OVERVIEW:
This is a very good mini (short interference tube) shotgun mic, that doesn't have 32-bit internal recording or wireless options, but it's still better than a lot of other microphones out there.

MAIN POINTS:
PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE?
PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE?
PART 3: IS IT COMMON?
PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY?
PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE?
PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS?
PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY?

PART 1: IS IT PORTABLE?
Yes, it's portable (small and lightweight).

PART 2: IS IT AFFORDABLE?
Yes, it's very affordable (compared to other shotgun microphones in this category).

PART 3: IS IT COMMON?
It's pretty common on Amazon, and I actually found one on the used market too (and bought it, just because it was close by).

PART 4: HOW’S THE QUALITY?
I use the Zoom F2-BT with this mic, and it can do so many tricks it's amazing. What I do is set the gain on the CVM-VM20 mic to 1 at a 1 foot distance, 2 at 2 feet, 3 at 3 feet and 4 at 4 feet. This creates a really good file. Yes, it does matter where you set the gain on the mic...even though the Zoom F2 is a 32-bit float recorder. For more information, check out my custom settings for the Zoom F2 + Comica CVM-VM20 (in the AUDIO database on my website).

PART 5: IS IT EASY TO USE?
Yes, if you use my custom settings (with the method described above).

PART 6: NEEDS ADD-ONS?
Yes, it does need a better shock mount, and I use the Movo SMM2.

PART 7: WHERE DO I BUY?
I bought this on Amazon.

RECOMMENDATION:
If the price of the newer VM40 was lower, I would just recommend that one...but this one is still available on Amazon for about half the price, so even though it doesn't have 32-bit internal recording (or a wireless capabilities) it's a good microphone for the price (but I use it with a Zoom F2-BT, which adds a lot to the price, so you might just buy the VM40, in that case).

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These reviews are just my opinion and are focused on my Q.P.A.C.E. packing method, so they're not comprehensive. I wrote these mostly to help me remember what items worked for my KIT PLANS (and which didn't). If I said anything negative I apologize, as these products still may work well for you in your situation, but they were not Q.P.A.C.E (Quality, Portable, Affordable, Common, Easy-to-Use) enough for my budget filmmaking KIT PLANS.