Setting Up Your Rode Videomic NTG
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2021
- The Rode Videomic NTG is one of the best mics on the market for Content Creators but if it's not set up properly you may not take advantage of it's full capabilities.
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This video was recorded using the Rode VIdeomic NTG on a boom stand
Hi, I have a quick question,
Does the Videomic NTG work with your iPhone via a connection using the USB-C to Lightning cable that came with the iPhone?
I tried using the cable that came with the iPhone but the mic and iPhone doesn't seem to connect.
I actually sent an email asking RODE whether using the cable that came with the iPhone should be a viable option, instead of answering with a simple 'yes' or 'no', they replied to my email by recommending the SC-15 and called the USB-C to Lightning cable that came with the iPhone a 'third-party cable".
It would suck if the SC-15 is a requirement to use the Videomic NTG with the iPhone.
Thanks!
Not tried that since the iPhone I have came with a USB-A to lightning cable but those cables are for charging the phone so I would think the USB-C to lightning cable you have would not work with the mic. You don't need the SC-15 cable to connect the mic to an iPhone. You can use the 3.5mm cable that came with the mic and a lightning dongle adapter, however the SC-15 cable will give you a better quality of sound and enable you to take advantage of all the features of the mic. The SC-15 cable contains a chip especially designed in cooperation with Apple specifically for the Videomic NTG, hence the reason for the $25 price. Thanks for watching the video! Hope this helps.
@@IsomPhilips Thanks for the answer!
I figured if the cable could transfer data from the iPhone, why can’t it be used to connect the iPhone with the VideoMic NTG.
What’s weird is that I actually can use the mic with a samsung phone with a third party USB-C to USB-C cable. So it seemed rather unreasonable that it would not work with the iPhone using its own cable.
Ha! Rode even sells a USB-C to USB-C cable to work with Android phones. As for the iPhone it just could be a collusion between Apple and Rode to keep things proprietary. I tried using the SC-15 to connect my Rode Wireless GO II to my iPhone and it didn't work, so ?? Thanks for your question and the info.
@@peterasa3626 This sounds really hot to me. I came here because I was having clipping issues even when I was registering normal levels on camera.
My goodness! Its quite seldom you get a video like this which teaches one: most useful features of a device in UNDER 5 MINUTES!
Couldn’t be more clear and simple than this!
Thank you good Sir.! God bless!
Thanks so much for your comment! Glad the video was helpful. I try to keep it brief since I appreciate it when others do.
This man just cleared all my doubts about this microfone I couldn't find on any video on youtube, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much sir. I had messed up my settings recently and your video is a lifesaver lol. Just goes to show that even though a video is "old", it still has value to someone who hasn't seen it before.
You the man!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching!
Thanks man, I had the gain level on my camera way too high and after following your video, my footage now sounds great!
BEST video I've seen about this mic. Straight to the point, clear and comprehensive. Other videos are just so full of BS trying to be fancy and sh*t lol. Keep doing what you do sir!!
Thank You! I try to respect viewers time. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Thank you for the video, Isom. I bought it 2 years ago too but never use it frequently. Now I need a mic then start again. Wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and Happy 2024 to you as well
Just the video I was looking for, thanks!
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Brilliantly executed review, just what I needed to know at a steady and informative pace, thank you!
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Great video, appreciate the concise but helpful information. subbed
Oh my God!!! Isom you have saved my day, thank you so much, I just did all what you said and the sound is perfect now, I was a little bit worried to be honest that I wouldn't be able to fix it today and probably wait days to change the mic. Thank you so much!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Thank You! Glad the video was helpful in improving your audio. Thanks for watching!
Very concise and to the point. Simply yet clearly put. The best tutorial i have heard.. Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Phenomenal work, man. Got this mic and wanted to learn how to maximize its features indoors where there's noise all over the place
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This is a GREAT video! So many clear and concise answers -- much appreciated!
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching. Glad the video was helpful
Thank you so much for going over the in-camera setting for Canon cameras. Exactly what I was looking for. Great video!
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Excellent details, this will help me decide. Thank you Isom.
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Just got this because my lav mic wasn't cutting it. Thanks for going over the mic features,. I was a little overwhelmed with all the options.
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Great Video Isom! Very helpful!
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What a great video! Very concise and helpful.
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Wow this channel is great! Love your videos! Very informative 👌
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Awesome video. Thank you!
