Which RODE Mic Is The Best? | On-Camera Mic Comparison

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AUDIO
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Price
01:24 What's In The Box
02:09 Design
02:29 Dimensions/Weight
02:56 VideoMicro II - STANDOUT FEATURES
03:42 VideoMic Go II - STANDOUT FEATURES
04:27 VideoMic NTG - STANDOUT FEATURES
06:07 INDOOR COMPARISON
09:28 VLOGGING EXAMPLES & HANDLING NOISE
13:26 DISTANCE TEST
14:28 OFF-AXIS REJECTION
15:55 Conclusion
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[@TylerEdwards]

Which do you think sounds the best?

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

I agree that the micro ii and go ii do sound very similar. Actually, they all seem to have very similar sound quality and signatures. However, I did notice quite a difference with the music playing on the ntg. Much more full sounding.

[@psihopatologie]

NTG should be leveled to 1 on camera and at least 10 on mic knob gain.

[@morozov.cookie]

They all sounds good outside, but for the inside NTG sounds better than other

[@gennyg8662]

Obviously NTG sounded more “full”, but does that cost additional 200$, plus problems with battery

[@jakesmith4506]

I purchased the RODE Video Micro 2 recently. It's a great mic for vlogging but not so good for recording a live band event. They claim to have a 110 dB SPL but the mic distorts and sounds pretty nasty when recording a bar band. This mic is not a good choice for anything that's loud. It is great for soft sounds and voices. So, just be aware that the RODE Video Micro 2 is NOT meant for loud sources but excellent for vlogging. The RODE NTG is probably the best choice for loud sources because it also has a volume pad. rock on.

[@TylerEdwards]

Yup I’d say that this is a scenario when a different mic might be best but just like cameras, no perfect tool for every job. 🤘

[@AdrianvanWijk]

I've never been compelled to listen to a sponsor before until today. Way to go pushing the pitch simultaneously as you demo the mic's performance.

[@Cherjaine]

Love your review! Have been looking into these for myself and your vid really helps. Thank you~

[@jikbui]

Just the video I needed before going ahead with my purchase. Thank you very much !!

[@scotey]

This one was SO timely. Thanks, Tyler. I appreciate the hard work you put into this!

[@TylerEdwards]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@Edwin_Hense]

Great video! Also the most engaging ad placement I've seen so far 😄 i think the micro go 2 is just what i need, thanks a lot!

[@TylerEdwards]

Haha thanks! Micro II is great

[@haciendamaldonado]

Thank you so much for this comparison video. I could not find one that had exterior audio comparison so this was very very helpful.

[@nata.sasmita]

Very favorable information. Thanks for the comprehensive review, Tyler!

[@TylerEdwards]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@elijahdaprophet]

Love it, thank you - fully trust your reviews!

[@TransplantHelper]

I loved my Mic Go2 so much I actually bought 2. I love it particularly when recording to rode connect on my Mac.

[@personallycatholic]

Super helpful. Thank you! Looks like NTG is what I need. Thank you!

[@soljr9175]

Thanks Tyler.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

😂 @ The convo with the guy at the end! Might have to get one of these, they all sound nice in my opinion - Especially would be nice for a smaller vlog setup!

[@TylerEdwards]

Haha he was so nice. I don’t think he had a clue what KZbin was 😂 And agreed, they all sound great!

[@Princeton_James]

I got the micro 2 and the mic go 2. The mic go 2 is amazing as demonstrated by your video. I love the compact size and new Helix mount is so much better than the old big and annoying mount. Its a great mic to buy.

[@TylerEdwards]

Ya that new mount is awesome! Thanks for dropping by!

[@ArielMua]

This was 7 months ago but THANK YOU FOR SHARING!! This was such a great detailed video and so easy to understand!! And you’re absolutely hilarious lol. I enjoyed this so much and learned a lot! Thank you again and “well…good luck.” 😂😂😂

[@TylerEdwards]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@aristomenis_k]

Great review Tyler and super funny as well. Thank you!! Have you experimented with live music recording? Do you have any recommendation for such usage (wedding)?

[@gennyg8662]

Why can’t you take music from band mixing board?

[@DaicsPlays]

Awesome Vid mate

[@TylerEdwards]

Thank you!

[@user-jy8ky1yt3p]

Greetings! I choose a microphone for my phone, for recording a musical instrument, I stopped at the rode videomic go ii and comica vm10 pro. The distance at which the recordings will be made will not always be close. What would you recommend? Is it worth overpaying for Rode?)

[@its.graceaudrey]

Your review is awesome ! I was hesitating between the micro II and mic go II but your very detailed tests convinced me to buy the cheaper option since they both sound the same.

[@TylerEdwards]

Nice! So glad it was helpful! 🙌

[@samybenzekry]

I was also hesitating, but between the Ntg and the Go II, I'll go for the Go II since my primary aim is to sound better on the many Teams/Zoom/Webex calls I need to be on. ;)

[@bettadenu7]

Hey bro do you have a vid talking and showing your settings for the video mic 2 with the a7siii

[@evolvingevrday]

As far as the loudness from what I understand. It is inevitable, the longer the barrel the more some of your voice will also be phased out. That's why Hollywood uses the Sennheiser $1000 medium 416 instead of a $1,600 full length. The full-length microphones (24") are usually meant for unavoidable, very long distance recording. They usually you have to use two of them so the volume is loud enough if the subject is over 3 feet away.

