, allowing me to move around freely while recording without worrying about getting tangled up or restricted by the mic’s range. It’s especially useful when setting up shots in tight spaces or when I need to capture audio from a distance. Versatility and Usability: This wireless microphone system is incredibly versatile. The shotgun mic can be easily mounted on a camera, boom pole, or even used handheld, making it suitable for a variety of recording scenarios. The system is also easy to set up and use, with straightforward controls that make it accessible even for those who may not be audio experts. The transmitter is lightweight and compact, which adds to its convenience and portability. Build Quality: The build quality of the Comica VM30 is solid. It feels durable and well-constructed, with a design that seems built to withstand the rigours of fieldwork. The microphone comes with a windscreen, which is great for outdoor shoots, as it helps to reduce wind noise effectively. The overall construction inspires confidence that this mic system will hold up well over time. Battery Life: The battery life on both the transmitter and receiver is impressive, allowing for extended recording sessions without needing frequent recharges. This is a crucial feature for longer shoots or when you’re out in the field without easy access to power. Conclusion: The Comica 2.4G Wireless Microphone System with Shotgun Mic Transmitter is a fantastic wireless solution for anyone needing high-quality audio without the limitations of cables. It’s versatile, reliable, and easy to use, making it perfect for filmmakers, interviewers, reporters, and content creators. The audio quality is excellent, and the wireless freedom it offers opens up so many possibilities for creative recording setups. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their audio game.

Why I Bought It? - I wasn't familiar with Comica, but already loved their lavalier mic. Needing a hyper-cardioid mic for a home studio setting, I took a chance on the VM20. The A/B test against my camera's built-in mic was a night-and-day difference. Even at 6 feet away, the isolation and clarity are outstanding. Interviews are about to get a whole lot better. Factory settings deliver rich, clear audio. While the mic can be a tad sensitive at times (picking up distant noises), adjusting the gain and noise reduction options helps achieve great results every time. The 150Hz filter setting can sound unnatural, so I stick to the 75Hz option for managing unwanted noise in post-production. The rotary gain knob is a nice touch, and the battery life seems impressive. The dedicated storage case is a nice touch too.

Absolutely fantastic microphone, especially considering the affordable pricetag. I own both the Rode Videomic Go (£50) and the Rode Videomic Pro+ (£250) and the Comica VM20 sounds far better in terms of audio quality and clarity, so for those looking for an affordable mic for vlogging, the VM20 is the obvious choice. It also beats the Rode mics in terms of functionality, with its USB-C charging, OLED battery readout and gain adjustment, none of which are options on Rode's microphones. It is also much smaller and lighter than the Rode Videomic Pro+, something which is very attractive for vloggers out there. It is built well, made of metal (compared with the Rode's plastic build) and feels more robust for sure. I highly recommend overall - this microphone is the Rode beater!

This was my first shotgun mic. I use it with a Canon ESO 80D. I wanted it mostly for making videos of hiking trips, to shut out the terrible wind noise you always get in the mountains. Even with the dead rabbit covering it doesn't completely stop the wind noise but it does reduce it a lot. One thing that bugs me about this mic is the on/off switch. For a start you have to turn the mic on every time you turn the camera on, it doesn't happen automatically. So you will end up turning the camera on and forget to turn the mic on. Plus, to turn it on you have to press a button and hold the button down for a few seconds until it powers on. That sounds really petty but if you wanna shot something in a panic, like a bird or an animal appearing from the bushes, then the dame thing may well be gone by the time you turn the mic on. This kind of thing won't be a problem if you just wanna film stuff indoors and whatever. The actual sound quality of the mic isn't that amazing. It's just marginally better with the mic than without it. If you go into your camera settings and turn up the volume manually then this will help. Make sure your camera is set to Movie mode first or you won't have the option of adjusting the sound. Basically, I adjust the volume of both my camera and the mic every time I use it because the weather/wind is always different on every trip. I just do a few little trail runs before I start filming. Overall I'd say this mic is ok for the money, it really does depend on what you want it for. If it's just for making silly videos and stuff then it's fine. It you wanna be the next Spielberg then I'd suggest spending a bit more money.

I've been very impressed by this item. I was looking for something to use as part of a wireless set-up without having to rely solely on wireless lapel mics and this does the job very well. The packaging, build and instructions to the product are very well made. The sound quality is excellent and matches the build quality. They are very easy to set up and can be used straight from the box as mine had about three quarters charge in them. I've used this product filming conferences from the back of a fairly large room with the mic on a stand in the front and I had no issues. I wasn't sure how the battery would hold up and attached a power bank to the mic but the mic itself seems to have a larger battery than the receiver, so I would attach it to the receiver instead if you want more than the 4 hour operating time. Since using this product I have bought another set from Amazon after contacting the company's customer service via their email to check if two could be used simultaneously. They replied very quickly and assured me this would be possible without any interference. I can confirm this worked well. So far so good. I will update this review if I encounter any issues with the product in future.