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This was incredibly helpful!!! Can't thank you enough!
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Very useful, thank you!
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Thank you so much, I already bought this microphone
Thanks for watching! Enjoy the mic
This video helped me so much in such a short video. Thank you sir!
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Thanks heaps! subscribed, very enjoyable presence on camera :)
Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub! Glad it was helpful
thanks for the tips, and yea I got couple shots with no audio, so now I have to check the mic every time. ja ja lesson learned
Glad it helped! I learned the hard way myself. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful. Thankyou
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Nicely done! Thank you
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Thanks for the awesome tips!
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This was great - helped me out immediately.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Very concise, clear and helpful. My amber light came on when I was testing my mic and I wanted to be sure what that light meant. Medium charge is such a loose term unfortunately.
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
I have a Rode NTG, but mine quit. It was replaced under warranty but while I was without it I bought a Rode Videomic Go II. I have been very impressed by the Videomic Go II. I often use the Videomic Go II instead on the Rode NTG because I don't have to worry about the battery. I shoot live theatre, concerts and dance shows with multiple cameras.
Thanks my Dude. Helpful as I have a Rode NTG Too.
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the 150hz filter for the outdoors info
Thank! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
thanks for the video!
Thanks buddy I'll try it out but being old it get's hard sometimes.
😂 Ha, tell me about it. I'm old and a Jaguar Fan. Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!
Us old guys have to stick together. I think I got it to work. Would love to pick your brain. I am covering something big and don't want to mess up. 🙃
Sure, just let me know what you need to do. Be glad to help if I can.
Great video thank you so much!
Thank You for watching! Glad it was helpful
great video! To the point and very helpful :)
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fantastic vid. I just got this mic. I was going to use this for livestreaming. I'm hearing a little background noise in the playback. Possibly the AC vent. I will keep the mic connected to my PC (docking station) permanently. I hope that won't damage the battery or mic usage.
Thank You and thanks for watching! Be sure and activate the High Pass filters, either the 75hz or the 150hz. Those will help filter out any low frequency noise. Keeping the mic connected to your docking station shouldn't be a problem
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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? 🙏
Great video
Thank You! Thanks for watching.
The new videomic go 2 review coming ? Would love a comparison.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching.
on point ♥
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I can't seem to figure out the safety channel when using FCPx. Any good step by step video? I'm using 10.6.3
When you select an audio track in FCPx go to inspector and look at audio configuration. There you can select dual mono. That will split the track into left and right channels. You can then listen to the individually. The safety track should be 20db lower. At least that's how I remember doing it. A video search on RUclips might possibly give you a better way. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Excellent information. Thank YOu! Could you make a video about how to use it on my desktop pc through the USB-C to USB 3 cable? I am picking all my computer fan's noise and the cars outside my window. I can't figure out how to do it since I bought the microphone two months ago. When I record in the same room with the NTG connected to my iPhone through the SC15 cable the sound is neater with less fan noise.
Thank you in advance.
That's something I definitely will put on my agenda. Not sure why you're having that problem. Thanks for watching the video. Glad it was helpful
great help!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
can you tell me how to attached the NTG videomic to my imac to use for voice overs in imovie?
Excellent video... when you compare Rode VideoMic NTG with Rode VideoMic Pro plus, which one is the best for making ASMR video? Could you please let me know? Thank you
Thank You! I'm not that familiar with audio for ASMR but between the two mics I would probably go with the VideoMic NTG since it offers more flexibility in shaping the sound and overall it's just a better mic in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
Hi. I’m currently using this mic to record my crystal bowls to my iPhone. I was wondering if you have any tips for best sound quality with high frequency instruments? X
You may want to experiment using a dynamic mic such as the Shure SM57. I tend to go with dynamic mics when recording instruments
thanks for a great no filling video. I like that. Being a no nonsense type of person I wanted to ask you, Rode recommend using the VXLR PRO adapter when plugging into a recorder. Why would I need this when I have power onboard the mic itself and no need for phantom power I wonder?
Depending on the type of recorder you have you wouldn't necessarily need the VXLR PRO adapter unless that recorder only accepts XLR inputs. I have a Zoom H5 which has a 3.5mm TRS input on the mic capsules. If you have such an input then you don't need anything else. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips thanks for your input. My recorder is a Zoom F6.
