RODE VideoMicro II Review + Test | Vs RODE VideoMic GO II

How does the RODE VideoMicro II compare to the RODE VideoMic GO II?

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Reviewing & testing out the new ultra-compact RODE VideoMicro II. I provide several side-by-side tests outdoors, in the wind, vlogging, and indoors as a voice-over mic. Both mics perform about on par. The key difference is that the VideoMic GO II has USB-C for digital output recording, whereas the VideoMicro II is more compact and only offers 3.5mm output. Because of its size and rugged build, the VideoMicro II might be one of the best vlogging shotgun microphones under $100. The VideoMicro II is the same as the Video Micro II. The naming scheme gets a little confusing though, as the RODE Video Mic GO II is last year's model with USB-C recording.

[JustinRios]

Incredible comparison! Instead of using a studio to compare, this way ppl can actually hear how it really sounds like. Since ppl that would buy this are almost likely to use it outside instead of a studio. Making most comparisons on YouTube irrelevant tbh lol this by far is the best one yet! AWESOME

[mianorman]

This was such a fun day! I'm glad we were able to use the Rode mics to capture it. :)

[gustavoborges]

Thats honestly the best review/comparison video I've ever seen, not only about the mics

[ANGBelgium]

I bought RODE VideoMic GO II after seing your video and I Subscribe. Thx. Greetings from Belgium

[birdjacobs]

Thanks, they sound nearly identical on a laptop speaker, that's exactly what I needed, excellent video

[aranrl]

I was searching video reviews for the VideoMic Go and the VideoMicro, as I'm looking for a camera mic for recording Brazilian Samba Bands, and what are the odds? There's one right there on your video! Thank you very much, this was really useful

[weebstrong]

That 3:00 portion of the vid was amazing. Thanks for dropping this vid!

[kdmotovlog]

This clears out my question! I bought the Micro 2, thought I checked out the Go ii ☹️

Happy to know they are closely the same! Except for the Type C and improved shock mount

[noelchignell]

I'm looking at getting one of these for shooting bird videos where the subject is typically 5-15m (18'-50') away and just want something that will pick up the sound of the bird without my heavy breathing and wind noise. If it's better than the internal mic on my Canon R6 ii I'll be happy

[robertocalderonabogado]

Great video. They both lack of bass response making your voice sound thin. I have the video Micro II, but I´m selling it because the Boya BY MM1+ sounds way better and even has a headphone output.

[ChadWork]

Have you experienced wind getting through the DeadCat on the VideoMicro II? I've seen someone test and retest this and couldn't get the DeadCat to work effectively.

[StevenTuu]

Nice video! What color profile are you recording on? is it Slog3?

[MIMCKMedia]

Big negativ point is that it just got 110db spl instead of 140db on the first gen. That reflect in heavy distortion in windy conditions and also useless for recording loud car audio or drums

[NongovKelvin]

Thanks for the review. It was super helpful. I am about to place an order

[jykyytp]

Hello! Choosing a microphone between rode videomicro and comica vm10 pro, what would you recommend?

[martinssau]

Thanks! Do you use some tripod for camera?

[officialjls]

Which mic you like better out of the rode videomicro ll or and rode videomic go ll? Because I had the rode videomicro ll for months now since I got me a camera and i just heard about the rode videomic go ll the features that come with it that i like so should i go with the rode videomicro ll or the rode videomic go ll?

[simioncsm]

Hi Paul, What microphone should I use in very noisy environment such as an Engine Room for example?

[anttitapio]

USB-C is selling point for me. It's just easier to plug it to recent smartphones and laptops. Soundwise these are almost the same

[christophermurphy]

Can I ask which camera and lens this was filmed on!? 😮beautiful quality