The One Rode Mic to Rule Them All? | A Videomic NTG Review

[@kyleromanek]

Have you guys used the Rode Videomic NTG? What's your take on good quality shotgun mics for video?

[@elijahtrenton8351]

Kyle Romanek I don’t know much about mics but Izotope has this software ‘Rx’ that you can use to fix lots of audio problems including ambient noise. It has a feature called Dialogue Isolate where you can separate dialogue from background noise. You might want to check it out. They also have an Emmy...

[@earcos]

Well, you just convinced me to buy one (was looking for video reviews). I love your cinematography!!!

[@JornKnuttila]

It is the one and only mic I use on my computer Zoom/Teams/etc calls, voiceovers, etc. Obviously it also goes with my camera when I leave the house. Yeah, I guess you could say I use it for pretty much everything.

[@marvinanthony4545]

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[@peterasa3626]

Hi, I have a quick question, Does the Videomic NTG work with your iPhone via a connection using the USB-C to Lightning cable that came with the iPhone? I tried using the cable that came with the iPhone but the mic and iPhone doesn't seem to connect. I actually sent an email asking RODE whether using the cable that came with the iPhone should be a viable option, instead of answering with a simple 'yes' or 'no', they replied to my email by recommending the SC-15 and called the USB-C to Lightning cable that came with the iPhone a 'third-party cable". It would suck if the SC-15 is a requirement to use the Videomic NTG with the iPhone. Thanks!

[@Deatarus51]

Dude, in a world of boring KZbin channels, you are refreshing to watch. Instant sub.

[@BenClaremont]

Best review i've seen of anything. Ever.

[@HopeProphecy]

Thanks for this info! I am looking to upgrade my audio from a Rode Lavalier GO Lapel Mic. I create talking-head KZbin videos in a fairly well-treated room and plan to upgrade to a boom mic above my head. I would like to find the best mic that I can plug straight into camera (Fuji XT3), so I don’t have to sync audio in post. I’m considering the Rode VideoMic NTG , NTG2, NGT4+, and Sennheiser MKE 600. Which of these mics do you think would be better for my application? I have heard the MKE 600 and others may have better audio quality (but I would be powering them via 3.5mm, not XLR), but I wonder if the difference would justify getting that over the Rode- which has a power system that I can more easily charge, is cheaper, and seems to sound great. The Rode also has a gain knob on the mic so I could avoid using the camera’s gain. My KZbin channel is called Hope Through Prophecy in case you would like to see my current setup. Thanks for any help!

[@ALLSTARSPACE]

Hi Kyle, I admire your creative video skills, noticed you via SB3 which I loved. Nice one dude.

[@decadezeromedia3784]

Likeable personality AND ACTUAL NARRATIVE STRUCTURE? Unheard of on KZbin! Certainly unheard of among the gear review channels. SMASHED that subscribe button.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Your production and story telling is amazing. How do you only have 9k subs?! Anyways, I’m torn between the VideoMic NTG and the NTG4+. I want to use it primarily as a boom mic for KZbin content but occasionally for podcast/live streams and even more occasionally on a camera rig with my A7SIII. Do you think there’s a huge leap in sound quality between the NTG4+ and VideoMic NTG?

[@zanderryz]

That was legit one of if not the best most entertaining review video I’ve ever watched! I’ll most certainly be back

[@PatrickRambles]

Dude your channel is severely underrated. This is the first of your videos I've seen and I immediately hit subscribe. Perfect balance between information and entertainment. Sweet!

[@JeremyJaydan]

Your videos are like music, I zone out so hard yet I learn so much.

[@uramfekete]

Spectacular work! NOW REVIEW EVERYTHING IN SIGHT

[@kyleromanek]

sheesh. I'll do my best

[@bernosmit4076]

I loved this video so much! As a person studying both filmmaking and sound design you sold me immediately with the way people react when booming for the first time on good quality mics, hahaha! You have received my sub just for that mic story!

[@ReneRivasProductions_]

Great video! Thanks for making this. Also, I caught "The Biggest Little Farm" on a video rental with my lady, wildly captivating story. Awesome that you got to help produce that!

[@bricehansen8777]

Best review!! Established credibility without being annoying about it. Useful, candid, funny. I'll be back for more.

[@MikeErickson]

This was a great video man! Really entertaining - came here for your thoughts about the ntg videomic, left inspired to create new content for my own channel! Great success👍

[@erdmx.]

You made my day. Great edit, great story! I feel like my budget is decreased, before I even finish watching the video. I'm going to buy this thing 🤦‍♂

[@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor]

Tganks to Rode NTG mic that i found this channel, what a beautiful example of how to tell a story in every video … even if its a product review. Amazing storytelling .. glad to connect to u, i am also a fellow filmmaker frm India who has started filming on youtube 1.5 yrs back .. learnt it all on youtube. And filmmaking/storytelling … changed my life 🎥

[@jacksp8de]

This is so dope! Love your storytelling. Do one on the NTG5!

