RODE VideoMic Go VS VideoMic Pro 

UPDATE: I've done a massive RODE comparison video with more information here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7PEUxSz1cxo.html Important camera info for those looking at Rode mics.

The entire reason for a shotgun mic is to be able to capture sound from a distance. Your review setup was great but I was so dissapointed you didn't do any distance testing. A mic sounding great with your face right next to the mic isn't a real world test.

Test at 6:27

8:40 You gave a great example of what +20 DB sounded like with it on and off. That totally answered my question. Thanks so much you make high quality videos with great info.

So good to hear the difference between these popular mics. The rycote suspension on the later models of the VideoMic Pro have made such a difference.

Boom! SOLD. at 7m30s you had me sold on the VideoMic Pro. Awesome review. Thanks, bud :)

You do realize that the Rode VideoMic Go has three positions for the mic. Just unscrew the hot shoe mount and reposition further forward or back.

Great video, loved the quick edits to re-listen to the differences of "1, 2, 3, 4" between go and pro

Thanks for this high quality, comparison video. I found it super informative, non-biased and very helpful. Keep up the great work!

Thank you so much for a good mic review.

BROTHA MAN! Thanks to you I was able to choose between the VideoMic Go and VideoMic Pro! I totally forgot to give you credit for this a few months ago. I watched so many reviews (dozens) and it was yours that finally helped me make the purchase of the VideoMic Pro and I'm extremely satisfied with it and use it for every single RU-vid video I've made so far... ALL 5! WOW THAT'S A LOT! (cough...) But really though, fantastic review and EXTREMELY detailed. Keep up the great videos sir!

loved the demos of each mic towards the end of the video. difference is definitely noticeable. thank you!

Great video! Thanks for the comparison.

Perfect review! Everything I could ask for information wise and the real-world usage examples are invaluable.

You sold me the pro. I came looking for Go but your test just completely changed my mind. Thanks very much. Cheers 😊😄

Your videos are always so informative and detailed, yet to the point. Thanks again!!!

Nicely done, Caleb. I'm a fan of the new VideoMic Pro with the Rycote Lyre suspension system and completely agree. If you can afford the extra cost, go for the Pro and be sure to turn things on and off. :)

I've seen a few reviews now on the Go and Pro. You're the first to mention about having to remember to switch on the Pro. Thank you, didn't know that until now ;)

You can actually make the videomic go sit further forward on top of the camera by undoing the little screw inside the shoe mount which lets you pop the whole mount off and reposition the pins to one of 3 positions (further forward, standard position or further back). Just a little tip if you need to use the EVF on the camera :)

I'm so glad I found you LOL! I'm going to watch all your videos. Thanks for your no-nonsense review it really helped me to decide which mic to get. I'm gonna go with the pro!

Thanks for the tip on the +20. My canon 650d has a horrible hiss from the video mic pro, I will now try ramping up the mic and ramp down the camera. Thanks man!!!

I currently own the Røde VideoMic Pro and it's the best mic I've ever owned! Great choice for indie filmmakers

Thanks for the info :D

Yo, What stands do you use?

Thanks! Very useful video..

Excellent comparison review! Thank you for creating the best DSLR videos reviews.

Thank you! Was wondering what the go did and was nice to see what the pro version also does. Great tips for using both.

Thanks for the mic review, it was very informative. It definitely helped with my decision - ended up with the pro with the Rycote Lyre suspension.

Excellent comparison video. I was thinking about getting the GO for a portable one mic solution for my DSLR, but the audio quality of the Pro has me convinced it is worth saving up for. I'm new to video but I've dabbled with audio recordings of voice and acoustic guitar. Still a learning process for me, but your video totally helps!

One of the best reviews on a product. It helped me a lot. I am going for RVM pro. Thanks.

Please help me, I have a Canon eos 600D and I recently hot myself a videomic go, BUT the sound is just not great? There's a hissing noise in the background even though I have tried Manual on my camera sound settings. Please help me

I've got the pro one and u se it for recording the exhaust of my motorbike. I forgot to remove it last Saturday (and even to turn it off). It whistood a big downpour on Monday, during an hour of ride in the rain. When I realised I had forgotten to remove it, the green light was still on. Great stuff!