I spent many hours on Youtube watching reviews and after careful consideration that most of these reviews need to be taken with a pinch of salt I pressed the button on this one. Donning my headphones and plugging the mic into my Lumix FZ2000 was straight out of the box night and day. The sound on factory settings was rich and clear, I was blown away! With more use and a little experimenting I realised at times it could be a little too sensitive. Filming in what to me was a silent room at the time revealed a car horn blowing in the street. Play with the gain and noise reduction and I think you will get really good results every time. The 150db cut turns voices a little strange so I deal with the noise in edit and never go beyond the 75db setting. That rotary gain at the back is brilliant as is the battery life. Storage back in a dedicated box will keep this mic in very good order for many years I am sure.

Direkt vorweg - ich habe für einen unabhängigen Test dieses Mikrofon kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen - allerdings nur unter der Voraussetzung, dass ich natürlich alles ehrlich und offen sagen darf wie ich es finde. Ich betreibe seit Jahren einen kleinen Technikkanal auf YouTube und war vor einigen Jahren auf der Suche nach der endgültigen Lösung für mein Mikrofonproblem. Also habe ich mich damals dazu entschieden das "Rode Video Mic Pro" (Heute ca. 160€) zu kaufen und auf Herz und Nieren zu testen. Letztlich kam hierbei raus, dass das "Rode Video Mic Pro" zwar einen sehr guten Klang hat - die Tonqualität eines sehr günstigen Mikros, des "Pixel MC-50", welches ich einfach aus Neugierde bestellt hatte, um zu sehen wie viel "Ton" man für wenig Geld bekommt, letztlich so ähnlich war, dass ein minimales Anheben der Bassfrequenz bei der Nachbearbeitung den Ton so ähnlich machte, dass ich damals selbst beim Schnitt der Review mehrfach durcheinanderkam, welches der beiden Mikrofone ich gerade hörte bzw. zu welchem Mikrofon die Tonspur nun gehörte. Also entschied ich mich damals die (heute) 160€ zu sparen und stattdessen zum "Pixel MC-50" zu greifen, welches nur ca. 33€ Euro kostet. Dieses hat mir dann die nächsten 2 Jahre auf meinem YouTube-Kanal wirklich richtig gute Dienste geleistet und die Tonqualität war - bei entsprechend eingerichtetem Raum so gut, dass denke ich niemand meiner Zuschauer darauf gekommen wäre, dass all dies von einem 33€ Mikrofon kommt. Natürlich aber auch in Verbindung mit dem "Zoom H1" als Aufnahmegerät. Daher war für mich auch klar, dass das "CVM-VM20" einiges bieten müsste, um von mir empfohlen zu werden - schließlich sind 33€ gegen 149€ nicht gerade ein Pappenstiel. Letztlich muss ich jedoch sagen, dass ich nicht ganz weiß, ob ein Vergleich, welcher sich nur auf die Klangeigenschaften beschränkt überhaupt wirklich fair ist. So hat das "Pixel MC-50" keinen integrierten Akku, muss also mit zwei AA Batterien (oder Akkus) betrieben werden, hat keine stufenlose Lautstärkeregelung, die mitgelieferte "Spinne" ist kaum vorhanden bzw. nur ein winziges Plastikteil, welches keinen unglaublich verlässlichen Eindruck macht und im Lieferumfang ist weder ein Case noch eine "Dead-Cat" enthalten. Dazu ist die Verarbeitungsqualität des "CVM-VM20" auf einem komplett anderen Level als die des "Pixel-MC-50" während dies aus billig wirkendem Plastik besteht hat das "CVM-VM20" eine hochwertig wirkende fast schon magnesiumartige Hülle, die sich metallisch kühl und sehr wertig anfasst und Langlebigkeit und Verlässlichkeit erwarten lässt. Das "CVM-VM20" wirkt einfach hochwertig aufgebaut und extrem gut verarbeitet. Dazu ist das Audiokabel komplett austauschbar, was beim "Pixel-MC-50" nicht der Fall ist - sollte dies also mal kaputt gehen muss man sich dort ein neues Mikrofon kaufen. ZUSAMMENFASSUNG: Das 33€ "Pixel-MC-50" ist klanglich so gut wie gleich auf mit dem "Rode Video Mic Pro" für 160€ kostet dabei allerdings nur einen Bruchteil - das "CVM-VM20" klingt nocheinmal besser als das "Pixel-MC-50" mit deutlich besserer Richtcharakteristik und vor allem einem deutlich besseren und "näherem" Klang in halldenen Räumlichkeiten. Bietet eine viel bessere Verarbeitung, die keinen Anlass zur Sorge gibt, dass das Mirkofon bald kaputt gehen könnte. Hat zudem einen integrierten Akku mit geschätzt mindestens 30 Stunden Laufzeit [hier muss man im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeit jedoch bedenken, dass dieser nicht wie "Batterie-Akkus" einfach getauscht werden kann], kann über USB C geladen werden, bietet eine stufenlose Lautstärkeneinstellung [die jedoch in meinem Test gerade in den Mittlereneinstellungen nicht allzugroße Unterschiede macht] und einen sehr großen Lieferumfang inkl. Case, Dead-Cat und vernünftiger Mikrofon-Spinne und dazu einen Klang der meiner Meinung nach mit dem Video Mic Pro auf einer höhe, wenn nicht sogar noch etwas darüber ist. Dh also: Es klingt nocheinmal besser als das 33€ Budget "Pixel-MC-50" (und somit auch als das "Rode Video Mic Pro) und lässt dieses in Punkto Verarbeitung und Features meilenweit hinter sich - und bietet gleichzeitig Features wie z.B USB-C und den integrierten Akku (welcher jedoch für die Nachhaltigkeit Nachteile hat) welche bei Herstellern wie z.B Rode erst ab 256€ beim Rode Video Mic Pro+ vorhanden sind. Von daher kann ich nur sagen, dass ich das "CVM-CM20" für alle empfehlen kann, die ein verlässliches, sehr gut klingendes, gut verarbeitetes und dazu noch günstiges Mikrofon suchen.

