Yes TBH I couldnt really reccomend the rode, anyone after a good value mic the sennheiser 300 may be worth looking at instead, I have never used one but i might sell my rode and get one.

The small lapel mic didnt really show it's best performance - it really does pick up all the sound in a room and the sound of my pc a few feet away got in the way. Used in a quiet room this mic is great for voices.

The shure was suprisingly rolled off in the treble, muffled even. I thought this might be some weird fault but I checked everything several times and I am sure all was well. This mic has a reputation for being cheap and sturdy for band use rahter than hifi.

Most mics are NOT sturdy and need to be handled with as much respect as your camera or they can be damaged - they have tiny delicate moving parts.

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