RODE VideoMic GO II

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In this episode, we have a look and a listen to the RODE VideoMic GO II. This versatile, very small shotgun style microphone can record to your camera, your mobile device (iOS or Android) or your Mac or PC. It is super simple to use and it doesn’t require a battery. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
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- RODE VideoMic GO II and accessories - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store geni.us/bmXzB3r
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- iFootage Cobra II tabletop tripod - B&H, Amazon geni.us/loHW2L
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/6cvOQ
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Index:
00:00 Start
00:15 Summary
00:21 Disclosure
00:25 Raw audio samples
00:44 Who is this for?
01:16 Size and weight
01:18 Outputs
01:31 Headphone jack
01:54 No batteries
02:30 USB real-time monitoring
02:55 Pad, high pass
03:24 RODE Central app for control
03:27 Practical noise floor sample
04:34 Shockmount
05:40 Slide forward or back
05:48 Included parts
06:08 Extra accessories
06:21 Podcast with RODE Connect
06:55 Versatility
07:03 Warranty and price
07:10 No physical controls
07:53 versus VideoMic NTG
08:38 Settings on apps
09:05 My take
0926 versus original VideoMic GO
10:11 Please buy my courses

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5 авг 2024

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@curtisjudd 2 года назад

One thing I didn't get to cover in detail but is really nice for podcasters: In the RODE Connect app in combination with the VideoMic GO II, you can use the same processing you can use on the RODECaster Pro. That includes the noise gate, compressor, big bottom, and aural exciter. Pretty impressive for a $99 microphone.

@paulbutterworthbillericay Год назад

Excellent review, I purchased the NTG and was an excellent mic apart from a static type noise which was such a shame, I even uploaded the latest software but the noise was still auditable, I use a Samsung android phone with a trrs 3.5 cable so I take it I will have to purchase an additional cable?, At present, I use a micro shotgun mic, which does a great job, but I want more reach really for interviews and capturing events. Thanks

@curtisjudd Год назад

@@paulbutterworthbillericay Yes, often cables are the weak point and either pick up interference or have problems with or near their connectors. So yes, I'd try a different cable.

@rapkaltech4624 2 года назад

Finally I can see you review this mic. Been waiting long for you to review this mic

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Just received it last week. Glad I did!

@gcprost Год назад

Thanks for doing this. You covered all the things I needed to know. I have three other shotguns but I needed a fourth to shoot a theatre-in-the-round with four cameras.

@curtisjudd Год назад

👍 Happy recording.

@paulbeckmann 2 года назад

Brilliant review as always!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks!

@GaryStockton 2 года назад

Sounds like a great microphone to add to my kit, the price and features are impressive. I recently purchased the NTG5 to use as an overhead boom, and very impressed with it. I have actually started recording videos without lavalier microphones and getting much better audio.

@ahriik 2 года назад

The NTG-5 is absolutely excellent. Sounds great, and extremely lightweight. Not quite as a good at rejecting ambient noises as say a 416, but in about 85% of situations where I'm using a shotgun, I go for the NTG-5 instead of the other mics I have simply due to how light it is.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes! That NTG5 is such a good value to price microphone. It sounds great.

@philupwithfood 2 года назад

Great breakdown! Didn't realise the mic was compatible with the rode connect software. I was considering this but instead I ordered the rode ai-micro so I can take advantage of the software with my video mic pro. Helpful vids every time. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Philip and happy recording!

@joonajks 2 года назад

Great job Curtis!!! I enjoyed every bit of it!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Joon Kinloch.

@joonajks 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd you’re welcome sir!

@GlennVanderbeke 2 года назад

Thanks for this in dept video 💪🏻 grtz from Belgium!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

🙏

@AllThingsFilm1 2 года назад

I recently picked up this nice little mic. One thing I like about it, is that because you can slide the mount back and forth on the hot shoe mount, I was able to clip a Wireless GO transmitter on the area where the mount slides. Thereby, creating a boom mic that transmitted audio wirelessly. Of course, it works perfectly with the Wireless GO being a Rode product. Personally, I am very impressed with this mic and very glad I picked it up.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@hakamsoufan 2 года назад

thank you .. always great work

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Hakam.

@Dracomies 2 года назад

This USB microphone is amazing at that $99 pricepoint. I'm convinced it's the best sounding USB microphone out there in the market. Doesn't sound like most typical USB microphones.

@ezrarichardson279 2 года назад

Yeah, at the price point but the vidéo ici NTG sounds even better (but it costs a lot more lol)!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍 🎙

@TrueEssencePhotography 2 года назад

I've been waiting on this!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@brunosancci 2 года назад

Thank you very much Curtis! I was just comparing microphones to decide my equipment to teach. I'll stick with the NTG in this case. Greetings from Patagonia!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Bruno and happy recording!

