It allows you to capture high-quality audio while recording video. This is crucial for creating engaging and professional-looking content, whether you're vlogging, creating online courses, or filming interviews. A 2.5m long, high-quality cable made from soft materials, connects to the Wavo Lav PRO for the ultimate interview setup that minimizes transferring vibrations. Sadly, the metal pop filter that supplied really doesn't add any value. This mesh-like grille clips onto the front of the mic, and during my tests I really couldn't hear any difference to the sound performance of the mic. I regularly use a pop filter for voiceover recordings, but the Joby accessory didn't prevent pops or sibilant sounds from coming through and making it onto the recording. Joby Wavo Pod review: Verdict

The Blue Yeti is one of the more common hobbyist microphones, despite being somewhat old and disliked by professionals, and makes for a good benchmark for a microphone in the Wavo Pod’s price range. Its standalone design offers higher quality and control than you’ll find in a headset microphone and especially webcam microphones, and it’s able to capture a wider range of vocals than you might be used to if you’ve never used a USB microphone before. You’ll get less echo when speaking from a distance, more sultry tones when speaking up close, better recreation of instruments and of course your own voice and could possibly even include multiple speakers more easily. That the Wavo Pod can match its audio quality is a good sign. Compatibility: Ensure that the microphone is compatible with your camera or recording device. Some microphones require specific adapters or connectors to work with certain devices.The built-in LEDs notify you of your sound and battery levels in real time, so you can always stay in control of your sound, even in front of the camera. The automatic power mode automatically switches the Wavo PRO ON or OFF in sync with the camera, to fit in with your workflow hassle-free and save time and battery for later. Generally, the Joby's sound output was okay. Its features draw it closer to the asking price, rather than the more affordable models mentioned above.

Another advantage of using an on-camera microphone is that it frees up your hands, allowing you to move around and gesture while you're speaking. This can make your videos more dynamic and engaging for your audience. While the Wavo Pod’s specs do differ in minor areas, such as its slightly smaller Max SPL, its quality was still indistinguishable enough from my Blue Yeti that I had to label my audio recordings to tell the difference between ones recorded with the Wavo Pod and ones recorded with the Blue Yeti. The microphone has Bluetooth technology that allows the wireless connection of a smartphone using the Joby Wavo PRO app. Once connected, the operator can adjust setting including graphic equalization, automatic power function, and active noise reduction. Standing around 9.5-inches high, the Wavo Pod reaches a comfortable height to be level with my mouth on the supplied stand sat on my desktop, but this will obviously be dependent on the height of the table or desk it’s placed on. For the best movability you may prefer to fit it to a desk arm. Despite its rather chunky dimensions and weight at 1.58 pounds, it works fine on my setup but this may be something to consider for your own setup. On-camera microphones are an essential tool for content creators, vloggers, and filmmakers who want to produce high-quality videos with clear and crisp audio.The built in ANR (Active Noise Reduction) algorithm removes self-generated structural noise in real time, making sure you get the cleanest audio possible directly into your camera while shooting on the go. The Joby Wavo Pod is a solid budget microphone, easily competing toe-to-toe with the current budget king, the Blue Yeti. Its compatibility with Joby’s ecosystem of accessories should make it an easy choice for any amateur content creators who’ve already got a few Joby tripods hanging around, or even anyone who doesn’t want to bother with a boom arm adapter, as the Wavo Pod comes with one out of the box. And yet, it doesn’t quite live up to all of its promises, especially with its noticeable but largely useless included pop filter.