Takstar SGC 698 vs Synco M3 Mic Review - On Camera Mic Options

Looking for an on-camera mic? Both the Synco M3 mic and the Takstar SGC-698 produce great sounding audio. However, there are unique advantages to both that I discuss to help you select the best option for you. The Takstar SGC-698 uses a small flat CR2025 battery and does not have an always-on LED light to let you know the mic is powered on. A quick flash of the LED light lets you know it was powered on, then the red LED light disappears. The Takstar also has a hard-wired cable that is not swappable if it gets damaged. No audio monitoring port is present. The Synco M3 uses two triple-A batteries, which are easier to get a hold of in a pinch. It also has an always-on green LED light to let you know it is powered on. You can use a TRS or TRRS cable on the Synco as it lets you swap cables easily. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is present to let you allow monitor audio. The Takstar allows you to adjust the gain by -10, 0, and +20 dB. The Synco MC allows you to adjust the gain by -10, 0, and +10 dB. The Takstar is an almost all-metal build, which makes it heavy. The Synco M3 is mostly all plastic in build and is quite light. The Takstar is a much shorter unit, whereas the Synco M3 protrudes much more from the camera body. Both are good options for run and gun shooting or for YouTube videos, but my preference would be the Synco M3 due to the always-on LED light, swappable cables and use of 2X AAA batteries.

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