Rode VideoMicro II vs The Rode VideoMicro - Best Budget Mic For YouTube?

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[@JanJurekk]

I'm just astonished by the machine gun cadence of you videos lately, you sure put a lot energy into the channel and with good and easy to digest format. Hope YT will finally appreciate your value and start promoting you so you can finally get at last the first plaque for 100k, although 1M would be more appropriate. Thanks and good luck!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks, Jan!!

[@Yolocheese]

I love your small humor throughout the videos man lol peace and blessings

[@DigiDriftZone]

Great video, I have the Go II and tempted by the micro for travel/vlogging. Looking forward to the small vlog mic comparison video :)

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Thank you. I put it on my Christmas gift list

[@heatednemz]

Wow I didnt even realize mark is upto 24k subs, I joined under the 10k point. Great stuff mark!

[@FilmBrain]

I've got a similar setup of suspending the mic above me, I've got it on a magic arm on a cold shoe in my camera. (Mine is the TAKSTAR SGC-600). The new design looks great, but I've got a Comica clone, and the Deity D4 Mini with the input jack, so I'm well covered in this area.

[@StuWNZ]

Brilliant video thanks. 😊

[@damasovi_travels1244]

cool video!!! and waiting for the video of all the mics! I have the origianl micro mic and it is good for me.

[@hi2jz]

great vid! looking to replace my micro original due to the flopppppy mount. New mount looks wayyy better and captures low end way more in your comparison. cheers Mark

[@Video.Theatre]

“Because I need to get stinking rich…”😂 You sir, are awesome. I love your channel.

[@the_rat_run]

Having a headphones moment for this video, as recommended. Yes, I like the sound of the VM II as it does have better lows than the original. But I'd be hard pushed to make a choice as the original is quite punchy also. The VM II may just win out - still quite budget friendly. Great video Mark!

[@DanielBryn]

In the market for a do it all kinda mic! Gotta say; Very fun video to watch - definitely looking at the videomicro II. Or the videomic go II... Ok, confused myself again!

[@americansafarico]

Hey this was fantastic man. New subscriber.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@norfolknonsense7578]

Version 2 adds a little to the low end compared to version 1, whereas the latter sounds clearer, hence more preferable to me. Equalizing a bit more richness to the lower frequencies is very easy to do in post.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

fair enough

[@spyder000069]

On the fence with this one. I can see why they still sell both because there are tradeoffs. The mic2 seems like its cuts the highs which can be preferable in some cases but with voices I feel like it loses some. The side sound rejection could also be a benefit in some cases but in some cases I would want a little more side audio like if I am just walking around with my family and I want to catch side comments but not enough to use the built in mic. So I can see situations where both have an advantage. However, that is a steep price jump.

[@sherbert23]

I’ve seen everybody else but I’d love your input on this and the videomic go 2 👀 because let’s be honest, yours is the most good looking opinion

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

oh it’s on the way - compare to the micro and others!!

[@igorbankovic78]

Thank you for explaining difference between cold and hot shoe 😉

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😃

[@ShohagBiswas]

Nice video. Question is how did you remove the white noise? I get a lot.

[@ZEROstig]

Great review I actually just ordered mine can’t wait to get it and what are the best settings for it for in studio ty and merry Christmas

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

just plug it in and set your levels in camera so that your voice bounces around the -12 to -6bB range

[@ZEROstig]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ty wasn’t expecting it to be that simple

[@ZEROstig]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis again ty for the info but I might change my order to the videomic go 2 what would be the best settings for that one

[@aaronballard9119]

I have been running my Comica vm-10(rode micro chinese version) through my Hollyland Lark 150 to make a wireless boom mic. Also allows you to not rely on the cameras preamps and control gain through the Hollyland. I just ordered the Comica VM20 (NTG alternative) to use as my main boom mic, still goong to run it through the Hollyland bc less wires in my small space.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

very smart!! I should try that.

