RODE Videomic GO II Review | vs RODE Videomic NTG
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- The RODE Videomic GO II is very exciting as it is essentially a cheaper version of the RODE Videomic NTG. It's perfect for youtubers and budget narrative filmmakers.
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0:00 TLDR
0:49 Audio Tests
1:12 Scream Test
1:23 RF Interference Test
1:40 Sound Rejection Test
2:03 Off Axis Tonal Test
2:26 USB Mic Features
4:09 Videomic GO II vs Videomic NTG
6:43 Who is this for?
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I love the format of this video, I get the answers I want first and then answers to the questions that came up while watching this ! 🔥
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One of the best review on YT. Love the no-post-processing.
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Thanks for your review with both comparative tests and suggestions for use!😉👍
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Awesome video, thx! In my area the NTG is on sale right now so I went for it. All the best
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Awesome! Glad you were able to get a good deal in your area! Have fun with it!
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Yr one of the best reviewers out here i always respect yr work awesome channel 👏
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Lovely concise breakdown!👍🏾🙏🏾
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Great breakdown. Very helpful and helped me make up my mind on the go 2
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Best comparison and consideration, thanks for your helpful video!
You're most welcome arnaudd!
Thanks for the comparison with the Videomic NTG. Thats what I was most curious about. To me the NTG sounds a lot richer and more body but it is quite close
Hey hey Packing Less!
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Glad I was able to provide some value for you with the comparison against the Videomic NTG. I agree that the Videomic NTG does have a more full sound. You can really hear it in that make shift sound box test and only hear it with headphones when you place the mic into a room setting. Probably a slight EQ bump will get it very close to each other.
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Honestly I think this better choice over NTG and better priced. And I liked sound quality better
In my experience the Videomic NTG and VideoMic Go II sound very very similar, 99% the same used indoors boomed just out of frame. The NTG does better at distances greater than 1m / 3 feet and outdoors; there it sounds fuller/richer with more low end. But at $99 and without a pesky battery the VideoMic Go II is a no-brainer.
An excellent and thorough video… thank you!
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Great Video, thank you for your review and discussion on who should buy this mic.
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great great great video! thank you so much, you did some high quality job with this video!
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Great video. Made it clear for me to go with Go II. I don't need the extra features of NTG and it's also too expensive for me. I think Go II is one of the best value mics out there right now. Rode is killing it atm.
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So glad this video was helpful in deciding which mic makes most sense for your setup! RØDE is definitely killing it with their audio solutions! I will continue to do my best to cover these products in my reviews and content!
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This little microphone is absolutely incredible! I have a deity d3 pro and this little mic sound about 95% as good at almost HALF the size. This mic is a MUST for any run and gun kit.
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I agree, for the price and quality, this is a great step up from beginner onboard shotgun mics!
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Great review thanks.
There's another market for this microphone, being those who present, sell and communicate via Zoom and podcast guests. So many assume that because they are talking that people can hear them. Good voice pickup really does make for good Zoom.
An often overlooked issue is room echo and many mics can't reject.
It would be great for you to put together a Zoomer's kit: Rode Go II, great 4k webcam, lighting, discreet earbuds (Like Sure SE 215), then setting it all up to get the right angles and getting mic close to mouth. Best wishes from Brisbane, Jamie
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This mic definitely can support that need as well, essentially a live streamers setup. I've made a video back in 2020 when the world situation first began, perhaps I may need to make an updated look into budget at home setups.
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Excellent reveiw, thank you!
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Awesome as always!!
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Great review! This is going to be a great buy for so many creators!
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Absolutely, this microphone checks so many boxes its insane for the price. For some solo creators this may be the only mic they would ever need until the successor comes!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker most definitely. You stay safe and continue dropping dope content
Great comparison, thanks!
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You're most welcome! Glad to do it!
Great stuff as always! I like the price point as well.
Hey hey again Gerald!
Thanks as always for stopping in the comments! The price point is definitely quite nice for all the features like the RF interference design and USB mic capabilities! I'm actually gonna change out my Videomic NTG as my youtube boom mic and use this Videomic GO II for the time being. The Videomic NTG can finally stop pulling double duty and just be packed with my audio gear for when I head out!
I love the original video mic go, I used to use it for voice over as well, I was surprised after I started buying some studio condenser mics how well my old recordings with it stood up.
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Oh dang, thats great to hear the Vidoemic GO continues it's legacy!
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I saw this came out and came straight here to get the scoop!
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I'm glad I was able to give you the scoop! Hope all the info helps!
very helpful, thanks TLD;R 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
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You're most welcome! Glad to help with these reviews as best as I can!
Looks like the perfect mic for my overhead camera. Awesome scratch audio.
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Most definitely, this mic would do nicely for that setup!
