Rode Videomic Pro vs Rode NTG-2

[@NJA2k8]

I swear, this is how microphone comparison/reviews should be done. Just straight up tests right off the bat of the same footage by both mics not one continuous speech. Good job.

[@PhiluxPhoto]

Very nice review! Really good and down to earth presentation, no crap, no fillers, no bull. Simple, easy, to the point. Thanks !

[@JohnMooreVlogs]

As others have said, This is how mic reviews should be done. Fair and straight to the point, showing how both mics will perform under ideal conditions. This was a very helpful comparison.

[@aslye]

Thank you for the video, good sir. You're the only one I could find who actually took the foam cover off the RVMP!

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Super review! Its clear and the final message helps me understand. Thanks!

[@MrMattWebb]

incredibly simple and effective review. all reviews should be like this! give this man an award!

[@jvpuckett1214]

One of the best reviews I've seen. You did an excellent job breaking it down. I have the rode videomic pro and I was thinking of getting the ntg-2. But thanks to this review I'll spend my money on other accessories and keep my videomic pro.

[@seok84]

i believe you got the audio files mixed up between the 2 mics...

[@Guitube99]

wow , that's the best comparison review I've ever seen !! your voice is quite even when switching mics. very professional !!!

[@elcanaldepotrillo]

One of the best mic review ever, thanks! Beyyyyyy

[@fatgraphics]

Thanks for this very informative and useful review. Vet useful info, esp about the eq and that the NTG-2 has better gain when fed from phantom - did not know that.

[@nicolaspence508]

One of the best mic reviews I saw, congrats and thank you so much for taking the time to do this !

[@johnr4022]

the best review out there comparing these two mics. thanks

[@davidp158]

A primary advantage of the NTG-2 is that it can be powered via phantom power using a long XLR mic cable. This is important when using the mic on a boom pole, as the VMP's audio quality will likely degrade if used with an extension cable. I have both mics, and while the VMP is a great mic for non-demanding on-camera use, the NTG-2 is the superior for recording dialog/interviews and boom pole use.

[@matrixate]

It almost sounds like you had the high pass filter on the Rode NTG-2 on every test which would have made the test inaccurate. The results you got from the NTG-2 weren't nearly as good as many other people testing out this mic. In fact, this test seems as an attempt to make the VideoMic better than it actually is while the NTG-2 actually has a better directional sound pickup and MUCH lower noise floor and greater signal to noise ratio. It would have been essential to have mentioned that and demonstrated it on the video.

[@flipfilms1759]

TheChosenOne NTG2 would be better, right?

[@pavcueto]

It's great to see a well done comparison for pro and/or semi pro microphones. I was looking about the RØDE VideoMic Pro and its sound, and your review was very useful. Thanks.

[@mirushkat]

Thank you very much for this video, very helpful!

[@dummybert]

Thanks! That's the best review I have seen (heard) of both mics and you can really feel the differences and similarities. I was planning to buy the NTG-2 as, although more expensive, it was supposed to deliver a better sound quality; which I haven't felt in your comparison. Video Mic Pro is not only cheaper, smaller, lighter and easier to work with when doing it with DSLR (which I'm planning to), but I liked the sound better too. You made me change my mind (and for good, I think). Thanks again!

[@ultragorepictures]

I hope you didn't buy the Videomic because of this review, because it's not representive of the NTG2, the NTG2 sounds much better in real life, when used with the right TRRS plug

[@__c_dm__]

This was the type of review I was looking for! Thank you very much!

[@ConnorBP]

Great review! Thanks for putting in the effort to make a good review/comparison. :)

[@twotonetheartist]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. appreciate it!

[@eastcow]

this is done really professionally! thanks for this!

[@jfnovotny]

I had both the NTG 2 and Videomic. They serve two very different functions. Size and weight are by no means the only factors to consider. While the Videomic is more convenient as an on camera mic. I purchased the NTG 2 so I could use it with a blimp to cut wind noise which was big problem for me at the time as I did a lot of interviews outside. Also the NTG 2 uses and XLR connector which is more suited to professional audio recorders, this is particularly useful if you have to set you mic longer distance from the camera. The Videomic's range is limited as it's designed as an on camera mic. I would recommend assessing all your needs before making choice. Or better yet, get both.

[@ChristopherWKwan]

Mate, ya sure know your stuff and how to conduct a test! Making life very easy for newbs like me! Thank you so much and keep up the great work! I have not seen your other stuff but I'm Subscribing anyways!!!

