Incredible Value at $100: Discovering the Hidden Features of RODE VideoMic Go II

[@davidunwin7868]

I needed a microphone in a hurry to record a music concert. Called the camera shop and got them to put one aside for me. When I got there. This is what they sold me. And I have to say I love it. The sound quality is great for someone who just needs a no-frills microphone for the camera! Very happy and apparently they're made in Australia? Bonus!

[@tombuck]

They really nailed it with this thing. It’s been awesome to have as a quick USB mic for voiceover pickups, in addition to everything else it does.

[@chriscox7404]

I've also enjoyed being able to just plug the usb-c into my ipad pro directly, makes a really quick and dirty zoom setup on the go

[@animaldonut]

Hey Tom Buck! We meet again, this time in the comment section of a little mic we both agree is the 🐝’s knees!! I agree with you 💯!!

[@TwoOneSe7en]

At $100, these things are a steal. I have these attached to my Wireless GO II system and having two feeds of directional, great sound is awesome. Two little micro tripods and you can set them anywhere.

[@dunnadidit]

Totally! Great Idea!

[@Komu254]

Bro, that intro, I dont know how many times I will replay it to get more satisfaction. Men that is so so dope. The music the transition, my goodness, the first 10 seconds of this video is fire 👌💯

[@pederrottiger]

I have the NTG and I'm always impressed with how it holds up against the competition. With that said, in the practical tests - the Go 2 sounds great, maybe a bit thinner than the NTG but for the price it sounds like an exceptional entry level mic. I might buy this for when I need someone else to capture audio without having to worry about the extras (features, batteries, etc) that come along, not to mention size (really not a problem but compact is always a nice to have) with the NTG.

[@JesseDriftwood]

I just bought two of them. Easily the best “cheap” mic ever. This thing rules.

[@dunnadidit]

amen to that.

[@skakdosmer]

Are you planning to record in stereo?

[@R1dgeR1der]

I don’t often comment on videos, but this review was top drawer. Very thorough, very informative, very concise. You have a new subscriber ➕

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Dan!

[@sunnyeh1627]

Dunna I gotta admit that you have most detailed video reviews on KZbin about Rode Products. You have answered all of the questions thank you sir for the very detailed video.❤

[@liwei828]

Great review once again. Loving the RODE VideoMic Go II already. Good choice on the lyrics of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)".

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!

[@jawadbhuri434]

Appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos! Love your content man!!

[@ManleyReviews]

I've been using the NTG camera one for all my vids and it's insane how underrated it is. Especially with the usb C interface pc

[@NeilSnapePhotography]

I think the sound was better with the NTG. Yet for the price and size, and the ability to use this as a USB device is great.

[@LukeAntunes]

Just picked this up a few weeks ago. I have been loving it so far! It’s as easy to use as my old Video Micro but much better quality. Great review Dunna!

[@TopblokeGolf]

I sent mine back, wasn’t impressed with it

[@DetroitMadeZo]

@@TopblokeGolf what was wrong with it?

[@TopblokeGolf]

@@DetroitMadeZo it was ok , bought a better mic .

[@DetroitMadeZo]

@@TopblokeGolf what mic did you get?

[@MKNYC_]

They need to retire the old “testing one two, onetwothree “ test and replace it with one of your selections.

[@weteam17]

You put so much energy creating this video. Thank you so much!

[@dunnadidit]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@niltons.spagnuolo]

Excellent review. RODE GO II is the microphone I use to record interviews outdoors. The sound quality recorded by RODE VIDEOMIC GO II did not convince me; I will continue using RODE GO II.

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

Picked up one on Amazon with your link! This review (and Amazon renewed lol) pushed me over the edge to upgrade from my Movo micro mic. This is going to be an awesome addition to the kit! Being able to use it as an interface is a SOLID feature as well!

[@FlickyFrames]

how do you like it? i have the movo vxr10 but thinking to upgrade.

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

@@FlickyFrames I liked it so much I bought a second! I love having one at my desk for video calls/content creation using USB C, and I keep one in my camera kit. I’ve actually used both of them for a podcast setup with the DJI Mic kit before! They work great!

[@mitchellglick8737]

What do you think of using this microphone for interviewing someone indoors, maybe 6 feet away, either with iphone or 5D Mark IV? I ordered a Go wireless 2 and matching lav mic, but haven’t received them yet.

