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.
@enriquekahn94054 жыл бұрын
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.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
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.
@FoodTechLife4 жыл бұрын
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
@RamiH4 жыл бұрын
@@FoodTechLife Still no response.....
@kennyhimanshumirchandani66264 жыл бұрын
Still waiting...
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
I am told by RODE that the VideoMic NTG and VXLR or VXLR+ do not convert the signal to balanced.
@kennyhimanshumirchandani66264 жыл бұрын
Curtis Judd highly appreciated, Curtis!!
@TARAJOSU4 жыл бұрын
When he threw the box like that and said, " What are you going to do?" I subscribed.
@TimmyJoePCTech4 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@Podcastage4 жыл бұрын
The dreaded cable meeting chair wheels. I hate it so much!
@SocietateaAscendenta3 жыл бұрын
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? :))
@rsmith026 ай бұрын
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
@mahmud-ahsan4 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for your review. Great review by the way. I always love your conclusion. Thank You.
@PaulVinger Жыл бұрын
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!
@NickNimmin4 жыл бұрын
Solid review! I didn’t even notice that tree until you pointed out....🤣
@SepiaMN3 жыл бұрын
really? 😂
@kenbest76604 жыл бұрын
It's "The Day of the Triffids: Christmas Invasion" (disguised as Christmas trees). Good review.
@guhe65454 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Most useful review of everything I have seen so far about this mic. Thanks for your time.
@MattJacques4 жыл бұрын
Cool. Clearly seems to be a response to the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro, would be great to see a comparison! 🎙
@DarioDAversa4 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@Schmuddel Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best sounding USB mics I've heard. That nearly-flat frequency response is hard to argue with.
@Carl-Camera4 жыл бұрын
Bought this after seeing your review - this is such a versatile mic at an insanely good price.
@twophils27033 жыл бұрын
Are you still liking it? I’m looking at getting one
@Carl-Camera3 жыл бұрын
Yes I use it every day for videoconferencing and gaming.
@twophils27033 жыл бұрын
@@Carl-Camera awesome! Thanks!
@minimuffinmila27778 ай бұрын
HAHAHA you throwing the box at the beginning sounded good enough to freak out my cat 😂
@RC22254 жыл бұрын
1:44 no sticker? What a stupid product.
@xHadesStamps4 жыл бұрын
Røde not sending a sticker??
@iancraig4 жыл бұрын
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.
@thebusinessfirm98623 жыл бұрын
G'day Ian. Is there any reliable way of getting this NTG to output to XLR? Cheers. Steve.
@iancraig3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RichardsWorld4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TerryMaplePoco2 жыл бұрын
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
@GTKavanagh3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@PaanJr4 жыл бұрын
Ive been waiting for this!
@TheoHeartsill4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video like always. Thanks for a wonderful and thorough review!
@canartsavetheworld2 жыл бұрын
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.
@HungryForTastyFoodAndComicArt4 жыл бұрын
Superb review, as always, the comparisons of connected-to-camera use in different rooms: super-well-thought-out! 👍
@EdoDijkgraaf4 жыл бұрын
A quick start guide to get started early. The man is a poet.
@BrendanEvan3 жыл бұрын
Why did I watch other reviews of this? Lesson learned. One stop shop
@ShreyasRecipe4 жыл бұрын
Rode mics are superb...
@TuckerPearce4 жыл бұрын
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.
@DukeFavre4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job!! Thanks for this man. Great content! What a wonderful year was this! Happy Holidays!
@DANIELHWANG14 жыл бұрын
Great review of this mic. I just ordered it today.
@RonYates13 жыл бұрын
intro had me laughing lol
@EricLefebvrePhotography4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Vegetox4 жыл бұрын
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 ;)
@adsertheblade2 жыл бұрын
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.
@k41y4 ай бұрын
Awesome! It would be great to see a review on the smaller, RØDE VideoMic GO II as well :)
@solon_music4 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo - thank you for putting together.