Thank you for this review. I was looking at both of these and trying to decide and you really helped. Subscribed!

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the great video. The information you gave was super helpful!

Really good review, very informative, told me exactly what I needed to know. Subscribed ✊🏼

Great video! Thanks so much!

I appreciated the thorough review. You helped me decide on the Mic Pro.

Thank you, I got the Videomic Go, because I'm a cheap ass, but damn it does great audio. And a little post processing doesn't hurt so it sounds wonderful thanks!

Best damn video on RU-vid, seriously. WELL DONE. No bullshit, just straight to the point and extremely informative. Nice work!

Thanks for this awesome review. I was looking at renting one of these for a wedding I'm shooting and I'm going to get the Pro one based on your review. It should be perfect for what I need.

Exactly what i wanted to know. Great review, thanks for sharing this. Dave.

Thank you for this video brother.

You have some of the best review videos. If possible, please do a comparison of the Rode Videomic Pro vs Micro

So helpful and comprehensive - excellent video, audio and presenting too. Cheers!

Thank you for the video. I was actually comparing these two mics having bought a Go and we're picking up lots of unwanted background noise, not just noise but possibly interference, I was hoping that you were going to demonstrate this and confirm our findings. It seems like the Pro is just the better option, and the powered boost is going to help record interviews out in the wild but I guess hesitant that the interference problem is the camera or mobile interference, etc.

How about battery consumption? if it uses the camera power, how much is it to influence on the battery loads

Please help me, I have a Canon eos 600D and I recently hot myself a videomic go, BUT the sound is just not great? An annoying background noise all the time and I just don't know how to fix it please help

I always enjoy your videos. Very informative. I always make my purchase decisions after I see your videos.

Dumb question but can I manually adjust the VideomicPro when my Canon 80d is in Auto Mode? Just wondering because I’ve always filmed in manual and want to try different things in auto

The +20db is an essential feature for me if you're going into a DSLR. Much less noise and cleaner sound. Great comparison.

Thank you man! Always great reviews!

You were the only reviewer to point out how the GO interferes with looking thru the viewfinder. Thanks.

you always have an answer to my search query! Thank you for this.

"you can get this thing so freaking high, just on the microphone" sounds like something someone would say to Snoop Dogg

Great video with solid advice and comparison points. Thanks for sharing.

Sold on the Microphone Pro...thanks for the awesome review. Almost hit buy on the Go version

Love the attention to detail, thanks man!

Really the best review of these mics i've seen

This was a great review and great suggestion to tighten the shot. I'm using a prime lens so I'll have to tighten the shot, I can't use lavaliere mice so I'll have to go with a boom pole and just adjust the way you suggested which won't be a problem at all.

Thank you very much for this very informative review. I lean towards the PRO, but I have a few questions, hopefully you can shed some light on them: 1) Would the PRO be compatible with an external PC sound card? Or does it need to be powered by a camera? How about the GO? 2) I would use it for Vlogs, so do I have to stand right in front of the mic, or being sometimes on the left and right sides of the mic, and/or further back from it (1m) would decrease the recording quality? Thank you.

Hi Caleb, I have a question! I have Zoom H1 and Rode Videomic Pro. Is it better to keep the +20db on when connected to Zoom h1 or just put on 0db? I understand that it can be noisy when connect the rode vid pro straight into DSLRs so they make the +20db function to reduce the noise but what if I connect it to zoom h1 instead, should I just keep the +20db on?

Greta video man! Where can I get that microphone stand?

Hey Caleb, thanks for the work you are doing. I am wondering if you are still using the Rode mic for your podcast production. And if you do, how much of the surrounding noises will be recorded by the mic? Let's say, if I have my computer running just next to me while recording a podcast, will this be heard? At the moment I am using a Blue Yeti mic which I have plugged into my Canon EOS 6d Mark ii. I am not fully satisfied with the overall sound quality. What would you recommend? Thanks for your answer.

Caleb, the other reason to use the Pro at +20db ... you can do an NPR announcer schtick, which is what you had going at 7:40. Very nice!

Thanks for this review

Thank you so much for a great review, very helpful :) I was surprised by the quality of the GO but I'll be investing in the pro

Very well done comparison - TY - learned a lot.

