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Deity S-Mic 2

Supercardioid shotgun mic, budget boom pick for filmmakers. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it
6
From 25 reports.
Released
2018
Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for build & handling and value
Pushback on noise handling. From 2 reviews. What they said

$359.00

Checked Sep 24, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest February 2019

What YouTube reviews of the Deity S-Mic 2 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Build & handling
  • Value

Where reviewers push back

  • Noise handling
  • Sound quality
  • Sound qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: neutral, full-bodied tone but possible proximity effect issues.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “I think it sounded better than the rode ntg-2”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 10:03

    • “this microphone does have a relatively flat frequency response which will give you a nice and neutral tone”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:14

    • “it sounds very full in the low end you still have a lot of detail up top and all around for vo I think it sounds rather nice”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 3:59

    Complaints (2)

    • “I definitely still prefer the sound of my DPA 40:17 be over the S mic -”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 10:14

    • “if you're looking at this thing for voice over I do think think that you could potentially run into some proximity effect issues especially if you have a deeper voice”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 6:25

  • Noise handlingMostly negative: Leans negative.Handles noise decently but lacks high-pass filter, needs wind protection outdoors.2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “overall I would say it did really quite well a lot of shotgun microphones are all over the place on that front especially for the less expensive shotgun microphones”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 6:30

    Complaints (4)

    • “however if you are hand booming you are still going to need a shock mount just like you would with any other microphone”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 8:49

    • “it does not have a high-pass filter built into the microphone itself so you're going to need to rely on your recorder to do that”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 9:25

    • “if you are going to be using this microphone in windy environments I do think that you would benefit from having a blimp or a dead cat because this thing doesn't have a high pass filter and it actually boosts some of those frequencies below 100 htz and that may lead to some issues with wind noise”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 7:04

    • “I do imagine that some boom operators would like to have a high pass filter on this thing especially if they're working outside just so they have another option at reducing the potential wind noise”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 6:02

  • Ease of useNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery & rangeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Extremely durable, water-resistant brass housing, though somewhat heavy.2 reviews›

    Praise (4)

    • “that translates into incredible durability”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 6:55

    • “also has a sealed circuit board so that it is somewhat water resistant which is really good”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 8:07

    • “it has an all brass housing and build quality which feels really sturdy”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 1:22

    • “the build quality of this thing is absolutely insane and it feels like it can take a beating and it will last a really long time”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:36

    Complaints (1)

    • “it is a little bit on the heavy side coming in at 198 G”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 1:26

  • ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Great sound and build quality for its sub-$500 price.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “I really like the s mic - for its price at $350 us it has a great set of features”

      VideoCurtis Judd · June 2018Watch at 9:53

    • “I think this microphone sounds pretty damn good for the money”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 5:07

    • “if you're looking for an XLR shotgun microphone under $500 that has a bit more of a neutral sound quality to it and it's built really well so it will seemingly last you a long time then absolutely I would recommend this microphone”

      VideoPodcastage · February 2019Watch at 8:07

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Price history

  • Sep 24, 2026$359.00
  • Sep 16, 2026$279.00

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