Rode Videomic NTG vs Pro Plus: Which is the Best Mic for You?
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Which Rode Videomic is right for you? This video compares the Videomic NTG against the Pro Plus and explains why after three years of using the Plus, I've come to personally prefer the NTG.
•Videomic Pro Plus
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•Videomic NTG
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This video is not sponsored, but I checked the "paid promotion" option since Rode did send me the mic for free last Fall. It was sent as a gift with no commitment or expectation to make a video. I've just been using it since then and really like it. So if you saw that pop up and were wondering why, that's why. 👍
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•Time Markers:
0:00 - Intro to the Videomic NTG
1:31 - The Best Value
2:17 - Design & Build Quality
2:50 - Volume Pad
3:29 - Safety Channel
4:25 - EQ & Filters
4:54 - Battery Life (The Plus Wins)
6:19 - Removable Cables & Auto Power
7:01 - Charging Improvements
8:19 - USB Functionality (Awesome Feature)
9:02 - The Best Feature - Gain Control
10:50 - Comparison Tests
12:06 - Cable Management Feature
12:26 - Adjustable Positioning
13:13 - Rode Wireless Go Compatibility
14:17 - Conclusion
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Episode 225: Rode Videomic NTG vs Pro Plus: Which Mic is Best?
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Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Intro to the Videomic NTG
1:31 - The Best Value
2:17 - Design & Build Quality
2:50 - Volume Pad
3:29 - Safety Channel
4:25 - EQ & Filters
4:54 - Battery Life (The Plus Wins)
6:19 - Removable Cables & Auto Power
7:01 - Charging Improvements
8:19 - USB Functionality (Awesome Feature)
9:02 - The Best Feature - Gain Control
10:50 - Comparison Tests
12:06 - Cable Management Feature
12:26 - Adjustable Positioning
13:13 - Rode Wireless Go Compatibility
14:17 - Conclusion
Why does this say 1 months ago? Was it a re upload?
Timestamps to the puns next time, please.😂
@@Isaacofarrell no
Just waited for a good time to upload
Thursday morning breakfast with a new video from Tom is becoming a welcome tradition!!!!
I need to use my NTG more, I haven't fully played with it to discover what it can do, this video was really helpful!!! I do find it great as the mic I use when I'm remote teaching in front of my whiteboard, on a boom arm it makes great audio!
I fully support this tradition 😁
Solid information - so glad to have found your channel - love the puns - it must be fun to have you as a teacher! Thx for the advice and insight about the NTG!
Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words!
That tip about the Wireless Go absolutely blew my mind! Thanks for sharing that!!!
So cool, right? I love it.
Thank you for always bring valuable content.
Thank you for another awesome video and Tap The Shell for now offering memberships!
Woo hoo! Love those emojis! I want to make some more.
Ah great, I've been waiting for this one!
It only took me...months!
Was going to get the pro+. I'm glad I randomly stumbled across this video! Nice Aquabats poster.
Thanks! The NTG is super rad.
I swear you’re reading my mind. I am currently deciding which one of these mics is going onto my new camera and now I know which one I’m going with. NTG it is!! Thanks Tom!!!!
Yes! You’ll love the NTG. I definitely noticed more compliments on my sound when I started using it (even though I didn’t mention it or show it).
Great video Tom always love the puns!
Great review. Much appreciated.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who gives there microphones a hug. 😜
They need love to grow big and strong.
@@tombuck 😂 true
That's nothin', I kissed mine...😌
@@HomesickMac LOL sinner😜
Amazing review thank you very much
I hate how much I love your word play.
Love your content!
I love how much you hate to love it 👍
Really love to watch ur videos and learning ❤
Thank you!
This was helpful thanks!
Great review, man. That is such an odd feature on the pro (that it stays powered on) - I have the NTG and I love it!
Very useful! As always! Thank you!
Thank you sir!
I can’t wait until Rode get’s nice to me! Great video! I love the bright look, stills and blue! Even your shirt today looks great!
Haha, thank you so much! I hope Rode gets some gear on the road to you soon!
I am still waiting for the comparison of Rodecaster pro and zoom podtrack p8. Keep it up man!
Two weeks 😉
I love your channel. My go too for my channel needs thank you!!!
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you for the kind words!
