Wow, the best review ever. I have never seen this such objective and constructively critical. It did really help me out to make a decision to buy, since I am a one man documentary shooter with GH5.
Same here, I am looking at both the Rode Filmmaker and the Rode Newsshooter kits, but the Newsshooter is, as far I look at it, a Rode Newsshooter with the ability to use XLR microphones as well (although at a higher price). But for interview types of filmmaking the XLR unit is by far more versatile when you have 2 people getting interviewed since you use a wireless microphone.
I've spent a good ~2hrs looking at info on wireless systems on TH-cam today, and you are well and truly the most competent and trustworthy. Good on ya!
+intolerance100 I appreciate your feedback. I'm trying hard to make sound gear simple to understand so the videos stand out above the rest. Thanks for commenting.
@@GaryDmedia thank you after seeing your review i bought the newshooter kit, to use with blackmagic pocket camera. when i connect with sound devices MM1 pre amp its not working.earlier i used rode ntg3 shot gun into pre amp sound devices MM1 and then record directly into blackmagic 4k using mini xlr. of course i am aware that newshooter kit is designed to directly record into camera using 3.5mm inputs. but i thought it will be good to have a good pre amp in between the mic and camera. please let me know
Biju, the preamp in the Rode receiver is of very high quality. Adding extra components into the audio signal chain will only deteriorate the sound even though the extra preamp is of high quality. Please give the Rode unit a go directly connected to your camera. You may have to adjust the gains a little but I have found that you can get a good balance and lower the noise floor (hiss) considerably. Hope you have some success. I’m a bit jealous of the gear you have got. Nice.
@@GaryDmedia thank you. i have been e mailing rode customer support for many days for an answer ,all i got was more questions from them. thank you for your clear and precise answer. one more thing why is it sometimes the transmitter unit blinks red even when its closer to the receiver . have you encountered similar issue.please let me know
It is a general rule that you should not operate high frequency units close together. 3m is a common minimum distance though I commonly use these units 1 to 2 meters apart. The red indicator also indicates overdriving of the transmitter preamp. Not sure that that is your problem.
Nice review Gary! I have found over time that recording audio to a DSLR camera can actually have a surprisingly low practical noise floor. My hypothesis is because most cameras record audio at 16 bit, most of the lower amplitude energy gets pushed down due to the smaller encoding bit depth. It seems to bear out here as well (seemingly lower noise on the camera recordings). Again, good work!
+Curtis Judd Audio Wow- I had to read that a few times. I appreciate you mentioning that cause I don't fully understand how bit rates impact on frequency. Very kind of you to have a look at the video too. I am beginning to realise how much time good product entails.
I’m not sure what that would be No Cap. It normally is very quiet. I would try a different mic plugged in or even a lav mic to see if is definitely the transmitter. Also raise the gain if your receiver so it sends a higher level to your camera. Cameras unusually have noisy inputs.
Hi thanks for this video. I've only been able to get this used. So I'm considering one on the used market. I found one where the rotating collar was removed ( to fit a particular mic ) and misplaced. Is it that the locking mechanism is spring loaded the and collar is just there to push down the locking mechanism and either hold it in the unlocked (Depressed) position or release it so that it raises up ( under spring tension) to lock the mic in place? The reason I ask is that does it also serve as a way to stabilise the mic on to the Tx-Xlr so that there is no wobble? or is that handled by the O-Rings. I'm trying to determine if I can get by fairly reliably without the rotating collar. I have not handled an actual device but I'm hoping that I will only have to depress the lock by hand and not that the collar helps with mechanical connection stability. Any input will be helpful. Thanks in advance
Yes the collar is just to secure and stabilize the connection. The XLR plug has its own clip the hold it in place. You have to depress the clip to remove the mic. Hope that helps.
I’m sorry Gabeski and Hutch if that was what you concluded from the video. The Zoom H5 has little or no noise in the recording compared to the camera preamp.
great video!! short and to the point and with almost all the information anyone would need. Does the transmitter had a +20dB setting??? I think I saw a 20db sing there
It is not good practice to connect dynamic mics to +48v phantom powered inputs. Most modern microphones have protection against this but not all. In saying that many audio mixers don’t have any option to be selective in which inputs to feed +48v to. Either on or off to all. Hope that helps.