[@JeremyN207]

Also interested in this

[@PhilipLemoine]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@RahilSethi]

I'm sold with Rode Video Mic Go II ! Really nice review! thank you! My main purpose is to shoot video in quiet places like national parks etc especially during late nights when doing astrophotography. I want people to get the feeling of surrounding quietness while I show them my work. Wireless mic cancels out those faint background sounds and don't give a natural feeling. Plus, I carry so many batteries for my astrophotography equipment, having to not worry about battery for mic is a big plus!

[@HarrySpencerMusic]

In my mind, you could connect the mic to your phone via USB C to pull up the settings menu, and connect your camera as normal via the aux cable. Enable direct monitoring in the app and it'll input the altered sound to your camera...?

[@dunnadidit]

Hmmm interesting! That might work.

[@HarrySpencerMusic]

@@dunnadidit I've just bought it, so I'll let you know if it works when it arrives!

[@AudioHotline]

I absolutely adore this microphone. I can't tell you how many people I would have recommended this to in the last few years if it had been out. It's an amazing option for a lot of different kinds of creators! RØDE really nailed this one.

[@TopblokeGolf]

It’s ok , very overpriced for what it is

[@AudioHotline]

@@TopblokeGolf I couldn’t disagree more

[@TopblokeGolf]

@@AudioHotline I sent it back very dissatisfied

[@AudioHotline]

@@TopblokeGolf just out of curiosity, what didn’t you like about it?

[@TopblokeGolf]

@@AudioHotline didn’t like the distortion

[@mikemcgannvoiceover]

This was a great comparison video. Listening with my studio headphones, it seemed mostly that the less expensive you go with Rode, the quality is about the same but you get less bass in the recording. The Go II still had pretty good bass, while the cheapest was a little too light when you know how much bass the other two Rode mics can offer. I'm surprised how much background noise the Deity mics picked up here for being directional mics. It seems that Rode certainly understands balancing quality with price with these mics.

[@NeulichimKanal]

I am absolutely satisfied with this mic. It is versatile and produces a very good sound quality. Didn't regret it one single moment.

[@JayHills]

How do I mount this on a camera, I just got it and I might just be dumb lol. I have a sony sony a7 iv, do I need an adapter or something?

[@dunnadidit]

No adapter necessary. Loosen the ring near the bottom of the mic, make sure you take the plastic hot shoe cover out of the hot shoe on the camera. Slide the mic into that hot shoe and tighten that ring back down. Then plug in your cable to the input on the left side of the camera and you’re good to go!

[@kyleledotnet]

thanks for the video. how do you get rid of the noise in the voice sampling.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

Sticking to the Micro for a bit but this one certainly looks like my next one. Thanks for the review.

[@AllySheehan]

appreciate this video so much!

[@dinolarsson]

I have the ntg. I actually liked the sound better from the new go II in some tests. If this one existed when I bought the ntg, I would have gotten this one instead just because of how easy it is to use, and the smaller size. Great video, I caught on to the backstreet lyrics right from the first test lol!

[@dunnadidit]

I hear you!

[@bayonet1217]

@@dunnadidit can I attach this microphone to a pole and use as a boom mic…?

[@dunnadidit]

You can! You just need a long enough cable

[@bayonet1217]

@@dunnadidit thank you so much bro

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Great review Dunna, I’ve just purchased this mic and have used it the last few weeks. I’ve noticed a few video clips being super loud and ‘muffly’ when editing, any advice on what to do to make them sound better. I think it may have been because my mouth was too close to the mic but unsure as never really had this problem with the Rode micro

[@dunnadidit]

Sounds like you just need to turn it down I think. From your description that sounds like clipping.

[@ibvisions217]

Did my first video shot in the city today and bought this mic. Even more glad I bought it after seeing this video. Thankss brother !

[@EdgardB]

Great video. ... Love the choice of words for sample test lmao

[@dunnadidit]

😜😜😜

[@TuckerPearce]

Dunna another fantastic review. The lines you repeated for the test had me cracking up, thanks. I have been debating this Mic for weeks, I might have to buy it now. I like the Rode Micro that I have most days but think this might be a solid improvement. Update: I hope you get some $, I used your link and bought the mic and the wind shield from B&H.

[@hesalisanaradamsuvi5646]

Yo! I really want to see a breakdown of your entire editing workflow. Video quality is top end

[@dunnadidit]

Noted!

[@sheinamendez818]

Amen for the simplicity! Love my VideoMic Go II.

[@Momo-ld9mj]

How is it compared to the Senheiser MK400?

[@daniqccr]

I paused the video just to comment, This si the type of reviews I appreciate a lot, thanks bro

[@aamefford]

The NTG sounds a bit better. I’d give that up for the simplicity of the go II. Thanks for the test!