Great comparison of the details that make a difference in day-to-day use! I also really like your macro b-roll shots. May have to "borrow" that idea...
Borrow away! I really like taking these tiny items and trying to make them look absolutely enormous on screen.
Easy choice for me! Great video Tom 😊
Haha, your stuff sounds great with the NTG!
Really great review here, will definitely get the NTG! Greetings from a Swede in Beijing just starting out with vlogging 😊☀️🏯
The NTG is so good! I'm consistently impressed with it- good luck!
@@tombuck Thanks a lot, just it and will start using it from today within a few hours 😊 Thanks for the input!
Yes, I think you're right about the sound. the NTG appears to have slightly more presence (maybe a bit of a bump in the mid-highs) which I think I prefer. It certainly is an amazingly versatile mic.
Very simple clear useful explanation, thanks bro 🌺🍀🌼🌷❤️👍
Very happy to hear that! Glad it helped!
Great review and comparison. Im going for the NTG. Can you share that long cable thst you're using? Is it an extrnsion trs cable? Thanks!
That little hack with the wireless gadget is pretty kick ass!
Super cool, right?
Thanks for this video! I TOTALLY have GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) - and I was wondering if I should get that mic. NOW…I see…thanks to your help and examples, that I’m good with what I have. *SUPER HELPFUL!!!* THANKS!
Haha, so glad it helped! I think you and I are peas in a pod when it comes to GAS.
Hi! what's the holder for RODE NTG videomic? THX~
Before this video I never even considered the NTG, Such a versatile mic with the USB-C and controls over the Video Mic Pro Plus (which I have and use with my R)
Excellent hands-on review as always. One question: what XLR Rode adapter should I use del connecting the NTG to the Rodecaster Pro?
I would look up a good 3.5mm to XLR adapter on Sweetwater, B&H, or Amazon and sort by highest rated. 👍
Without a doubt the NTG is an impressive mic. Thanks for the video!
Love your sense of humor lol
Hi Tom! Won't you test PreSonus Revelator? Greetings from Czech :)
Great review! What situations do you use the RCP audio over the NTG audio? Is it just an ease of use thing, or which audio would you prefer?
I use the NTG anytime I don’t want a mic in screen, which is for most of my videos. Otherwise I use the RCP for everything. 😎
Which NTG is that? I see there are a couple of them available- NTG 1, NTG 2, NTG 3
The Videomic NTG is different from the other NTG's, which are XLR mics.
Great comparizon Tom. I bought the NTG although I have a bunch of mics, but none of them "that" directional - as well as being a USB microphone as well. OK, my Oktava MK-012 is pretty much very directional but it didn't work so well as an overhead mic. More than half a foot or a foot away, I got some noise from the preamp, although we're talking Arturia Audio Fuse Studio interface here. So I thought of getting the NTG because it _is_ an overhead mic, it's got USB, can be used on camera directly....
But it surprised me. The negative is that it also deploys noise when used with the Røde XLR converter jack and into the Arturia Audio Fuse Studio. As a USB mic it depends on the input level I choose (in the computer) but it's defo quieter then with the Arturia. On the (very) positive side the little Video Mic NTG is _great_ when close miked. I tried it for some voiceovers, just plain in front of me and a bit to the side to avoid the pops, and it was dead quiet and very warm, almost as my high end large membrane studio mics, very warm mids and I dared to pass the hight pass filter (cough cough...) to get those lows as well.
All in all, I'm not sending it back, of course, but I'm extra happy I found more uses for it then intended (or advertized).
Now, I _really really_ had to tighten up the screws on the PSA1 boom arm because the NTG is so light, but I managed in the end.
Interesting- I didn't have to tighten anything on my PSA 1 to use it with the NTG. I wonder if they ship with different tensions? Who knows.
Regardless, you never need to justify additional mic purchases to me! 😁
@@tombuck Bought my PSA1 from Amazon in Sweden and it just jump-popped up when I cut the paper wrap holding the arms... Then it wouldn't hold my Aston Origin in place either and that mic is much heavier than the NTG. So I looked it up on the YT and found a video by piano player Rodney Ronquillo explaining how to tame it. He only tightened the last screw right next to the mic holder and that was it. I had to fix all three.
Can this Rode NTG microphone be used for ASMR video making?