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Great video! If I am recording Rode Videomic NTG for a disco or wedding, how should I use High Pass Filter frequency 0hz or 75hz? 150hz?
You could safely use the 150hz but if you're in a very noisy environment you might want to use the -20db pad. In addition you can engage the safety channel which will cut the sound on one channel by -20db. Using both will give you options to get the best recording, You may try a test run beforehand to see what works best. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips Thanks for the clarification and I am very happy. Hope it will be great in the sounds. It is important for me in the future as a cameraman. Thank you again. ;)
Is there any headohone jack on the microphone to monitor sound while recirding?
You can only monitor when using the mic as a USB mic by plugging your headphone into the 3.5mm input. When using with a camera there's no monitoring capability unless your camera has a headphone jack. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching!
Awesome, informative video. I currently use a RODE videomic NTG for my videos and I really like it so far. I’ve watched all of your RODE mic videos and they have helped.
Do you own the WS11 windshield? How well does it work? I’m thinking about buying one for eventual outdoor filming. Thanks!
Glad you found the videos helpful. Thanks for watching! I don't have the WS-11 but I have another fur windscreen that fits. It helps in moderate wind. If you get one just keep in mind that you still need to use it over the foam windscreen. Unless you shoot outside a lot in windy conditions, I wouldn't bother with it. If you do shoot a lot in windy conditions, the blimp would be best but quite a bit more expensive.
@@IsomPhilips thanks for the suggestion. I didn’t realize the WS11 had to go over top of the foam windscreen as well.
The next thing I’m trying to figure out is the usefulness of the SC15 cord. I use the 3.5mm and it seems to work just fine when filming with my iPhone. Trying to determine if it’s worth the $30
I replied to your question about the SC-15 on the Community page on your other channel. For some reason your comment only showed up in my e-mail
Thanks for the video, I bought the rode ntg but I haven't find my sweet spot yet. It records so much noise that it needs to edit the sound after. I'm using a dslr camera. With the settings u said but still... any other recommendations?
Go to the Rode website and check to see if your firmware is up to date. There are a number of other issues that could cause the noise. Sometimes setting the gain level too high will pick up more noise or there could be interference from electrical appliances or other audio equipment. Check your camera's mic input and preamp settings with other mics to see if it's a problem with the camera. Also make sure the Automatic Gain Control on your camera audio settings is disabled. If none of this helps, contact rode Customer Service to see if they can offer any other suggestions. Thanks for watching the video and thanks for your input.
i have problem with the auto on feature on my sony a7siii after i updated the firmware of rode ntg . anyone got any solution to this? oh ! and it also record on channel 2 only ... 😩
I don't own any Sony Cameras but I have had occasional issues with the auto on/off feature. I solve it by turning on the mic manually before plugging it into the camera and keeping it on throughout recording. You just have to remember to turn it off when you're done. I hated doing a whole take to find out I had no audio. As for the Channel 2 issue, not sure unless you unintentionally engaged the safety channel. Thanks for watching the video!
Suppose you are going directly to an audio interface?
Thanks for this video. Needed this for my crypto channel lol.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
hi great video got a deeper understanding on how to use this, do you have any tips as to how to avoid recording chicken, passing vehicles and playings kids sound i get to record them even when they are blocks away. for context i try to make asmr cooking video all the windows and doors are closed, my setup is sony a6400+video mic ntg plugged using the default cable, (gain knob on 13, camera gain on 1) i get a lot of hiss or white noise too, so i had to heavily rely on noise reduction in post production with adobe PR, hope you can help me maybe im using the mic and my setup wrong?
Hard to say without taking all factors into consideration. The gain setting at 13 is high. Try going down to 10 or little below and set your camera gain just slightly above zero. Also, check your mic placement. You want to get it as close to you as possible while keeping it out of frame. Booming overhead works best. Not sure about the white noise but a higher gain setting will introduce more noise and make sure your firmware is up to date. You can check it on the Rode website. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips thanks my friend
Great video. I do have a question though. Almost every time I use my mic there is significant noise when I look at my clips in post. It sounds like high static and I’m not sure how to fix this.
Not sure what your setup is however depending on how long you've had the mic, there is a firmware update that you can access from the Rode website that will fix some noise issues with the mic. You might begin there and check to see if your firmware is up to date. Other than that, you could possibly be getting some noise from nearby electronic devices. Thanks for watching the video and thanks for the sub!