@CraigHollabaugh Год назад

Bought it with your sweetwater afflink. Thanks Chris, you're my goto AV guy.

@curtisjudd Год назад

I hope it works well for you, Craig. Happy recording! 🎙

@michaelpoczynek 2 года назад

Looks like a great deal for $99 USD. Have a nice day, Curtis. Well done as always.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks, you too, Michael.

@makethemost 2 года назад

As always excellent work. Thank you for the thorough and professional job you do.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Nick.

@RobKristjansson 2 года назад

Great review, Curtis! This mic might be perfect for our Parking Lot Reactions series. To Amazon!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Hahaha! 👍

@travisgillespie2819 2 года назад

Very helpful, thanks for sharing 👍

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍🙏

@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899 2 года назад

Great video Curtis... and that last bit at the end 🤣🤣

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

🙃

@yashiel 2 года назад

As always, great content, waiting for this review. And the last part, I actually thought about that. hehehe

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Yashi.

@ryszardm9477 2 года назад

I do not know enough English to write efficiently and I have to use a google translator. Unfortunately. :(. I watch these acoustics lectures with interest. I am grateful to admit that I have supplemented my knowledge of acoustics, sound processing and recording techniques a lot. You can say that I absorb this knowledge like a sponge with water. For 40 years I have been dealing with electronics related to sound, and for 10 years still image, recording and editing films. I must admit that I was pleased because there is a channel in which I can (at no additional cost) draw from the sources of well-prepared knowledge in your performance. You can hear that in the background someone (a woman ) watches over the funds, I know it :) I hope the translation is understandable. Thank you Curtis.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thank you Ryszard. I know it is not easy to have to use Google Translate so I am very happy that you made the effort. Best wishes and happy recording!

@olegpopov3890 2 года назад

Curtis, thanks, veru useful and professional

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Oleg.

@mrheng562 2 года назад

Wifey at the end had me dying!!! Keep up the good work, Curtis. The only con that I really didn’t like was that the settings on the Rode Central app isn’t saved. The mic is hot on my Panasonic S5. It’s not the mic’s fault, but it could be a nice firmware update.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks, Mr. Heng!

@tahirbashir80 2 года назад

Very precise video .

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Tahir.

@brettsherman7810 2 года назад

Nice review. I was on the fence about adding this to my camera kit because I already have the VideoMic NTG. But the fact that I can plug it into my Wireless Go II transmitters and I can use it in a pinch when I, um, don't charge my VideoMic NTG has sold me on it. Rode keeps knocking it out of the park. At this price point it's worth just having it in the bag.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Handy tool, for sure.

@skakdosmer 2 года назад

I just received the Røde WS-12 furry windscreen for this microphone, and with it was a little rubber-ring to cover the output you’re not using: If you use the USB, it can cover the mini-jack socket, if you use the mini-jack, it can cover the USB port. And this might be quite important. Robert Rozak (I hope I spell his name correctly) from Juiced Link had a very interesting video on his now closed RU-vid channel where he blew on a microphone through a straw and showed how any crack on the surface of the mic was a potential source of wind noise. His trick was to cover every crack and crevice with tape.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, Lau.

@rw3452 2 года назад

Love that ending! 😂😂😂👌

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

😀

@mattcarlson12 2 года назад

Love the ending! 😂

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

😀

@LiraeNoir 2 года назад

I've been thinking and searching for half the video, and indeed I can't think of a microphone that would be more versatile at this price point, with that sound quality. Good job Rode. The only possible downside we'll probably see, is if that mic pick up in mainstream popularity, some streamer and other people are going to place it behind or above their monitor on their desk or even further, and we're going to hear a lot of room tone and keyboard noise (which isn't the microphone's fault). I hope that with its probable popularity rising, we'll see a lot of good tutorials on how to use it and how to set it up for various usages.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍

@insanejughead 2 года назад

Hahahahaha!! The voice of reason at the end, yo... Love it! (I hope you aren't known as Crazy Curtis by your family, haha.)

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I am known as Mr. Microphone by my family. I have come to terms with that. 🙃

@adimology 2 года назад

Hi Curtis, great video as always! quick question, VideoMic go 2 vs NT5 to the same field recorded : will the self noise level be the same?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Hmm, I haven't compared the two, but pretty close from memory.

@cyklzycia8814 2 года назад

Great work ty U

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks.

@vaidehiarts 2 года назад

That looks (and sounds) pretty good! We were waiting for your review. Tascam X8 next pretty please?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks. Yes, just waiting for the X8 to arrive. No shipping info yet...

@Mani-aX 2 года назад

Can that mic pick up the lens focus motor vibration? like a built in mic to an DSLR does? looking for something that wont pick up lens movement.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

The shock mount will isolate most lens movement/vibration, but if the lens also makes noise, any mic will pick up some of that.

