Rode NTG5 Vs. Rode Videomic NTG

Hi everyone! I just picked up a new Rode NTG5 and I wanted to compare it to my old Rode Videomic NTG. I'm LOVING the NTG5 right now. Let me know if you have any questions below!

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[yannickhs]

Been considering these 2 mics, I think you helped me go for the NTG5

Love the clear, warm noise and wonder what difference it will make if I boom it over my head.

One of the best comparative review I’ve seen, keep this A/B mic format + you’re one of the rare ones who tries them in a realistic room. Only thing I would’ve added would be a test from booming them over your head ! Cheers :-)

[ThirdCamera]

You make really great quality video. I don't understand the low subscriber count. You are good.

[geezertech]

Can you disassemble the PG2R pistol grip so that you can mount the NGT5 shockmount on a camera hotshoe? Are those standard size XLR connections on the pistol grip and NTG5? Can you plug a standard XLR cable directly into the NTG5 without using the pistol grip?

[quiztasiarocks]

Did you experience much RF interference with the NTG5?

[andyco]

Have you used the Videomic NTG with the wireless go system and the FX6? I'm using it with the rode VXLRpro to get wireless audio during interviews which I LOVE but audio coming into FX6 is about 20db lower. Can't for the life of me figure out why and haven't found anyone else going this route. Always just have to use the recorded track on the wireless go as the fx6 track is too low.

[yannickhs]

Hi, thank you for your excellent review, what I was looking for. After extensive research I think I’ll go for the NTG5. One question, do you know if recording sound to an external recorder (let’s say Zoom h5) vs. an audio interface (like scarlett solo) makes a difference in sound quality ?

[jochenretter]

The NTG sounds way better when recorded with an external recorder.

[BarefootMediaTV]

A sounds more natural, B has more bass, no real preference between the two.