Best CHEAP Vlogging Setup? Rode Vlogger Kit Review

Best CHEAP Vlogging Setup? Rode Vlogger Kit Review

This is my review of the Rode Vlogger Kit which includes the VideoMic Me-L, Windshield, SmartGrip phone mount and tripod, microLED light, diffuser and colored filters. Could this be a great beginner setup for vlogging on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms?

Rode VideoMic Vlogger Kit (iOS): https://amzn.to/2L6ej7h
Rode VideoMic Vlogger Kit for USB-C Devices: https://amzn.to/38JRIFQ
Rode VideoMicro Vlogger Kit for Mobile Phones (3.5mm connection): https://amzn.to/37SC5Nd

PGYTECH Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3mPkdHi
My favorite phone mount: https://amzn.to/3hqxPaS

My Rode Wireless GO Review: https://youtu.be/5vk652ESjjM

📸 Behind the scenes: https://instagram.com/schmanke

➠ My Camera Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/bschmanke

Disclosure: some of the links I use are affiliate links, this means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.

50 Comments

  1. Kishor Karde Vlogs on November 18, 2021 at 11:43 am

    What software do u use to edit video from iPhone



  2. alexis allenegui on November 18, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Do you have any suggestions on what device might be best to record a (solo) roadtrip? I dont want to use my celphone bcus i will be using it for maps. Im in between a go pro. Or a canon g7x



  3. DAN DAVIES VLOGS on November 18, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Hi do you have any advice to get the mic to record properly on the s21.



  4. Pavan Jacob on November 18, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Is the wind furry visible all the time or it can be adjusted to not be seen in the video ? Or do I have to edit it in post processing ?



  5. Edward on November 18, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Still has a lot of wind noise even with dead cat on, so rubbish.



  6. Power in Nature Alina F.Munteanu on November 18, 2021 at 11:46 am

    hi! what did you use to film this video? towards the end i mean



  7. Patrick Layton on November 18, 2021 at 11:46 am

    When I was watching this video, the lake looked super familiar. After looking you up I saw you are from Huntsville Alabama as well. Small world.



  8. _UPNCOMING 1 on November 18, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Hey! Awesome video! What ultra wide lens are you using for your iPhone 12?



  9. trever pitts on November 18, 2021 at 11:48 am

    You actually hear more windows with the microphone if you put on the windscreen it would take away that background noise but there is an incredible notice of audio difference with a built-in microphone and the rode videomic go



  10. j5 on November 18, 2021 at 11:51 am

    Will that USB microphone put strain on the connector? It looks like it does



  11. Hadi Al on November 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Thx for ur time and honesty wish u put more video for set up as new volg how to start



  12. Tonmoy Dhar on November 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Is there any camera include?



  13. DAN DAVIES VLOGS on November 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Mine sounds really bad after 40 seconds on the s21 any ideas



  14. Gifted Handz817 on November 18, 2021 at 11:54 am

    Just received mine and its amazing 🤩



  15. Ox Productions on November 18, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Front facing camera? or rear?



  16. SUNSYLO@HOMEFITNESS on November 18, 2021 at 11:56 am

    I’m gonna start using the phone and the GoPro to shoot my videos and yes I can still hear the sound of the wind bro 😄✌🏽



  17. Nathan Mulder on November 18, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Is the audio not in sync because the phone’s frame rate is all over the place? I notice 29,76 to 30,34 variable ranges on footage I shoot on mine.



  18. Shah ASMR & Eats on November 18, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Every room he is in looks so comfy!



  19. QRS365 on November 18, 2021 at 11:58 am

    at 2:23 iPhone Mic louder than the rode but with the wind screen it has less background noise



  20. j Shugga on November 18, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Grt job with the through review. 💯



  21. N b on November 18, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Please advise if this better than osmo gimble 3 or not?



  22. kumar pun on November 18, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Love it! Thanks 😊



  23. D-San on November 18, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    What bike do you have



  24. JP Outdoors on November 18, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Grabbed the mount listed in your description because I like the ability to customize it, it provides. Now I am having trouble finding a USB C mic that doesn’t include a mount lol



  25. Nandini’s Lifestyle Vlogs on November 18, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Thank u from 🇮🇳



  26. Hölmöt on November 18, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    hey, can you use the microphone with the windshield with ultrawide? I use Iphone 11 for vlogging and been trying to find a good mic. I use mainly ultrawide so can you modify the ”fur” so it isnt seen on iphone 11 ultrawide?



  27. barbur denis on November 18, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    hi,if i use this amazing kit,i still have to edit the sound??pls answer



  28. Brother Steve on November 18, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    I was impressed with the image stabilization. Is that all from the phone itself?



  29. KhalilsLife on November 18, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Loved the review man!! I might actually buy it



  30. Ivanna Gutierrez on November 18, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Can this kit to be used with a go pro? thanks



  31. VIDEOVISTAVIEW on November 18, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    indeed, it’s possible to vlog on a basic cellphone with a stick, mic and led light



  32. Arnold Babcock on November 18, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Are you shooting in 4K?



  33. PackersLife on November 18, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    I bought Rode vloggers kit and went to make a vlog,it worked good most of the time but after every few mins sound gets very low almost gone and then after few mins gets back to normal.if you could tell me to fix that please i use android smartphone,thank you



  34. Alessio game on November 18, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Ma perché la descrizione è in inglese



  35. DAN DAVIES VLOGS on November 18, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Should you film on the selfie cam or the main cam



  36. Kyoto Ben on November 18, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Internal mic on phone sounds better. The wind sock sounds better in wind but sounds tinny not full like the internal mic



  37. MikeyCreator on November 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Wait, so im not crazy? I just got the videomic me-l back from repair because it just stopped working…go to test it out. sound great until it does what it did with yours…come on rode smh



  38. Happy Aujla on November 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    amazing video, keep up the good work.



  39. BrainStorm Channel BC on November 18, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    Great vidéo Thanks 👍



  40. Gary Davies on November 18, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    Has some great features. Thanks for the review.



  41. liz kay on November 18, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    I bought this to use with my iPhone pro max and after about 10 seconds the playback has a really annoying buzz. Anyone any idea why or what I could do to avoid it. I recorded on the iPhone camera.



  42. Murry's Readers Are Leaders on November 18, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Another BLANKING sales pitch.



  43. trs _ on November 18, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    He’s holding 2 cameras. I’m dead



  44. Novi Outdoors on November 18, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    This was a great review, and I really appreciate it! I just picked up this kit just starting out and am looking forward to the impact it will have on my video/audio quality. Thanks again!



  45. Ticcy12 on November 18, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    best cheap kit: 150$. ive seen way better for wayy cheaper



  46. Miss Lea 💋 on November 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Love this!



  47. Wolf gang on November 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    that kit is lame lets be honest it didnt add any value to the phone built in iphone mic sound very low in this video idk why especially in the beginning but usually its fine for videos
    I just wanna say to people instead of getting this useless gadgets for the iphone go sell your iphone and go buy a real camera



  48. Bambi Blush on November 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    I love this video



  49. Eleftherios Tzoumerkas on November 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    You re the best! thanks again



  50. Lona Smit on November 18, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Can I connect the mic from this vlogging kit to a laptop? If yes how?