@NeonsStyleHD 2 года назад

Thank you Curtis. Ask and ye shall receive :)

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍

@gelatofi6823 Год назад

Thanks for the review, Curtis! Just wondering if you think it would be possible to get a broadcast sound from this microphone with EQ adjustments in post?

@curtisjudd Год назад

Yes, in most cases.

@JamesMusicCo 2 года назад

Great review Curtis! How does this compare to the Samson C02s-especially given the $100 price point? I’ve been using the C02s for the past couple of years for instructional videos but I’m starting to look into recording directly into camera instead of syncing in post. I love the fact I got a pair with the C02s but I rarely use both unless I’m recording a guitar or drum set.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I prefer the sound of the RODE over the CO2s, but microphone position is super important for either.

@IsaacFromHK 2 года назад

Hi Curtis, can I use this VIdeoMic Go II shortgun mic with a boom placing in between 2 people (they sit very close to each other as a talking head video, just 2 persons), Do you think it would work? Otherwise I could also use the rode Wireless go II (with 2 lav mic, but since we are sitting very close to each other I was thinking maybe the VideoMic GO II shotgun mic would be a better choice)? Thanks.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

You could, yes. Just need to tune the mic position.

@adnan_velic 2 года назад

Curtis as always thank you for taking the time to do this video. Because of you I bought the deity d3 pro a beast of a mic. I’m looking at this or mke200 for my fujifilm xt4 for vlogging mostly on top of the camera. I like the mke200 because it is so compact plus built in windscreen. I would sacrifice a little sound quality for the portability. What do you think Curtis? Thank you again!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, unfortunately I found the MKE400 and 200 to be rather noisy (self noise). For vlogging, there's usually lots of ambient noise so it may not be an issue for you. But if you want cleaner sound, the RODE Is probably a better choice.

@adnan_velic 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Curtis I got the mke200 before I got your response and I have to say this little mic pics up a lot of ambient sound as you mentioned and that’s a big bummer. I’m sending it back and picking up this video mic go 2. Any recommendation on wind protection? I hate walking around with huge dead cats on my camera. Thank you for the reply!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@adnan_velic I've found that the fur covers are the most effective.

@capturethisfilms 2 года назад

Always love your reviews Curtis! One thing I've been trying to find out is when using the custom settings through the RODE app, it appears to only be applicable to the USB-C connection into your mobile device or computer. It does not appear to carry the settings over when you use it with your 3.5mm jack to your camera. The ability to adjust these settings to be used on your mirrorless camera would make it more powerful and it would be disappointing to know if it did not have that ability. Given that the Wireless Go ii can carry these settings over and and onto a 3.5mm output, I don't see a reason why it would be an issue as well other than a firmware update. Perhaps using a USB-C from Videomic Go ii to 3.5mm into camera would work?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I'd contact RODE support to confirm and provide feedback. They need to hear from you!

@TheDanLovallo Год назад

Great video. Would this work with iPhone 14 Pro Max? And where did you get lightening to usb adapter? Thank you.

@Funitalianlessons 2 года назад

Great review. Thank you. I use the NTG and don't like having to fuss with the gain control. Do you have any idea what gain setting on the NTG would be the same as the inbuilt output level of the VideoMic GO 2?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Good question, I don't know. Perhaps RODE support could answer that?

@WayneRECs 2 года назад

I have both the NTG and VideoMic GO II. I found that the output of the VideoMic GO II is about the same as if the NTG was set to 8.

@Funitalianlessons 2 года назад

@@WayneRECs thank you. That's very useful. I imagine the vide micro is even lower.

@mitrihakkinen6498 2 года назад

Thanks for the good video. Any idea if this Rode VideoMic Go II is much more directionality than the Rode VideoMicro? For the run and gun videos it would be nice if the mic would take audio from the sides as well.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

My guess is that this is just slightly more directional than the Video Micro.

@alifaisal 2 года назад

Hello Curtis. I’d like to put this on a boom stand and get the mic close to the mouth but I record videos on my iPhone and have the SC15 usbc to lightening cable which is very short. Is there an extension cable or any way I can extend the reach of the mic?

@LiraeNoir 2 года назад

I never used Lightning, but I'm sure there longer cable that exist? Obviously not very long, those type of digital cables usually max out around 2 or 3 meters, but that should be quite enough for your application (or one can switch to a Active cable, but that's a whole different thing and the price explode up). And as always when pushing cable length, get a reputable brand, no need for digital to buy luxury or really expensive cable, but not the cheapest around either. Also, maybe there's a free solution too: don't you have some kind of hub or switch for either lightning or usb? You could put that in between your current cable, and a regular decent USB-C cable? So phone on the desk, short lightning cable into a USB switch (probably better if it's a powered one, that plug into wall power), then any decent USB-C cable from the switch to the mic along the boom arm? In theory that should work and you probable already have that hardware around?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

The RODE VC1 should help. You might also need a TRS to TRRS adapter to get it to work with your phone.

