NEEWER CM28 : Wireless Lavalier Mic aka Fulaim X5 : First Look / Review

If you bought one, let me know!!
***UPDATE 2.0*** : I did some research and uncovered the origin story of the X5 / CM28, it's not a massive conspiracy, just interesting timing for a product in this space.

The Middle Aged PC Noob is back! With my initial thoughts on the @NeewerOfficial CM 28 Wireless Lav Mic kit.
I LOVE IT .... and there's many reasons why....The pre-order price made it a no brainer , but is it a better option than splurging for the @rodemic Rode Wireless GO II ? I have no idea, I didn't buy that one. But we'll take a look at how THIS microphone looks, feels and sounds.

I was fighting a stupid HUM on my condenser mic the whole time, I LEGIT could have used the CM28 mic's to record my studio portion of this video and it would have sounded better....

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
01:20 - Unboxing
05:28 - Field testing the Mic's
07:58 - First Impression
13:29 - Final Thoughts / Bottom Line

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Whether you're a videographer, journalist, social media content creator or a enthusiast of something requiring you record audio, this could be the right mic for you. Or do you want to splurge on the DJI wireless... or other brand.
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[enitalp]

The noise reduction didn't work so great; I could still hear the fan behind me. It's a great video and very informative. Thanks.

[DownToEarthwithKaty]

Wow! Great contrast with the iPhone mic! Very helpful video. Thank you for making everything so clear for newbies.

[HeyChrishinda]

Great review!! Thank you for the quiet times during the audio test with each option… everyone’s always talking sooo much that you can’t hear if there’s that sound like the central air is on in your house.

[wardrealtors]

Purchased these at the suggestion of another person and couldn't figure out how to use them. Your video was very helpful. Thank you!

[dezfyah]

I have the DJI MIC I bought last year at B&H here in NYC for $329, and this Newer is only $99 and does the exact same thing, what a steal. I bought the DJI MIC, then went to Africa for 3 months missions and humanitarian work and it was great. I love this Newer for the noise reduction. I'll definitely recommend this to friends, but I see in the comments here about Fulaim, Maiada... I'll check out these again. Thank for a great video review. Awesome job, very simple, to the point.

[WillNewcomb]

Ah! So Neewer = Mailada = Fulaim!!!

I have a Fulaim X5 and love it. I prefer to have the TX inside my shirt with windmuff on. I often use the noise reduction and don't notice drop in voice quality but I'm no audiophile. I think the audio is better with the deadcat always on!

I use it on my iphone12pm and CinemaP3. I've only tried the on board recording once and wasn't impressed.

Using a wired lav with it (PurplePanda) I felt the audio was better with the PP plugged directly into the iPhone.

My cons: user manual printing far too small to read haha. LED screen far too dim to read outside but after multiple trials I won't bother making adjustments after setting it up.

Blessings

[crispedc]

Just bought mine and I took it to the gun range. Worked really well. My voice didn’t get suppressed over the gun going off and took it about 100 meters out and still picked up my voice great. Definitely worth it for the money. Those who have had issues must have gotten duds cuz these are great

[Carlosoliderivera]

Love this I just bought mine and haven’t seen no reviews thank you for this

[fantaztikbeatz]

Thanks for the information the manual had me 🤔!!

[TheViewFromTheAttic]

Good video - Nice presentation - so many YouTube presenters talk at a thousand words a minute and you don't. You take a really measured and considered approach to what you are telling your audience. That made me subscribe and like. The content is really good too - 'in field' tests, bit of humour (peeing dog). I click off so many review videos because they talk too fast and skip over the things I ACTUALLY want to know. You don't - keep up the good work. BTW - just bought these on Amazon as a result of YOUR video, having watched about a dozen that didn't really tell me what I needed to know.

[BasicStealthcamping]

good review! i bought a shotgun style mic a while ago but its always been a bit of a pain when out and about, after seeing your review i decided to give this one a go. thank you!

[mokisan]

A small tip

I personally prefer the mic to be on the collar. The reason being that it picks up more of the vibrations from the throat and it also has a bit of a chin shadow (under the chin)

Again this my preference as someone who likes it a bit bassy. But many prefer it where you put it as with that you get a lot of the highs.

Great review btw!

[JimmyOracion]

Wow nice review for this mic that was awesome for the budget mic like this

[dronepilotrc]

I just ordered this so hopefully it’s a win/ win. Plan on doing some vlogging on my motorcycle so might add a wired microphone to my motorcycle helmet

[dannyroth]

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. I bought it now as they have a 20% off for Black Friday. One thing I wanted to say though (if others haven’t) is the accessories not included on the website I think meant like the tripod and other things in the pictures, not what listed. Also I have had a bunch of Neewer products (both hobby and semi-professional) and contacting support for replacement parts that have broke or became lost has always been a good experience so far. Hopefully that’s true with this as well.

[victorrmd]

Great vid, I’ve just ordered them and that was very helpful

[gabriel-mckee]

Great review and comparison, thanks for sharing!

[steppestefanovic]

wow! very well done young man ;) nice review, besides the audio "issues". looking forward for the next one. greetings from germany. have fun at the f1 race in texas...

[MyGreenLawn]

I have reviewed a few wireless mics. This looks like another I would be interested in looking at. Thanks

[MaxMatrak-]

Nice video ! Thanks it was really helpful ! Keep the good work 🙌