[@StirfriedGerman]

I actually use a studio mic boomed (Lewitt LCT140), and when I want really good audio, I record into a USB interface into a DAW and sync up the audio later. These Rode wind muffs could be a lot smaller. I have a Chinese video mic clone with a much smaller furry muff that works perfectly in all situations but a hurricane. And I mean 70% smaller.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think they should definitely be smaller

[@BarryJohnson]

My mic of choice right now is to have a camera in shot. I need to try an inexpensive mic to boom such as the video micro II. I definitely want a couple of filming options.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

make sure you look at the rode go ii as well. low price, sounds great

[@BarryJohnson]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Definitely Mark, thanks!

[@3ligijus]

Sweet ! I'm going to get one

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will be reviewing the Go II in comparison to it next week as well

[@DrZotac]

ur amazing bro

[@user-bh6bv8xu3v]

I hardly write comments on videos but this time I had to: never seen a review video be so funny :,,D thanks man for the infos and the experience of watching such a video ahahaha love it

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

thanks - that means a lot!!

[@makaryben10]

Now i need a comparison between the Original Videomic Go, Videomic Go II, Videomicro II

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I am doing a comparison between a bunch of Rodes coming up

[@SimeonKolev]

In my experience the Micro version 1 is great for everything and one of the reasons is the lower sensitivity. Since this mic does not have a button or other option to reduce the power at will it is better to be less sensitive :). When you are in a very loud environment outside - it is a must. So what I expect from the new one - it is louder but this takes away some of the universality.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I agree with this - the Videomic NTG for instance peaks like crazy on standard settings because of how sensitive it is. You have to use the -20db pad almost all the time

[@miguelasemprun]

Tested with the Sony ZV e10 + 10-20mm open at 10mm with the lens hood and "furry windshield" , no problem 👍, perfect mic for this camera

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

good to know!!

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

I use a Lav (either a Zoom F1 or the Hollyland Lark M1) for my primary audio but I always have the original Rode Micro on my camera for backup audio (which has saved me more than once)...

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

This is smart.

[@SovaKlr]

When filming soccer games I can stand behind the camera and look sideways and talk at a normal level and the VideoMicro rejects pretty much all of it. But you can still hear the coach on the other side of the field. So if the new one is better than that, that's pretty dang good.

[@Skeeb23]

Thank you for the entertaining and informative video as always! Question if you can: I am trying to find a shotgun mic for my own YT channel that will do well enough at blocking out noise behind not just from the sides. My kids like to play and be loud even when dad tells them not to, ha. Such is life. So I got a fairly cheap BOYA Shotgun Mic and it blocked nothing. That wasn't powered however, it was plug and play like the Rode here. Would I need to step it up to the NG you are referring to? I don't mind charging the mic or having to plug it in as I would love to not have to use a desktop mic all the time (they do sound the best, just an extra object in the way). Thanks!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

In terms of blocking out sound, if you don’t mind having the mic in your shot like a lot of KZbinrs are doing these days, look at a dynamic microphone - that will isolate your sound a lot more. While a more expensive shotgun mic will reject some sound, you’ll always be able t on hear your kids. If my kids are making noise, even my NTG3 expensive mic picks them up easily - and I have sound blankets blocking them as well. So basically, I shoot when they’re not home of in bed, The other alternative is to get a dynamic mic and have it next to your moth in the shot like the Shure MV7

[@Skeeb23]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis right on. Yes that's what I use is a dynamic mic. Thank you for the info, very helpful!

[@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES]

Nice video. I have the original videomicro and the Rode NTG. Now I want the videomicro 2 lol 🤦‍♂️

[@DannysHauntedJourney]

So, I have the Micro 2, and it's a pretty decent mic. That said, I use it with my A7C, and the preamp situation is a bit strange. I have to lower the mic volume to about 8 or 12, depending on the situation. That said, what are your settings for the cameras, since you also use Sony? Also, I would love to hear about stereo mic solutions from the upcoming video!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

that is about right - you need to turn the Sony preamp down to about 7 or 8. to get proper levels. you always have to adjust the preamp to the mic. the lower you can make the Sony the better. when I use the rode videomic mtg, I turn the preamps down to 1 because I can turn up the volume on the mic itself.