@alifaisal 2 года назад

@@LiraeNoir hi Lirae many thanks for your detailed response. I think your suggestion is far too technical for me!!

@DLPictures 11 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for a great channel and review. I picked up one of these mics for their great versatility, and was very impressed with it overall. I have one big complaint that I do not find discussed in any reviews online, and that is the ability to cope with wind noise. I do a lot of filming in rural areas in Africa which gets quite windy, so I purchased the WS-12 windscreen. But even with it on, the mic clips when used in high wind, which causes small little dropouts on recorded audio. I considered returning the mic, but love the versatility, affordability and sound quality. My work around was to use medical 3m Transpore tape to cover the openings on the front and sides of the capsule, the tape being slightly porous, lets enough sound in for decent quality. Have you come across this issue, is there a more professional work around or a firmware update that could solve this problem?

@curtisjudd 8 месяцев назад

In high wind, the best solution is usually a blimp style cover which is much larger.

@LeaguePassFootball 2 года назад

Is it possible to use this mic, as well as the wireless go ii receiver + 2 transmitters at the same time, all plugged into the camera?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Let me make sure I understand what you're asking: You want the VideoMic GO II plugged into one of the Wireless GO II transmitters and then the Wireless GO II receiver plugged into a camera? Yes, that should work fine.

@LeaguePassFootball 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd I want the two wireless go ii transmitters on one channel, and then the videomic go on another channel. The videomic go will stay on the camera, and the wireless go ii's will be placed away from the camera. I'll be using the splitter cable to plugin wireless go receiver and the videomic go into the camera. Since I can't have three channel audio in camera, I don't mind if the two transmitters are on one channel, and the videomic go on another channel. Hope that makes sense. Would this work?

@ScottJWaldron 2 года назад

Any idea if this would work with the Atomos Ninja V by powering it through a USB power adapter while using the 3.5mm jack for the actual audio output? (after watching the video I'd say yes with maybe line level output?) The Ninja V doesn't supply power through the 3.5mm input so I've been looking for solutions I can leave plugged in. Right now I use a Takstar SGC-598 microphone with an AA to USB power adapter so I don't have to replace/charge a battery.

@LiraeNoir 2 года назад

That's a really good question, I'm curious as to the answer too now.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

RODE responded that it would work to another question below, but I'd check with their support to confirm for the exact setup you're using.

@ScottJWaldron 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd I see, thanks for the info!

2 года назад

Hi Curtis. Thanks for your always very helpful videos. Is there a chance to connect the Go II to a zoom F6? I do have the Rode VXLR + Adapter, but i think the Zoom can only provide 24 or 48 Watt Phantom-Power, but not the needed 3-5 Watt Plug in Power. Is there any solution to make this working or should i go with the NTG4+ instead? Thanks for your help!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, but I’d probably look at XLR microphones to use with the F6. The NTG4 is not the greatest sounding microphone. I’d prefer the NTG5 or perhaps the DEITY S-Mic 2.

@adobemastr 2 года назад

Thanks, Curtis...I would say that with just a bit of post EQ processing, the sound out of this inexpensive mic would be great.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Agreed.

@Sundevil0003 2 года назад

Great video Curtis and very helpful. Any thoughts on if I boom this above me if I might be able to pull off zoom calls while using speakers instead of a headset? I’ve heard some people have had success with this, but others say it’d cause too much feedback.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

It depends, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Zoom does some active work to make sure that audio from other participants that makes its way into your mic doesn't end up back in the call. But it isn't perfect. It MIGHT work if you keep your speaker volume low and you position the microphone just right and your room doesn't reflect too much of the sound from the speakers, etc. In other words, it isn't guaranteed to work flawlessly.

@Sundevil0003 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis. I may give it a shot and if I have to add some sound deadening material in the room do so. I had been using airpods, but having to charge them every ~2 hrs is a major inconvenience. If I can pull off zoom, webex and facetime calls using this mic and have the added versatility to take it on the go would be a great tool to have and solve several problems. I appreciate the insights and I’ll see how it goes.

@skymakai 2 года назад

Yes, the Rode software is compatible with the Videomic NTG. Just tried it. 🙂 I’d been curious to hear a sound comparison between the two.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

You can cue up this review in one tab and my VideoMic NTG review in another tab and go back and forth to hear a comparison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c4Pu72J5BRE.html

@tomaszlawrence 7 месяцев назад

Hey, Ive been looking for a mic to boom under $200 but have been struggling to find whats best for an indoor untreated room. Just wondering if you had any suggestions? Would the audio technica 875r be good? Great Video!

@curtisjudd 7 месяцев назад

Yes, I’d opt for the AT 875r: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8NknNRy2uXQ.htmlfeature=shared

@luis.craik 2 года назад

Thank you, Curtis! Will it be crazy to record directly to a 32-bit float device like the F2/Track-E using this mic on top of a camera for vlogging?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Crazy enough that it is worth trying!