[@alkevinzmedia]

Wow !!! Bet review and breakdown on these mics!! First time I've seen the acoustic design of the Rode Videomic pro , thank you !! And yes the Videomic pro wins but the zoom h1's preamp is really really good and blocks interference .

[@Heartisan_Films_Music]

Great Review, just what I needed to hear... Thanks

[@sburns353]

Fantastic review. Thank you very very much!

[@ignacioph]

What a great video test, thanks!

[@adobecaptivate]

Thanks, that was a great review and very telling. I was about to do a similar review but feel no need now... :) It was surprising how similar they sounded and how the length of the barrel was basically the same. Clever Rode engineers...

[@TheDemolitionMission]

The reason the Videomic Pro sounds better is because the Zoom H1 does not have good preamps and an XLR input. With the proper recorder and a good preamp, the NTG-2 would sound much better.

[@kiyashko86]

BEST TEST, good job! you are real tester!!!) Want to add that good deadcat isn't posible for RodeVideoMicPRO, even OEM deadcat doesn't cut_off wind noise. For me it's HUGE negative.

[@Ricadamu]

Awesome review. Well done.

[@albatrosscube2949]

you gave a very important answer to a very important question

[@DylanRutter]

In a KZbin world severely lacking reviews for audio equipment, You, sir, are a diamond in the rough. A very phenomenal review with actual relevant information rather than simply what the microphone looks like outside of the box. As someone who has a Rode Videomic Pro and is looking to upgrade, how do you think this compares to the NTG2 when it is boomed vs the Rode Videomic Pro using a female 3.5mm to male xlr adapter on a boom? I have heard iffy things about attempting to boom the Rode Videomic, but would love to get closer to my subject.

[@generalcontrol]

I haven't used any of these off a boom, but from my overall experience - you won't get any better quality buying NTG 1,2 instead of your RVMP. However you'll get XLR connection and there are 3rd party accessories like blimps for a regular shape shotgun like NTG.

[@DylanRutter]

I think I might try it out and put a review up when I do. Since this video proves that the RVMP is the same quality , and maybe even better, than the NTG2. I just couldn't justify buying one. I do however want a blimp set up down the line with an NTG3.

[@siz3923]

Dylan Rutter how was the test??

[@NoahStephens]

Excellent review, my friend.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Very helpful! Thanks a lot.

[@godzz666]

Great review. Thank you

[@luizfloripa]

best review. period.

[@MaartenBijster]

Excellent video! Thanks a lot for your work and presentation! And this is the first video that shows the inside of the shotgun mic. Please share the details of your EQ, if you want.

[@generalcontrol]

Sorry, that was too long ago.

[@goyavegoyave974]

Great Test. Thanks a lot

[@SamMakesMoviesTV]

Great Review. Good Test.

[@thornwivans]

Great review!

[@stanleyperry]

what a great review

[@AOJOPhotography]

can u run a cable from headphone jack of tascam dr40 or zoom h4n into dslr for audio ?

[@JackieBagwell]

Thank you for the insight between the two mics. I have the NTG-2 and it really is not easy with a DSLR. I was wondering which video mic would be the best alternative.

[@alekzc9109]

+Jackie Bagwell I'd go with a VideoMic Pro

[@1650million]

Great test man, much appreciated. I´d love to see a comparison with the new Shure VP83/F, some people say they´re actually better than the Rode.

[@jonaswillingstorfer1660]

thanks... perfect review!!

[@jimlazos8770]

Great review. I've not seen mentioned the fact that the NTG-2 has a 20-20,000 KHZ range and the Pro has a 40-20,000 KHZ range. Is this important in the real world? I, like others, have ironically heard more bass in the Pro.

[@generalcontrol]

Not a big deal. You cannot hear 20-40Hz in most situations unless you're listening to music via a huge subwoofer or high quality headphones. And definitely not on human voice material which simply doesn't go that low. What people perceive as "bass" is rather around 100-200Hz. That range can easily be boosted with EQ to sound as boomy as you like.

[@PIXscotland]

I came here for a quick comparison and test of the NTG-2 as a friend is selling one. The NTG-2 sounded quite disappointing compared to the Videomic Pro. I like the lower end on the VMP. Also the side rejection wasn't as good for high frequencies on the NTG-2. I use two standard Rycote Videomics and H1's at present and enjoy the sound from them for my budget work. I think I'll skip past the NTG-2 based on the sound seen in this video. Thanks.