[@actualartist3082]

Deity D4 Duo is what i went with over this. Love the mic, but it was a hard choice. Great video man!

[@Dmogul]

i cant get enough of the back street boys Reading lol, great stuff

[@davelee7736]

HAHA love the choice of lyrics to test with!

[@fransv1398]

The Videomic Go II sounds very good. However, for many people the max SPL of 110 dB may be too low. This can become a problem especially with vlogging.

[@tss3393]

Been waiting for this one since you let me know it was coming. I think I'm sold!

[@cobekingston]

What microphone you recommend for vlogging or professional work?

[@DCC2105]

Hey Dunna. Been waiting on this video. 🔥🔥🔥 as always. Question for you, where would you rank this among the other microphones under $100 from the video you made about 5 months ago?? Thanks for the advice in advance

[@dunnadidit]

This is definitely the new top of my under $100 mic list!

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Thanks. This video just convinced me to pick up this mic

[@ShoAndTech]

Impossible to find the SC15 cable for my iPhone. Anyone have other recommendations?

[@JunkBondTrader]

forget the sc cables. Just get a regular lightning cable, and use a OTG adapter in between it and the phone. OTG cables allow phones to use devices like a computer would. They are $10 or so.

[@atmostive]

Спасибо за ваше сравнение этих микрофонов,наконец то определился, Rode VideoMic Go II мой выбор, благодарю вас за ваше видео. Удачи! Good luck

[@ZekesView]

What a solid review. I've been using the Sennheiser MKE 400 and wondering how it would compare to this. I hate that fear that the batteries might be dead on the mic and to have to carry extra AAA's in my kit.

[@heroicvision]

I have both and I honestly prefer the flatter sound and lower noise floor of the Senheisser. You'll get a low battery warning if you are hours away from the batteries going out . What I do notice is some distortion with the Rode if sound levels are higher. I thought it was a bad mic and got another one but same issues with distortion unless you are in doors in a quieter more controlled environment.

[@daraghmorrissey]

would this work mounted at the top of my monitor - about an arms length length aware from my voice?

[@dunnadidit]

Totally! As long as it’s pointing at your mouth or near it. The closer you can get the better, but an arms length is pretty good!

[@jasonpoe9054]

Great video! What were your internal audio record levels set to in the camera?

[@dunnadidit]

6 for the inside test and the vlogging test, and 12 for the outdoor distance test.

[@VolareMedia]

Great review! Might have to add this to my collection. Thanks 🙏

[@jedlimvisuals]

What audio level do you set the Sony a7siii to when using this mic?

[@dunnadidit]

7

[@FernandoSanz-xj4wl]

Which one would you recommend for indoor basketball? paired with an iPhone 15 Pro Max in a rig

[@Amidstadventure]

Thanks for the video this defiantly helped me with making a decision on what mic to get

[@CedricRachmad]

Is it worth waiting for the version with Helix mount?

[@ahoseinyan958]

Thanks for good review. Does it work with other cable or we have to buy only rode cables? For MacBook, windows laptop and etc.

[@drewmorris349]

I wish this had been available back when I bought my rode video micro!!

[@danhalyburton1537]

Good review Thank You

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching!

[@TechOutAdam]

Nobody else is going to acknowledge the amazing lyrics for the mic test? lol!

[@raymondjohnson6244]

Love your work Brody

[@ColinMcIntyre-i5x]

Enjoyed very much , Have my eye on this for my Nikon D-800 , Camcorder ,etc. Like to shoot the winter storms on Dallas Rd Victoria BC Canada and like to pick up the wire wind sounds and breakwater railings not in the rain . Also use Davinci Resolve free version . Again love the info on your sight .

[@paoloeustaquio2248]

Will the wireless go transmitters power videomic go?

[@gojohnnygo2021]

Great review, im sold. Thanks

[@fazdefaz]

does it work well if youre moving around?

[@thegodnasr]

How would this mic compare to the Shure MV88 using it for the iPhone only? Someone help me decide❤️‍🔥

[@rob.gerald]

Very Very Very good segment!

[@blazzer7734]

Thank you for that video!

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

What a great review, this vid was put together really well. 👏👏👏

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks!

[@NazNaldrettVlogs]

Very handy review, and some proper real world tests... that said, the serious lyrics crack me up each time you do a mic comparison video (make sure they stay!) 😂

[@DarkestKnight2424]

Will the deadcat for the videomic go 1 work for this newer one ?