@sosgds 2 года назад

Great video! Is there an cable extension that you can like or can recommend to use this mic on a boom arm or a boom stand?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, the RODE VC1.

@sosgds 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd thank you!

@BeauHannamGuitars 2 года назад

Thansk- how does it compare to the Deity D3 pro??

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

It should be compared to the D3 rather than the D3 Pro. But the main differences are that the GO II is a bit less directional and it has all of the USB features we covered here. So overall, it seems a fair bit more versatile. If you wanted to hear the difference, you can cue up my DEITY D3 Pro review in another browser tab and switch back and forth between the two to hear the difference: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W9Sde3ey2kc.html

@timgalletas3856 2 года назад

Hi Curtis. I bought this mic for my Sony ZV-E10 but compared to my other non powered mics, the audio being captured with the GO II is extremely low. Even after setting the camera gain all the way up, I’m not able to bump the gain on this mic. For comparison, the Rode micro does not have this issue. Rode said it’s probably the pre-amps on my camera, but I’ve seen other videos with the same mic and camera and they don’t have that problem. Do you have an idea why this could be happening? However, I don’t have an issue if I connect it via usb to the iPhone. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Possibly an issue with the 3.5mm cable?

@afoeder 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! What is the tripod we're seeing at e.g. 1:40? You've only listed the iFootage Cobra II in your description… thanks again!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

That's the RODE Tripod 2 and I added a link to the description. Thanks for catching that!

@chengolivier 2 года назад

I heard this microphone is mono or dual mono through its jack output but stereo on its USB-C output, is this information correct? Also, I am using a MixPre-3 II and I cannot tell from the MixPre whether it's stereo or mono microphone, do you know how I can tell?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

This is a mono microphone - it has only one microphone capsule. However, it may output the same audio on its left and right channels. You can tell on the MixPre buy setting inputs 2 and 3 to take the audio from the 3.5mm left and right channels respectively. (go into the channel menus and set the Input setting on channels 2 and 3 to Aux in 1 and Aux in 2).

@champagj 2 года назад

Great review, looks like a great budget buy. Would I be able to use this microphone with the Zoom Podtrack P4 using a 3.5 to xlr adaptor?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

If you use an adapter which also converts phantom power to plugin power like the RODE VXLR+ or VXLR Pro.

@silverlightphotoco 2 года назад

Thank you for the time you spent on this review! One thing I have a question about, since I really like using certain mini shotguns with a wireless kit, is if both the Rode Wireless Go v1 and v2 provide plug-in power to power for mics like this (and perhaps the older VideoMicro) or if using a power bank to power it would work, if they don't??

@CharlesVincentJr 2 года назад

Had same Q…

@silverlightphotoco 2 года назад

@@CharlesVincentJr Curtis is super helpful with answering comments, and I know he'll get back to us, but I don't want him to rush because I know he's pretty busy.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I haven't tested it first hand, but yes, the Wireless GO I and II both supply power via their 3.5mm jacks. I don't know whether they supply enough but will check next time I get a chance.

@silverlightphotoco 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd I'm thankful for the helpful videos, so whatever you have the time for is great!

@FrankSilverado Год назад

The ending was hilarious hahaaa

@curtisjudd Год назад

🤪

@armandlombard 2 года назад

Hi Curtis. Thank so much for this. I have recently bought this microphone to pair with my canon R6, as my first shotgun mic. Not knowing any better and unfortunately up to this stage I have really not enjoyed the experience at all. The noise level or hiss from the Canon R6 pre-amps are terrible. I have treid different cables, and mics , all the same. This convinced me, its the cameras Pre-amps. I have already lowered the input volume on the camera itself, but the noise is still very prevalent. Is there any adjustments to make via the Rode Central app, to amplify the mics gain, to try and get rid of this terrible noise. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I think you'll want to look to a mix like the VideoMic NTG or DEITY D3 Pro instead of this mic.

@ZoharGoldMine Год назад

Hey, loved the video! What do you think about this microphone for filmmakers? (dialogue for short films, documentarys, etc)

@curtisjudd Год назад

Hmm, I’d look at the DEITY D4 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FPw77qwIgGc.html

@1ytcommenter 2 года назад

I like these RODEs. Good value for the money. Have you tried those small RODE VideoMic Me that attach to the mobile phone?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UHfpuXKgX6U.html

@M0LLER75 2 года назад

Thank you for all the tests you do. What do you think is the best professional on camera microphone today if you want it to be a bit directional and not so sensitive to hand noise from the camera. This is meant for brodcast audio, I am using MKH 416 today. I like it well but get light hand noise so I have to use an extra holder. Plus it is starting to get old so there is probably something better. Does not think Sony ECM 673 works well enough because it gets too wide. What are your tips?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks Svend. I don't have first-hand experience with the Sony so I'm not sure about that one. For handling noise, I think that's more about the shock mount you use. Yes, some mics are more sensitive, but I've found the MKH416 to be pretty decent on that with a good shock mount (CineLa or Rycote).