Please note Annie that on the top of the Newsshooter transmitter there is an input for a plug in powered mic like the MKE. Too make it operate you have to select plug-in power in the menu options. The MZA adapter will work but very expensive. Rode has an XLR converter that converts Phantom power to plug in power. The Rode VXLR Pro. Hope that helps.
Can you advise if sound quality difference would be noticed if we recorded sound into a field mixer/recorder at 24bit vs 16bit that is in camera. I have sony a7r3 which saves 48khz 16bit. I also have atomos ninja v which saves i beleive 48khz 24bit.
I most cases recording on a separate recorder will be best. If your videos are for TH-cam etc you can't beat the simplicity of recording sound to camera. All professional production will record separately and just use in camera audio to assist in synchronising audio in editing.
Ivan, for the talking head sections of this video I used the Rode filmmaker kit. The lav mic was stuck inside the left arm of my glasses. I was just trying something different. Most of my other videos I just clip it to my shirt. I got the tip from Curtis Judd. He has some great tips too.
@@GaryDmedia from your experience. Best result for this type of yt video would come from lavalier or from shotgun mic? Newshooter with lavalier such as rode smartlav or newshooter with ntg4+
Good question Ivan. The determining factor would be how good your acoustics are in the room your recording in and how close you can get the mic. My first choice in most cases would be the lav mic. It can be setup close to your mouth. Within 300mm or 12inches. To get a shotgun mic that close it would most times be in shot. Also shotgun Mic's don't would as well as they should inside with reflections of sound off the walls. It upsets its ability to reject sound from the sides and back. In a dead room like a studio a shotgun mic might be more convenient to use.
+Chazino Suban No it's not possible with this setup. One transmitter to one receiver. There are up to eight channels that can be selected. I did a video explaining the Rode Link system if your interested: th-cam.com/video/onZuFjniqSw/w-d-xo.html
Nice review Gary! Anyway, will various cheaper lav microphones from Rode or other brands work with the 3.5mm input? I am considering to buy this kit to expand versatility of recording audio since I already have Aputure A Lav microphone. Thank you
Yes the 3.5mm input is compatible with all microphones that need plug in power. You can turn it on or off from what I remember. The Aputure A Lav Mic I think has its own power by means of a battery which makes it a very versatile microphone. Even so, the cheapest lav mics will work because the unit can supply plugin power when needed. Hope that clears it up.
Is it possible to use the Newsshooter professionally with LAV microphones (as in getting exact the same quality as the Rode Filmmaker set) or is it a bit less in quality since it's actually designed for XLR microphones?
+Z i K s Not very easily. The output from the receiver is probably not enough to drive earphones loud enough and even if it was you only have a couple of level options for volume. There are quite a few economical options available that would be far more effective.
Yes the RODE NT3 does work with the Newsshooter. If phantom power is available from the Newsshooter the NT3 will not draw any power from the 9v battery. If you disable the phantom power from the Newsshooter the NT3 will get its power from the onboard 9 volt battery installed inside the Mic. Hope that helps.
+Fabian Boros It will work but not directly plugged in. You will need and adapter to match the input. The smartLav+ is a 4pin minijack and the input of the Newsshooter is a 3 pin minijack. RODE do supply an adapter, quite cheap.
+Gabriel Felipe Rojas You're not the first to ask this. A lot are keen to get their hands on one. I see there are a few suppliers in Australia that have stock and B&H in the US. Might be good to check the suppliers listed on the where to buy page. This is the only suggestion I have, sorry: www.rode.com/wheretobuy
+Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre Yes the transmitter pack has an LED near the XLR plug that indicates low battery. It starts flashing when battery gets low.
Hello, thank you for the good explanation, I have a request for you. I have the Rode microphone but unfortunately I still can not find any microphone as you have it, I want to know what is the name of this small microphone used on the Rode battery?
Do you need to add a preamp to camera on this setup? I have rode ntg4+ inside rode blimp and connected to newsshooter kit and using 20db boost. Would adding a preamp between microphone and newsshooter transmitter help? Or adding a preamp between newsshooter receiver and camera?
