Rode NT-USB Mini Review (vs Blue Yeti)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

These little microphones are a great way to get you podcasting. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Disclosure 1:02 - What is in the Box 1:25 - Magnetic Stand or Boom Arm 2:04 - Polar Pattern 2:21 - Frequency Response 2:26 - Sample Rate 2:37 - Back Panel 3:08 - Front Panel 3:24 - Multiple USB Mics (Rode Connect) 3:51 - Proximity Effect & Plosive Test 4:40 - Off-Axis Rejection 5:35 - Handling Noise 6:01 - NT-USB on Desk Test 6:51 - Changing Mic Gain 7:41 - Blue Yeti vs Rode NT-USB Mini 9:00 - Pros, Cons, and Final Thoughts Rode NT-USB Mini ►Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/JrzMnE​ ►B&H Photo - bhpho.to/2RAfj79​ ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/3dyw9f9​ Rode PSA-1 Boom Arm ►Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/ZdQMak​ ►B&H Photo - bhpho.to/2PbsgU6​ ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/2QiJz69​ Affordable Boom Arm ►Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/gb1x09​ ►B&H Photo - bhpho.to/2QFXX8j​ ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/3asVzsG (affiliate links)

[@mayssamhadhbi8897]

0:18 holy sht i was aboutta ask what mic he’s using cus it sounds really good n then realized it’s the mic he’s reviewing

[@beatdiabetes3]

It makes no sense that Rode, a high-quality mic company, would provide such a scrawny mic stand with such a scrawny mic (which has really nice sound)! You could get a neck injury constantly leaning down to get close enough to the mic.

[@balifeefy]

it is a mic for a boom arm, and they've made a stand just to put this mic somewhere for the time when you don't have mic arm

[@rchamy94]

@@balifeefy I just use the box as a stand, done

[@capitolbassfishing]

Sounds great, love the size (portable) but honestly the proximity you need for best sound would obstruct my face the way I make my videos. I like traditional condenser shape.

[@simongoode7025]

Thanks for the review - i wish you tested it more with the camera out of the frame (i.e. like you did with it on the tiny stand). I want a mic for Zoom/training sessions and don’t want it next to my face. So I guess around 1-2 feet

[@kitchenzombie8974]

Your videos are really good. I like your style. And you give much information. Thx

[@fingerboardlife2442]

I feel like this is all 100% incorrect imo. You treated it like its a shure sm7b dynamic mic which you talk closely into.....its not that. The reason for the short base is to get it off camera for zoom calls and such as you can talk further away, its a condensor mic...you just set the gain for talking close. Put the mic between 12 and 18 inches from your face, adjust the gain accordingly (you tested the mic on the appropriate magnet stand with the gain turned down at a desk waist high)and now you know why this mic was created.....if you want a boom mic on camera, buy a dynamic mic

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

lol. That's a good one. Plenty of people utilize the proximity effect on condenser mics. I'm not sure what planet you are from but best of luck.

[@paulwoaert]

It is still a handicap to have to have the microphone constantly close to the mouth, and not pleasant to watch for the one who will then watch the video. Is it possible to adjust this microphone to be able to move it 24 or 36 inches away from the mouth while still having a very effective sound rendering or do we have to put it near our mouth to be able to obtain the optimal sound quality ?@@GeekyNerdyTechy

[@Vertshark]

Can you connect more than one NT-USB through a USB hub? Since it uses a USB-A connector at the computer end, you should be able to use a hub to connect more than one at a time

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You can hook up to 4 of these to a computer and record with the Rode Connect software. :)

[@MrDefeater94]

Excellent review

[@Anth0ny85]

What about Razer Seiren Mini ? Still can't decide between those two you mentioned and maybe even Razer Seiren Mini. Need it for recording games.

[@VodkaSelekta]

Hello, I think I'm subbed to your InTheBlues channel. I bought this mic thinking I could record some plug and play guitar clips with it, as messing about with DAWs is just too much if I want to remember a riff. I ran into a problem with it not having a volume control and the microphone clipping even at pretty low amp volumes. I'm pretty well versed in setting up microphones and recording but even turning down the gain in my DAW didn't mitigate this problem. It might be an ok mic for podcast volumes depending on how loud you shout, but anything above that is a nono. My phone mic clips less than this thing does.

[@Jayesh88709]

Question - if I enable some effects & settings on windows using the RØDE Connect software. Will it be carried over to other devices, like my PS5 or iPad. Bcz I cannot install any software on those devices to control this mic. Please can you answer??? I am looking forward to use this only on my PS5 for streaming, gaming recording. I saw that this has a NOISE GATE built in which is triggered by the software. And software is only on Windows & Mac. So what I'm thinking is, I'll connect this mic to my windows laptop, enable noise filter & then take this to my PS5/ipad. But i need to know if the setting done on windows software will work on ps5/ipad.