@M0LLER75 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd thank you for your answer

@maciejlechpaczkowski8717 2 года назад

GJ Rode !!! Thx ... Next micro pleas make for ASMR... I wait...☺️

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Mmm, yes, good idea.

@braydenfrost Год назад

With the audio tests, were those with a treated room or untreated rooms?

@curtisjudd Год назад

Treated room.

@CoolBikeProjects 2 года назад

Great review Curtis, i’m still confused as to whether or not it can take power from a cameras USB C port? Specifically could be used on a BMPCC 4k or 6K camera?

@BradleyLayton7 2 года назад

It can be used on either of those cameras with the included 3.5mm cable. Unsure if those cameras allow audio to be recorded to them via USB though

@CoolBikeProjects 2 года назад

@@BradleyLayton7 yes but can it pull power from the camera to run the mic? The mic needs power on a bmpcc

@BradleyLayton7 2 года назад

@@CoolBikeProjects the 3.5mm cable powers these small mics. The larger versions he mentions in the video usually have integrated batteries for power, and ones bigger than those are usually powered off of 48v XLR cables

@rodemic 2 года назад

Hey! Yes, the VideoMic GO II can take power from cameras with a USB port, but you can only record via USB with a camera that has a USB audio input (most current cameras like the BMPCC 4k or 6K have a USB data port only, so you will still need to use the 3.5mm output to record).

@CoolBikeProjects 2 года назад

@@rodemic thank you for the clarification!

@bite-my-shinny-metal-ass 2 года назад

Only thing that would have been even more useful in the review would be an audio comparison between the two mics. Great content, as always

@mrheng562 2 года назад

I did that in my video and the NTG does sound richer. :)

@bite-my-shinny-metal-ass 2 года назад

@@mrheng562 thanks, that was useful.

@mrheng562 2 года назад

@@bite-my-shinny-metal-ass , I took it out and vlogged with the two mic side by side. I’ll make another video with both mics out in the real world and switch between the two. Just from reading the meters, the VideoMic Go ii comes in hot my Panasonic S5. It probably just my camera. I’ll test it on my GoPro too since my channel’s more about actioncams.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

You can always pull up my VideoMic NTG in another tab and play back and forth between the two: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c4Pu72J5BRE.html

@aksoofficial Год назад

Thanks a lot for the detailed video! I have a very specific use case that I hope you can assist with. I'm a DJ and I'm looking for a mic with which I could record some ambient/crowd noise that I can add to my mix recordings. Normally, I would turn up to a gig and there's a person on the decks before me. So, I am looking for something that is very easy to setup (in that circumstance) and also portable to transport. Turning up early to do a proper mic up is usually not really an option. The price point of this mic is very attractive, but one thing that makes me a bit nervous is the super-cardioid pick up pattern, which to my knowledge also picks up a bit of signal from the back of the mic. What are your thoughts on this? Any ideas that you could share would be highly appreciated!

@curtisjudd Год назад

Yes, it will pick up a bit from the back.

@Abror.Akromov 7 месяцев назад

Rode videomic Go 2 and Sennheiser mke 400. Which of these two microphones is better to use for ASMR videos? Some bloggers claim that the Sennheiser mke 400 microphone has relatively strong 'self noise', is that true?

@curtisjudd 7 месяцев назад

That was my experience, yes

@martindemanable 2 года назад

My camera (bmpcc original) has terrible preamps. Does this mic send a loud signal compared to other non powered mics? And will the signal be amplified when powered trough usb?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

USB doesn't make the output signal stronger than plugging in via 3.5mm if that is what you mean? I don't have other non-self-powered mics as a comparison but it worked fine with my Panasonic GH5.

@GB-AK 2 года назад

Do you think would work good with the Rode go to boom the mic and record a camera without wires?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I would think yes.

@edjefferson9175 2 года назад

Handy little mic. Camera mic inputs seem to be improving. When are we going to be able to use the USB-c port on the camera for audio input? A side note - The “gain” control on the NTG is NOT an input level control. It controls output level. Not preamp gain.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for the clarification Ed. No idea when we'll be able to use camera USB ports for audio input. In some cases, that will displace other features like external recording.

@RuXTaR 2 года назад

So, between this and the Deity D3 (not the pro), sound wise, which is better?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Not sure, I haven't tried the DEITY D3, just the D3 Pro.

@RT365 2 года назад

Where can i fing the mini tripod you are using on the LUIMIX? THX

@pergunnareriksson 2 года назад

It looks a lot like the Rode Tripod 2 Camera and Accessory Mount

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I used two in this video. One was the RODE tripod which is linked in the description (click on the VideoMic GO II link). The other is a much beefier tripod from iFootage called the Cobra 2, also linked in the description.