This is really well done. Have you used the mic plugged into an iPhone for the ultimate portable rig?
I haven't done that yet, but it's definitely possible!
NTG sound very obviously better. Rode are making really cool stuff.
They really are. I'm currently testing the NTH alongside the Sennheiser MKH50, which is like a $1200 mic and the sound quality difference is super minimal. The Sennheiser has a few other strengths, but I'm so impressed by the Rode!
This is a great overview. I bought my Videomic-NTG back in February, and I absolutely love it. It seems that one of the most important differences between the Pro Plus and the NTG, asides from the latter being a bit more portable, is that the portability is flanked by the type of audio connector it takes, which is unbalanced (clever that its cable can work on both a DSLR with 1/8” jack) and smartphones. The Pro Plus has a balanced connection, an XLR, and I don’t have a camera with such a connection. I used the NTG on my iPad Pro, and also my computer, and works great on both. The versatility of the mic is pretty astounding, to the point that my poor Heil PR-40 mic is lonely! Again, great overview an d thanks much!
Great insights! And thanks for the kind words 🙏
One of my favorite Epidemic tracks. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Epidemic’s library is awesome.
First of all, I have been following you for a long time, you are doing great. What would you recommend for RUclips video shooting and interior shots that keeps the sound clear and full and keeps as much noise as possible? I bought MKE600, but there is a lot of noise, I am not satisfied at all.
That's a tricky question. I really do like the Videomic NTG a lot, but it's not a noise-cancelling mic. Chances are you can get the results you're looking for with a bit of EQ during editing (specifically compression, bass adjustments, and Voice Isolation/Noise gate).
Thanks for sticking around for so long!
Is the NTG plugged directly into the camera for this video or is it run through a mixer? What were the settings? Sorry if you already answered this...
It’s directly into the camera 👍
I try and keep the camera’s gain as low as possible with the NTG usually set to around 9 or 10.
Great video 🔥 I very like your thumbnail 😎💪🏻
And I bought the rode PodMic because I saw your videos about him and I want him but I don't know how to process the audio in adobe audition like pro (like you) do you will do video about processing audio ❔
I do very little processing, but I’d be happy to share my process in a future video.
@@tombuck 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Tom, which tripod did you use? it looks so useful. and, could you advice me necessary stuffs to use them with my smartphone, I mean to attach and to record video while playing instrument, Thanks a lot
These little tripods are the Manfrotto Pixi and they're absolutely awesome! Usually pretty inexpensive too. As for a phone, usually you'll just need a TRRS adapter (which will look like a 3.5mm input to whatever your phone's connection is- USB, Lightning, etc). If you Google "yourphone TRRS Adapter" You should be able to find the right one.
Love your channel. Moved into new studio - lots of echo. I have pro plus - use a boom arm but lots of echo still. Does it look bad to put it on a stand in front of me like you did? Could not tell if that was for test or actual practical use.
In this case I did for the video so people could actually see the mic, but there’s nothing wrong with keeping it that way. I’ve seen lots of people do it! I don’t think it looks bad at all, but either way, sacrificing a bit of aesthetics for improved audio is worth it.
But I already have enough microphones. At least that's what my therapist tells me.
Oh man, you gotta find a new therapist.
you can never have too much gear.
Great video! I'm using the VideoMic NTG for a few months now for my marketing tutorials, and I really really like it!
As I'm most often doing screen-sharing kind of tutorials, I have this microphone permanently plugged into my computer & mounted above my desk. Definitely works great as a usb microphone 😄
The only thing I noticed is that the gain control dial on the back of the microphone doesn't seem to be working when you're using it as a usb microphone.
Hmm, interesting. I’ll need to investigate.
@c m c a l p i n e I mounted the VideoMic NTG on top of a 80cm tall suptek monitor arm. That way, it reaches just over my monitor.
I've also used a RODE PSA1 arm, but that didn't work so well because this microphone is so lightweight. It kept shooting back up.
The NTG sounds amazing!