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*I like the Fact that Rode made a Smaller version of the NTG as I have BOTH the rode Wireless Go and GO II and I'm in the market for getting a smaller Shotgun mic as the current one I have the takstar is too big on both my a6400 and my ZV-1. Nice Review and this only assures that'll be getting the Video Mic II*
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I have the NTG and what I like about it is to be able to record a safe track and set the volume easily with the dial.
Hey hey again mazzda con!
That safety track is definitely a really handy feature. The onboard PAD feature has also saved me a couple times too. Definitely a more commercial filmmakers mic that knows they need those features on the mic ready to go.
I would have love to see lol hear it in the vlogging scenario but introducing side and rear noise, with real time voice sounds, but overall great review
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Glad you enjoyed this review! Unfortunately I'm not a vlogger so I do like to try and keep this on brand with a more filmmaking aspect. Check out @Lok Cheung channel, his review covers the vlogging aspect more and gives you a good idea of how it performs from noises around the mic.
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Good review. Thanks
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I love your TDLR!
Glad you like the format! I've unfortunately had to change it due to youtube not liking people watching the TLDR and leaving. But my content still is as short as it needs to be and giving definitive answers!
@@TLDR_filmmaker The damn algorithm... Will keep watching your content anyway ☺️👍🏻
I sincerely appreciate it :)
Best video so far
Thanks for the great review...just purchased one. I do some filmmaking but am a web developer by day which means I'm on Zoom quite a bit. If you review another mic, it'd be nice to hear a recorded zoom call and get the opinion of the caller on the other end. Thanks again. subd.
Hey hey Casey!
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So glad this video was helpful in your purchase decision! As for how clear the mic is for a zoom call. The portion of the video where I had done a voice over to show it working on the computer, that is more or less what the other zoom caller will hear. (Pending the internet is up to speed and not distorting your voice on their end). For other mics in the future, if it has a USB Mic capability I will also do a quick sample of doing voice over into the computer so people can hear what it sounds like being used in that fashion :)
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이 영상을 봐주시고 댓글까지 남겨주셔서 정말 감사합니다!
이 영상이 도움이 되었다니 정말 기쁩니다! 앞으로도 제 컨텐츠와 리뷰로 최선을 다하겠습니다!
들러주셔서 다시 한 번 감사드립니다! 안전하고 건강하게 지내고 다음 시간에 만나요!
Thanks for breaking it down between filmmaker and youtubers… FINALLY!!
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You're most welcome! In my reviews I always try and consider the differences between filmmakers and what might their needs be! Glad you enjoyed the format of this channel! I will continue to do my best with my content and reviews!
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Great Video! W was thinking to use the Go ll with the zoom F2-BT but you was talking about the preamp and now i'am not that sure if the Go ll will be the right one.
Hey hey tim!
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The preamp I talk about is more so about my tascam, or other field recorders, not providing the right amount of voltage when going through a +48v phantom power adaptor converter. When you plug the Videomic GO II into something like the Zoom F2, the lav port will provide direct amount of voltage that will make the Videomic GO II quite sensitive. So I wouldn't worry.
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Hm, I like the use case of connecting the Videomic Go II to a wireless Go II. It more than anything I could see having this in a travel kit as a backup if the Videomic NTG isn’t charged or any other backup scenario.
Hey hey again IMDABROWN!
Absolutely, I was thinking similarly about an backup kit setup that would consist of a RODE GO II + RODE Videomic GO II. I feel these two packed together has a lot of potential to do many different things with multiple setups that can be useful on set. The added USB digital microphone capability is a nice cherry on top too. If the rumor is true about iPhones going over to USB-C here in the next revision. Then people are all one car cellphone charger cable away from getting audio in a pinch when someone really forgot everything except the mic lol.
Thanks for connecting it with the wireless go ii. I have the original videomic go and the RFI when connected with the wireless go ii was driving me insane! So I was really curious how the videomic go ii would hold up with the RFI. I have a good first impression, but can you maybe make a video about the videomic go ii and wireless go ii together in different scenarios? Like on a boom, in camera, in an external audio recorder etcetera.
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Glad I was able to help with my RFI test! As for using it in difference scenarios, I am developing a different video that touches on those ideas. We'll see how long it takes me to get it done!
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BOOM! Fresh off the presses and you have nailed an excellent review. I appreciate you. One question: How'd you make your "make-shift soundproof box? That is so wicked. I'd love to create something like that for my voiceover script-reading gigs. Do-tell...
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So glad you enjoyed this review and that it was helpful! As for my makeshift soundproof box, it is literally just a cardboard box that I lined with 2" sound insulation foam in attempt to deaden the sound inside when I talk into the box. I didn't glue any of the foam inside, just friction fit them into the box. Its by no means perfect and I'm sure there is a flaw to my logic in design, but for now it seems to give me the best idea how a mic performs in a dead room environment. Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Excellent! Thanks.