@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 2 года назад

Using the Vdeo Mic NTG and its so Good .. love it, the new video mic go ii will be very good for vloggers looking for their 1st mic. the 1st mic i got from Rode was the Video mic go .. but it was so bad and had horrible interference issue, hope they fixed that in this one

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍

@Tmaxar Год назад

I got the best out of this mic when I connected it to my Zoom H1n….got the best sound that way.

@curtisjudd Год назад

👍

@taspts 2 года назад

Practical noise floor sample, can that by done with DaVince fairligth? I got a new Videomic NTG and want to compare with my other mics.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Sure, there are analysis tools in Fairlight.

@sting9650 Год назад

Thank you for the video. Am I able to use this directly with the BMPCC4k? Thank you.

@curtisjudd Год назад

Should work, yes.

@sting9650 Год назад

@@curtisjudd Thank you for your reply. What I negated to mention, and I’m not sure if you already know, the BMPCC4k (I think) has bias power (2 - 5v) so I’m not sure if this would be enough for the mic to output a high enough gain, as I know the BMPCC4k preamps require quite a lot of signal? Thanks again.

@betterworld7985 7 месяцев назад

Loved your video! I was wanting to know would you buy this or the comica vm30. I know their not the same price, but still curious which you find is the better sounding thanks :)

@curtisjudd 7 месяцев назад

Haven’t used the Comica but have had issues with other Comica products.

@betterworld7985 7 месяцев назад

@@curtisjudd thanks for taking your time to answer :)

@ini-Vazquez 2 года назад

I have the crazy idea of buy two and use them in field recording with an XY technique, is that a good idea for this mics?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Usually when recording stereo you want a wider polar pattern, but it should work ok.

@MagDag_ 2 года назад

Thank you, Curtis! Could you test the DJI mic and compare it with Rode wireless go II?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I cannot afford to but the DJI kit presently.

@ridermobilenotary5377 9 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you! Its a gift for my son. What table stand would you recommend for this microphone?

@curtisjudd 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. 🙏 I’d start with the included stand.

@ridermobilenotary5377 9 месяцев назад

@@curtisjudd I didn't know one came with it. I just ordered this today because of your video. But you mentioned one over head, a arm moveable one, I thought 🤔

@curtisjudd 9 месяцев назад

@@ridermobilenotary5377 Oh, that's a floor boom stand. Something like this can work for that case: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TUEmQBZKoBs.html

@skakdosmer 2 года назад

Sadly this mic doesn't come with a case. But I've found that the inexpensive Røde ZP2 works well enough. It'll fit the mic with the furry WS-12 windscreen (and the rubber ring) on it, mounted on the shock mount, plus the foam windscreen and a couple of cables, and with a bit of thought and care you can even place it so that the fur doesn't get caught in the zipper.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip.

@abdelilahhamdane4647 2 года назад

Hello and thanks for this awesome review! in your opinion, is the deity d3 pro a better choice for sound quality and for overall use? thanks in advance!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Hmm, no, this has more features. So it depends on what you include in "overall use". If you need to record podcasts with multiple people, the RODE Connect app is way better.

@abdelilahhamdane4647 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd I meant like plugging it in my laptop and using it as a usb microphone, I don’t know if the deity d3 pro can do it or not! thank you very much for your time!!i love your channel ❤️

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@abdelilahhamdane4647 It can, but it doesn't work as a headphone output like the VideoMic GO II does. For working with you laptop via USB, I'd choose the VM GO II.

@abdelilahhamdane4647 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd thanks again! That helps a lot ❤️❤️

@WesCrockettCA 2 года назад

I'm considering this mic for Discord and conference call (webex, zoom, teams, etc) use with it mounted above my monitor. Currently, i'm using my webcam (logitech) mic for meetings. I assume this would be a massive upgrade for that. Do you think it would also be an acceptable alternative to an Antlion Mod Mic (which I use for Discord now)? Also, for PC use, does it need the Rode USB Cable or would a normal USB-A to USB-C cable work fine?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I haven't used those microphones but yes, I would expect this mic to sound better. Not sure about a "massive upgrade". The closer you can get to the mic, the better the sound will be (up to 3 inches or so). I don't know whether it needs the RODE cable but that is what I used for this review.

@craig4297 2 года назад

Hi Curtis, have you tested this Rode mic with the new Tascam Portacapture X8 recorder?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

No, I'm still waiting for the X8 to arrive.

@sporkaccione 2 года назад

How well would this work for desktop streaming? Will it pick up all the keyboard strokes and mouse clicks if I were to put it behind the keyboard in front of the monitor even if it's pointed upwards towards my mouth? Thanks in advance! Amazing youtuber

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, it'll pick up all that vibration. If you put some foam under the stand that will help to isolate a bit of the keyboard and mouse vibration noise which transfers to the mic as rumble in addition to the higher frequency clicks.