Overall, This shotgun Microphone sounded great. It was decent at rejecting stray audio but sounded clear and crisp. You can perceive a little bit of echo. But a very small amount. The Mount is decent and does a good job absorbing shock. overall 4.6/5 stars. HOWEVER! After only 5 months of light INDOOR use. The battery has appeared to have failed. I can't charge the microphone at all. When i power it up its good for about 5-10 seconds then shuts down. For the price, Im extreeemly dissapointed. I spent $130 on what i thought was a longtime use microphone. But since the battery has failed, its essentially bricked... Even when actively plugged into a power source, it will die in 15-20 seconds. So I DO NOT RECCOMEND at this time! Unless the seller confirms the manufacturing battery suppler is better or there is a direct power alternative. I'd stay away. I'm hoping to hear back from the manufacturer soon to maybe help me out. othwerwise. I'm out $130. Update! Comica was super amazing and got me connected with a customer support rep who decided to replace the whole unit as they decided the battery cell must have been defective. It's been working great for longer than the last one so far! Great product support goes a long way!

無線で使えるのとても便利でインタビューの時に手持ちマイクとして使えます。 音質も問題なく特に気になるノイズなどもないです。

After a few months of very sparse use, the “on/off” button cracked and fell out, making it very difficult to switch on and off. Then it also stopped charging, so I’m left with about 40% battery and no way to charge it. Will see how I can return it.

Ich habe kürzlich diesees Wireless Shotgun Video Mikrofon getestet, das nicht nur eine hervorragende Leistung bietet, sondern auch zu einem günstigen Preis erhältlich ist. Das Mikrofon hat mich positiv überrascht und ich möchte gerne meine Erfahrungen mit euch teilen. Zunächst einmal ist die kabellose Funktion dieses Mikrofons äußerst praktisch. Es ermöglicht mir, mich frei zu bewegen, während ich den Ton aufnehme, ohne dass störende Kabel im Weg sind. Die Verbindung ist stabil und zuverlässig, sodass ich mich darauf verlassen kann, dass das Mikrofon immer eine klare Audioübertragung bietet. Die Richtcharakteristik des Mikrofons ist shotgun-typisch gerichtet, was bedeutet, dass es den Schall vorwiegend von vorne aufnimmt und Umgebungsgeräusche von den Seiten und von hinten minimiert. Dadurch erhalte ich einen fokussierten und klaren Klang, der sich ideal für Videoaufnahmen, Interviews oder Vlogs eignet. Die Audioqualität ist beeindruckend und bietet eine gute Klarheit und Detailtreue. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt dieses Mikrofons ist seine Benutzerfreundlichkeit. Es ist einfach zu bedienen und erfordert keine umfangreiche Einrichtung. Das Set beinhaltet einen Empfänger, der in die Kamera oder den Recorder gesteckt wird, und ein Mikrofon plus Zubehör. Die Bedienelemente sind intuitiv und gut platziert, was die Anpassung der Einstellungen während der Aufnahme erleichtert. Was mich besonders an diesem Mikrofon begeistert hat, ist der niedrige Preis. Obwohl es sich um ein erschwingliches Modell handelt, erfüllt es dennoch meine Anforderungen an die Audioqualität und bietet eine solide Leistung. Es ist eine großartige Option für diejenigen, die ein Budget haben, aber dennoch professionell klingende Aufnahmen machen möchten. Natürlich gibt es auch einige kleine Nachteile zu beachten. Die Reichweite des Mikrofons könnte in manchen Situationen begrenzt sein, insbesondere in Umgebungen mit vielen Hindernissen. Insgesamt bin ich mit dem wireless Shotgun Video Mikrofon äußerst zufrieden. Es bietet eine gute Klangqualität, eine benutzerfreundliche Bedienung und das zu einem erschwinglichen Preis. Wenn ihr nach einem zuverlässigen und kostengünstigen Mikrofon für Videoaufnahmen sucht, kann ich dieses Modell definitiv empfehlen.