@@IsomPhilips I’ll check that out. Thank you
Hi! Do you use this mic for this style of video you are doing right now? If so would you mind sharing what settings you use? Also how far away are you from the mic? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks!
I usually set the gain level around 12-13 and I use the 75hz High Pass filter. I boom the mic overhead so it is just out of frame about 8-9" from my mouth. Experiment with it and see what works best for you. I think this mic also works well mounted on the camera as long as you are fairly close. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips Thank you so much! I tried the same set up you mentioned and it worked great! I think my problem was I had the gain to low and I was much to close to the mic lol Do you have a video on how to use the safety track feature??
Thanks, glad that worked for you. As for the safety track I do not yet have a video on that but will try to work one in on a future video.
Hi, I've an issue with the mic. I bought it a couple days ago and I recharged it already 2 times..
To charge it I used my mobile charger (not Rode's usbc), when the light has become green from red I put it away and I didn't use it for all day. When the next morning I want to use the mic it didn't turn on. It was completely discharge.
I recharged and put it away but when I tried to see if it was ok, the mic has gone from green to yellow and then to red in a couples hours (without ever having used it). Did I wrong something? Have I charge it with his usbc by computer?
Thanks for the answer!
I would try charging it again using the cable supplied by Rode plugged into a traditional charging block. I no longer own this mic but that was the method I used and never had an issue. If the problem continues I would contact Rode support. If you bought the mic from an authorized Rode dealer and registered it you have a 10yr warranty. Hope it works out for you! Thanks for watching the video
Can I just leave it permanently,y plugged into usb so it’s always charged while it’s plugged into cam
The mic has a long battery life, something like 30 hrs before it needs recharging so I don't think continuous charging is necessary. Thanks for watching the video!
When I first connected my new RODE VideoMic NTG to my iPhone 14 Plus, this message appeared: “Cannot use accessory … requires too much power.” Both devices are fully charged. I’m using a new SC15 lightning accessory cable. Do you have any wisdom to impart? I mainly purchased this set-up to record birds, so iPhone compatibility is key.
Not sure what the issue is there and I no longer own this mic so I can't test it out myself. You may want to reach out to Rode support for the answer. Thanks for watching the video!
Legendary 4 min vid
+Dylan James Thank You! Thanks for watching!
How do you manually turn the mic on?
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Thanks for watching!
What cable to use when on a overhead boom any quality TRS OR TRRS, been reports from Rode not to use an extension cable.
The one I use is a TRS male to TRS female. Actually made by Rode and it works perfectly. It's the Rode VC-1.The only problem I've had is that the auto on/off feature seems to work sporadically with an extension cable. Solved this by just turning the mic on manually. Just don't forget to turn it off when you're done. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips Thanks, been testing cables and adapter combos this morning with mixed results. I have a few hundred bucks worth of 1/4 Mogami and Canare audio cables for my keyboard rigs so tested them with a couple good quality 1/4 to 1/8 Sennheiser adapters, that combo sounded great directly into camera. Not a big fan of adapters but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do and try what you have on hand. Also noticed the "auto" power on function issue with that cable/adapter combo. Thanks for the Rode VC-1 info, will keep that in mind as well. Seems no matter how may cables someone may have, sometimes you just don't have the right one.
Good idea to adapt the cables you already have. I know the issue with cables. I have so many I'm sure I've purchased some of them twice. 😂
I press the power button but see no light. It is plugged into my camera mic jack - just bought it. Very frustrating
Other than making sure the battery is charged, hard to know what the problem is. Could be you have a defective mic. If so, contact Rode. They have a very good warranty as long as you purchased the mic from an authorized Rode dealer. Thanks for watching!
I got my mic today and plugged in to my mini mac and didn't start the charging, why is that ? Now I plugged to the wall ( with the conector usb/ ac ) and it is charging , now I hope it will work with my Canon M50 Mark II mirrorless camera , my canon camera uses TRS connectors not TRRS as the Video MIc NTG , before I ordered on line I asked the question if that mic will work with my camera they said yes but I had tried another mic with TRRS connector and doesn't work !! well if it doesn't work I'll send it back , I hope they don't give a hard time like other companies had done that to me.
When plugged into a computer, it becomes a USB mic. It will not charge through a computer or laptop.