Two of those components have a preamp built in. The the transmitter and the Rode Newsshooter receiver. The highest output on the receiver is 0bB. 0dB is a line level output and can be too high for a lot of cameras. Adjust the gain on the transmitter to the highest level without clipping. Hope that helps.
I love this easy to understand video. I’m new here. I am newly do a television program ad I’m using that same audio for a radio station. I’ll be preaching and teaching I an a makeshift studio. I have no clue what mic would sound good for both radio and television at the same time. Can you suggest something?
Katherine, It depends on how much experience you have with audio and video equipment. If you are creating the project on your own I would suggest a good wireless microphone connected to your camera. Simple - better. If you are serious a separate recorder would improve the quality.
Ok thank you! Yes I am doing it myself. Can you recommend a mic as you suggested? I am serious. So how would I EVENTUALLY do audio and video separately? I’m not understanding how that will make the sound clearer? I’m new at this but I’ve learned so much. Thanks for your information on all of this.
Katherine, please watch this video: th-cam.com/video/KskfVkpghG0/w-d-xo.html It has some key points to improve your audio first before spending any more money.
You are by far the best explainer for this stuff!! I still can't get my newsshooter to work, but I know a little more... Do you have a consulting fee where I could call you at some point? I just bought the Rode Go mics so those are working great but I would like this nice newsshooter to work too!
I happy to hear that Victoria, thanks. What is the problem with the Newsshooter, have you been able to switch it on and what microphone do you have connected.
Gary, Great review and I really appreciate the information. I have a question for you do you have a recommendation for a high quality lavalier microphone that will connect with the news shooter with no adapters or additional equipment?
W7 Productions, I would recommend the RODE Lavelier mic. I have used it with the Newsshooter and been very happy with it. Considering you have a quality transmitter a cheap mic will let the system down. This is a link to the mic to get an idea of the pricing: amzn.to/2YTuzhe
+sandy anderson Yes, what about that hey! I stared at the notice for ages before it sunk in. I'm still learning how to use it. Thanks for your support.
Thanks for the review. Have you noticed any increase of noise when adding gain on the transmitter? I'm testing this in my Pocket camera which seems to need extra gain and and wondering whether is better to add that gain in the Rode Transmitter or in camera.
Great Video Gary...!! Thx. Question... it looks to me that I can also connect a guitar if I use the 1/8 jack in the tx with an adapter... would that work like it does when I do it with my Shure and Sennheiser wireless systems...??
You most like would find that the input is not suitable for your electric guitar. If you went into a small mixer and then plug the transmitter into an XLR output it would work well.
Hello Gary, is there anyway that you can run two lav mic's with the Rhode Newsshooter. I am finding an increasing need to interview two people and don't want to use the microphone to pass around, I would much rather use the lapel (Lav) mic. Could you let me know if you know please.
This is actually to do with one of your previous videos. I have the H2n from zoom, if I update the firmware in that do you possibly know if it'll have the option for iPad or iPhone like shown on your screen in your previous video because that would be great!
On page 73 of the H2 user manual it describes how to do it. Not sure if you will need to add in a powered USB hubb in between because connecting it to an iPhone or iPad the H2 may spit the dumby. There is no iPad option in that menu. I'd love to hear if you have any success. Thanks for commenting.
This is a great review with all the different option. Thx. My main interest in get this is for shotgun mic for on the go film making. Would the Rode NTG 2 work with it for this purpose of being on a boom? Again thx.
Yes I have seen this. The Newsshooter has switchable phantom power so ideal for that job. The only thing is if you needed to put it inside a blimp. It may be a bit long. You would have to check that.
Thank you very much for the very detailed informations. Received my newsshooter kit 2 days ago after waiting for more than one year to receive it in Germany. But there is still the same problem with interference of the lavalier-head coming to close to the transmitter. The Sennheiser Lavs do not work when you come to close for example by bending your body close to the transmitter. The changing of the phantom power and lav-power etc. is a bit a hussle. Need to have more practice. But all the rest is absolutely great. Thumbs Up to your great review!
+Norbert Kleiner Thanks for your comment and feedback on the lav mic. I will check it out for myself but I'm not supposed about the interference. The lead is very thin on the lav mic and anything wifi is electrically noisy.