[@ivanb86]

Man, that's some storytelling. Loved the video. I'm looking to buy that Mic. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@KarlGutowski]

Subbed dude. You are great at storytelling... Also, I didn't expect NTG4 vs VideoMic NTG comparison, which is what I got, and it's everything I wanted in life.

[@travisraab]

Does anyone know how the rejection compares to the vp83? Off axis rejection on this mic isn't published anywhere..thx!

[@adelinelim9909]

Thanks for the informative and funny review. You're a gifted visual storyteller.

[@saleh3521]

What did u do? This sounds better than other reviews? what plugins and how did u edit it?

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Awesome video dude. I was almost sold on this mic from other videos till I saw this. I need something that will work well in loud environments like inside loud cars and workshops just like in the situation on the boat with the engine etc but need clear dialogue using a gh5 and want an easy to use plug and play solution what would you recommend?

[@Mallen815]

Too funny. Thanks for the mic reviews. Great info. Love your vids

[@carstatsinternational]

Dude you are amazing at this. Every video is mad entertaining

[@Bellapetrovitch]

Awesome video! I definitely will be purchasing

[@oneuldoplus3832]

I'm surprised to find such a fresh review video on KZbin. Awesome!

[@redbaronstudio8659]

you made my day with the antics in the video hahah! subbed!

[@RobZeigler]

Came for the NTG review, stayed for the humor. Found a fellow Full Sail grad! Subbed. :)

[@kritsanaponghuangkit7621]

your review is so good from video quality to sound , it kept my attention throughout the entire time. why on earth do you have not many views

[@AlexThaxton]

Oh my lord the production on this video, so so sick.

[@NigelHolme]

I'm sure you could review a doorstop, and I'd still find it entertaining. Love your work!

[@kyleromanek]

hahahaha OMG, I'll get right on it

[@NigelHolme]

@@kyleromanek Awesome! 😂

[@f3rzz476]

Kyle Romanek I want to see it 👀

[@islingtonfreenewsmedia]

Well interesting! Did you ever run up a Rode NTG8 for comparison?

[@romankrem]

This is by far the best video about this mic I've seen

[@ShinyTechThings]

I'm looking for a microphone that won't pickup ambient noise from all my computer and networking gear in my home office for my KZbin videos that I make. What microphone does a good job and is under $500? I'd prefer to not have to sync in post if possible and adapt right into the 2.5mm jack on the camera if possible.

[@kyleromanek]

Shiny Tech Things Rode NT USB Mini or NT USB Microphone. Look those up

[@ShinyTechThings]

@@kyleromanek thanks, I just did. Looks like it will perform similar to my Blue Yeti USB microphone which I use for voiceovers but I'd like something for when I'm shooting in camera. I have a purple panda lavalier microphone which works okay but again you can hear my servers and network switches running inside my server rack. I have a Pyle over the ear mic adapted from mini XLR to 2.5mm but it records kind of in mono and I have to rebalance in post. The purple panda one does stereo but picks up more of the background noise. I don't mind spending some money on something that will make my audio sound way better. I did a video of a lavalier microphone hack using zip ties and a heat gun, sounds great but looks totally ghetto and if you are OCD you'll not want to watch me wearing it.

[@islingtonfreenewsmedia]

DON'T use a condenser mic of any sort!! I suffered for ages then realised that a dynamic mic is the right thing to use, condensers are massively sensitive and no matter how directional, in a a room with objects to bounce off they will seriously bugger up your efforts, all the best from Ifnmedia!

[@ryanfarner]

I feel like I just had a conversation with the boys, killer way to do a review

[@suenky1991]

Hello, I just watched 9:41 minutes (*apple intensifies*) of this guy talking about microphones, I’m not a video maker and I don’t know a thing about microphones... You make great videos! Keep going 💪🏻

[@kyleromanek]

Carlo Carriero hahaha!!! I’m here for your entertainment whether you care about the product or not lol.

[@derrickmickle5491]

This advice is fantastic: "This is a great all-around mic. And just like any tool in your kit, you need to find out for yourself where it shines and where it totally sucks ass, and how to compensate for the ass sucking. It's less about you know judging a book by its cover and more about when you take something and you put it in a practice you know you have a certain expectation as to how it's going to perform and [how] it can let you down. And when it does let you down shouldn't just throw it out the window and say gosh that was that's not worth it." THANK YOU FOR SAYING THIS!! It's point that gets lost in so many gear reviews.

[@CompromisedRhiannon]

I know next to nothing about film making and sound engineering but this guy just manages to catch my attention. Great storytelling and editing.

[@annuai5065]

I'm happy I found this channel. You're quite a storyteller.

[@AaronOverEverything]

this channel is straight quality! subscribed!