Amazing review!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! I'm going with PRO now. Thanks again! Awesome job!

Man, what a fantastic comparison video. Thanks a million, you explain things very very clear.

The Mic Go used to be my favourite mic years ago - even though the hiss is so annoying - however, plugged into a sound recorder it improves the quality at least 20 or 30%.

Just purchased the RODE GO and this video definitely was helpful. I would’ve waited and got the pro but I have a gig this week. May still purchase the PRO later on

This microphone is on sale at B&H today for $150, this is a steal!!!

That hmmmmm on the Go is Crazy!! I was really into it, but now... I'll have to shell out some extra for the Pro

Great Review: Was not sure what to buy, thanks to your review. Now I know. Thank You

That was an excellent review!!! I have the video mic pro and it has been an awesome tool. thank you for such an informative video. respectively: Carlos

Thanks for the review Caleb!

Great review! It was very clear and pedagogical. Thanks!

this review helped immensely! thank you so much.

one of the best comparison videos good job

Very nicely done comparison video!

Thank you so much for this helpful video! I’d be so lost without this! 🤣

How does the standard (not PRO not GO) RODE VideoMic hold up against these two?

Thanks for the information in this video. Im in a specific situation which, unsurprising, isnt addressed by any of the mic reviews i've watched or read. I have a tascam DR-05 and dont mind syncing the audio for planned shots BUT I'm attending a lot more high-end car meets and I'm wanting to record the sound of their exhausts while they are starting up and driving slowly through the lot as well as when they leave and punch it like mad men. I'm going to try the tascam at this next meet but I imagine it's going to be an absolute nightmare trying to pair up the audio with the right video. I've heard that the cameras sound processing is bad so thats why i went the recorder route but for these car meets, I think running a shotgun mic into my GH4 is my best option.

Great review! Thanks for that. I purchased the Video Mic Pro and I'm very satisfied with it. Still looking for a good tutorial how to eliminate the background hiss it captures without deteriorating the original sound.

Great review. I have the VideoMic Pro and I have forgotten to turn it on more than once... fortunately I usually have an external mic recording. And yes, I also drained the battery because I didn't turn it off. It's so easy to forget. The camera could send a warning when it doesn't have any sound coming in!...

Well structured and informative video, thanks!

Thanks for your comparison review. I'm new in filmilng and currently using a Zoom H1 attached to a Nikon D5100 to record a seperate audio track. Now I'm torn between getting a Videomic Go, Videomic and Videomic Pro. If I were not to bother about the size of the mics, what will the audio be like if I were to connect a Rode Videomic Go to the H1 and then compare it to the Videomic and Videomic Pro audio quality?

Hey mate. This is a really great video...thanks! When you talk about the pro's +20db and turning your gain down on your camera, do you mean the volume on the camera? Also, what cage set-up would you recommend for a Sony A7rii? Thanks for your time

Hey, this really helped me out. Thanks man!

Hi, if I got the Video Mic Pro for a Canon Vixia HF G20 that I use to film weddings, would you recommend putting it on +20 at the ceremony? Audio is not my speciality so any advice will help! Thanks so much!

This is an excellent review, I am purchasing the Canon 80D for food photography and RU-vid Videos. It comes with the Rode VIDEOMIC GO and I was interested in what it could do and you answered all my questions. Like 6.7K

You can regulate the DB levels in the "Go" too. It's hidden under the battery slot!

Great review! Just wondering, how do you set up your headphones to hear the level of audio coming from the mic like you do in this video? Thanks!

This was freaking fantastic, thank you!!!

Excellent video Caleb! How do you think the recently released Azden SMX-30 would compare to these 2? it's auto on feature, and ability to work as a shotgun or stereo mic sounds like it would be a game changer when it comes to entry level video mics.

Thank you from Brazil! I will check your other video. Thank you!

Great tips. Thanks for that. 2 questions please: 1) do these mic work on iPhone 6s? 2) to still get good sound quality, how far can the subject go from the mic?

The shot (video quality) where you are filming the microphones on the wooden table is awesome. What camera/lens are you using to have this result?

Hey! Can i use the Rode mic GO with a fishing pole to record actor's voice while filming?? or should it just be mounted to the camera ?

Man, this is a great comparison !