Hi Norbert - you have to buy a lav that is specially shielded for use with digital transmitters. I got an AVX and tried using my old analog mke2 gold lav mike and had the same interference issue you are describing. I bought a Sanken COS11D PT (where D is for digital) and it works fine on the AVX digital transmitter so should be ok with the RODE too. Hope this helps.
Hi BanThe BBCHD - thank´s for the solution of the riddle. I tried to avoid purchasing another Lav again for the Rode Transmitter, cause I own already several Lav´s from Sennheiser. A Lav from Audio Development is now working nearly 100% correctly. But I think I would need a backup digital Lav in case of destruction and keep in eye that you recommended the Sanken Digital Lav. There is still a precise instruction manual (also in German Language) missing. My distributor is actually trying to receive more informations besides the quick manual. Let´s keep us updtated in case that there would be some news about this Rode-Kit in Future. Best regards Norbert
+Thee Tech Thanks for asking. I'm working on a review of the new VideoMic Pro at the moment and hope to have it live in a few weeks. TH-cam is very much a hobby and this year I have had little time available. I appreciate your support, thanks.
Thanks I got a question for You. I got a stereo Lav MIc (knock from China). Also a mono Lav Mic. 1. How can I combine then as single input to Camera (Nikon D5100) 2. What camera do you use for video production 3. Are you single shooter or you have camera man
great video, It's the jack to XLR included? or should buy one? In the future can I use 2 wireless systems together? Or paired with other receiver? multichannel?
Thanks for the question. The transmitter has both an XLR input and a 3.5 mm mini jack on the top of the unit. No need to buy an XLR to mini jack adapter. No you are not able to receive two transmitters into one receiver. One transmitter to one receiver on a different channel. Hope that helps.
yes It help a lot. Right now I'm very convinced with the rode. Also can I use the rode for a Instrument Mic (super-cardioid) With preamp. 48v To a soundmixer?
Yes the mic has 48volt supply for condenser mics. If you want to plug in the receiver to an audio mixer you will need a 3.5 mm to XLR adapter. Please check out the Rode website. They have a receiver that is designed for sound systems. Just something to consider.
Great detailed review! .. I have the same news rodelink + rode lav + h5.. Would you boost the mic to +20 and lower the H5 gain or 0 and boost the H5? Many thanks!
+Darren William Sweeney Good observation. It is one of the most expensive and with the internal preamp in the mic it is more sensitive. Thanks for sharing your comment.
Hey Gary, i am wondering if it’s better to plug this Newsshooter to the Zoom H5 then to the Camera than when you plug the Newsshooter directly to the camera. Ps Ps: my camera is sony a6500
It depends what your hoping to do. The best quality audio recording would be into the Zoom recorder as that's what it is designed to do. If your just doing talking head videos, direct to camera would be simpler and for most listeners would be no different. Just depends on your production and if you need the high quality audio tracks to work with in post. Hope that helps.
Gary Davies Thank you for answering! Yeah i am doing alot of ENG style videos. Since i am the only person who is responsible for the camera stuff (my friend will be the presenter), i would love to be able to monitor the audio from the Zoom H5 since it has headphone jack. Well then i guess i will have to attach the Newsshooter to the H5 then the camera. Thanks Gary!
Hi Gary. Great review. Im deciding between the Folmmaker Kit and this Newsshooter kit. I will be using it for lavalier setup. I already have the Røde Lavalier Mic with the XLR adaptor. Q: When you tested input to the Canon 80D, did you add gain to the reciever and lower the preamp on the camera to get this low noise result ? What was your settings for this ?
Yes lowered the input gain on the 80D to one stop above off. The transmitter mic input gain was lifted to +20 and the receiver gain -10. Depending on the volume of your voice you may need to tweak the 80D's input up a bit. Hope that helps. It's a bit hard to know your exact needs but that should give you a start.
Great. Ive struggled a lot to get better audio on simple recordings. Useed the Zoom H4 as well, but find it 'too much' for simple stuff. And a direct mic input to the Canon 80d is just horrible. I will try the newsshooter kit.
+Ixver Pro I have a link I will send to you that may just help. I will send it soon. I love the video of yours with the home made jib. Nicely done. That is really some rig.