Thanks for the great review video! I'm at a loss with those two mics and the New MKE400. Have you used MKE400?
Hey hey 0709 BTTF!
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I have not used the Sennheiser MKE400 just yet, but I might be getting a review unit in soon to have a look. Off the top of my head though, the MKE400 doesn't seem to have the USB Mic feature that the RØDE's have, which may or may not be useful to you depending on what you need.
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Thanks for the great review!
I feel like NTG still sounds better...as it should be costing more ...
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Glad this video was helpful! The NTG definitely has a more full sound in comparison, most likely due to the tighter pick up pattern.
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Thanks for the review - I would fill in for some of the things you might have not touched on :-) , Also, if you have not heard how both of sounds on a guitar , I've made a short playthrough
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Awesome additional tests! I do have an electric guitar, but I am by no means a great guitarist in general to perform an acoustic guitar test. I'm was a drummer back in the day, but I'm sure the drums would overload these mics... I think... I believe most drums mics are dynamic mics.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Appreciate you looking at it! Not as good as you in terms of live presence, but yeah, ill pitch in more things I saw during my comparison :-) Stay safe, till the next one, Cheers!
so many great products!!D🤜👍👍
Absolutely Zeapon!
Thanks for sharing.
I would have like to hear a distance test. Standing in front of the mic at maybe 1 mt, 2 mt, 3 mt...
Hey hey Gabo!
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During the vlogging test you heard it at approx 1m away. I personally would say that less than 2m is as far as you want to go with this microphone, and I would never use it at 3m if you are trying to capture someone talking. Mainly because at 3m away, unless the actor is screaming you're going to be picking up a lot more environmental sounds with it as you raise the GAIN to try and hear the actor deliver their lines. Also at a 3m distance you'll most likely lose the warm reverberance of the bass frequencies in a voice, this is why the RODE Videomic NTG sound much more full compared to the Videomic GO II at the same distance of just 16inch away from my chest/mouth.
The only time I would go close to 3m away is if you are in a soundproof stage studio where you won't pick up environmental sounds and can freely raise the gain to compensate for the distance. However depending on the camera and recorder, you might get a higher noise floor that you can work on eliminating in editing. These are just my thoughts based on my experience with short barrel shotgun microphones. I feel shotgun mic distance tests are more useful for full size shotgun mics designed to be used at further distances. Hope this helps somewhat, I know it doesn't answer your question specifically, but gives you an idea of what this mic will most likely sound like when you get 3m away.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you for your time and explanation!! It is useful and get the point.
The best for you
8:08 I do this with my VideoMic NTG and I was thinking of getting this new mic and setting up a dual boom setup for a interview 🧐
Hey hey again Guil!
That would totally be a great setup for interviews!
Pretty impressive for 99USD! Thank you for the comprehensive review :) Is the preamp noisy when in USB mode?
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So glad you enjoyed this review! As for Preamp noise in USB mode? Not at all, what you heard from the Voice Over section is how clean it was at a decent normal talking distance. Of course if you are sitting further from the mic and need to raise the mic sensitivity, you'll start to get more ambient noise and possibly some white noise. But thats extreme situations, normal situation it is very clean.
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Sweet review!! Would be awesome if while the mic is connected directly to my DSLR camera, I could *also* connect the mic to my Macbook to simultaneously record a backup audio track. Have you tried this, or do you know whether it's possible?
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This is technically possible but you may need to purchase an additional Line to Mic attenuator cable. The reason is because the output jack on the mic turns into a headphone jack which is a "line" level signal, very loud to a camera. From there you will adjust, through the computer, the headphone output volume to taste. I have not tried this personally, but this is how I would approach it.
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Great vid! I am new to video (long time photo guy) as I’m wanting to document my kiddo growing up. I just ordered the video micro but am now debating Go II v NTG. I’m less worried about indoors but more so about outdoor such as parks. Any thoughts on which may be best?
Hey hey NK!
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This really depends on just how far are you going to be from your kiddo outdoors. These shotguns mics aren't magical they need to be at a reasonable distance from the subject making noise. The further away you are from the sound source the more ambient noise outdoors you will pick up as you attempt raise the audio up to hear it.
For reference, when I did the "vlogging test" and raise the audio +4db. That microphone was approx 3feet away from my mouth. The Micro will do somewhat similar in results at that distance as many vloggers have used it prior. However I believe with the micro at that distance you will lose the "bass" of your voice.
In terms of the videomic GO II, I would say your max operating distance outdoors is probably 5-6 feet where you will hear your voice and slightly lower than equal amounts of ambients around you.
The Video Mic NTG will most likely do better at the 5-6 feet range because of its thinner pick up pattern.