This might be the mic for me to upgrade in a few years in case I max out the Micro 🙃
Awesome review as always Tom! 👍
The Micro is really an awesome mic though. 👍
I love the VideoMic NTG a lot, I have 2! is it possible to pair it with the RØDECaster Pro? I don’t have a XLR mic at the moment and I’d prefer to use them with it. Maybe a couple of Rode VXLR+ could help but using them directly would be just 👌
Yes! You can connect them to the 3.5mm smartphone channel, or use a 3.5 to XLR adapter. I've done it in the past and it's worked just fine 👍
is NTG compatible with iPhone 14pro? Thank you
The numbers on the dial is a game changer. Every dial should have numbers. And the TAKSTAR SGC-598 (Usually $30) would be a good budget offering to show off value propositions. I would like to see your take on it. Love mine. There's also a newer version 600.
Thank you for this great video. I do have a question. I own a video mic ntg for about a year now. I connect the mic directly into the camera and stil I struggle to get the best out of that mic. What can I do to have my audio sound crisp as your or close to it. Also can you please recommend a denoise app.
I mostly do talking heads. Just like you. Just so you have an idea what do I use it for
1K thx
The best thing to do in that case is to turn your camera’s gain as low as possible. In the case of Canon, that’s typically 2-3 clicks from the lowest setting. The. Adjust the gain in the mic until you’re getting a good level. Camera preamps are usually not the best and can start to introduce noise/hiss if turned up too loud.
@@tombuck tell me about it....I have plenty of noise im my videos. Thx for the response.
I use a Sony a6400 fyi
@@underwaterHD Try to record externally with zoom h5 recorder.
Hi Tom, thank you for awesome content. Wonder if its possible to connect the Rode NTG directly to the Rodecaster Pro... Do you K now?
Yes, you can run it through the smartphone channel or use a 3.5 to XLR cable/adapter.
@@tombuck Thanx Tom, I tried to run it through a XLR 3.5 adaptor (a Rode one) but I didn't get it to work... have to try again then...
Yo Tom, can you post an Amazon link to the adapter you're speaking about at 14:06. I am trying to boom my NTG and I want the same one you have there. Thanks bro!
Thanks man! I use these adapters, but it’s tough to go wrong since most are the same: geni.us/MmRC
@@tombuck Thanks bro!!!!! I have been wrecking my brain over that one little thing for days!!!! Ahhhhhhh lol
Thanks for video, helped me to decide to get the NTG. I do however wish that it ran on AA batteries, I like to be able to hot swap batteries with my gear but 30 hours should be manageable for me. Gear running on 9v batteries sounds like hell to me, glad I skipped getting the old videomic pro, have been getting by with just the Rode Wireless Go for a long time.
Luckily the battery in the NTG lasts a super long time, but yeah, it can definitely be inconvenient in those times when you wish you could just swap it out real quick. The Pro Plus has a nice replaceable rechargeable battery (and can run off of AA's too), but I like the design and sound of the NTG more.
Hey @Tom Buck what do you think of the videomic NTG vs the Samson Q9U. They both seem to cover many of the same bases, USB mics for direct connection to my Mac, also both will go well into something like a Zoom H6 I presume, via XLR and the 3.5mm .... For a new video podcast starting up, sometimes studio based, sometimes internal location. Thanks. Love your vids, new subscriber.
Hey Tom (great name)! They both deliver great sound quality, and of course the Q9u offers direct XLR compatibility, which is pretty awesome. The Videomic is definitely a bit more versatile in terms of how it can be used and I think it produces a more "neutral" sound, whereas the Samson out of the box has a more "broadcast/radio" sound (if that makes sense).
Have you ever tried to do the conversion to XLR and into the Rodecaster pro, or do you just run long cables to your camera?
I usually just run a long cable to my camera, but have connected both of these to the 3.5mm channel on the Rodecaster with no issues.
Hey, Tom. To use NTG as wireless with Rode Wireless Go is great idea! I never had thinked that.
I wish I could remember who originally gave me the idea!
@@tombuck yes, but I don´t know.
I am a newbie for padcasting. Your videos make me learn a lot in very short time, really appreciated your sharing. I was wondering how you connect the Rode Videomic NTG to your Rode RODECaster Pro? It seems no XLR output on Rode Videomic NTG ? Thank you!
I usually run it directly into my camera. But you can connect it to the RCP via the smartphone channel or an XLR adapter.
@@tombuck Thank you so much for your prompt reply. If I connect Videomic NTG to the Sony A7S3, how to work with RODECaster Pro? And which XLR adapter you recommend? Rode VXLR or Rode VXLR pro?