Can only be charged through AC power but you won't need to charge it often since you can get up to 30hrs on. one charge. The VideoMIc NTG has an auto sensor that allows it to work with TRS or TRRS connections. I used one with my M50 for 2yrs with no problem. Should work fine with your M50 MkII with no problem. Enjoy the mic and Thanks for watching!
Bravo
Thank You. Thanks for watching!
I’m having a problem with it staying on or turning back on when I turn my camera off. I should be able to hit the power button anytime to turn it on and off…is anybody having this problem? With canon eos r?
Prob would help watch the whole video first lol thanks I’ll try to turn it on first before recording to see if that works thanks
hi would the rode NTG fit onto the cannon xa50?
I believe the xa50 has a cold shoe and a 3.5mm input which would make it possible to use the Videomic NTG however you also have XLR inputs for higher end pro mics such as Rode's NTG2,34 and those would probably give you the best quality audio.
@@IsomPhilips Great thanks for the help much appreciated didn't know about the Rode NTG2 i'll check that one out
Два дня меня мучила проблема фонового шума, у меня canon 650d, когда разобрался во всем сам нашел это видео. Почему так?
Is it normal when using this mic that it ALWAYS records a safety track? Pressing the Safety Track button on the mic only seems to lower the level, not actually stop the recording of the safety track. I'd rather just record in mono if that was an option. tks.
The safety track is an option. It only records if you engage the safety track button. Otherwise the mic will records both channels in mono. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips Turns out after 10 months or so, a broken cable port on the NTG was the cause of my safety track problem. Rode will replace it.
Glad you were able to find the source of the problem and good on Rode. They are usually good at standing behind their products. Enjoy the mic
I purchased this microphone today but my a7iii when I turn it on the microphone does not power on why is this it suppose to detect the camera .
The mic should power on when you press record. If it fails or is not consistent you may want to just turn the mic on manually just remember to turn it off when you finish recording. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for reaching back i had it plugged in the wrong slot it needed plug in power its in the proper slot 😁 now it works just fine !💪🏼
How do you get such crisp and deep audio?
Well, first of all I have a pretty deep voice and I boomed the mic overhead to get it closer to my mouth for the best audio quality. Also, the settings I go over in this video help to get the best result. Thanks for watching!
@@IsomPhilips thanks so much! I love the NTG
Btw way love it but the power issue is concerning and making it not reliable
Great video Isom! Quick question... I bought the Videomic NTG and I use it through my Canon 90D. I’ve been pulling my camera gain all the way down as low as it will go (1 notch up from 0) and then adjusting my NTG from there so as to get good levels on my subject without peaking. Usually ends up being about 11db (ish) on the mic itself and then about 3 ft from my subject. My issue is sometimes I get a sort of distortion/rattling sound when they get loud. I've prepared for their volume with my levels ahead of time and I’m not peaking at all levels wise but there is still a distortion when they get loud that I can't explain. Here's an example: ruclips.net/video/_-xdbLXV8dc/видео.html Please let me know what I should do?
I'm very familiar with this issue. I have experienced it myself and mentioned it in one of my videos on the Videomic NTG. It happened to me when booming the mic overhead. I'm not sure what the ideal solution is but you may want to try using the -20db pad or use the safety channel which applies a -20db pad to one channel and see if you get a cleaner signal. For me, I think the best solution was to move the mic further away and increase the gain to make up the difference since this is a very sensitive mic. Let me know if any of this works for you. Thanks for watching!
Try to go to about level 5 on the Canon and reduce gain on the NTG to the point where you are peaking -12dB on the meter.
@@ww1www awesome! I’ll give that a try. have you had the same experience I mentioned above?
how to connect zoom h8 to rode videomic ntg
There is a 3.5mm input on the microphone capsule where you can connect the Videomic NTG. You will probably need an extension cable. Thanks for Watching!
@@IsomPhilips thank you, what kinda extension cable
A 3.5mm female to male extension cable
This video is so good that I feel that Im robbing you because its free. Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words. These kind of comments make all the work that goes into making videos worth it. Glad you found it helpful
There is a ton of clipping and distortion in this video/audio, I suppose it's coz you set the gain too high
Thanks for watching!
Its a shame that your sound is horrible in the video. Sorry to say
Thanks for watching and sharing your disappointment!