Godox VDS M3 Shotgun Microphone

In this week’s episode, we have a look at the Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone. This supercardioid condenser microphone has a directional pickup pattern, an inbuilt battery, a high-pass filter, a -10dB pad, and a high-frequency boost. It also conveniently charges via USB-C to 220 hours of run time on a full battery. In this video we go over the microphone’s feature set and compare its sound to mics of similar design. Let’s take a closer look!

My reviews of the other microphones I recommend in the $300 - $400 USD price range:
Sennheiser MKE 600 — https://youtu.be/EXs-1R8LCg0
DEITY S-Mic 2 — https://youtu.be/x4tPO0G8b2Y
Audio Technica AT875R — https://youtu.be/8NknNRy2uXQ

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Godox VDS-M3 shotgun microphone — B&H https://geni.us/TkCaJ
- Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/LQYpZr
- DEITY S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/MYgwqbe
- Audio Technica AT875R shotgun microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/1zFDS5
- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H https://geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35 mm F2.8 Lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H https://geni.us/Yqzw

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:13 Summary
00:23 Introduction
00:46 Sample recording vs. S-Mic 2 & MKE 600
01:42 Advice for Godox to make a better mic
02:37 Practical noise floor
04:00 Confusing documentation
04:07 Mic clip — too loose
04:22 Battery vs phantom power issue
04:53 Requires more gain
05:29 Directionality/polar pattern
07:00 Alternative mic recommendations
07:59 Battery
08:19 Inbuilt high pass, high boost, pad
08:44 Sound quality
08:59 Off-axis coloration
09:47 Off-axis sample
10:55 Battery powering time
11:09 Included accessories
11:20 Price
11:23 My take
11:47 Please buy my courses