I had that problem on my first video job. That night I had to resort to using electrical tape to tape on my small Sony Chap Stick size ACM AW3 Sony Bluetooth microphone to my Sennheiser (that's okay, you can laugh!). The following Monday morning, I consulted with Rode's tech guy in San Diego. It temporarily stumped him, but he finally had me try pushing the red button INSIDE the Rode receiver. Viola! That worked. I want all new buyers of the Rode TX-XLR transmitters to this fact! I also think Rode has a lot of work to do to make the TX-XLR a lot SIMPLER with their too complex controls and they should add their 100 hour, rechargeable battery to that transmitter. Then it will be a classic A+ design. And after I used it a couple of times, then the transmitter linked up automatically on Channel 8 with my previously bought, three year old Rode FilmMaker receiver.
Hi Gary, thanks for sharing another great tutorial. Have you tried it with an iPhone. I wonder if it will work if you add a Rode SC7 cable to the receiver and plug it into the iphone? Any thoughts? Thank you.
+Alvaro Andoin (Filmatu) Mobile phones are unpredictable when you plug in audio devices using basic adaptor leads. The phone has to identify if there is a headset (4pin) or earphone (3pin) attached. If the phone detects earphones only it will switch to the onboard mic for an input signal. The trick is to convince the phone an audio device like a receiver is attached. A special lead has to be used to reliably do this. The lead not only has a resister to simulate a mic but also a resister pad to reduce input level if needed. There is no reason the RODE receiver wouldn't work with the SC7 lead, it is a question of reliability. Hope that helps a little.
Thanks Gary. I use the Filmmakers Kit. I love it. Is the receiver of the Filmmakers Kit the same as the one coming with the Newsshooter. If it is do you know if it is possible just to buy the transmitter of the Newsshooter?
+FreiesWendland Yes the receiver is exactly the same. I saw on a Twitter or Instagram feed that the TX-XLR transmitter will be available eventually on its own.
Hi Gary thanks for the great vid/tutorial. I am a stills photog and need this kind of set-up to do the occasional interview. - I just received the kit and loved it - for the first day. The transmitter stopped functioning the second day. I have a Senneheiser MKE-400, a little shotgun mic that can go on top of a camera (it's probably around 10 years old but works perfectly). It runs on one AAA battery. I was getting familiarized with the RODE Kit and plugged the MKE 400 into the RODE transmitter and was getting great sound. I went back to the kit the second day and the transmitter 'started up' and paired with the receiver but then shut down (this with fresh, strong batteries) after about ten seconds. Then, after repeated attempts, the transmitter would not turn on (always using strong batteries. Can you see where the shotgun mic could have caused any problems? It was plugged in (it fit fine but had no tightening collar) and turned on (powered by the one AAA) and was working beautifully with the receiver. I did/do like the product, but am so disappointed that is shut down like this so quickly. Thanks for any help/thoughts/advice
I’m very sorry to here you are having problems with the Rode gear. Would you please confirm which Rode transmitter you are having a problem with? Is it the NewsShooter transmitter?
I understand. That is unusual for the transmitter to stop working after a little while. The Sennheiser mic would not be at fault. If anything, it may overdrive the input if not setup correctly, but that in no way would break the transmitter. More than likely, it needs repair. Before you do anything I would contact Rode via their support page. They are very good at customer relations. I really hope you can get it sorted quickly.
Wow, the best review ever. I have never seen this such objective and constructively critical. It did really help me out to make a decision to buy, since I am a one man documentary shooter with GH5.
I’m really pleased to hear the video was helpful. Shooting documentary material must be challenge. Thanks for commenting.
I’m in the same boat as you June, thanks again Gary!
Great to hear it was helpful. It is so good to get your feedback.
Same here, I am looking at both the Rode Filmmaker and the Rode Newsshooter kits, but the Newsshooter is, as far I look at it, a Rode Newsshooter with the ability to use XLR microphones as well (although at a higher price). But for interview types of filmmaking the XLR unit is by far more versatile when you have 2 people getting interviewed since you use a wireless microphone.
I've spent a good ~2hrs looking at info on wireless systems on TH-cam today, and you are well and truly the most competent and trustworthy. Good on ya!
