GREAT But There's a Catch: Godox Magic XT1 Review

The Godox XT1 does well. Mostly. Apart from just one thing.
When you're looking for a wireless mic system, there's normally two broad choices you can make. A more expensive choice with all the bells and whistles, and pretty amazing audio. I'm thinking of Rode or DJI when I talk about this category of wireless mics. Or there is another category that is a more budget friendly choice where you may not get all the extras, and you need to be a little more careful in your research to make sure you're getting decent sound. And there's a lot to choose from in this more budget category. But here's something you might not know: Godox - a brand that is usually known for its flashes and lights for photography and videography also makes microphones - and I have tested a couple before in their budget range and they were pretty good.

When they offered to send me their Godox Magic XT1 wireless mic system to test out, I was intrigued, especially because it has a feature I've never seen on any other wireless mic system before. Trust me, I've put many to the test. Let's dive into what makes this mic system stand out, covering both the pros and cons, and I'll even include some sound samples so you can hear how it performs straight out of the camera. And it does well. Mostly. Apart from just one thing.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Design & Features
2:20 Audio tests
6:40 Strengths and weaknesses
8:05 Overall conclusion