Aputure V-Mic D2 Shotgun Microphone Hands On

On this video Bohuš Blahut from Fotodiox takes a look at a new Aputure V-Mic D2 – a small shotgun microphone with the versatility to be both an on-camera mic, as well as a mountable microphone on a stand or boom pole.

There are many shotgun microphones you can choose from if you are looking to improve the sound of your videos. The Aputure V-Mic D2 is a relativly low cost option and it is interesting to see how well it performs.

Here are some of the features of the new Aputure V-Mic D2:

  • Mic base includes a build in pre-amp.
  • Adjustable sensitivity with visual levels.
  • Super-Cardioid recording pattern mic.
  • Adjustable AF PEAK Capable of synchronizing with any device.
  • Built in high-quality battery.

Below you can see a more extensive review including some sound test by TubeShooterMag which also tested the mic against some of RODE’s popular Shotgun mics.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0UUJ-NFkw8[/youtube]

The Aputure V-Mic D2 Shotgun Microphone currently sells for around $130 (on Amazon).

On LensVid we have a very extensive section devoted to sound recording for video productions which covers both equipment and techniques here on LensVid.

Iddo Genuth
Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.

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