Rode VideoMic NTG Camera Shotgun Mic Review / Test

[@darikdatta]

I don't think I've ever seen a more useful set of bells and whistles. What an amazing design. I really like this mic I wish I needed it.

[@enriquekahn9405]

This mic looks really interesting. Between this, the NTG5, the various Deity mics and the Synco Mic D-2 we really have a wealth of great new shotguns to choose from. Thanks for doing the untreated room test, that's very illuminating.

[@Schmuddel]

This is one of the best sounding USB mics I've heard. That nearly-flat frequency response is hard to argue with.

[@PaulVinger]

Thanks for this - you offer by far the most comprehensive reviews, without the annoying fluff and clickbait. Would love to see a review of the VideoMic Go II!

[@TARAJOSU]

When he threw the box like that and said, " What are you going to do?" I subscribed.

[@Carl-Camera]

Bought this after seeing your review - this is such a versatile mic at an insanely good price.

[@twophils2703]

Are you still liking it? I’m looking at getting one

[@Carl-Camera]

Yes I use it every day for videoconferencing and gaming.

[@twophils2703]

@@Carl-Camera awesome! Thanks!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks Bandrew - nice review! The DEITY D3-Pro claims to send a balanced signal when you use the XLR adapter in their location kit. Any idea whether this does the same? Reason I ask is that if you are going to use this on a boom pole, I'm thinking a balanced connection will be pretty important to avoid picking up EMF or RF interference.

[@FoodTechLife]

Now I don't feel bad if Bandrew doesn't answer me. I mean he's too big to respond to the great Curtis Judd now! 😂 I kid of course

[@RamiH]

@@FoodTechLife Still no response.....

[@kennyhimanshumirchandani6626]

Still waiting...

[@curtisjudd]

I am told by RODE that the VideoMic NTG and VXLR or VXLR+ do not convert the signal to balanced.

[@kennyhimanshumirchandani6626]

Curtis Judd highly appreciated, Curtis!!

[@gugu6545-u6y]

I didn’t know your cannel yet, but this is hands down and by a huge margin the most useful review of this mic I have seen. Answered all my questions instantly, without wasting my time explaining stuff I can read in the specs. This terse style should become a fixed requirement for all reviews on youtube :-) Many thanks! You made my day.

[@CloDee]

Most useful review of everything I have seen so far about this mic. Thanks for your time.

[@allanwarsing]

Thanks!

[@GTKavanagh]

This review really helped me pick a mic. I needed one for Film but also one for Podcasting with-- this seems right up my alley. Thanks!!

[@TerryMaplePoco]

i always accidentally click on your vids while searching for some review of some gear and i'm always stoked when i realize it's you. thank you for the great reviews

[@EdoDijkgraaf]

A quick start guide to get started early. The man is a poet.

[@PaanJr]

Ive been waiting for this!

[@mahmud-ahsan]

I was waiting for your review. Great review by the way. I always love your conclusion. Thank You.

[@kenbest7660]

It's "The Day of the Triffids: Christmas Invasion" (disguised as Christmas trees). Good review.

[@TimmyJoePCTech]

I got this Mic just because of you ;) Bye bye lav mics 100 feet of cord that is always getting caught in the wheels of my chair :)

[@Podcastage]

The dreaded cable meeting chair wheels. I hate it so much!

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

You guys heard of wireless mics? Just kidding. SERIOUS QUESTION: I just bought a cheap lavalier mic and I hate it that I can not connect it freely, without the sound output to be changed to the mic - the computer thinks that this is a headphone with mic... And no USB interface functionality. So, either buy a shotgun mic and connect it to my external usb audio interface or buy this here, which can be used as an USB mic - how cool is that??? BUT, the price is ridiculous... I get it - it is GOLD, state of the art and all those features are a dream! But, I would not buy a condenser mic (USB or normal XLR), cause it picks up too much of the ambient. I would choose to buy a lavalier, so I can use it with the camera as well, record people etc. The shotgun mic seems the PRETTIEST option of all, but in an untreated room, they still pick up unwanted room reverb. Hard decision... Anyone, can help? :))

[@rsmith02]

I use a Rode VideoMic Pro in an untreated room and it's fine. It points towards me from the side with my chair behind it which should help somewhat with echo. Or put it above you and point it down. I run it through a Zoom h4 as an audio interface. This mic would let me skip that step. I also use a lav mic but not having to clip a mic to me is better as I do forget sometimes and may break it. @@SocietateaAscendenta

[@adsertheblade]

Well, this is the review that everyone was looking for. Literally answered all my questions. Well, actually one left: what happens if you use it to record an instrument? I love the rejection it offers, but sound wise? Never tried a shotgun on an instrument, but it makes sense when you're trying to isolate a few players. You look like you might know a thing or two about instruments.