My suggestion is, that these onboard shotgun microphones will do well when your kiddo is young and not really running around and just crawling at most. Pair it up with a nice wide angle lens and you can stay close to get audio. As your kiddo grows and becomes more mobile. You may potentially move up to a wireless audio kit like the Rode Wireless GO II or the Picomic that I have reviewed:
RODE GO: ruclips.net/video/3TOldrv9iEE/видео.html
Picomic 2: ruclips.net/video/zn8bOf7gZzk/видео.html
You can either clips these wireless microphones on to the shirt or use a necklace chain and have it dangle. I know these can be a chocking hazard for a child so you could think of putting the mic into some sort of plastic box, foam to keep it from bouncing inside, cut some slits to get the sound, so that the child can hold it, play with it and have it nearby so you can pick up sound that way.
These are just some ideas to play around with that I can think of. I hope its helpful! Have fun!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you for the amazingly thorough reply! Figured you’d have some awesome insight that could save me wasted money / time through trial and error! Definitely going to check out those other vids and pick up one of those wireless options. This is all so exciting! Thanks again, and looking forward to future videos as well!
Thank you, exactly the video I was looking for! Just for clarification, the Videomic NTG can do everything the Videomic Go II can do when pairing it with the Wireless Go II. Right?
Hey hey Jake!
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So glad this video was help! Yes at the end of the day the Videomic NTG, when plugged into the RODE Wireless GO II, can do everything the Videomic GO II can. The one feature the Videomic NTG has over the Videomic GO II is the built in PAD feature incase you are recording something loud. The other features of the Videomic NTG won't translate into the RODE Wireless GO II. Hope this makes sense and helps!
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Hi, thanks for the nice video. I only make documentaries outdoors, for working people (ethnic groups in remote countryside). I would like to ask a question please: I have a GH6 camera and its microphone is good. Again, I don't use the camera in my country, but only when traveling far. If you were me, would you use a small external mic or would you do without it? Thank you.
Hey hey ExploringWorld!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
This is ultimately a creative decision you will have to make as I do not know the intent you want to achieve with a microphone. If you are using the microphone to try and get people speaking for your documentaries, then there are many options to consider for this purpose. However I checked your channel and in the latest video you had someone voice over your video and the edit didn't seem to feature too much sounds from your video clips. If you are looking to just have more direction sounds of where your camera is pointing, this mic can help. But it the edits are going to be similar to what I saw in the latest video, than a microphone probably isn't that important.
Again this is a creative decision that I'm not apart of so I do not know whats your desire and results for your videos. You need to ask yourself what are you going to use the audio for in the final video. From there you will need to learn the few options available to you to get the audio you desire.
I will say that because you are out in remote areas, this microphone would probably be your best option because it does not require batteries. You can just use your GH6 as normal and not have to worry about charging your microphones batteries. In which case, this is a great microphone for you to take with you. While the RODE VideoMicro and other types like the Andycine AC-M1 are cheaper and smaller, their pick up pattern isn't as far as the Videomic GO II. So for your needs to be at a distance, the Videomic GO II will do well. But again, if you are looking to get peoples voices clear and loud from far away, this is not the option for you, you need to look at wireless types of mics to attach onto the people (if they are ok with it) In which case you should look at the Rode Wireless Go II: ruclips.net/video/3TOldrv9iEE/видео.html
To recharge these is easy with a USB Battery Bank.
Hope these questions and suggestions help.
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I need help with choosing the right microphone for my videos. I make outdoor cooking videos and I live very close to highway and cars are driving by very fast and my phone mic picks up all those sounds. I invested in rode video micro and that doesn't seem to work any better for my problem. What do you say what would be the best option for me to go with. If you could recommend a mic that would be very helpful. Thanks
Hey hey Cook with Sultan!
Thank you so much for checking out this video and asking a question!
There are a couple different options. The most traditional way is to get a hyper cardioid shotgun microphone and have it boomed above you so that it's pointing diagonally down to your chest/mouth so that it won't pick up the traffic noise. However this gets cumbersome, somewhat expensive, and might not be worth the setup time for your needs.
The first video I'd like you to watch is my most recent one that shows a nice feature that FCPX has in the latest update. Check out the traffic noise test: ruclips.net/video/xwbyHSPuMUU/видео.html
If you are already using FCPX, give that feature a whirl and see what happens.
My next suggestion after that voice isolation feature is to keep things simple use a wireless mic setup. While I prefer the RODE wireless go 2 the most, I think for your needs you can get by nicely with a Comica Boom XD Pro: ruclips.net/video/wBKz_guX1xQ/видео.html
For the price it gives you everything you need, unless your phone needs an adaptor. The reason I am recommending this is because it is less of a hassle than a boomed mic. Because it is close to your mouth you can speak either normally or a little bit louder so that your voice drowns out the traffic. Then you pair this up with the FCPX voice isolation and you should be in business.
Hope this helps!