[@ZRay507]

too bad that it does not have a mute button on the mic itself... this is a deal breaker for me and I'm kinda sad, because I really love the esthetics and sound quality

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If you use the rode connet software I am pretty sure it has a mute function

[@RedPMD]

I tried both. I prefer the Blue Yeti

[@islamicmedicine5229]

But doesn't rode have a better sound?

[@zencoatlrios2648]

@@islamicmedicine5229 for sure, Rode have better sound.

[@Originalayu]

​@@zencoatlrios2648blue yeti is best 😅

[@ot7stan207]

I wish they made the stand extendable. I do love the magnet tho

[@xrpgoat.crypto]

Would this mic be useable on Android device example usb c hub on a Samsung tab s7 ?

[@whiteowl0227]

Do you have a video on how to record a video podcast with these mics?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Check out my RodeConnect software video. :)

[@ronnieryanpc]

For monitoring, what bitrate and hz does the built in 3.5mm output support? Does it support lossless?

[@paulwoaert]

Have you tested the Elgato Wave 3? If so, what is the difference with the Rode NT-USB Mini ?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I haven't tried the Elgato before but I tested their XLR mic which sounds great. You can hear it from a few minutes into this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpjSf2qqo96ja80

[@qazalmusic5794]

which one is better for a singer and recording vocal please help me

[@iverunouttanames]

I'm working on upgrading my recording setup for game streaming and this video has been very helpful and informative, I do have a question very specific to my current situation - I have very noisy neighbours who also have a dog that is always barking, especially at night, my current headset mic tends to pick up most of the barking, will it be helpful in reducing that external noise if I get the NT-USB Mini (I want to keep soundproofing as the last option)

[@skypadd5966]

You need rock wool on your walls to get smothered high and low pitch volume without it getting background noices

[@xclvrfip]

What’s the pink and blue thing on top of the mics? Great vid btw!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Just a clip on colour indicator so you know who is using which mic.

[@nishaantDinesh]

The volume control knob at the front does not work for me with ATH MX50 headphone. Is it faulty or there is somettings issue? Please respond.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Sounds like something is wrong. I would contact rode customer support and lodge a ticket.

[@slash1reader]

How about the noise floor?

[@thailam]

very detail reviews.

[@mihirgolani66]

What do you think should I buy for Voice-overs, NT Mini USB or the Blue Yeti?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Both sound very nice for voice over work. The Yeti is a bit easier thanks to the ergonomic design. If you have a boom arm either is good choice.

[@rchamy94]

Yeti X comes with a very easy to use software. But still the NT Mini has a higher quality.

[@dewit238]

Rode nt usb mini or blue yeti nano?

[@disneyvlao8046]

Which mic is the best for covers? The blue yeti Or rode

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Covers as in music production? The Yeti is more versatile thanks to it's polar patterns but I would buy an audio interface and a proper condenser or dynamic mic for music production.

[@disneyvlao8046]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you so much

[@waelhussein4606]

Do you have to be that close to the mic? If you are speaking to people on a virtual meeting, this setting wouldn't be ideal.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Not at all. You can move it further back and crank up the gain.

[@othmangoumri1605]

I res good for podcasts???

[@OklahomaRealEstateReviews]

Thank you

[@upgrade1015]

Everyone has the mic on an arm and not in the stand it comes with … how is the sound of its on a desk a bit further away from your mouth

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

6:09

[@Anoopkumar-ni7zq]

Can it work on android phone

[@ChisKH]

great info! will most probably getting one after this

[@neraknerak1]

don't get it.

[@bruceelliot1503]

@@neraknerak1 Why?

[@gnostie]

I like you, my friend. I too would have put the box to bring the mic closer to my face. I mean look at the PERFECT height of that box - are you telling me it's a coincidence??? ;-)

[@neraknerak1]

I have this rode nt usb mini mic. it is heavy, was expensive and sucks for the price. I do not recommend. Blue ball mic is about the same and 70 dollars cheaper.

[@Just_Ve]

I have both and it's a huge differance in audio quality. Maybe you are not recording properly or are using a headphone or speaker that cant reproduce the audio very well.

[@teemuvesala9575]

you call 100 dollars expensive? get a job

[@ShamimGypsyOld]

@@Just_Ve which one is better? please answer

[@khamasito]

Mine is totally fine check out my channel for the audio

[@vanyas-g3178]

Being totally honest @8:54 I turned the volume right down

[@vanyas-g3178]

Thanks for a great video. And the affiliate links too!

[@kanji_nakamoto]

InTheBlues!!!!

[@eugenkloster2017]

Cool

[@MaZEEZaM]

The yeti has terrible sound in comparison, all the S sounds were horrible.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Are you listening on a phone?

[@mikejohansen4072]

you pronounce and spell the word incorrectly Røde microphone

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

okay... lol 😆

[@MaZEEZaM]

Lol, its an Australian company and he's Australian, I think we know how to say Rode.

[@BrinZh]

@@MaZEEZaM dosent matter. Im Danish and RØDE means red here. lol

[@plinden]

Use a small tripod, fixed.

[@ClassicCult]

Damn the blue yeti sounds better

[@bond-kim]

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