Wavo PLUS On-Camera Microphone

JOBY Wavo PLUS — Professional On-Camera Audio for Content Creators and Freelancers

The gist: A supercardioid on-camera microphone with a 30-hour battery, safety track recording, and auto-camera sync — bringing broadcast-quality audio features to a compact, affordable on-camera mic for working creators.

• Supercardioid focus with 100Hz high-pass filter: Rejects ambient noise and low-frequency rumble simultaneously — cleaner audio for interviews, talking-head videos, and professional client recordings.
• Safety channel (-10dB): Records a parallel lower-level backup track that rescues clipped audio — a professional-grade feature that prevents unusable takes from costly re-shoots.
• Auto-power with camera sync: Powers on and off automatically with the connected camera, eliminating the common mistake of starting a take with the mic powered down.
• USB-C direct recording: Connects to a laptop for direct digital audio capture, making it dual-purpose for studio recordings and on-camera interview work.

Shotkit's review of the JOBY Wavo Plus confirms the supercardioid pattern's directional effectiveness and praises the safety channel as a professional-level feature rarely found at this price point.

Best for: Freelance videographers, content creators, and interview-format producers who need reliable on-camera audio without the complexity of a full wireless audio system. Skip it if: Your work requires wireless freedom of movement between camera and subject, or if you primarily record in post with a dedicated audio recorder. Runs around $59 — check the current price before buying.