Xvive U6 Budget WIreless Microphone System

In this week’s episode, we have a look at the Xvive U6 wireless microphone system. This affordable consumer-grade wireless system features an in-built mic and rechargeable battery, a choice between 4 different frequency channels within the 2.4 GHz band, and simple menu-free operation. It can also send audio straight to your camera from the receiver. In this episode we walk through the U6’s feature set, test out its performance in a variety of distance tests, and demonstrate its use to help you decide whether this system is right for your audio needs. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Xvive U6 Wireless Microphone System — https://geni.us/0XK7S
RODE Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System — https://geni.us/sBMz
Panasonic GH5 — https://geni.us/InspOl
Panasonic 12-35 mm F2.8 Lens — https://geni.us/gr47
Olympus 45 mm F1.8 Lens — https://geni.us/6cvOQ
Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy
Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LBXWV
Aputure Amaran P60X used for rim light — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/2wSB0t
Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H https://geni.us/GWKt


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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Intro and signal chain
00:47 What is the Xvive U6?
01:21 Who is the U6 for?
01:29 Pros
02:52 Indoor distance test
04:48 Outdoor distance test
07:10 Pros continued
09:09 Build quality and warranty
9:32 Cons
10:17 Practical noise floor sample
11:39 Cons continued
12:46 My take: U6 vs. RODE Wireless Go
14:30 Wrap-up
14:45 Please buy my courses