[@danielbranam8503]

Made me laugh with the sound rejection tests.

[@jejefpv]

Hey Mark, thanks for all your videos about ZV-E10, you helped me chosing this one. I have also bought the Rode VideoMicro (first one), but nothing happens when pugged on the camera, the audio keeps coming from the internal microphone. Do you know if a setting in the camera can explain this issue ? (I have used the provided cable and tried others, it is fully pushed in the mic input connector, no confusion with headphone output, and Rode micro works fine on my computer). I am afraid there could be an issue with my brand new camera, is it something common ? Thanks mate.

[@saloojeem]

apologies in advance for the silly question - are you sure you have it conntected to the correct port on the camera? i.e. not to the headphone port but to the mic port

[@jejefpv]

@@saloojeem yes, 100% sure it is the microphone port (on the top) 😉

[@aniconsious8823]

Sir can we connect to it our pc windows 10 with trrs adapter from india

[@EvanLindy]

I just wish those damn wind covers were smaller lol Been making me look at wireless instead... But I do love the micro just not when its bigger then the camera ahah

[@sashcarter]

Hey Mark What audio settings do you have on the ZV-E10 when using the Rode VideoMicro II?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think I had it on 7 - just look at your audio meters and target your voice to bounce around between -12dB and -6dB

[@Video.Theatre]

I don’t like to nitpick but the play in the original, which made it bounce around, was solved brilliantly by placing the cord in the slot at the base.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

that does help for sure

[@cameranewb3878]

I use a Blue Yeti mic hooked up to my PC. I record my videos through OBS. Do you know if the quality would be better recorded straight through the camera with a mic attached to it?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

No- the yeti will likely sound better. If you want a more “radio” sound, look for a Dynamic USB mic instead of a condenser mic like the yeti. A dynamic mic will really isolate your voice

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Very handsome - and intelligent - review, as usual. Except for my Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic, I have tons of Rode mics as well. I have the NTG5 which has a much fuller sound than its predecessors, which is why I have that. But, I am looking to replace my Sennheiser because the one I have I cannot twist off the section to replace the battery. I handed it to Arnold Schwarzenegger and even HE couldn't loosen it. The MKE 600, despite being cheaper than its (supposedly) higher end brothers, has the best audio quality I've heard out of any mic. It is literally perfect in every way. And I don't use the word "perfect" very often. I also have the Videomic GO II, which has excellent audio quality like most of Rode mics do. Sure, there are other brands - like Sennheiser - which are also very good. But, to me, Rode mics are consistently high quality for most of the mics they offer. And for their price points, you can't go wrong.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes - they are all so good. Maybe Arnold would have loosened it in his Mr. Olympia days

[@djrightonbeat]

You can always put a cold shoe adapter riser and raise a few inches, to get wind muff out of shot?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I believe this to be a good idea

[@MiMexicoHistorico.-xn5fj]

HOW CAN CONNECT THE RODE VIDEO MICRO II ON A PC its dosent work :(

[@AHDEMA.]

This is the best camera review channel just sayin

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’m just sayin this is the best comment ever 😀

[@ElasticoOFCL]

You ever consider comparing this to the VideoMic go II? I have that back in July and wondering if I can use this as a secondary mic along with that.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will be with the go ii next week

[@ElasticoOFCL]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis oooooo okay then! Looking forward with the video!

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[@KaneDoesOutdoors]

Definitely better than the original. Curious about a comparison with the Sony ECM-G1. It’s tiny and zero wires on a Sony camera - not cheap though…

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes, it’s expensive, and you can’t control the volume on the camera but the sound quality should be better

[@Jenbaggs]

would you recommend the rode 2 for sit down chat videos? no stand

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

For sure. Try to get the mic as close to the talent as possible.

