Incredible Value at $100: Discovering the Hidden Features of RODE VideoMic Go II

The New RODE VideoMic Go II is a $100 compact, no battery, on-camera microphone that sounds just as good as the $250 version! If you're looking for a microphone that sounds great but wont break the bank, you're going to want to check this one out!

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Table of Contents:

0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - What's In The Box?!
1:16 - Microphone Features Overview
2:35 - Using With Your Computer or Phone (hidden features)
3:45 - Size Comparisons & Price
4:10 - Other Microphones For Comparison
5:14 - Studio Boom Audio Test
6:11 - Noise Test
6:40 - Outdoor Long Distance Test
7:42 - Vlogging Test
8:20 - My Findings
9:27 - Who Is This Microphone For
10:26 - Conclusion

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[tombuck]

They really nailed it with this thing. It’s been awesome to have as a quick USB mic for voiceover pickups, in addition to everything else it does.

[MKNYC_]

They need to retire the old “testing one two, onetwothree “ test and replace it with one of your selections.

[JesseDriftwood]

I just bought two of them. Easily the best “cheap” mic ever. This thing rules.

[TwoOneSeen]

At $100, these things are a steal. I have these attached to my Wireless GO II system and having two feeds of directional, great sound is awesome. Two little micro tripods and you can set them anywhere.

[ManleyReviews]

I've been using the NTG camera one for all my vids and it's insane how underrated it is. Especially with the usb C interface pc

[JayHills]

How do I mount this on a camera, I just got it and I might just be dumb lol. I have a sony sony a7 iv, do I need an adapter or something?

[mitchellglick]

What do you think of using this microphone for interviewing someone indoors, maybe 6 feet away, either with iphone or 5D Mark IV? I ordered a Go wireless 2 and matching lav mic, but haven’t received them yet.

[pederrottiger]

I have the NTG and I'm always impressed with how it holds up against the competition. With that said, in the practical tests - the Go 2 sounds great, maybe a bit thinner than the NTG but for the price it sounds like an exceptional entry level mic. I might buy this for when I need someone else to capture audio without having to worry about the extras (features, batteries, etc) that come along, not to mention size (really not a problem but compact is always a nice to have) with the NTG.

[jawadbhuri]

Appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos! Love your content man!!

[WillsWhereabouts]

Great review Dunna, I’ve just purchased this mic and have used it the last few weeks. I’ve noticed a few video clips being super loud and ‘muffly’ when editing, any advice on what to do to make them sound better. I think it may have been because my mouth was too close to the mic but unsure as never really had this problem with the Rode micro

[RdgeRder]

I don’t often comment on videos, but this review was top drawer. Very thorough, very informative, very concise. You have a new subscriber ➕

[tryingbridge]

What I'm hearing is if I used my phone as a monitor on my camera I could use it both as a monitor and to control my audio

[NeilSnapePhotography]

I think the sound was better with the NTG. Yet for the price and size, and the ability to use this as a USB device is great.

[nelsonngu]

When you read out "Oh my God, we're back again". I thought you gonna have another singing session to BackStreet Boys song! However, I think I will stick to my NTG instead. Putting that extra cash getting a DJI Mic in the future when they started to sell in Singapore. Selling my Rode Wireless Go soon once DJI Mic hits Singapore market.

[secondsun]

Imagine talking to people, with song lyrics only..

[davidunwin]

I needed a microphone in a hurry to record a music concert. Called the camera shop and got them to put one aside for me. When I got there. This is what they sold me. And I have to say I love it. The sound quality is great for someone who just needs a no-frills microphone for the camera! Very happy and apparently they're made in Australia? Bonus!

[fransv]

The Videomic Go II sounds very good. However, for many people the max SPL of 110 dB may be too low. This can become a problem especially with vlogging.

[FSAEntertainment]

Plz do a review where u interview someone standing 7 feet away n u behind the camera. Lets c how audible the subject is

[PeterAlanJohnson]

The noise test is a little misleading - as if a mic is more sensitive to distant sounds it will pick up the fans louder than the other mics- i.e. you are not just picking up self-noise.

[liwei]

Great review once again. Loving the RODE VideoMic Go II already.
Good choice on the lyrics of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)".