Rode VideoMic NTG / Go II / Micro II Compared!

I compare the features and provide audio samples of the Rode VideoMic NTG, VideoMic GO II, and VidoMicro II. Which one is right for you?

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*Audio Notes:*
Raw Audio samples normalized to -16 LUFS with -1dB limiter, no processing applied.
Processed Audio samples include noise reduction, EQ, de-essing, and compression.

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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Feature Overview
02:58 Audio Samples
05:36 Feature Details
08:21 Rode Capture App Demo
10:17 Rode Connect App Demo
12:50 Summary & Recommendations
#microphones #contentcreation

[psihopatologie]

VideoMic NTG is very good if you set camera level to 1 and gain knob on mic to 10.Very important:camera level to 1, so there won't be any noise.

[taylor]

I ordered the Go II right before this video, I'm glad the video reaffirmed my purchase decision.

[dasunperspectives]

As a newbie on Youtube that has just got into filmmaking, this video was super helpful. Especially enjoyed the bits where you compared the "raw" file with the processed sounds, gave me understanding of how much difference it can make to put some effort in. Thanks a ton! Will definately save this video so I can go back.

[Optimistic_lad]

Such a great video and in depth review, Just ordered a Go 2 after watching this! keep up the good job brother!

[nelsonngu]

have my VideoMic NTG for 2+ years now and will now use it at home recording for voiceover only. Using DJI Mic 2 on my a7IV for recording now.

[skakdosmer]

The best in this test is ... the MKE 600.

[LuangPraBong]

Great video! I am now torn between the Go II and the VideoMic NTG. I am leaning towards the NTG. Thanks!

[arcforceworld]

very well made video, sir. You sold me on that video mic go 2.

[creativcluster]

Great mic comparison. When you mention processed what are the steps involved to process the raw sound?

[dot_dash]

Have Go II, was considering NTG - staying with Go II thanks to this analysis. I record on my iPhone primarily and seems I should allocate my resources elsewhere. Thanks!

[gaz]

Hey, I'm late to the this one. I have an old Rode micro, and I was looking at my options for static recording of some live music via mobile mainly for research recordings etc. I think however, that I may use my audio interface (usb c to mobile) to xlr mic in this case having mulled over it for a bit - aware it is a bit more kit. For camera or mobile use, I'd consider the go II for size etc, however I do like the NTG. Thoughts welcome!

[stepahin]

Oh wow. Choosing a keyboard — your review helped. Choosing an out-of-video mic for wfh calls — again your review helps. Я собираю свой WFH сетап, ZV-E10 + Sigma 16mm + VideoMic NTG... I'm almost sure that VideoMic NTG is better, but the price of Go II looks interesting. As I understand Go II gives bad sound through 3.5 directly into the camera (I watched your other video), although through usb-c it sounds good and the difference in sound is not as big as the price difference with VideoMic NTG.

I plan 99% of the time to use the boom arm mic above my head/monitor for calls, connected to the mac or to the ZV-E10 directly. The second option is convenient because you don't have to select separate video and audio sources every time in Google Meet or somewhere else (this selection is not memorized often). What do you think? Is it worth overpaying $140 for the VideoMic NTG or will the Go II be enough?

Anyway thanks for such a detailed review! You must have 100k subscribers minimum with such quality content.

[skakdosmer]

I own the Go II and the Micro II. The NTG has a non-replaceable battery which is a total dealbreaker for me. I sometimes leave any piece of gear unused for months on end, and that's very likely to kill a lithium battery. I've experienced that in the past.

[DavidListenMentalHealth]

Awesome video. Really clear comparisons. Thanks!

[Hudge]

What a fantastic and THOROUGH comparison! Thanks SemiPro

[travisp.hodgkinson.artist]

NTG knocks the others out of the park. The difference is massive. I use the NTG3 and that's just leagues ahead again. But as for these comparisons, the NTG is a very clear winner.

[AndrewReitze]

Not sure if you mentioned this, but the VideoMicro II can be connected to the computer via a cable Rode sells that is TRS to USB C. I have thwt and works great. But is that different than the usb output oin the Mic Go II?? I bought the micro II about a year a go and used it mainly for camera, but lately wanted to use it for the laptop on zoom calls. should I switch to the Go II? Thanks for the content, it's fantastic!!

[karon]

Thanks for the great comparison! Have they fixed the USB processing problem of the VideoMic NTG since the publication of this video?

[AR-bjet]

Why did the Micro sound the best out of all three of these? I'm listening on DT880s and even on them it sounded better than the more expensive ones at a distance and close up. The Go was the worst of the three, sounded muffled and picked up a lot of the room from a distance in particular but it took the processing really well close up, the NTG was sibilant and also picked up more of the room than the micro although not as bad as the Go. What a weird lineup of mics.

[miguelsuarez]

Thanks... great review. the GO II would be my choice.