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I love how you "go" ahead and lean off to the size so that we can see the lenses you're about to review. I see you homie...I see you. LOL!!!
Great review and I'm all in with the VideoMic NTG. Love that mic for all the features it has. Sounds better too by just a bit. :)
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I'm definitely a fan, the RF interference blocking and USB mic ability is a great feature to have in this price point and just makes it so versatile!
I'm actually replacing my Videomic NTG for this Videomic GO II as my youtube boom mic. The videomic NTG can finally stop pulling double duty and only work on film shoots. Wonder if RODE will ever make something to go after the Deity D4 Duo.... I would love to see them tackle that idea and see if they can come up with any more features to expand its uses.
@@TLDR_filmmaker , I feel you on that retirement of VidMic NTG. I’m tempted to do the same. 😂😂😁
Honestly I think this better choice over NTG and better priced. And I liked sound quality better
Hey hey again Ashmaterial!
It's definitely a very capable mic with a price point thats super competitive. I feel most youtubers/filmmakers, this mic will fit the bill and likely be the only mic they will ever need for years to come.
The Videomic NTG I think would be more suited for filmmakers that are constantly working with clients where they may be in various filming environments and recording into a dedicated field recorder.
@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you for reply, so if i am wedding filmamaker, and short movie/documentary filmmaker, Videomic NTG will suit me better? But I can do everything that NTG does with Videmic Go 2 or not?
Great comparison video thank you. I’ve just picked up the go 2 and also own the ntg. Currently use the ntg on my computer but bought an additional mic for one of my wedding video cameras (very few shots would use the audio from this source and as a back up in most cases) was a bit torn between which to use for the wedding camera as the go 2 is much smaller and really for all I’d be using that audio for the small difference isn’t that meaningful. Not having an extra thing to charge for each wedding is also a positive!
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Its definitely a nice little mic and always a plus when you don't have to charge it!
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Hmmm, the fact you can only use the pad and hp or backup level features in USB mode and it doesn’t store then for analog use is a big difference for me. Maybe even reason enough to still go for the Videomic NTG for purely lightweight on-camera use.
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Definitely, if those features are something you need right there and then no matter what shoot you're on, the Videomic NTG is the better option. For people that either primarily use smartphones for video or are just in a youtube studio recording their voice, instead of super loud sounds, the Videomic GO II makes more sense.
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What do you suggest the best setting is for gh5 and gh5s settings with the rode go ii?
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The best setting is for your voice to be bouncing between -12dB to -6dB. So this is completely dependent on your setup and how close the mic is. However this mic is quite sensitive so usually -12 on your Panasonic my be sensitive enough for your voice.
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Great review! NTG sounds more clear but Go II sounds more natural to my old ears.
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So glad you enjoyed this video! I will continue to do my best with my review and content! Ah yea, I too also see that the Videomic GO II looks more natural because it doesn't have as narrow of a cardioid pattern. ;) haha
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How about for recording an acoustic guitar (both just with mic or from an amp)? Or an electric guitar from an amp? Do you think this new Rode mic model would work? Ty!
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I unfortunately do not have much experience recording sound in those situations. The only thing I can think of is that you'll want to record with your phone or computer so that you can use the PAD feature as the strumming of the acoustic guitar (non-amp) could cause the mic capsule to clip depending on the type of music you are recording. If you're recording in front of the amp, same thing, you may want to use the PAD feature.
This is just my best guess, hope this helps!
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I am planning to get an USB microphone for my podcasting. Which Rode do you think is better for that purpose - RODE NT-USB Mini OR RODE Videomic GO II?
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Technically speaking the Rode NT-USB mini with it's larger diaphragm should give you the more "radio" voice. The Videomic GO II would work of course if needed, as well as it being a very capable camera/film type mic. But if you have no use for the microphone for film, the RODE NT-USB mini would make more sense for your needs.
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Rode videomic Go 2 and Sennheiser mke 400. Which of these two microphones is better to use for ASMR videos? Some bloggers claim that the Sennheiser mke 400 microphone has relatively strong 'self noise', is that true?
In my opinion the Rode Videomic GO II is more sensitive than the MKE 400. I figure that would probably be more helpful for ASMR. I have reviewed the MKE 400 before, here are my thoughts on it: ruclips.net/video/r9-7Kaivc38/видео.html
Thanks for your video.... Is GO II compatible with iphone 14?
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Yes, you will just need to purchase their USB-C to Lightning cable
Any direct comparison to video micro? Is there significant gain sensitivity difference? Also does the new go ii come with deadcat fur windmuffler? Can it use video micro one?
Hey hey again Frank!
I do not have a Micro on hand for a direct comparison, however I can confirm there is a significant gain sensitivity difference. The Micro was known for needing a very sensitive preamp when plugged into a DSLR camera. When compared against other similar micro shotgun mics the Video Micro was always -6dB more silent than the rest, causing people to need to raise their camera Preamp or GAIN in post that could raise the noise floor.