[@Doogsay]

Good video. I bought mine for use with my band and sony A7iv in a 4x5m room. Its loud in there. What do you think about the GO II in very loud environments? Any tips for getting best results?

[@marcialgamma]

What is your opinion? I had the rode videomicro (the super small one) and it gave me a crazy bunch of noice. Now I would like to buy another for vlogging. Would u rather go for the sony ecm-b1 m or the rode videomic go II?

[@dunnadidit]

Personally, I prefer the go ii. The MI-shoe mics make me nervous for some reason.

[@markshirley01]

Hi - thanks for the comparison, I have the original, do you think the II sounds better.

[@borislavkrustev8906]

The mic does work with any good USB-C cable, no need to splurge on the ones Rode makes, unless you need USB-C to Lightning.

[@ZackCalvin]

What audio level do you keep your A7iii at with this mic?

[@AnnaAlberichChannel]

Thank you for all this effort! it was really helpful

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Cracking video mate , I've just got mine , works really well with a gopro media mod too as its so lightweight, cracking mic. All the best 👍

[@sRagnar]

The main video was written on which microphone? Great comparison!

[@DrakeVarsten]

Do you know if this microphone would work through direct connection with an older Canon Camcorder like the VIXIA HF R800?

[@ONEGOODDREAM]

Super helpful review! Thank you! I really liked the noise test. Would be great if you could do a video about how to get rid of that noise in post!

[@gcprost]

Thanks for doing this. You reminded me that I have to charge my NTG. One of these times I’m going to get caught with a dead NTG. For the most part the microphones on my cameras are for scratch audio for syncing in post but occasionally they are back ups for my other recorded audio: the microphone and recorder on stage and the recorder capturing the audio from the house mixing board.

[@heimizhou450]

very good comparison. thanks

[@unboxingsensation8700]

Wow you help me decide great content

[@nostalgicnicknacks]

Excellent video!

[@ORod425]

I just picked up the Sony ECM-GZ1M, worth returning it and picking this up instead?

[@dunnadidit]

The advantage with the ecm-gz1m is no cables... but it doesn't sound great and it only uses auto-levels. I used to use that mic with my a6000 because it didn't have an audio input so it was my only option. But this is a big upgrade in sound quality and even control.

[@ORod425]

@@dunnadidit Nice! Yea I’m probably gonna return it and honestly just got big boy mic with the Rode VideoMic Pro? Since looks like BestBuy doesn’t have the Go I in stock… and i got it with a bestbuy gift card 😩

[@nelsonngu]

When you read out "Oh my God, we're back again". I thought you gonna have another singing session to BackStreet Boys song! However, I think I will stick to my NTG instead. Putting that extra cash getting a DJI Mic in the future when they started to sell in Singapore. Selling my Rode Wireless Go soon once DJI Mic hits Singapore market.

[@eontiveros32]

What ND-Filter do you use for these videos?

[@InkaShashinka]

While not on the same price range, if you could choose between this one or the DJI mic? Mostly for vlogging.

[@Cannabisandcoffee]

To be clear, You need the proprietary cables to connect this to just about anything?

[@dunnadidit]

Not that I'm aware of 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Cannabisandcoffee]

@@dunnadidit I spoke to Ride tech support and the tech suggested I connect my mic to a desktop and update the firmware

[@antoniosbarakos4949]

friend i just get it, tell me this, to connect in my sony a74 just put the jack 3.5 and thats it? in my camera what level in microphone should i use?

[@stewartmoore]

great test - its exactly what i need

[@martymorissette]

nothing like quoting the BSB! haha good stuff dude!

[@dunnadidit]

🤣🤣

[@dongee1664]

Great review....thanks.

[@scidart]

which is the mic you are using in this video ?

[@imzaazmi]

Thank you very much for this video. 🙏

[@halimrahman]

It has been a year since you posted this. Do you still think that this mic is still recommended? I am thinking of a classroom about 4x6 meters.

[@dunnadidit]

I still use it on a regular basis! I guess the only catch would be how far you plan to be from the mic. If you’re too far, it may make more sense to go with a wireless lav

[@w02190219]

really nice test! tks~

[@kevincheung2066]

Hey that'll look good on my a7iv! I'm already finding that the Rode VideoMic Pro is big, clunky, and cumbersome but still awesome sound quality, so I'll add the GO II to the list of things to get...

[@dunnadidit]

BAM!

[@joaopegofilms]

does the rode videomicro furry windshield fits in the videomic go ii? thank you for your work man