Rode VideoMic NTG vs NTG5: The Ultimate Comparison for Canon R5C & C70 - Which is the Best Mic?

[@geezer2tech154]

Loved your tests! On your first test (perhaps other too) at 4:18 it did seem that the NTG5 was louder which can skew the listening results. Increasing the volume on the VM NTG still left me with the same impression however, that I preferred the NTG5.

[@NaikMedia]

Thanks for the feedback - glad you liked the tests! I did try to keep the levels as even as possible, but it was done according to my ear and the camera’s audio meters which aren’t too detailed so likely not an accurate comparison. The NTG5 is the superior mic - I might do a comparison with the NTG3 next :)

[@geezer2tech154]

@@NaikMedia I'm not an expert at all, but I think what you want to do is to loudness normalize each video to say -16 LUFS (or even lower like -23 as long as all are equal) in your audio processing software. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onmxmat9pM95iLc Still, I think your review is probably the best comparison of these two mics that I have seen on the net. It was very helpful!

[@NaikMedia]

@@geezer2tech154 That's high praise indeed! Thank you so much =) I will do just that with my next comparison; I appreciate the recommendation.

[@dada171]

How can I connect Rode NTG5 with Sony a7iii , which phantom power should I buy ? Also need a xlr to 3.5 cable . 🤔️

[@NaikMedia]

Needs phantom power and XLR cable. Sony make an XLR adaptor that will let you connect it.

[@andrewlunn]

Great video

[@NaikMedia]

Thanks Andrew! :)

[@CC.cinematics]

Nice subscribed

[@NaikMedia]

Thanks for the sub! Been mad with client work but new videos for the channel in production!

[@Mr.Zen_73]

I use Sennheiser MKH 50 for my R5C it smokes anything from Rode

[@NaikMedia]

Yep. I since replaced all my Rode mics with Neumann and Sennheiser. Different league really. Was very close to getting the MKH50 but went for the KMR81 & KM185 instead. I still want it though!

[@ErisedMediaCo]

I’ve got both microphones and the NTG5 is far superior. However, they are meant for different applications.

[@NaikMedia]

Thanks for the insight Eric. There is a big difference in sound quality, but just as you say - different horses for different courses. Thanks for stopping by! Ad

[@ErisedMediaCo]

@@NaikMedia sorry, I should have elaborated but was just starting work. Thank you for this video. You point out some great points for people who are vested into the world of video but maybe not so keen on the world of audio. There are certain limitations to ANY microphone that relies on unbalanced connections. You illustrated this well with the self-noise heard by the Video Mic NTG which is undoubtedly partially due to the fact it is using a 3.5mm unbalanced TRS connection rather than a balanced TRS or XLR cable to connect it. The fact that it is powering itself may also have something to do with it. However, this might not be an issue for people who are working in slightly noisier environments or who may be layering a music track under spoken word as those things will likely mask the self noise. I use my VideoMic NTG very often for a safety track/sync track. I typically take my boom microphones, lav microphones, or plant mics into a Zoom F6 32-bit Float recorder, sync up visually and with audio, and sometimes need to ensure the sync is perfect by aligning waveforms due to the inherent delay of wireless lav systems. With that said, the Video Mic NTG has saved my butt once or twice when I just didn't get clean enough audio on the boom because the actor moved unexpectedly, bumped the boom pole or mic, or because I couldn't redirect the boom mic. Having the VideoMic NTG pointed at the actor just on top of the closer camera came in clutch! Again, different applications are why these two different types of mics exist. You may only have a 3.5mm jack input and this is MUCH cleaner than the internal audio on any camera so it's great for vlogging, documentary, and other applications. Even thrown on a mirrorless or R5c on a gimbal for a wedding!

[@NaikMedia]

Thanks for the positive feedback Eric, and for the great insight! Another videographer on LinkedIn told a very similar story and it goes to show the importance of having a decent quality backup audio source - at the price point, the VideoMic NTG offers great scratch audio that, just as you found, can come in really handy :) I’m using it on my second camera or on the gimbal when centre of gravity is so important. Thanks for sharing your experience Eric! Ad

[@mychalsimmons4177]

BAR NONE RODE NTG5