As for a deadcat windmuff, they do have a $30 deadcat for the Videomic GO II for those that need it. I wouldn't think the Micro deadcat would work as it may be too short to cover all the holes at the front of the Videomic GO II.
Hope this helps!
@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you!
Do you have any idea what the gain on the videomic NTG would need to be set at to match the inbuilt sensitivity or gain of the GO 2?
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The NTG, based on my youtube setup, would need to be set to around 7.5 (out of 15) to match.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker wow that’s quite a low gain setting. Mind you, I use the NTG with my iPhone and use it at a setting of 10. I have noticed that the videomicro is very quiet
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If I use this microphone through the RODE radio system and in the settings of the RODE radio system I have activated the Pad filter, will it work on the microphone?
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I think you are talking about the RODE Wireless GO II "pad filter". In this case, no. If you plug the Videomic GO II into the RODE Wireless GO II and turn on the Wireless GO II's pad filter, it will not work. The Pad filter in the Wireless GO II is only for the built in microphone as that's what the chipset is connected to. The external lav port does not have the ability to adjust capsule sensitivity of any microphone you plug into it. Capsule sensitivity and output volume from the receiver are not the same thing, they work independently from each other.
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Hey man question here, when it's plugged into your tascam dr 40 do you have it on phantom power ? Also do you find that there is noise when plugging a mic into the tascam ? i have the Dr40X
Hey hey again Youssef!
Yes, I have phantom power turned on as this Videomic GO II requires "lav power" to get a signal. I use the RODE VXLR+ that converts phantom power to the Lav levels of power, a normal 3.5mm to XLR adaptor does not do this. I did a review on the adapter here: ruclips.net/video/meD0wMh_suk/видео.html
As for the noise with the Tascam DR40 series. As far as I know if you are able to keep the preamp low there won't be as much extra noise. There seem to be a second gain stage where it will get noisey as you get near it and then clean up as it transfers to the 2nd preamp stage. I believe that second stage is somewhere between 30-40, I can't remember which.
Hope this helps.
@@TLDR_filmmaker Hey again , sorry i have so much questions but thanks again i'm going to take a look at that other video of yours, man sound can get really complicated haha but thanks for your help :)
How do you plug your rode ntg to the tascam ? 1/4 inch adapter or xlr adapter
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You will want to use the RODE VXLR+ adapter here: geni.us/5mOPda (affiliate link) With this adaptor you will turn on phantom power from your recorder and it will convert it to a 3-5v power for lavalier mics and onboard battery-less shotgun mics. You can also use this as a normal adaptor when phantom power is turned off.
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WIll it fit any dead cat other than ws-12? WS-12 is out of stock everywhere :(
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It won't fit any ol dead cat persay, it depends on the type. I think some people had purchased a windmuff sock that goes over the foam, that seems to be the easier 3rd party option. I don't know if there is a form fitting 3rd party that is super close to the WS-12 that would work.
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At the end of the day, it's all about the preamps. If your camera doesn't have good preamps, it'll be like any other shotgun mic.
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You're absolutely right, anyone who remembers the ol Canon T3i days can relate haha. I think its pretty safe to say that any camera's that came out in the last 2-3 years have good enough preamps to utilize this shotgun mic.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker keep up the good works! Yeah my prep sucks on my Sony a6100 so battery powered mics are a must.
@@TLDR_filmmaker I have a canon t5i so it wouldn’t be worth it to upgrade to the rode NTG ? Would it be better to have a mic separate from the camera?
Hi, the NTG works with Rode Connect?
How to I attach the mic to the mount? Help
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The mic attaches from the top of the mount where there is the opening. You'll need to bend the opening slightly wider for the mic to slip down into it.
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Hey there question here how do you like the noise of the audio when plugged into the tascam dr 40x? Do you get alot of noise?
Hey hey Youssef!
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I have the older DR-40. It does have a higher noise floor when I have to go to a higher preamp when plugging in unpowered shotgun microphones and using a phantom power XLR adaptor. This is more fault of the recorder and not the microphone. I will finally be upgrading my audio recorder soon that will also give me 32-bit float as well as better preamps all together.
Long story short, with the older Tascams the noise floor will be there with these types of setups. However they are not insanely crazy, probably around -55dB to -50dB when you add your post audio corrections. Easily can be removed with a noise gate or other noise cancelling software. And if you're not recording in a studio but on location, the ambient noise will most likely cover the noise floor of the recorder.
Hope this makes sense!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker That makes sense thanks a lot! :)
I’m using a VideoMicro for RUclips. Is this a worthwhile upgrade or just go to the NTG?