Nice. Back when I did more mic reviews on my channel (vs teacher content now) I compared the VideoMic Pro to the NTG2. Kind of completely different use cases though as you need an interface for the NTG2. I end up using the VideoMic Pro when I'm on the go and then I use the NTG2 via my interface when doing stuff at home; output of the interface into the mic input of my DLSR to avoid having to sync later.
Was there a very subtle Spinal Tap reference hidden in the microphone dial sequence?
How much more subtle could it be? The answer is none. None...more subtle.
Of the NTG comparison videos I've watched so far, this was by far my favourite. Great video man! Almost as good as your puns ;) I think you've sold me on the NTG - tons of great benefits that I wasn't aware of. By the way, loved how you got around the creative limitation of needing the NTG to film your a-roll but still showcasing the functionality by adding in b-roll for each feature!
Thank you! This mic really is outstanding and I can't recommend it enough. There are a lot of mic-related videos on my channel, but I think I get the most compliments about my audio when I'm just using this one 🤷🏻♂️
would u have considered ntg 3 ot ntg 5
Hi Tom, very interesting and informative video. I'm using Rode VideoMic Go II. Would like to know how can I use it to connect to usb audio interface or mixer having XLR input. Should I use the Rode VXLR, VXLR+ or VXLR Pro adaptor?
Those adapters should get the job done. I do prefer to stick with official Rode-branded adapters for things like this because they seem to work the best without causing interference.
@@tombuck Thanks a lot Tom for your advice.
Great review! Just to double check if I get this right: a 32bit float recorder would render the clipping and the safety track features obsolete. Or do I miss something?
A little of a bummer that the NTG doesn't have a removable battery. But after watching this, I'll probably go for it nevertheless. Cheers!
You’re totally correct. I recently got the Zoom F2 and it’s awesome!
@@tombuck Cool, thanks! We have one Zoom F2 as well. It's really great in that regard. Cheers!
I wished you had sample audio of the rode wireless go attached to the bottom of the NTG. Are you getting interference with the the transmitter being so close?
There's no difference in sound or interference as long as there's a clear line of sight between the transmitter and the receiver. I did a range test in my Wireless Go review video 👍
Hey? Which extension cable should I use for my ntg to mount on my boom pole for my canon 90D? I got the rode VC1 10 inch cable but it keeps cutting out and I hear static. Which extension cable should I buy or what can I use to extend the cable?
same here, have any solution yet?
Hi Tom,
I've been following you for a while. Just wondering, have you tried connecting the Rode Videomic NTG to the Rodecaster Pro 2 recently? I've got mine connected with a Rode VXLR+ but I'm sounding like a robot for some reason. Perhaps you've figured it out? Thanks!
I never found a good way to connect the Videodisc to either RCP. But I'm really hoping that Rode will start to enable USB mics on the RCP2, which would then make it easier to use the NTG (kind of like how they've done it with the Connect app already).
@@tombuck Hey Tom, thanks for the reply.
After a few days of fidgeting, I found out that one of the monkeys in the house have enabled the robot effect voicemod 😅. I think I can confirm that the Videomic NTG works with RCP2 through a cable connection (in my case stock cable with VC1) with a VXLR+ adapter.
If I may add 1 key functionality of the NTG, automatic sensing of what device it's plugged in to.
Camera or recorder (no plug in power, trs) or smartphone (if it still has it- trrs, provides 3-5 volts plug in power).
No switching cables needed!
Also charges while in use as usb c mic.
Congrats on full time 'Tube'n!
Ooh, that's a big one! I didn't even realize it could do that. Thank you!
@@tombuck I held off on a traditional XLR shotgun mic for the NTG. It's a swiss army mic!
I’m still rocking my OG VideoMic in 2023. I think it’s time to grab the NTG. lol
Nice! Glad it's holding up for you, but yeah, the NTG would be a pretty big upgrade for sure.
@@tombuck I record into the Ninja V, so I’m limited with options. Would’ve gone with a Deity but they’re all incompatible. I also love that Wireless trick, so I’m hoping that works with DJI’s wireless mics as that would be super useful for interviews/talking heads!