@gdrriley420 2 года назад

Given the D3 and D3 pro price drop how you do think this compares?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I haven't tried the D3 so not sure on that one. I prefer the sound of the D3 Pro a bit more than the GO II, but the GO II is really made for a different market - people who want simplicity over almost everything else.

@ExposurePictures 2 года назад

Can I use usb c to usb c direct to the camera, like Sony A7S III?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

No, not via USB, but you can just plug into the 3.5mm microphone input instead.

@AJCoReTV 2 года назад

tough call, but I chose the VM NTG since I'll be booming it more than using the other features.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Fine choice.

@nickglover 2 года назад

I am very curious how it compares to the Deity V-Mic D3, but it seems like everyone has forgotten about that mic lately.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

When you say how it compares, I assume you mean how it sounds? You can cue up my D3 Pro review in another browser tab and A/B play them for comparison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W9Sde3ey2kc.html As for features, the RODE’s USB features are far richer.

@nickglover 2 года назад

Sound, noise rejection, etc. But you are right, that gives a good enough idea. Thanks!

@ovi.1000 Год назад

Hi Curtis, I return again, asking your advice. I need a budget microphone, cardioid or supercardioid, for dialog / v-log, that I can use indoor in acoustically untreated room. A lavaliere mic would pick too much noise coming from outdoor/windows as this room sited in busy city-centre. Another limitation is, I need to be 3.5 mm jack (no phantom power). After searching through many videos you have, I think I may find some options. You have two videos, one is about "RODE VideoMic GO II" and another one is about "DEITY V-Mic D4". Now, I have few questions: 1. Do you think such kind of microphones will work well for above described situation? 2. (I prefer Rode for my subjective reasons) - How did you find the output of Rode? Does it have enough gain in term not to raise too much the gain on a camera as Sony A7III? - Supposing I use the app, can I change the gain for the Rode microphone (to preset it) or this is exclusively for USB use? 3. Do you have any other better recommended microphone under €300 or around it? Many thanks!

@camerajames 2 года назад

Is there something proprietary in the RODE Lightning to USB-C cables? I’ve tried my official Apple cable and it can’t be found by my iOS device…. I assume that means the RODE brand cable is necessary for mobile recording? Any idea?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I don’t believe so, but not sure.

@camerajames 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd turns out it appears you DO need their specific RODE Lightning to USB-C in order for the app to see the mic.

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions 2 года назад

@@camerajames That's an odd choice. Thanks for confirming. I assume this is what RODE support confirmed?

@camerajames 2 года назад

@@LearnLightAndSoundSessions I haven’t heard back from them yet, but after testing and reaching out to others, that is what seems to be true

@SportFlow Месяц назад

how would it compare to a Sony ECM-VG1 ? Thanks

@curtisjudd Месяц назад

Haven’t tried the Sony, unfortunately.

@SunkaWicasa 2 года назад

Does it comes with the usb cable?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

No, just the 3.5mm TRS cable to connect it to a camera.

@SunkaWicasa 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd thanks for the reply im guessing this will work with any usb type c to usb type c cable ?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@SunkaWicasa Yes, I tried several and they all worked for me.

@SunkaWicasa 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd amazing thank you for the reply 👍

@marcyoung8549 2 года назад

Hey Curtis this is Marcus thank you for all your help your videos and all the knowledge . Will you get a chance to do a video or und boxing or a how it works video of the zoom F3 and your thoughts of this product thanks again.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Yes, I have a Zoom F3 on pre-order and plan to make a video about it. I don't really do unboxing videos, but prefer to do more in-depth videos.

@wilhelm_jonsson 2 года назад

Great video as always Curtis! Will you review the Rode Lavalier II?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I used the RODE Lavalier II in this review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pzYEJijREJ8.html

@wilhelm_jonsson 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks! Do you think the Lavalier II would be a step up in quality compared to my current Sennheiser ME2-II?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@wilhelm_jonsson It's a bit of a toss up, I think. If you like a brighter, crisper sound, definitely stay with the Sennheiser.

@wilhelm_jonsson 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Alright, thanks a lot, I might try one out as I'm not 100% satisfied with the results from the sennheiser.

@zogun 19 дней назад

Hi Curtis, awesome review as always. Please help me choose a microphone for indoor dialogue in an untreated room. Most probably I will use OBS to record. Rode Video Mic Go II vs budget pencil SDC like Se Electronics Se7 (Maybe Behringer or Samson or Rode M3) I'm using Zoom H5 & Audio Technica M40x, thanks 🙏

@curtisjudd 19 дней назад

Of those, I’d probably choose the SE7.

@zogun 18 дней назад

@@curtisjudd awesome, thanks a lot Curtis!