[@RC2225]

1:44 no sticker? What a stupid product.

[@xHadesStamps]

Røde not sending a sticker??

[@RichardsWorld]

I'm getting mine tomorrow. I can't wait. The safety track thing will help me out quite a bit with unexpected noises when in public.

[@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt]

Superb review, as always, the comparisons of connected-to-camera use in different rooms: super-well-thought-out! 👍

[@MattJacques]

Cool. Clearly seems to be a response to the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro, would be great to see a comparison! 🎙

[@DarioDAversa]

I second that!

[@NickNimmin]

Solid review! I didn’t even notice that tree until you pointed out....🤣

[@SepiaMN]

really? 😂

[@iancraig]

Thanks Bandrew. Nice and thorough. You also confirmed what I felt in my video about the spl being a little low. Even at vlogging distance, it can just get into the clipping region which might well translate to distortion in noisy places if say, loud cars go by. That’s my only real concern with it tbh.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

G'day Ian. Is there any reliable way of getting this NTG to output to XLR? Cheers. Steve.

[@iancraig]

@@thebusinessfirm9862 Hi. There might be a converter plug I think. I’m sure I’ve seen one but not sure where. So basically, a female 3.5mm on the input side so you plug the mic into it and a 3 pin xlr on the other side. You might have to manually switch the mic on.

[@patrickbotros5807]

Thanks i am about to buy a Mic and was looking at your video's. I made my choice!! NTG it is

[@ShreyasRecipe]

Rode mics are superb...

[@TheoHeartsill]

Awesome video like always. Thanks for a wonderful and thorough review!

[@DANIELHWANG1]

Great review of this mic. I just ordered it today.

[@galliganmedia]

best review to date of this mic

[@CreatorsMediaTools]

I encountered a surprise when using this microphone as a USB mic into Windows, and this may be true on Macs and in Linux also. There appears to be some gain staging to contend with. I had to turn it down in the Windows Audio Recording Level tab for the mic all the way to 38 to completely avoid overloads on words like "Now" and "Wow" with my voice. (Words that really test your resonance amplification...) At first, I thought I must be overloading the capsule, but that was not the case. Once I had the gain under control in Windows Audio's subsystem, the output was always clean into OBS or Voicemeeter Banana's recorder, etc. So, I think the USB overdrives the input preamps, in Windows at least, and needs to be clamped down.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

Thanks making this review Bandrew. Hope you're well, mate.

[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

On MIC Safety track?!?!?!? WTH? My Tascam DR-40 has a safety track feature and that's why I chose it over other options. Safety tracks when shooting event's are a must.

[@Vegetox]

The Safety Track of your tascam will modify the GAIN between the L and R track, but, if your microphone out level is too already too hot for your tascam, you will already be able to exceed your input limit (pre-gain) of your tascam, and even with a gain at 1%, the signal can be limited ... But not if it is the signal from the microphone itself which is reduced before the tascam input ;)

[@solon_music]

Excellent demo - thank you for putting together.

[@TuckerPearce]

First time on your channel and extremely impressed. Thanks for what felt like a very unbiased review. Also loved how you disclosed that they sent you the mic for free, a lot of creators seem less transparent on this topic which is frustrating as we try to decide what to buy potentially from a video like this. Super tempted to get this mic, thanks again.

[@阿金阿金-u1h]

Thanks! LOVE you videos as always!

[@jimpurcell]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@Mewatisanscar1947]

Best video ever abt mic sir Love from india

[@canartsavetheworld]

I bought one of these but I am not in love with it. It’s a good mic audio quality wise but I didn’t find it great to use a location shotgun. 2 main issues. Too many buttons and too many things to check every time you set up. I am going to back to a phantom powered shotgun mic, no on off switch, no filter switches, no -20db button, just plug it in and adjust everything from the recorder. 2nd issue is that it clips at what I consider to be really low levels unless -20db is engaged. As on camera DSLR type mic it’s probably pretty good but as a general everyday boom mic, forget it, too much unnecessary complication.

[@DukeFavre]

Beautiful job!! Thanks for this man. Great content! What a wonderful year was this! Happy Holidays!

[@minimuffinmila2777]

HAHAHA you throwing the box at the beginning sounded good enough to freak out my cat 😂

[@gordonrochford]

Doing fine work here! ❤️ Thanks man!

[@RonYates1]

intro had me laughing lol

[@TisMeBc]

Hey there podstage, the VideoMic go 2 came out recently, any way you might re visit these shotgun/pencil microphones? I know personally im looking at getting away from the microphone being in my face and ive kind of come to the conclusion that the video mic go 2 by rode is a great option for the price bracket so im guessing there are at least a couple other people out there that are interested if its a good buy or if other mics exist in the price bracket that arent XLR for normy audio in a controlled environment like a home office/streaming setup

[@jarechu]

Hi Bandrew, maybe you might consider to add this mic to your "iOS Mic / Interface" playlist also. This thing is very versatile.

