Nowadays, VLOG is prevalent, and many friends who do self-media around them have also turned to video content. When it comes to good video, it not only depends on the quality of the picture and the collection and collation of materials at the time of recording, but also the sound quality is also very important. As Teacher Xue Jian said, "There is no sound, and no matter how good the drama is, it will not come out." If you're a video creator, a well-used microphone is essential. The domestic brand HiBy recently launched a small and portable collar clip wireless microphone MC1 (also known as "little bee"), 2.4GHz wireless transmission, efficient and stable, the price of less than 400 is also quite approachable. Let's take a look at its specific performance:
Milky white cardboard shell packaging, only the LOGO is revealed in the middle, exceptionally simple, just like sea shells.
When taken apart, it is a portable nylon storage bag, and everything about the MC1 is placed in it. It is lined with sponge, not only anti-shock protection, the double body card position is tightly seamed, storage inside will not shake, there is a mesh sandwich inside to store the rest of the accessories.
Speaking of accessories, in addition to the main unit (including the TX transmitter and RX receiver), there are also windproof hairballs, Type-C adapters, audio cables for connecting mobile phones/cameras, charging cables (one drag and two) and instruction manuals. If you're an Apple user, you'll need to come with a Lightning adapter.
As mentioned earlier, hiBy MC1 is composed of two airframes, transmit and receive. Its appearance is roughly the same, and for better differentiation, the buttons at the receiving end are silver, while the transmitter is made in gold. The shape of the square is very small, the specific size is 48.7 * 41.2mm, coupled with only 26 grams of weight, sandwiched between the collar will not become a burden.
The four corners of the fuselage are deliberately rounded, although it is engineering plastic, but the positive panel adopts a black mirror design, and the workmanship is still very delicate (but it is easier to produce scratches, oil stains, and you need to pay attention to it when using).
Back clip close-up: The MC1 can be easily clipped to the collar and hot boots. The combination of a draft shield can effectively improve the noise generated during friction. There is a point to say that the MC1's draft shield is easy to connect the snap-on design, easy to disassemble and install, compared to the microphone used before to put on for half a day is undoubtedly much more convenient.
The Type-C charging port on the left side of the fuselage can work continuously for up to 10 hours (charging time is about 2 hours) in terms of battery life. Such achievements are enough to support the long-term demand for outdoor live broadcasting and video recording.
With the included one-to-one-to-two charging cables, it can be done to charge two hosts at the same time, and this detailed design is worthy of praise.
There is a 3.5mm audio port on the right side of both fuselages for external mobile phones, cameras and other devices (MC1 with ear return function, you can connect headphones to hear your own voice in real time so that you can make corresponding adjustments).
Although the two little guys look the same, the details are still easy to distinguish. For example, the top of the receiver has a volume control (a total of three adjustable levels) and two solid keys for noise reduction, while there is a 3.5mm audio jack in the middle, while the transmitter has only a mute key and a condenser microphone that can receive 360 degrees.
Front nameplate and unique physical button: HiBy MC1 uses a 2.4GHz signal to transmit audio wirelessly, and its maximum transmission distance can reach 40 meters, which is more stable than Bluetooth. It also supports intelligent noise reduction and fast pairing.
The effect display after wearing the windproof hairball: you can see the three indicator lights on the front of the fuselage in turn, which can be used to display various states such as connection/charging/sound, and it is still very intuitive after familiarization, and can quickly know the current state.
In terms of use, if it is a camera shooting, you need to hang the receiver on the camera, take the SLR at hand as an example, after the hot shoe cover is removed, directly open the FC1 collar clip to go up, tailor-made, just right (note that the audio cable must be plugged in, the camera is three sections, the mobile phone is four sections). If it is a mobile phone, you need to use an adapter cable (Type-C/Lightning). The launch end is sandwiched between the neckline, the transmission distance of 40 meters, the outdoor situation is easy to deal with, the distance is farther, and walking back and forth will not affect the sound receiving effect.
The two hosts are automatically paired after powering on at the same time, without operation. Whether it is the mobile phone or the camera side, after plugging in the cable, it defaults to an external microphone, and you can use it directly to start recording with normal speech (that is to say, there is no prompt after access), and you can use it directly.
MC1 supports mainstream APPS such as vibrato, singing bar, kuaishou and other live broadcasts, short videos, K songs, etc., whether it is cameras, mobile phones, sound cards, computers or mixers and other devices can be perfectly compatible. In terms of the quality and effect of the radio, it is still quite good, especially compared to mobile phones, it can be said that the results are remarkable, and there is a lot of improvement. The noise reduction and volume keys on the fuselage can also be adjusted in a timely manner according to the environment, which is quite convenient to operate. In the case of noisy outdoors, you can turn on the one-button noise reduction function, and the sound will be clearer and cleaner.
Summary: Haibei's HiBy MC1 neck clip wireless microphone is lightweight and compact, easy to carry and store, quick-release design and intelligent noise reduction function, which is very careful in detail. Coupled with its 10-hour long-lasting battery life and excellent radio performance at the same price, I am still very satisfied. If you're a video creator or an outdoor live streamer, this little guy is sure to be a great companion you can rely on.