[@theartmanta3544]

I saw few videos abt the buzzing problems in Rode videomic go ii. How should i deal with that? & is there any such problem on yours?

[@AdamC.Erickson]

Great video as always! Impressed with the VideoMicro II, especially at that price! May need to pick one of those up. Also - I'm glad I'm not the only one who's awkward on camera when other random people randomly walk by while I'm filming.

[@TylerEdwards]

Hahaha I don’t think I’ll ever comfortable in that situation. VMII is amazing, highly recommend. Thanks for dropping by dude!

[@ww1www]

Great video, I loved it. I have plenty of mics now, and the Videomic NTG is one of my absolute favourites. But a bit too bulky for a small camera, like a smartphone :) The Go II is just a but smaller. The videomicro II is great, but capability of recording USB into the phone bypassing phone analog preamp is something sorely missing. Okay, you can add an AI Micro, and problem is solved, but another thingy to add. What I wanted to comment actually is that the NTG5 sounded very good at the beginning. What were you recording it into?

[@TylerEdwards]

I was recording into a Sound Devices MixPre 3 II

[@ww1www]

@@TylerEdwards That setup rocks.

[@brandonkoh8361]

I wish there was a consistent wind test for all of these. Would have been relatively easy to set up, where youd literally just need a fan in your house, stand in front of the fan and turn it slowly to show wind noise for head wind and tail wind. Ive been looking for this information for a while but I havent managed to find any comparisons. Some videos it seems like the micro 2 has worse wind noise, in this video I dont think theres a difference, and so Im not sure what to think. Im looking for a vlogging audio set up for the outdoors and while cycling potentially, so wind noise is really important to me.

[@Josh_Sattin]

I feel about as awkward as you watching this right now. 😂 Great comparison Tyler!

[@TylerEdwards]

Hahahaa. I felt like such a dork lol. Thanks for watching dude!

[@MichaelDrowley]

Great review brother. “Video micro 2 versus video micgo 2…” I bet you said that a lot in this one! Haha

[@TylerEdwards]

Mate you have no idea haha. I need a break from those words for a minute hahaha

[@MichaelDrowley]

@@TylerEdwards next video; “why I’m keeping the Videomic NTG and getting rid of the other ones…” haha

[@j.peters123]

Hi Tyler! Have you had any issues with the Videomic NTG in regards to audio clipping? I have heard and read some reviews of the mic, where people have gotten rid of the mic due to it clipping audio at regular to low gain levels. I listened to one example where a guy was talking at a regular volume of speech with the sound levels sounding good, but every so often on some words the audio would just clip. In other reviews I've read that some people have gotten mics that have just stopped turning on within less than 6 months of owning it. Most positive reviews I've watched on this mic have been from people who have only had the mic for less than a few months. You being someone who has had the mic for a long term while now, have you had any major issues with the Videomic NTG like what I've mentioned?

[@TylerEdwards]

Mine is still going strong and no issues. I’ve used the heck out of it too

[@j.peters123]

Thank you so much for your response, great to know that it has been a reliable mic. Great video btw, love the look and feel to your videos. Very crisp!

[@BarefootMediaTV]

at my job we have 3 videomic ntg mics and a bunch of canon eos r cameras. the ntg mic randomly turns off in the middle of filming here and there, sometimes it just wont connect to the camera, and sometimes it wants to film stereo, sometimes it wants to film mono. I dont know if this is the NTG or canon eos cameras, but any combo of mic/cable/camera and we still have issues.

[@TylerEdwards]

That’s crazy and such a bummer. I haven’t had those issues. Is it all the mics or just one?

[@BarefootMediaTV]

@@TylerEdwards We sent one back and are having an issue with at least one of the two new ones. I'm going to test all my cameras/mics/cables next week to figure out which is causing it. ive also had issues twice with my rodelink lav cutting out in the middle of 30+ minute presentations on my sony a7iv. Battery is still working, mic is still on, the camera just stops connecting to it even though its static on a tripod and i'm not touching it.

[@stepahinigor]

Your Videomic NTG looks heavily used. How old is it? How's your battery? A lot of people worry that it can't be replaced, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. Thanks for review! I think I will go Videomic NTG for video calls haha. I want a sound like the SM7B near my mouth, but without the mic in the frame and not at the price of the MKH 50, and without the extra xlr devices. I'm demanding. NTG sound better than Go II and at the top of my budget.

[@TylerEdwards]

I haven’t had any issues with it

[@StephenShreds]

Scared me. thought I might have to buy a new mic! I didn't know rode released new mics! the only thing I don't like about the NTG is charging it. if they make a NTG that runs off the camera battery wit the same audio quality I am first in line.

[@TylerEdwards]

Ya, charging can be a pain sometimes but at least it lasts for a long time!

[@PiojoYT]

Which one do you recommend to record live bands in person ?! Am having trouble

[@gennyg8662]

I think the best way is to have a zoom recorder and connect xlr cable to bands mixing board. Otherwise guess sound would be crappy with every mic.

[@frankluo230]

Senheisser mke600

[@rynzin2950]

goat

[@chelseaedwards6342]

The micro ii sounds really good! Couldn’t really tell a difference between that and the go ii.

[@TylerEdwards]

🙌 such a great sounding mic for the price.

[@yebogogo64]

Love that ntg vintage 😅

[@TylerEdwards]

Well loved haha

[@northwesttravels7234]

The airplane wants royalties...

[@TylerEdwards]

lol