[@createlovehappy]

The pattern seems accurate. Just what I need for making videos for KZbin

[@dankelly]

If you're going to use the mic ONLY on a home studio, what mic do you recommend?

[@chrisw1462]

Re: Pro R Plus comparison - Whilte the NTG is certainly very good, the Pro R Plus was a lot warmer sounding In addition to being pleasing to the ear, that might also indicate more high frequency noise rejection as well.

[@JamesMaharajOfficial]

You make great videos! Helped my channel quite a bit, thanks bud!

[@BrianMackey2010]

Wow great review :)

[@rockfitclub]

i got azden shotgun sgm 250 it sound crisp and clear.work with battry and phantom power

[@TomaszWiszkowski]

I love your reviews! these are extremely helpful! i was wondering though - how does this microphone manage the environment noise? how much of the noise is picked at 45, 90 and 135 degrees from 4 feet away? it seems that from close-up some of the noise is attenuated.makes me curious how that works with increasing distance (ie. whether at 4 feet distance there is little difference coming from microphone orientation change)...

[@johnnytrayes4734]

Awesome review nice work thank you

[@vgman94]

Weighing this and the Shure MV7. Leaning on this.

[@Toneeeeee23]

That’s exactly where I was. If you don’t already own a shotgun mic, then I would go with this one.

[@vgman94]

@@Toneeeeee23 Do you own a Videomic NTG now? If so, what’s your experience with it?

[@BrendanEvan]

Why did I watch other reviews of this? Lesson learned. One stop shop

[@k41y]

Awesome! It would be great to see a review on the smaller, RØDE VideoMic GO II as well :)

[@FrankSilverado]

I just "LIKED" and "SUBSCRIBED." I also just ordered. Thanks for the review.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you very much for the like and subscribe. I hope you love the mic.

[@mkoutabout9258]

Hi mate, I was planning to get the Rode NT-USB mini for desk recording mainly for vocal and voice over, but then this one came out. Would this one with the featured usb port do the same job?

[@BernhartFarrasS]

Hello @Podcaststage, how does this mic compared to Rode Procaster, Shure SM7/7b for podcasting purpose? which one is better?

[@auroraflash]

Comparison Video with the Videomic Pro Plus? 8:00 yeah

[@CLIFFLIX]

Great job!

[@derickmoncado]

Does this mic pick up static interference from nearby wifi routers? I had the Rode VideoMic GO and that was a huge issue. I had to return as I couldn't use it because of that :(

[@HavalKurdistanBaşûr]

Which number on the dial would you recommend,, is 12 good,? Thanks

[@survivingearth2.0]

At 11:30 you mention my exact use case but don’t mention any alternatives, please tell me a good indoor mic to use exclusively for my studio. It’s mildly treated for sound. The Octava is not available where I live (India)

[@rsmith02]

Shure mv7 is what I got for that.

[@laggmonstret]

Been looking into a shotgun mic or a pencil shotgun mic only for VOIP purposes. This seems like a way better route to go then choosing a phantom powered one with a required audio interface? Way cheaper at least and still seems to do the job.

[@PaulVoorberg]

What if I leave the Rode NTG permanently connected to my computer via USB? Will that degrade the NTG battery? I assume it will because my computer is on all day when I work and it'll probably trickle charge the NTG battery, just like when you leave a laptop connected to the wall socket. I'm hoping this isn't the case though, hence why I'm asking.

[@laggmonstret]

Maybe overkill, but could I use this as a mic for Discord on my PC put on a boom arm like above my monitor?

[@4fiHysteria]

Hey! Im wondering if its possible to ask you to do a breakdown of all those different spec on the spec aheet and what they actually mean/how they affect the mic. Apologies if youve already done this, thanks!

[@ramix6964]

Already done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jJZ5eli86goqc

[@jakealden2517]

Thanks. Do I need an audio interface if I am on the road and doing a voice over? Or, can I record it directly to my DAW?

[@jjcocoadventures3435]

This video was pretty much perfect. Quick question......where can I find the deadcat for this? I need a link cause I looked all over amazon and ebay and can't quite pinpoint which deadcat is the one for this mic

[@candykanefpv]

I have the same christmas tree! It's adorable.

[@Podcastage]

Echo it was a gift and I love it! Best Christmas tree ever. 🌲 🎄

[@TheBackRowShow]

Sooo versatile

[@MB-tp8ne]

Good review of a good product. At the moment I am trying M5 micros to get some environmental sound but I was searching for a shotgun to track the main subject. This might be a very good solution to record the main subjects words/noise into camera and use, if necessary / appropriate, two M5 micros in ORTF config for the environmental sound and store the data on my tascam.