Can we get a link to the arm you're using to connect the NTG to the Rode Mic Arm?
It's an 11" Pearstone Articulating arm. Definitely worth it!
Hey Tom, thanks for this video. I've been looking at the NTG as a possible upgrade for my webcam mic/headset that I use in my work from home office. My question is, what is that boom arm you have it mounted to when it's above your head?
P.S. Your videos are awesome. I've become a huge fan over the last month or so. Excellent content and an endless source of first-rate puns. That's a double win.
Thanks for the kind words Dave! I have the mic mounted to a Pearstone Articulating arm on the end of a Rode PSA 1 with a long 3.5mm cable running to the camera. It works really well and gets out of the way when I'm not using it.
@@tombuck thank you!
It’s crazy that you just made this video because I just bought the Videomic NTG for my cinema rig
Nice! What camera are you using?
@@tombuck I have the black magic pocket 6K I also have the 6K pro but I’m waiting for somebody to come out with a cage for it before I start shooting bigger jobs with that
I’m so interested in the 6Ks! I really want one but I know I don’t need one 😁
@Tom Buck They are very nice I am a motion graphics designer and I shoot corporate live streams . Soon I’m about to start a podcast that’s how I came in contact with your channel getting tons of ideas.
Curious if the mic can be ran off USB-C power, like if the battery is dead/low a power bank feeds the USB-C port while the signal goes over the 3.5mm cable.
Or, if the mic can feed audio to both the PC via USB-C connection and to another device via the 3.5mm jack... Just in case you want to have redundant recordings
USB can do everything 👍
Pun markers
0:06/21- 7/10 good start and effort
5:24 - 6/10 good try
8:12 - 2/10 lol
9:22 - 6/10
Good video as always!
Haha, I appreciate the “A for effort”
Thanks for posting this, Tom! I got the Videomic NTG a few weeks ago, and I love it. (In fact, I bought it based on your earlier video where you mentioned using a shotgun mic for off-camera recording during zoom, streaming, etc.) I've been using it excluively as a USB mic coming into my office Zoom/presentation setup, though it's nice to know it can work as a camera mic too.
Here are my thoughts after a couple of weeks:
PROS:
- Build quality is great.
- Sound quality is great (with notes below).
- The dual analog/USB option is a massive game changer.
- When connected in USB mode, the mic is powered by the USB connection so it can stay connected indefinitely - you don't need to worry about battery life.
- Because it's a USB mic, RODE can offer firmware updates that improve performance. (This was important for me - see below.)
CONS:
- The variable gain dial doesn't do anything when the mic is connected in USB mode.
- I was a little disappointed in the pickup pattern. I've never owned a shotgun mic, but I assumed there would be more dramatic rejection of noise from the side and back. When I first got the mic, I hardly heard any side/back rejection at all. Then I applied the latest firmware update, and side rejection seems to have improved, so I'm a mite happier.
- While the mic does a decent job of picking up my voice from about 2 feet away, it's still nothing like a good close-up voiceover mic. I was previously using a Yeti on a boom arm, which got the mic closer to my face without entering the frame -- but hovered in front of my screen and blocked my view of the monitor. The NTG is further back, out of both the camera's and my own sightlines, but the tradeoff is more outside noise and less low end. If I bring it closer to my mouth it sounds better (still not as rich as the Yeti, but close), but of course that defeats the purpose of a shotgun mic. So - bottom line - I wish it were "shotgunnier."
OTHER:
- In my tests, the different pads and filters don't really seem to make much difference. I couldn't hear much change between, say, the normal and high boost settings. Very subtle.
Overall: loving the Videomic NTG, despite a few grumbles about pickup pattern and noise rejection. Still learning how to tune it for best results, but very happy so far.
Glad you’re liking it! I too would enjoy a “shotgunnier” mic. 😁
How is the self noise on this thing ?
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 advice? Thank you
Honestly, I think either would do, but I like the finer controls of the NTG.
@@tombuck ok. Thank you so much!!
@@tombuck One more question. NTG has inbuilt battery and that can't be replaced by user, will it become an issue few years later of using this microphone? your views on this please.
Thank you!
