Polsen MVP-6 Review
Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras, Mobile Devices & Recorders X
- Simple Smartphone/Camera Switch
- Simple Smartphone/Camera Switch
- 3.5mm TRRS Output Plug
- Attached Coiled Cable
- Anti-Interference and Low-Noise Design
- Compact and Lightweight
- Foam Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
- Integrated Shoe/Tripod Shockmount
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Easy first step for better audio
Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Steven on B&H Photo Video
The MVP-6 is a good first and affordable shotgun mic: it has a switch to select usage with a camera (TRRS) or a smarphone 3.5 mm jack (TRS) without requiring an adapter, battery or phantom power. Its cable is non-detachable, coiled and its length is perfect. It is meant to capture audio from its source with a focused narrower perception during the recording the way we hear selectively when we focus our attention. So far, I used it indoors for an interview with a camera positioned 3 ft away in a quite room, then with music playing at close proximity and finally outdoors while filming sport car with an 85 mm lens, so quite away from the subject at a marina with surrounding noises. During each recording, I pointed the shotgun mic straight at the audio source, rotated 90 and then all the way at 180 to test the off-axis rejection. I compared the audio by playing it back with quality headphones from the shotgun mic and the on-board SONY A6400 omni directional mics in all three scenarios. I found the self-noise to be similar between the MVP-6 and the camera while listening at 75% playback volume. However, on-axis, the audio pleasantly more focused when using the shotgun mic. If you can be close to the source (on-camera using the cold shoe while filming with a wide angle lens or using a boom pole using its 1/4"-20 threaded hole and 3.5 mm cable extension plugged into an audio recorder) and orientate it properly, this shotgun will definitely improve the audio quality. It adds clarity and some perceptible loudness to the production. The advantage in using a shotgun mic such as this one is also to allow keeping the audio gain low(er). This is desirable because the camera's built-in pre-amps are rarely very good. It is best to keep the gain as low as reasonable to reduce the self-noise. As for the sound characteristics: it is a little on the bright side and it reminded me of Sennheiser. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review] ... More
Gets the job done for a great price
Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Jim on B&H Photo Video
Very lightweight directional mic. I have the Polsen MVP-3 also, which is a great run and gun cold shoe mount mic. But this one is more directional. This one could even be used for interviews if close enough to the subject, because the supercardioid pickup pattern does a good job isolated the sound to where you point the mic. The attached cable seems well thought out in that it is not too heavy to where you feel it is straining the connection. Also has a nice length to work with when on the cold shoe. I like that it works without a needed battery. This makes things easier in the field because you don't have to worry about replacing batteries, but still give a strong level IMO. It also has a switch to change between using it with a camera or a phone/ipad. This makes it very versatile. And by being super lightweight, it should be great with a gimbal or stabilizer. Seems like a solid, versatile, directional mic- especially at this price point. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review] ... More
A versatile and lightweight microphone
Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Zachary on B&H Photo Video
This MVP-6 is a pretty solid mic and I like that you can use it with a smartphone. It has a switch that toggles between smartphone and camera which is pretty cool. It also doesn't require a battery or an on off switch. This is nice as some mics I've used in the past, I plug the mic in but forget to switch it on so having this mic saves me that headache. I wasn't super impressed with the sound quality but it was definitely an improvement over the built in mic on my camera. I also tested this mic out using my smartphone and it works great, plug and play. Voice notes sound good and I also recorded some sfx off the TV for a podcast I'm doing. Overall a good starter mic but not up to super professional standards. [I have received this product in exchange for my honest review] ... More
Good value, not great in wind
Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Steve on B&H Photo Video
The build quality seems good, like the switch from phone to camera without need for adapter cord. The levels and quality were very good for the price point. The only ding was that the foam screen does not effectively block even a moderate wind so when I was recording some live backyard music, the wind rumble ended up distracting from the final product. There is no dead cat that fits. For indoors only it would probably be fine. BH great with the return/exchange for something else.
Easy boost to production value
Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Shawn on B&H Photo Video
I love that this mic doesn't pick up the background or peripheral noise in the environment where I'm shooting. So great to just plug and play, not worry about battery life. Fantastic mic!
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Polsen MVP-6 Directional Shotgun Microphone for DSLR, Smartphones, and Portable Recorders
Reviewed by Gomez on B&H Photo Video
Muy practico y eficiente