@jarechu3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bandrew, maybe you might consider to add this mic to your "iOS Mic / Interface" playlist also. This thing is very versatile.
@dankelly3 жыл бұрын
If you're going to use the mic ONLY on a home studio, what mic do you recommend?
@TomaszWiszkowski4 жыл бұрын
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)...
@thebusinessfirm98623 жыл бұрын
Thanks making this review Bandrew. Hope you're well, mate.
@patrickbotros58074 жыл бұрын
Thanks i am about to buy a Mic and was looking at your video's. I made my choice!! NTG it is
@CreatorsMediaTools4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimpurcell2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thanks!
@TisMeBc2 жыл бұрын
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
@FrankSilverado Жыл бұрын
I just "LIKED" and "SUBSCRIBED." I also just ordered. Thanks for the review.
@Podcastage Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the like and subscribe. I hope you love the mic.
@JamesMaharajOfficial4 жыл бұрын
You make great videos! Helped my channel quite a bit, thanks bud!
@user-gu2ym1fb6j4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! LOVE you videos as always!
@vgman943 жыл бұрын
Weighing this and the Shure MV7. Leaning on this.
@Toneeeeee233 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly where I was. If you don’t already own a shotgun mic, then I would go with this one.
@vgman943 жыл бұрын
@@Toneeeeee23 Do you own a Videomic NTG now? If so, what’s your experience with it?
@galliganmedia4 жыл бұрын
best review to date of this mic
@gordonrochford4 жыл бұрын
Doing fine work here! ❤️ Thanks man!
@btsvasko2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Very informative.
@derickmoncado4 жыл бұрын
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 :(
@kpboix994 жыл бұрын
Good review, so it drowns the sounds out from the background. I think it would be good for a vlogging camera.
@itmspeakers12944 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual Bandrew. I just got a Stellar X2 after hearing the review at the Booth Junkie channel....waiting to hear your opinion.
@jenky10444 жыл бұрын
Great show. Thank you for your review. Is this water resistant.? It would be nice if while in the field, in case it was rainy while sitting on top of a camera. If you mentioned that, I'm sorry I missed it. During the intro when you was holding that sad little tree, dressed the way you were, I thought, oh he reminds me of Charlie Brown with a little bit darker hair.. 😂 Thank you and happy holidays.
@mewatisanscar91474 жыл бұрын
Best video ever abt mic sir Love from india
@BernhartFarrasS4 жыл бұрын
Hello @Podcaststage, how does this mic compared to Rode Procaster, Shure SM7/7b for podcasting purpose? which one is better?
@mkoutabout92583 жыл бұрын
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?
@createlovehappy4 жыл бұрын
The pattern seems accurate. Just what I need for making videos for KZbin
@patrick-resendiz4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Podcastage4 жыл бұрын
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.
@CLIFFLIX4 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@rockfitclub4 жыл бұрын
i got azden shotgun sgm 250 it sound crisp and clear.work with battry and phantom power
@MB-tp8ne4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jjcocoadventures34353 жыл бұрын
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
@jayraj7657 Жыл бұрын
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.
@4fiHysteria4 жыл бұрын
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!
Would you recommend this microphone for someone who would use it for music on a DSLR? Currently using rode videomicro. Thanks for the review! 👍
@auroraflash4 жыл бұрын
Comparison Video with the Videomic Pro Plus? 8:00 yeah
@chrisw14624 жыл бұрын
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.
@HavalKurdistanPeace4allАй бұрын
Which number on the dial would you recommend,, is 12 good,? Thanks
@laggmonstret4 жыл бұрын
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.
@candykanefpv4 жыл бұрын
I have the same christmas tree! It's adorable.
@Podcastage4 жыл бұрын
Echo it was a gift and I love it! Best Christmas tree ever. 🌲 🎄
@PaulVoorberg3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Lishtenbird4 жыл бұрын
Would be quite interesting to know the difference in side sound pickup between this new one and the usual Videomics.