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This depends on how you are using your microphone for RUclips and also if you feel the current Micro is limiting you from doing what you want with your videos. If you are just in a home studio and have the mic boomed over your head, what you would gain with the videomic GO II is having more richness in your voice on the bass frequency as well as using the Mic as a voice over mic at your computer with the USB features.
If you are out and about with your microphone, the Videomic GO II is a going to perform better, but the Videomic NTG might be the better bet because you can control the audio output better as well as have all those features like PAD, Safety Channel etc on the fly.
If you never plan to do voice overs or go out and about with your mic and only need it boomed over you in your youtube studio at close range. Part of me just want's to say, theres no real reason to upgrade if this setup has been working for you. All you would need to do is raise the bass freq. in your voice a little bit in post and you can get a similar sound out of the Micro.
Hope these viewpoints help in your decision!
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I am more confused now than I was before watched your video. So I have the VideoMic NTG but it sure sounds like I should upgrade/downgrade to the RODE Videomic GO II? Or stay with the NTG?
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Since you already have the VideoMic NTG, I would say not to downgrade. The Videomic NTG has a lot going for it where as the videomic Go II is a good starter mic for someone that is starting from zero. Both are great, but at the end of the day for most of my critical work I will turn to the Videomic NTG.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker Thank you very very much. I am so new to this. )
HEy Jason, DJI has anew mic system man it looks way better, and sounds the same than the rode wireless go 2, are you planning on making that review by any chance? CUrious was u gotta say bout it
Hey hey again Neon!
I've contacted DJI since they announced it, I had someone respond but thats where communication ended. I'm lead to believe I probably won't be receiving a review unit to compare :/
@@TLDR_filmmaker makes sense, honestly i rrally thought u purchased them reviewed and returned.
Nah, I definitely don't do that. Either a company sends out a review unit, or I purchase equipment I know I will need/use after doing some research on the product.
Great review. Thanks! It appears this mic outputs only 24-bit audio via USB. As they say, when you go 32-bit you never go back 😉
Still, a very interesting option and I guess it's a better compact alternative with expanded USB capabilities for an on-camera mic than Rode VideoMicro.
Hey hey again Michael!
Haha, I haven't touched true 32-bit audio yet, I might get too spoiled haha But I'm most likely going to work with 32-bit float soon. There is finally a recorder coming out that's in my price range and has some great features built in that will help for my run and gun nature.
Definitely, the USB Capabilities as well as the RF interference build makes this a great value for a all rounder mic that doesn't get into the $200+ category!
@@TLDR_filmmaker Hear you! I prefer 32-bit since you don't need a backup track with a lower db level. It's really useful not to bother about it. I'm using for my podcast Motu M4 audio interface that has the feature but realized that I'm too need a recorder to be able to go off my computer while recording "in a field". Waiting for the release of TASCAM Portacapture X8. It's a bit pricey, but I hope it will be the ultimate recorder both for my podcast, interviews, and video. So far there were not many accessible options to have a portable all-around useful 32-bit recorder. Available options are too expensive and made to be used while filming on a set but not suitable as an all-around recorder-like recording a podcast. Hope the investment will be worth it.
The Tascam Portacapture X8 is exactly the recorder I'm looking at. The price is up there for sure compared to my DR-40, but much cheaper than going to the Sound Devices Mixpre-6 II. I couldn't justify that price for my needs, same with the smaller Mixpre-3 II. I think for the price of the Tascam Portacapture X8 and having 6 channels of audio with 32-bit float, clean camera out mix, removable top mics to reveal two build in 3.5mm ports without the need for a phantom power XLR adaptor. Its a win win for me!
@@TLDR_filmmaker I looked at Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder. But it's too specific for film production and to be used on a set while still too expensive and not very good for podcasting/interviews.
$500 for me too much since I’m so new & still learning to grow my channel. What recorder could I get that is in the $200 range?
It picked up A LOT of you breathing in between words. Did u increase it because its 16 inches away? Cause its a bit loud.
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I do breath loudly inbetween words as I am trying to say everything quickly. Because I didn't use a Noise Gate you are hearing the raw recording of my breathing. Had I used my normal youtube audio settings my breathing noises will be suppressed by the noise gate.
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So is this a dynamic mic? Since it doesn't have any power source, I assume dynamic
This is still a condenser mic.
What’s it like picking up sound from a distance of 2-3 meters?
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This mic is not going to do so well at 2-3 meters, you're going to hear a lot of the room or environment if you're speaking from that distance. If you are needing to get audio from that distance you'll want a more traditional full size shotgun mic. On camera shotgun mics want to be as close as possible within 1m. Or you may want to look into getting a wireless lav set instead. Something like a Rode Wireless Go II ruclips.net/video/3TOldrv9iEE/видео.html or the Picomic Pro ruclips.net/video/zn8bOf7gZzk/видео.html
Hope this helps!
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@@TLDR_filmmaker How about the NTG do you think it would make a difference?