[@Lishtenbird]

Would be quite interesting to know the difference in side sound pickup between this new one and the usual Videomics.

[@radekt119]

Hi Podcastage please what you recoment for talking podcast? This NTG or lower price Rode NT-USB? Thanks for reply.

[@nahumdrummer1474]

Would you recommend this microphone for someone who would use it for music on a DSLR? Currently using rode videomicro. Thanks for the review! 👍

[@Andee...]

That sounds really good

[@nicholasferriero6442]

Great video! Thanks for the valuable information! Question for anyone that may be in the know. I recently purchased the Videomic NTG hybrid to use atop my Canon M50 for vlogging and for boom placement for talking head video. The NTG works great atop the camera with the supplied Rode SC10 patch cable. B&H (multiple reps) ensured me the Rode SC1 extension cable would work to connect the NTG to the M50 for boom application (since the NTG can accept both TRS or TRRS cables). The SC1 does not work. Read online that others had a similar experience. However I have not been able to find info on what cable would work to connect the Videomic NTG to the M50 for boom application. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Good luck to all!

[@patrick-resendiz]

Thanks for the great review. Just ordered. Do you color grade your videos? Would be curiosity to know your approach on color grading if you do.

[@Podcastage]

I don't color grade my videos. I set the color on my canon once using a grey card, and haven't touched it since.

[@jezebelspencer4443]

I'd like to get one for recording noise. is this a feasible device for doing so? Would you recommend this over the TZ Stellar x2?

[@StravaigingMTB]

Shoot-out between this mic and the Diety diety S mic. Sure no USB on the Diety but USB is as important as overall sound quality and low noise.

[@sandsplasherasmr1865]

Is diety s mic better for sound quality anf lower self noise ?

[@jayraj7657]

When you're a few centimetres away from the mic it sound so good. I'm on Windows, a few centimetres away with - 20db pad on but my audio is in the reds and peaking. Even when whispering same thing happens. Idk what is wrong.

[@caek2]

I absolutely love the comedic edits in these reviews

[@Lishtenbird]

I find them jarring because I come for the info, not entertainment.

[@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?

[@rsmith02]

It's just balanced which makes interference less likely and XLR cables are more durable. To get balanced audio with this you need an expensive adapter, the RODE VXLR Pro. XLR mics tend to be also more expensive so there are many higher-end options.

[@freddymiguelponce]

Great video! Beside using on top of the camera, would this works well using it via USB to make zoom calls, and listen to the participants with a headphones connected into the 3.5mm of the mic? Thanks in advance and sorry for my English i'm still learning Have a Productive and Healthy day!

[@Rev0ltTTV]

Is there a shotgun mic like this with a sm7b form factor that I can put on arm for streaming?

[@Ryezn5057]

Would you get cleaner audio using a trs to xlr stepdown to an audio interface instead of connecting a laptop directly via usb or 3.5mm?

[@ErwinLeader]

Great video, do you know what Long cable I need if I want to use it as a Boom and connect it to my camera? thanks!!

[@jackreeder4130]

With every shotgun mic I've purchased so far, there is a hiss that seems to be unavoidable in preventing. Is this RODE better than the RODE VideoMic in that regard? I know people say you can try to remove it in Audacity but I can't get rid of all of it without affecting vocal quality.

[@HowToWithJulieSue]

Is the hiss from the mic? I've chased down a bad cable or two and found this to be the source.

[@aarongutierreztv6797]

Can you do a microphone review on the Shure 565sd

[@as10046]

Could you test a Fethead or a Couldlifter with an external phantom power source for a condenser mic?

[@Sutansustain]

Would you try rode nt5/nt55 for vocal/dialogue in booming position? Maybe comparing with the shotgun you have. Please. Thank you

[@RealSimonBarker]

I get a FANTASTIC sound on my larger podcast mic Rode NT1A BUT I want to move the mic out of sight. I then tried a Rode Lavelier mic and that is a bit drop in quality (especially low frequency) than the NT1A. So I am wondering where this fits in comparison to those? I'll be placing at a distance of around 2-3 foot away in order to miss the camera.

[@mikeburke1993]

Tanks. Good video.

[@xHadesStamps]

you mean 3/8" threading, not 3/4" threading, right?

[@arfmf]

Any worries about battery life issues if used frenquently as an USB mic?

[@alext8651]

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

[@carmineg]

It's back in stock at B&H can you do an affiliate link to there?

[@BarefootMediaTV]

why did mine stop automatically turning on and off with the camera? is there a setting i accidentally changed?

[@jawi760]

Can you compare this mic vs ntg 5 please? Thanks amazing work

[@ibrahimabueraq759]

Am I the only one who thinks all of your videos are premium?