@BrianMackey20104 жыл бұрын
Wow great review :)
@xHadesStamps4 жыл бұрын
you mean 3/8" threading, not 3/4" threading, right?
@freddymiguelponce3 жыл бұрын
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!
@migneault624 жыл бұрын
It was already in my shopping cart but I waited to sleep on it and check more reviews... I guess I'll hit proceed to checkout :) (gonna be an upgrade for my rode micro @ 40$ lol )
@mikeburke1993 Жыл бұрын
Tanks. Good video.
@radu3g4 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this one.... :) Maybe you can suggest what alternatives you have in mind when you talk about a specific microphone. For example, I am looking for a decent shotgun mic , but the better alternative of this one, Rode NTG3, costs twice.
@hautehussey4 жыл бұрын
radu3g not to mention would need a separate preamp with power, right?
@radu3g4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is an advantage, but in my setup, I always run the signal through a recorder, (H4n pro for portable), and output of the recorder in the camera. Most camera preamps are useless in my opinion, so I have it turned down at minimum, and use recorder volume instead. So I get good quality audio, and the audio in-camera is for sync only. So power supply is not an issue for me. What I am looking for are low self-noise and good off-axis rejection. And the best price, of course.
@jawi7604 жыл бұрын
Can you compare this mic vs ntg 5 please? Thanks amazing work
@nicholasferriero64423 жыл бұрын
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!
@aarongutierreztv67974 жыл бұрын
Can you do a microphone review on the Shure 565sd
@laggmonstret3 жыл бұрын
Maybe overkill, but could I use this as a mic for Discord on my PC put on a boom arm like above my monitor?
@Andrewc875634 жыл бұрын
Good on you Rode for sending a sample for test - now it officially exists! Also can the battery be changed once it wears out? Be nice to be able to change out as it means it won’t turn to e-waste as quickly. Also a kill switch for vocals is handy for a streamer - is there a device that can do this via USB.?
@hautehussey4 жыл бұрын
Andrew C good question. Or could this be used while being powered over usb?
@rsmith026 ай бұрын
If you buy it from Rode they will replace it within the 10 year warranty period. I looked at a repair video and think it will be difficult and the battery itself may be hard to obtain.
@Andee...4 жыл бұрын
That sounds really good
@jakealden25172 жыл бұрын
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?
@allanwarsing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BarefootMediaTV3 жыл бұрын
why did mine stop automatically turning on and off with the camera? is there a setting i accidentally changed?
@as100464 жыл бұрын
Could you test a Fethead or a Couldlifter with an external phantom power source for a condenser mic?
@briankay59994 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason someone couldn't buy a longer 3.5mm cable and just put the microphone on a desk-mount, and therefore get the mic a lot closer to a talking head, and also avoiding needing to run a USB cable to a computer? I'm trying to keep my production process as simple as possible!
@electrichimp3 жыл бұрын
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?
@rsmith026 ай бұрын
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.
@radekt1194 жыл бұрын
Hi Podcastage please what you recoment for talking podcast? This NTG or lower price Rode NT-USB? Thanks for reply.
@ErwinLeader3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@RealSimonBarker4 жыл бұрын
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.
@impossiblewhopper16914 жыл бұрын
Bandrew, would you do teardown videos of microphones?
@jackreeder41304 жыл бұрын
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.
@HowToWithJulieSue4 жыл бұрын
Is the hiss from the mic? I've chased down a bad cable or two and found this to be the source.
@jezebelspencer44434 жыл бұрын
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?
@MrSlapp4 жыл бұрын
Undecided between this one and an at2035 for videos and Zoom calls.
@Sutansustain4 жыл бұрын
Would you try rode nt5/nt55 for vocal/dialogue in booming position? Maybe comparing with the shotgun you have. Please. Thank you
@kipling19574 жыл бұрын
Better than the Deity D3 Pro? Really? The specs, form factor and sound on that are amazing, plus continuously variable preamp gain. I don’t think so.