+intolerance100 I appreciate your feedback. I'm trying hard to make sound gear simple to understand so the videos stand out above the rest. Thanks for commenting.
Your videos are fantastic quality Gary, very impressive! I really appreciate your thorough walkthrough.
+Alex Kirchner Thanks for your kind comment. Glad it helped. Hope I can make some more videos soon that may be of interest to you.
thank you. best video in youtube about rode newsshooter. keep up the good work
Thanks Biju, I appreciate the feedback.
@@GaryDmedia thank you after seeing your review i bought the newshooter kit, to use with blackmagic pocket camera. when i connect with sound devices MM1 pre amp its not working.earlier i used rode ntg3 shot gun into pre amp sound devices MM1 and then record directly into blackmagic 4k using mini xlr. of course i am aware that newshooter kit is designed to directly record into camera using 3.5mm inputs. but i thought it will be good to have a good pre amp in between the mic and camera. please let me know
Biju, the preamp in the Rode receiver is of very high quality. Adding extra components into the audio signal chain will only deteriorate the sound even though the extra preamp is of high quality. Please give the Rode unit a go directly connected to your camera. You may have to adjust the gains a little but I have found that you can get a good balance and lower the noise floor (hiss) considerably. Hope you have some success. I’m a bit jealous of the gear you have got. Nice.
@@GaryDmedia thank you. i have been e mailing rode customer support for many days for an answer ,all i got was more questions from them. thank you for your clear and precise answer. one more thing why is it sometimes the transmitter unit blinks red even when its closer to the receiver . have you encountered similar issue.please let me know
It is a general rule that you should not operate high frequency units close together. 3m is a common minimum distance though I commonly use these units 1 to 2 meters apart. The red indicator also indicates overdriving of the transmitter preamp. Not sure that that is your problem.
am i able to buy just the transmitter and use it with my existing filmmaker kit?
Yes it is called the Rode TX-XLR. It is the Newsshooter transmitter on its own. It was released well after the kit was released.
Thank you from Chicago
Nice review Gary! I have found over time that recording audio to a DSLR camera can actually have a surprisingly low practical noise floor. My hypothesis is because most cameras record audio at 16 bit, most of the lower amplitude energy gets pushed down due to the smaller encoding bit depth. It seems to bear out here as well (seemingly lower noise on the camera recordings). Again, good work!
+Curtis Judd Audio Wow- I had to read that a few times. I appreciate you mentioning that cause I don't fully understand how bit rates impact on frequency. Very kind of you to have a look at the video too. I am beginning to realise how much time good product entails.
Gary, great job. Solved my questions. I will get one 😁
I glad the video was helpful. They work well Cassiano.
I have been having lots of background noise with the new shooter kit and newscaster microphone. Any recommendations on how to minimize this?
I’m not sure what that would be No Cap. It normally is very quiet. I would try a different mic plugged in or even a lav mic to see if is definitely the transmitter.
Also raise the gain if your receiver so it sends a higher level to your camera.
Cameras unusually have noisy inputs.
really enjoyed this, well presented
+GuitarPlanetVideos Thanks buddy. Great to hear from you.
Hi thanks for this video. I've only been able to get this used. So I'm considering one on the used market. I found one where the rotating collar was removed ( to fit a particular mic ) and misplaced. Is it that the locking mechanism is spring loaded the and collar is just there to push down the locking mechanism and either hold it in the unlocked (Depressed) position or release it so that it raises up ( under spring tension) to lock the mic in place? The reason I ask is that does it also serve as a way to stabilise the mic on to the Tx-Xlr so that there is no wobble? or is that handled by the O-Rings. I'm trying to determine if I can get by fairly reliably without the rotating collar. I have not handled an actual device but I'm hoping that I will only have to depress the lock by hand and not that the collar helps with mechanical connection stability. Any input will be helpful. Thanks in advance
Yes the collar is just to secure and stabilize the connection. The XLR plug has its own clip the hold it in place. You have to depress the clip to remove the mic. Hope that helps.
