Deity V-Mic D3 Pro High SNR Super-Cardioid Directional Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Shockmount for DSLRs, Camcorders, Smartphones, Tablets, Handy Recorders, Laptop，Bodypack Transmitters, Wind Shield

Not sure if "sheerness" or "warmth" are how I would describe this mic, but I didn't want to get it anything less than 5 stars in any category. This mic is incredible; especially for the price. I have used it attached to my camera and also as a boom mic, and with proper placement, using the gain knob, and proper camera audio settings, this is hard to beat. Especially being able to plug directly into the camera. If you need XLR, I know that Deity makes an adapter for this. The stepless gain knob is a really great feature. Likely, you'll just set and forget, but being able to make small tweaks during a shot can be a life saver if the shot is great.Sound quality is amazing. I wouldn't say it's bright or warm. Somewhere in between. I'm not sure if it's the mic or my camera (Sony A6400) but there seems to be some compression to the sound, but it's not anything I'd complain about. I usually add some compression in post production, but I barely have to any now if at all. It's also very balanced. I do not have to do much EQ at all with this mic. I also have a RODE NTG-2 and would choose the Deity over the RODE any day.It seems very durable. The enclosure is some type of metal. It is very light. USB-C charging is fast and a very nice feature. Eventually the mic will stop holding a charge, but that will take quite a long time. I have contacted Deity and you are able to contact them for battery replacement when that day comes. They have locations in the US and I was told turn around is about a week. The Rycote shockmount is very good and will fit on camera coldshoes. If you use a Sony camera with a flip up screen, it would be smart to invest in a cage. Otherwise you won't be able to flip up your screen. SmallRig makes great ones for a very reasonable price. The case is very nice and will fit in most camera bags. It holds everything in the mic kit. I haven't used the dead cat yet. However, due to its size, it seems intended to use OVER the foam wind screen. Deity has suggested accessories on their website and they include some 3rd party dead cats.Overall, this is a fantastic mic package at a great price. If it's ever under $200 it would be an absolute steal, but the regular price point is very fair. If you're in the market for a camera mic and this is one you've been considering, just do it.

A friend recently asked me to record video of his band at an upcoming live gig. I have an awesome camera for recording video (OMD-EM1 mk2), but for live music I figured I better do something more than just depend on the built-in camera mic. I'm not a video expert and I'm not an audiophile. I started to look around at options and quickly realized that there's so much to know - but I didn't have time to do all the research. I considered the big names, but found reviews saying that this Deity mic was as good or better and easier on the wallet. I ordered it and hoped for the best. I was literally riding down (husband was driving) the road on the way to the show getting this mic set up on my camera. Once I figured out that I needed to turn on the "Plug in Power" setting on the camera, I was good to go. I was able to adjust the sound settings in camera and adjust the gain on the mic during sound check. It was an outside event, so there was plenty of noise in addition to the music. I was able to limit that nicely with the adjustments on the mic. I also used the included dead cat to deal with wind noise. The build of the mic is solid. And it comes with a sturdy carrying case. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with how the sound in the video turned out. It sounded just like it did live... sour notes, missed strings and all. If it could auto correct the mistakes of the band, now THAT would be something! Totally happy with my choice.

This is the second one of these ive bought. I foolishly sold my first one. This one doesnt come with the awesome case my first one did which was super nice to have to pack it around with your gear. Idk if they sell the cases but id like to find one.About the case im talking about, the only draw back to it was it didnt have space to carry the dead cat.

I bought this after being disappointed by the Rode Videomic Go that was included in an M50 creator kit. Pound for pound this mic is 1000x better than buying any Rode mic in my opinion. You do have to remember to manually turn it on, but there is little to no interference from external electronics and the sound quality is excellent. It’s worth noting that this particular offering includes a hard nylon case which is partitioned nicely, as well as a dead cat that fits perfectly and comes in it’s own protective sleeve (I don’t believe other sellers include this and it definitely comes in handy outside). I would note that if you receive this item and the dead cat is stored in the hard case, you may find that the foam mic cover is deformed, simply remove the dead at and store it separately for a day or two and the memory of the foam will return it to its proper shape.

Great sound quality, better than other expensive mics on amazon. Love the stepless gain knob, I can dial in the exact amount of gain that I need for each shot. During an interview, you don't need to wear a lav mic to get great sound. On time my recording environment had some noise, I set the low cut as 150 Hz to reduce the noise. For two weeks I used it without a need to change the settings. The battery life lasted over 27 hrs. The Ginisfoto is suitable for the D3 pro also. I tested it outdoor and got excellent sound as well.

I bought this mic for interviews, YouTube studio mic, and on the go. This mic is amazing. The quality is better than rodes offering in my opinion. This doesn't have over kill bass like some of Rodes comparable models. I also love the USB C charging and the battery life is great. The volume dial is super useful! I leave my Sony camera on 1 and let this mic do all the work and still have headroom on the dial. My clients love the quality of sound I provide with this mic and they love that they don't have to wear a lav mic. I use this for everything its real quality!