[@hilmyrukmana2144]

I keep telling myself "this is just a review...a review...a review," but somehow summ inside me screams "BRUH THIS REVIEW MRHG GET OUT THERE AND FILM LOOK AT THIS VIDEO MWAH SO AHH GOOD" (bravo Kyle; u never cease to amaze me with ur filmmaking capabilities)

[@kyleromanek]

Hilmy Rukmana that means a lot man, thank you for watching and for your kind words. Seriously. I don’t always want to do a tech review but if I do, it bette be a damn good time.

[@ashandrewsaustralia2986]

So, so good ........indescribably good...profoundly great genuine humor/style re lots of laughs.........and....oh.......great info on NTG

[@adriantxu]

Dude, killer review, congrats on that Emmy! Would you share a link to the work that was awarded? Thanks.

[@akhil667]

Mann your content is gold

[@kyleromanek]

Akhil Manesh no you are gold 🤗

[@kyleromanek]

Akhil Manesh but thank you lol

[@akhil667]

@@kyleromanek ❤

[@bfjoutdoors]

I love finding channels like this where after watching one video your like.... oh wow that's how this should be presented. why didn't I think of that? Awesome and Subscribed

[@mikey.1205]

Sending this video to everyone I know just for the laughs

[@larionszilasi2964]

Hi, fantastic video! I side information, but If Im getting it right, you suggest, that the RodeLink Filmaker kit is a trustable wireless audio solution, for short films? (pairing with an NTG for example)

[@KrisGelli]

probably i would never buy these things.....but...i am just here for your 'Quality content'...i just came to know that, you are emmy winner..wow..:)

[@PrivatZwecke]

you make so good videos!

[@kyleromanek]

Faulyson thanks buddy!!!

[@ClowdyHowdy]

There is a whole pie chart slice of people out there that need a way to find your videos, they just don't know it yet.

[@zanderryz]

Agreed

[@janeeightfive7331]

When I worked as a camera assistant for a local tv station, I was responsible for sound recording. What I've learned in those years is that you never use an on-camera mic in loud conditions. Even a boom mic like the Sennheiser MKH416 could be too directional to pick up the boat engine sound when you hold it in an angle towards the person while the engine is close by that person. Instead you use wireless lavalier mics. Pretty easy to set up and you get great sound from it. Don't expect wonders from an on-camera mic! Now I'm working as kind of a VJ camera woman and if I need good sound I use the Sennheiser AVX wireless system. A cheaper version would be the Rode wireless go II system. My on-camera mic is only recording ambient sound.

[@seanglasgow7726]

thanks for the advice and pep talk at the end

[@miniwrider5377]

Awesome video, keep it up! One day youll shine!

[@agentsixsix]

I like your review style! Nice touch. Refreshing.

[@JunkBondTrader]

Rode Crew vs the Shure Posse. Town square at sundown. It's going down 👊🥋🎤🎙 Woah woah stop punching, we're just having a recording sesh!

[@ivpetr8880]

I definitely like your style of storytelling!

[@subramanianc15]

Excellent video. Thanks for making this! 1) when you compare Rode VideoMic NTG with Rode VideoMic Pro plus, which one is the best for making ASMR video? Could you please advice? 2) NTG has inbuilt battery and that can't be replaced by user, will it become an issue few years later of using this microphone? or how to replace the battery if its required after few years?

[@jazmanaut]

I was coming to see a review, and you gave me a short film! I love it!

[@iglesiaortodoxaenvivo3373]

First time seeing this channel, this video is soooo creative, thank you for your efforts, this is great.

[@LinemanUniverse]

This was the best totally sold me on the NTG I never watch videos this long said the newest subscriber! 👍

[@zanderryz]

Dude, 2:41 seconds in I had to pause to A-subscribe B-tell you you’re making me laugh really hard and C-hit play again 🤘

[@derickmoncado]

Video deserve about 50k more view wtf. This was great man.

[@Arnaud___]

That was the most entertaining review I've ever seen.

[@sess5206]

Are you still using your GH5. I am, still delighted with it.

[@honestmanmusic]

Dude. This is gold. So much time put into this, and it’s great!

[@TBDIDDY]

This was brilliantly done bud. I smiled and laughed the whole time. Subbed.

[@maruwaanmoses]

Man I really enjoyed this review! 😂 subbed bro 🤙🏼

[@JonRatzlaff]

Um, dude, this video was great! Hilarious and informative. Wasn’t expecting such a good video. Subbed for sure.

[@patrick-resendiz]

Informative but better yet super hilarious! Thanks man!

[@cyrilleautin]

Interesting ! my other mic is also the blue Schoeps ;) I was looking for something more on the run n gun side of things. Thx for the vid!