I’m surprised to hear that the H5 had a lot more noise compared to the camera pre amp 🤔
I’m sorry Gabeski and Hutch if that was what you concluded from the video. The Zoom H5 has little or no noise in the recording compared to the camera preamp.
great video!! short and to the point and with almost all the information anyone would need.
Does the transmitter had a +20dB setting??? I think I saw a 20db sing there
Thanks, yes it has a +10, 20, 30 and 40 dB input setting.
Thank you Gary! Do you know if it is dangerous to put on the 48 w power to a dynamic mic?
It is not good practice to connect dynamic mics to +48v phantom powered inputs. Most modern microphones have protection against this but not all. In saying that many audio mixers don’t have any option to be selective in which inputs to feed +48v to. Either on or off to all. Hope that helps.
@@GaryDmedia Of course it helps. Thank you!
Rode Newsshooter +. Sennheiser MZA900P + sennheiser MKE 2 gold. Will it work? Thank you so much.
Please note Annie that on the top of the Newsshooter transmitter there is an input for a plug in powered mic like the MKE. Too make it operate you have to select plug-in power in the menu options.
The MZA adapter will work but very expensive. Rode has an XLR converter that converts Phantom power to plug in power. The Rode VXLR Pro. Hope that helps.
Can you advise if sound quality difference would be noticed if we recorded sound into a field mixer/recorder at 24bit vs 16bit that is in camera. I have sony a7r3 which saves 48khz 16bit. I also have atomos ninja v which saves i beleive 48khz 24bit.
I most cases recording on a separate recorder will be best. If your videos are for TH-cam etc you can't beat the simplicity of recording sound to camera. All professional production will record separately and just use in camera audio to assist in synchronising audio in editing.
@@GaryDmedia i would like to achieve voice clarity which you have in this video. Which exact gear was used to record this?
Ivan, for the talking head sections of this video I used the Rode filmmaker kit. The lav mic was stuck inside the left arm of my glasses. I was just trying something different. Most of my other videos I just clip it to my shirt. I got the tip from Curtis Judd. He has some great tips too.
@@GaryDmedia from your experience. Best result for this type of yt video would come from lavalier or from shotgun mic? Newshooter with lavalier such as rode smartlav or newshooter with ntg4+
Good question Ivan. The determining factor would be how good your acoustics are in the room your recording in and how close you can get the mic. My first choice in most cases would be the lav mic. It can be setup close to your mouth. Within 300mm or 12inches. To get a shotgun mic that close it would most times be in shot. Also shotgun Mic's don't would as well as they should inside with reflections of sound off the walls. It upsets its ability to reject sound from the sides and back. In a dead room like a studio a shotgun mic might be more convenient to use.
Awesome videos by the way
Can you use two transmitters and one receiver with this Rode system?
+Chazino Suban No it's not possible with this setup. One transmitter to one receiver. There are up to eight channels that can be selected. I did a video explaining the Rode Link system if your interested: th-cam.com/video/onZuFjniqSw/w-d-xo.html
please help. the ic base is blinking on channel 8 but don't pair with the transmitter in same channel... what to so?
can make them to pair :(
Not sure what you mean by ic base? Sorry A Goh.
Nice review Gary! Anyway, will various cheaper lav microphones from Rode or other brands work with the 3.5mm input? I am considering to buy this kit to expand versatility of recording audio since I already have Aputure A Lav microphone. Thank you
Yes the 3.5mm input is compatible with all microphones that need plug in power. You can turn it on or off from what I remember. The Aputure A Lav Mic I think has its own power by means of a battery which makes it a very versatile microphone. Even so, the cheapest lav mics will work because the unit can supply plugin power when needed. Hope that clears it up.
Is it possible to use the Newsshooter professionally with LAV microphones (as in getting exact the same quality as the Rode Filmmaker set) or is it a bit less in quality since it's actually designed for XLR microphones?
Good question. The insides are the same as the filmmaker transmitter. I have used it with the Lav mic and it sounds the same.
Thanks for the video :)
Can we use this system as a in-ear monitor from the mixer?
+Z i K s Not very easily. The output from the receiver is probably not enough to drive earphones loud enough and even if it was you only have a couple of level options for volume. There are quite a few economical options available that would be far more effective.
Gary Davies - AudioTTR
Ohh okay :)
Can you mention this options sir?