[@YoungBlaze]

Here's a tip, if you get the rode wireless 2 go.. set , you can boom your mic wirelessly and won't need any cords

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes this is a good option for people who have the wireless go - or any wireless that has the port for a lav. But you will still have to keep the wireless go charged up, so I find the extension cable better for my studio 👍

[@oscarvfernandez]

Hi, Thanks, very useful video. I have a Sony ZV-E10 camera and I want to use the Rode VideoMic Go II microphone. I have not been able to get it hooked into the mount in the right place. It doesn't fit. Do I need a cage to screw it in? Thanks again!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you should be able to slide the rode mic into the hot shoe. the little circle dial on the bottom of the rode mic must be loosened before you can slide the square connector in. after that, you can tighten it down again

[@oscarvfernandez]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you very much! Very fast and accurate response. Things are easy when you know about them. Somewhat foolishly I was giving it a lot of thought and it was so easy. You have earned the recognition of a follower. Keep going! 👏👏👏

[@DavidAdlawan_]

Im here for Mark and microphone for my ZV-E10. Mark is always be gorgeous ❤

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@lewcehjitl3282]

Tbh I am enjoying the Diety duo mic very crisp clean audio.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Deity are fantastic

[@DocDelsin]

The rode II has a very warm sound

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it definitely does

[@thefourthquarter7429]

How does this mic work with the Sony ZV-1? I am concenrned about battery drain because it draws power through the 3.5mm jack.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Works great. takes almost no power - it won’t affect the runtime of your battery in any noticeable way

[@thefourthquarter7429]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Good to know, thanks!

[@rainycajun]

You are having WAY too much fun in the noise test... ;)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂

[@nathanksimpson]

The ZVE10 and perhaps even the fx-30 preamps won’t do the mic justice.But that’s the use case so I guess it’s kind of sad such a good sounding mic will only be used in that way most of the time.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it's targeted at people wanting to plug a mic into a camera - so that is how a lot of people will use it.

[@Gerbbo1]

Hahahahahaha 🤣 🤣 "YER Yapper" now that saying goes hand in hand wae a Guid Scots accent 🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Our part of Canada is heavily Irish - so there's all kinds of nonsense that comes out of me.

[@shawnfoodfever]

can it used for ASMR recording ?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

sure, but I don’t think it’s an ideal choice

[@shawnfoodfever]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for the advise 👍👍

[@nomadcurate]

Honestly I can’t tell the difference other than the new stabilizer and that’s only visual.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

with my headphones on I can definitely hear it. but the Rode videomicro is still definitely good

[@TheHouseofFootballTHF]

You’re amazing.. 😂

[@aesric]

We will make you stinking rich

[@agenericaccount3935]

Wayyyy less floppy than the gen 1

[@gustavoborges9420]

I feel that I'll sleep tonight and hear a strange voice saying that some Mark Bennet is handsome and intelligent

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

that's just your inner voice

[@vvlad78]

Actually I can't hear huge difference between VM1 and VM2. Now I'm thinking about Sony ECM-G1 as more compact and cord free alternative of Videomicro. Btw, Mark, could you please spend a little more your wife's money, to compare this Rode mics with ECM-G1? :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will ask Sony to lend me one to try and save my wife's money for other purchases.

[@thosedzones6430]

man your genetic gifts make it hard for the rest of us to get around these products

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s a blessing and a curse

[@StuWNZ]

Girth and length!😂

[@FactNight]

What's the best wireless mic?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Try the Deity Pocket wireless for a good sounding mic that is budget friendly

[@djosefandersson7605]

Thank you for fighting a cats right !🐯

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🐈

[@dccoletrain]

Definitely sounds better but my under $20 off Amazon knockoff isn’t bad so…

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I have one of those too. and it’s not bad at all

[@hellounclesim]

2 weeks from now, I am going to be confused again by all of Rode's mic names.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

absolutely!!

[@infiveg]

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[@ivoskanstins]

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[@agenericaccount3935]

🦘

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

They make great stuff!!

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis They really do. You'll never test one, but the SVMX is head and shoulders above any other stereo XY. Their headphones turned out really swell too. That Aussie philosophy 😫🚿

[@gigihanmandarin]

Dead cat, dead cat, dead cat, dead cat! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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