Are the mics strong enough to do a recording from lets say on 120 inches (3 meters) distance? I want to do a recording of a NY msg with my Canon R6, but about 5 to 6 collegues come in the same image...so we need to keep distance from the camera
For short clips of audio, they can work at 3 meters, but I'd recommend running a long cable to position the mic closer.
Awesome video as always. I bought the Pro Plus last week for my ZV1 and I've had nothing but issues with it so far. Auto turn on is hit or miss and battery wont stay charged. I'm returning it tomorrow and I think I might end up just getting the NTG now. Love your channel, always have.
Sorry you’re having those issues, that definitely doesn’t sound normal. I’m sure you’ll love the NTG though, it has a ton of great quality of life features.
@@tombuck Hey, what are you gonna do? That's why we have return policies, right? lol... Yeah I'm excited to try it out. Thanks again for all the help. You have no idea how much you helped me when it comes to choosing the right equipment for our podcast. 🙏🏼
it's mostly a copy of the Deity V-Mic D3 Pro. But as usual, awesome video! Hope I'll get to your level one day.
I've never used a Diety mic, but I know they have a great reputation. I'm happy to see the two companies competing to make good stuff.
@@tombuck : i highly recommend it... if you love the Rode Videomic NTG, you'll see what I mean by a 'copy'. The thing I love about the deity is that it comes will a XLR adaptor and the mic block the 48V if ever you forgot to disabled it. :) Cheer!
Best intro
The wireless go hack.....🤯🤯🤯
That might have been one of the funniest intros I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂
Thank you 🙏
curious what settings when having a rode wireless go + rode videomic ntg connected to an iphone or camera. Also, what's the sound quality with the said combo.
I'm not sure how to connect both at the same time, but speaking generally, you want to rely more on the mic's gain than the phone or camera. That means keeping the phone's recording level as low as possible and then boosting the gain on the mic to get the cleanest signal.
@@tombuck thanks for the tip. Will test as soon as my NTG arrives.
I hated my Pro Plus the day I got it, since the built-in charging mechanism was dead on arrival (i have a YT video showing how i fixed it), but regardless, i really never cared for it since mine seemed to have such a high noise floor. That Videomic NTG will probably land on my desk soon thanks to your review and also I actually prefer the sound of the NTG vs the ProPlus.
The NTG is amazing. Today I've been working on another video about it and it's really great. I compared it to the $1200 Sennheiser MKH 50, and while the Sennheiser was definitely better, it's not $1000 better. It's amazing how well the NTG holds up. Plus the USB functionality is really helpful too.
@@tombuck I pulled the trigger this morning on the VideoMic NTG with a set of Senheiser in-ear monitor earbuds...so thanks for helping impacting my wallet.. Cheers from Toronto.
What’s the boom arm set up you have going on?
It’s a PSA1 with a small articulating arm to mount the Videomic 👍
Awesome! Some of those features seem too intimidating to me 😂 Thats why I just went with the video mic go so i can just plug in a record... 😂
Really can’t go wrong with the simplicity of that one. 👍
Hello, I use the NTG as a USB mic into my PC. The issue I am having is that the gain knob has virtually no affect on the sound. Am I missing something? Does the gain knob not work using USB?
You're not doing anything wrong, the giant knob doesn't work in USB mode- you'll need to adjust the volume in whichever application you're using. I wish the gain knob worked that way, but as far as I know it doesn't.
Sup! If I use the video mic ntg via usb to Mac with rode connect software does the gain knob turn into headphone output volume control if I use the 3.5 to monitor?
Yep! The gain dial turns into the headphone volume control 👍
@@tombuck thanks bro !
I find the NTG better indoors, but outdoors, the Videomic Pro+ has amazing wind rejection with the deadcat designed for it. In fact, it’s one of the best I’ve heard in windy conditions.
Yes, it’s great! I’ve got that deadcat and used it in insanely windy Iceland with great results.
When outdoors, do you use the deadcat on top of the foam cover?
The Videomic pro+ and ntg have their own fitted deadcat, so no foam. If I don’t use the fitted deadcat, then I keep the foam on or else the deadcat woulf fall off, but both of these have their own properly fitted ones.
Sir, do foams are still not enough for wind noise reduction? So you still need to put a deadcat after a foam?
