Shall I invest in Rode?

[RED ROBOT]

I want to get myself a rather cheap microphone since I don't have much of a budget to record foley and use it to record After Effects tutorials and probably dialogue in the films.

I know it's not perfect but I have only about 150 dollars and my incamera mic.

What do you think , is Rode worth it?

 

[ChimpPhobiaFilms]

It's okay. I used a RODE video mic for a while, and I noticed there was a lot of hissing and overall it was a bit quiet.

If you could shell out an extra $65, I'd definitely go with Azden SGM-2X over the Rode VideoMic.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/204722-REG/Azden_SGM_2X_SGM_2X_Omni_Supercardioid_Mic.html

 

[Alcove Audio]

Personally, I would avoid Azden products like syphilitic plague rats.

Besides, you can get an Audio Technica mic cheaper.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ica_AT875R_AT875_Short_Condenser_Shotgun.html

Or with accessories for about $10 more.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/563843-REG/Audio_Technica_AT875_Short_Condenser_Shotgun.html