I got one and the finish on it is a rough sandpaper feeling. Did yours feel like this?
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Mine is a smooth texture, not rough at all. Though I did get a very early first batch as a reviewer so I'm not entirely sure if maybe they have changed it with their second batch? Aside from the sandpaper feeling, is the audio quality and features all ok or does it not sound good. The reason I ask is because on RØDE's website they say something about making sure you buy from authorized resellers so that you don't receive a fake unit.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker hey man thanks for responding you know it’s funny because I’ve had a lot of products from the manufacturer before and never had a bad experience and every review I’ve read says that this new microphone is awesome but mine sounded absolutely terrible I checked with the manufacturer and they said that it was from a approved reseller but I somehow think I got a counterfeit one because it definitely sounded so bad
Could I plug this to my Gopro hero 9 via type c without the need for a Media Mod? Thank you
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Unfortunately I do not have a GoPro hero 9 to give you a definitive answer on if the go-pro will utilize a USB mic protocol. Part of me is thinking they wouldn't allow it so that you buy the media mode, but I could be wrong. I'd say do a quick google search to see if anyone else has had luck with a USB mic.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker thanks! I didn't find on Google yet but u will 2x check again! Have a good one!
Although the ntg is technically better. I like the more open sound of the go 2. The ntg would be better for podcasts maybe. But for 100 bucks, very impressive little mic.
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Definitely a $100 bucks mic that punches quite hard!
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I can’t believe that mic costs $100. It’s crazy. I think it actually sounds better than the rode video mic ntg…
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Ya better believe it!
can I use videomic ntg on a boom too ?! with camera or zoom h5?
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If the Zoom H5 has a 3.5mm mic in port, you can use it that way. Otherwise you'd use a XLR to 3.5mm adaptor that converts phantom power and you can then work it that way. The converter I use is made by rode: geni.us/5mOPda (affiliate linke)
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@@TLDR_filmmaker thank you. So the plugin power is enough
It seems like all Rode mics have this upper mid range boost which makes it sound like it lacks a more "fuller sound" compared to mics from Sennheiser.
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I haven't gotten a chance to test some Sennheiser Shotgun mics yet, hopefully soon so I can give me ears a listen to how it reacts to my voice.
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Videomic Go II or the Comica VM20?
Hey hey again rgaufman!
I would choose the Videomic GO II. It's cheaper than the comica and provides USB capabilities going into Phones and Computers. The only thing that the comica might slightly be better at is having a tighter pick up pattern in front of the mic because of its longer barrel. But the benefits may not be all that much because the length isn't that much longer compared to a full length Shotgun mic.
Where are the microphones placed? If they're in front of you I see one problem here is the NTG is longer so might be closer to your mouth and that then makes the test inaccurate.
They are placed 1ft away from my mouth inside the box.
Great Info. Your review on mic always "Shut
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Haha I'm so sorry!
is this mic compatible with samsung s21 ultra
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It should work on your Samsung S21 through the USB-C protocol. I personally don't have android so I can't reconfirm. But as far as I'm aware it will act like a USB mic on android phones.
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@@TLDR_filmmaker ok thank you
It sounds better off axis 😅
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Haha I think they sound just about the same, which is great for someone trying to capture dialogue scenes for film!
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Interference bit is simply not true. This thing is just as bad as the previous GO if not worse. Go to any densely built up area, plug it via USB-C (not supplied) to a computer (best to a M1 Mac Mini or Ultra, they have absolutely worst shielding) and use it as audio interface and just listen to all the buzzing and whistling. It will pick up every wifi, phone and bluetooth in its vicinity. This thing is UNUSABLE to anyone who records via laptop, it's unpredictable when recorded straight into the camera and thus useless to anyone who doesn't record in the middle of nowhere without any signals around. And since we cannot select where we record, it's useless to most of us in the field. Rhode has that issue for several generations now...
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Sorry to hear in your area you can hear a buzz even when going through a computer. The interference test I performed was more geared at the RODE Wireless Go which for whatever reason sends major interference through the jack when plugged into a cheap mic that is not properly shielded, not so much a test about being in a congested area.
I do have one question. When you use it with your computer do you have it plugged into the wall or is it running off of its own battery? What I found is that sometimes Power strips can cause a buzz going into audio microphones if the power strip is using lower quality wiring. This has happened to me when plugging my camera or audio interface into a fault power strip.
Lastly the USB-C cable you have, unfortunately not all USB-C cables are build the same in terms of their Data ports and of course shielding. When you pair up that cord with also a faulty power strip, it can cause these sounds.
Those are just some thoughts that I'm sure you have already ruled out, but just wanted to make sure to see all potential causes.
Other than that the most congested area I've been with this mic was probably around 35+ wifi networks and didn't get the interference issue. Had I been in NYC, it could be a different story.
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