Yes. If the wind is low, foam is ok but for higher winds, a foamie isn’t enough. The NTG needs a foamie and a deadcat but the videomic pro+ has its own deadcat that fits. The videomic pro+ is much better in wind. If you only have the fiamie for the videomic pro+, then a deadcat is needed.
The deadcat fits over the foamie.
@2:00 I wanna put a little Lego surfer in that hair wave he has
Hello, notification gang. 👋
Hi, may I know cable that plugged in into Videomic NTG? is it a long cable? cause I see some youtuber have hissing issue with extension or long cable 3.5mm
It's a long 3.5mm that I think is actually made by Rode. I've had issues too with cheap 3.5mm cables causing interference, so it's worth investing in a good one.
@@tombuck may I know the cable name?
So a friend of mine is thinking about using this mic as his permanently attached PC mic. What i'm wondering is if that won't mess up the internal battery in the long run since you can't remove it. I had an old phone plugged into my PC for years (I used it as an alarm clock) and recently the battery started expending. Won't that happen to the mic as well after a (long) while?
I don't think it'll cause any problems since the battery is essentially bypassed while in USB mode. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to run it down every once in a while, but I haven't heard of battery issues with the NTG yet.
@@tombuck Thanks for the quick response! Would you by any chance happen to know if there are any other usb shotgun mics that can be used on PC for around the same price or less (that are worth looking at)?
Hi Tom. this is another great comparison. thanks to your video, I was interested in getting Rode NTG, but I found Rode had introduced so many NTG versions since your video. Can you make comparison of those NTG family when you are able? Thanks!
There are a lot of NTGs, but there's still only one Videomic NTG (which is this one). The other NTG models are XLR shotgun microphones. They've been around for a long time with great reputations, so Rode tried to bring that quality to an on-camera mic here 👍
Just bought the NTG 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That’s right! And thanks so much for becoming a member- that’s awesome.
@@tombuck 🤗 No worries and you’re awesome I love these
Really love your videos! Always inspires me to keep improving. But that’s where the headache comes in too. I tried the Wireless Go method but I keep getting some distortion. Not sure if it’s the right term for that. Basically i don’t see my audio levels go above -3dB while recording but I still get some irritating distortion or loud sound for some words when I play back in FCPX. I use a Sony A7C at audio level 2, the wireless go setting at medium and the videoMic NTG at a gain of 9 or 10. Why does the sound still get “hot” or distorted sometimes? I thought it was the position of the NTG mic (which aimed directly at my mouth) that could have caused it cos you mentioned in your Neewer video that you should just aim the mic slightly off centre instead to get rid of the plosives. But when I saw you using the NTG in your video above, it was directly pointed at your mouth and sounded great. Possible to also share what were your audio settings? Thanks a million man! Greetings from Singapore!
I think the term you're looking for is "clipping." You might even need to turn your audio lower than it already is. When using the NTG with my Sony a7SIII, I keep the camera's audio at 8 and the NTG at 8 or 9. This usually sounds good, but it takes a lot of experimenting (I used the EOS R in this video, but I think my Sony's audio is similar to your A7C).
Beyond that, you might want to play around with adding a limiter when editing your audio. If it's not severely clipped, this can help keep things at the level you want them.
@@tombuck Thanks for replying Tom! I did try a limiter in post but didn't seem to help with clipping. The thing is that it didn't seemed to be clipping when I was monitoring the live audio levels. Anyway will keep experimenting! My next phase is podcasting. Bought the Maono PM422 after watching your video. Hope that you are able to get your hands on a Maonocaster and do a review on that. Its closer to my "ideal" budget! ;)
Hi Tom, great video thanks. One element i wasn't so clear on in your film is which mic has the better sound rejection from the sides. It appeared that the VideoMic did but this is the opposite of what i expected if so. And also if there's a difference in the optimum distance that both mics pick up. Again i would have assumed the NTG would be better at picking up sounds at distance given its an NTG but if it is the case that the VideoMic has better side sound rejection then perhaps that not the case either. Thanks
They both have very similar pickup patterns. They do reject quite a bit of noise from the sides (but not everything) and they also pick up a little bit from the rear.
I love Rode Mic's. I'm going to be building an actual studio when I move back to RI and I'm going to need a wall just to display the mic's I have and use! One could say, I have an addiction LOL LOL
Luckily it’s an addiction that you don’t need to worry about curing 😁