[@gillynova]

holy, the amount of quality in this video is immaculate

[@birbs4life174]

0:13 those are Laughing Gulls (Leucophaeus atricilla), ironically. Weirder yet, I came to this video hoping to find a microphone to record birds with. Would you recommend it for such a purpose?

[@NathanKontny]

Please keep making videos! This was the best review ever.

[@fullpullmtb]

Favorite NTG review out there, well done!

[@RGMGFitness]

Entertaining and informative...nicely done! Looks like this is going to be my next MIC.. 👍👍

[@Isdale]

Love the flow and structure of these videos. I don't give a shit about filmmaking microphones but found this video very interesting and entertaining.

[@Mightythunder0987]

Loved the story-telling. I forgot I was watching a review of the mic. I was just wondering what would be the best recorder for this mic?

[@christinepark9903]

I'm heading over now to watch The Biggest Little Farm....I've even got popcorn....

[@sunnytang740]

Good stuff neighbour...

[@DanRobertWood]

And a new tech reviewer enters the ring. Watch out Unbox Therapy & MKBHD, Kyle Romanek is coming

[@balamurugan_m]

Wow man I loved that movie a lot 🤗😍😍

[@LinemanUniverse]

If you haven't seen that one stop what you doing right now. I mean finish this video😂🤣🤣 got one on the way great review!

[@Anonybhai]

What lens did you use for the dreamy look? Anamorphic?

[@electrichimp]

Hi! So, I’m a complete sound-rookie and was hoping you could help me understand the real differences between XLR and 3.5mm microphones. From what I’ve been able to learn, the basic differences are: 1. XLR cables are balanced and a safer way to do long connections without having interferences; and 2. XLR mics need phantom power to work. But other than that, do XLR microphones output better sound quality compared to a good 3.5mm microphone? If the only real advance of XLR only comes with their cables… Wouldn't it be better to use a 3.5mm microphone (which tends to be more versatile, like the Rode Video NTG) and use and 3.5mm-to-XLR converter when you need to do a long connection to continue using the more trusted XLR cables?

[@andrewpickering9499]

Brooooo, Best, honest, fun, flippant and cool to watch video on this mic! SUB'D! Question for you, I'm super new to this, like I've just realised I'm better than filming using my Samsung note 10 and Shure Video mic Mv88+ (bwark, no seriously it was bad except for the monitor out jack, oh I miss it like a bad ex) and I have upgraded...gulp.... I got the Sony zv-1 camera (it's halfway from smartphone and WTF is ISO ) I got the rode video NTG, wireless Go and lav Go, boom, stand etc. Now, one thing I think is weird is why are their no monitors outputs on these mics? It's a scary as hell filming using visuals on the camera... I'm an ex dance music producer and I need good ole waves into my ears. My question is, are you aware of any decent high-quality splitters for use with Wireless go or NTG so I can plug my ole trusty HD25 Mk2s in and still record my audio? If you don't reply to this I will stay around, look at your videos, go through your trash, but it would help someone starting out who's kinda on second base 🤣🤣

[@mo_ahmed18]

Am i noti squad? Yes! Was i first? No! Do i use rode mics? No! Did i enjoy the video? YES! Glad to see you branching my guy

[@MiguelClimbs]

Dude, I am SO glad that I clicked on this. Amazing.

[@LowellProductions]

dude this video got me laughing, cheers my friend. nice video

[@mallorydurrick]

You know when you experience FOMO? OMG KYLE! You're like the real deal! I just Googled You. How is it that you only have 4.67K subs? WTF is wrong with people? Hello KZbin Algorithms??? Are you listening???? Emmy Award Winning Cinematographer, , is a film director, cinematographer and writer. He has won two Emmys alongside a small film team for short films featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

[@kyleromanek]

Haha. Thanks Mallory. It's hard to keep up with the demands of the youtube machine to be honest. I'm shooting outside of this all the time. I guess some people are better at time management than I am in relation to using this platform but I am trying to get videos out at least every two weeks. Thank you for the kind words and for subscribing. The show goes on.

[@mallorydurrick]

Kyle Romanek let me know if you need help. The world is a better place with your content. ❤️

[@bcomeault]

Love your videos man! Keep em comin'!

[@vitabcdefghijklmno]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@alext8651]

Hi, Bro! Witch extension cabel u are use for BOOMing this microphone?

[@MOATHALSHIBLIvfx]

the story part is the best:)

[@kyleromanek]

MUAADH 😂

[@saqlaq96]

What tablet is the one at 0:55?

[@fabiano7673]

hi everyone, i was wondering what is the title of the first music in the background of this video? really like that one!

[@f3rzz476]

Kkkkkkkkk meanwhile I had to create a tv show episode once for uní, I ended up as the presenter too xD I had to put an iPhone on the front pocket of my jacket as a mic 😂

[@gillynova]

You earned yourself a sub w/ this one!

[@fmxy]

high quality video!