[@zombarak]

it sounds to me that Videomic pro has a little more bass which i really like plus the fact that its smaller in size i guess ill go with videomic pro now. thank you for the great review

[@dovgurewicz]

excellent video

[@solucionestecnologicas6844]

thanks i was wondering what microphone to buy if im going to use it with my dslr, and the video mic pro is the best for that

[@abbyeagle1]

much appreciated

[@gian5902]

I´m sorry but I think your NTG2 is broken or you left the hi pass filter on, at least mine sounds nothing compared to that. Maybe is your H1´s input impedance? Is there anyone here that can explain whats happening here? Anyway, great video, Regards!

[@harry_rambles]

Hi there, I need a microphone and I wish to record sound to a recorder instead of the camera. I have a Zoom H1, and I'm not sure what to get as with the NTG2, I'm worried that using an XLR to a 3.5mm jack adapter; in order to record to the Zoom H1 will reduce the quality majorly? Because I just don't want to go spending a couple of hundred pounds on a new recorder, as well as buying a new mic. So is the NTG2 good to use with the Zoom H1? Or would you recommend getting a better recorder aswell? Orrr should I just get a Videomic Pro? (I aim to use the microphone on a boom pole etc... for good quality sound, dialogue, foley and so on) Thanks

[@generalcontrol]

NTG-2 needs 48V phantom power to sound good. Zoom H1 doesn't have it. So in this combination when NTG-2 is fed off a 1.5V AA battery it's just too noisy. I suggest you keeping NTG-2 (it's a more boom-pole friendly mic than Videomic Pro) and getting a better recorder that has XLR inputs and phantom power.

[@legendp2011]

+generalcontrol What about the Rode NTG4+

[@generalcontrol]

legendp2011 Can't comment on that, have no experience.

[@johnlintonphoto]

ldeal - very useful review thanks

[@AOJOPhotography]

damn it I just bought ntg2 last week and used this weekend and was like it sounds the same and had to deal with recording it into my Tascam dr40 which was a lot of weight on the camera

[@SASTREMAN]

¡EXCELENT!

[@ultragorepictures]

I think you changed the audiotracks by mistake, the Rode NTG2 sounds much warmer, has more body, dan the thin sound of the Videomic Pro...

[@stevenshewfelt888]

you have to use the phantom power instead of the internal battery on the ngt-2

[@danxy9909]

am I hearing things, or does the VideoMic Pro sound better???

[@PHILMMedia]

it sounds better ironically because he left the high pass filter on the NTG2. With it off it sounds a ton better

[@Coach2win]

Thanks to your review, I'm definitely returning my NTG2. I have two VideoMic Pro and was gonna try to use the NTG2 for XLR inputs, but I think I'm better off just buying a converter for my VideoMic Pro to XLR. I can't hear much of a difference. If you have any advice regarding audio, please let me know. Likes testing situation and what not. Thanks again!

[@Exagerardo]

one big difference... mic pro is for apply to camara... single recorder, ntg2 is most to external recorder, dobly recorder. Maybe he used directly to the camera... thats the reason to sound no soo good the ntg2

[@diegomarinho1322]

wich software did you used?

[@generalcontrol]

Sound Forge

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Audio levels not matched.

[@DiotraxSecondlives]

there's no way in hell the video mic pro sounds that much better. that's pretty confusing for future buyers. I urge them to look at any other reviews of those mics. I have the NTG-2 and it doesn't sound that bad at 50cm, even on battery power

[@imagfk]

For some reason my NTG2 sounds waaaaaay better than that.

[@KevPow1998]

i think it's because the Zoom h1 doesn't have a XLR input, im not technical in this so dont quote me on it. no matter, its still a good mic i think and if you cant afford a h4n using what u have already is pretty good

[@Krubus]

it depends on how you set it up, if it's plugged directly into the camera it could sound better or worse, if it's on a stand once again quality could change, your cable could be less tangled up.. Too many variables to compare but it's good to know the Rode ntg 2 sounds better than it did in this video :)

[@PaleHorseMediaWA]

This guy has no clue what he's talking about. You don't put the NTG-2 horizontally to capture the audio or it will cancel noise like it is doing here. The proper way to use it is to boom closer to vertical so that the upper and lower lobes cancel out the noise to the floor and above. This is a comparison of apples and oranges folks so please don't discount either mic's quality. Professionals who use these mics use them together most of the time - the Video Mic is placed on the camera for reference audio and the NTG-2 is boomed (hand held or on a stand).

[@a3r0k1t]

very informative, thanks!