The sennheiser g3 do the work?
+Z i K s The Galaxy Audio AS-900. This link may help: www.performanceaudio.com/browse/Wireless-In-Ear-Monitor-Systems/364/2/0-0/popular/24/
Gary Davies - AudioTTR
Thank you sir :)
Does this equipment work's with rode ntg3 mic shootgun
Yes the RODE NT3 does work with the Newsshooter. If phantom power is available from the Newsshooter the NT3 will not draw any power from the 9v battery. If you disable the phantom power from the Newsshooter the NT3 will get its power from the onboard 9 volt battery installed inside the Mic. Hope that helps.
Thank you.
+Serve Daily Glad it was of help. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi Gary,
Can the Rode SmartLav+ be used with this transmitter? Great video. Thanks for the info.
+Fabian Boros It will work but not directly plugged in. You will need and adapter to match the input. The smartLav+ is a 4pin minijack and the input of the Newsshooter is a 3 pin minijack. RODE do supply an adapter, quite cheap.
Simple Audio Tips thanks for the fast response. yes, so purchasing Rode SC2 would solve the issues.
+Fabian Boros No that one is for another application. The SC3 is all you need. Check it out here: www.rode.com/accessories/sc3 hope that helps.
Simple Audio Tips Fantastic thanks for the help. I believe I will be purchasing this unit then.
where can i buy?????
+Gabriel Felipe Rojas You're not the first to ask this. A lot are keen to get their hands on one. I see there are a few suppliers in Australia that have stock and B&H in the US. Might be good to check the suppliers listed on the where to buy page. This is the only suggestion I have, sorry: www.rode.com/wheretobuy
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Thanks
@@GaryDmedia you're welcome 🙂
Great video Gary! Glad you enjoyed the Newsshooter!
Appreciate your support. Thanks for commenting.
+Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre Yes the transmitter pack has an LED near the XLR plug that indicates low battery. It starts flashing when battery gets low.
Gary Davies - AudioTTR thanks so much.
+School Sport Victoria Thanks for your comment. I'm happy it was helpful.
Hello, thank you for the good explanation, I have a request for you. I have the Rode microphone but unfortunately I still can not find any microphone as you have it, I want to know what is the name of this small microphone used on the Rode battery?
Do you mean the Rode Reporter mic?
@@GaryDmedia yes.
Do you need to add a preamp to camera on this setup? I have rode ntg4+ inside rode blimp and connected to newsshooter kit and using 20db boost. Would adding a preamp between microphone and newsshooter transmitter help? Or adding a preamp between newsshooter receiver and camera?
Two of those components have a preamp built in. The the transmitter and the Rode Newsshooter receiver. The highest output on the receiver is 0bB. 0dB is a line level output and can be too high for a lot of cameras. Adjust the gain on the transmitter to the highest level without clipping. Hope that helps.
@@GaryDmedia good idea. So add boost on transmitter and reduce on receiver. So we need to add boost as close to microphone for best result.
I love this easy to understand video. I’m new here. I am newly do a television program ad I’m using that same audio for a radio station. I’ll be preaching and teaching I an a makeshift studio. I have no clue what mic would sound good for both radio and television at the same time. Can you suggest something?
Katherine, It depends on how much experience you have with audio and video equipment. If you are creating the project on your own I would suggest a good wireless microphone connected to your camera. Simple - better. If you are serious a separate recorder would improve the quality.
Ok thank you! Yes I am doing it myself. Can you recommend a mic as you suggested? I am serious. So how would I EVENTUALLY do audio and video separately? I’m not understanding how that will make the sound clearer? I’m new at this but I’ve learned so much. Thanks for your information on all of this.
Katherine, please watch this video: th-cam.com/video/KskfVkpghG0/w-d-xo.html
It has some key points to improve your audio first before spending any more money.
Thank you I will.
You are by far the best explainer for this stuff!! I still can't get my newsshooter to work, but I know a little more... Do you have a consulting fee where I could call you at some point? I just bought the Rode Go mics so those are working great but I would like this nice newsshooter to work too!
I happy to hear that Victoria, thanks. What is the problem with the Newsshooter, have you been able to switch it on and what microphone do you have connected.
Gary, Great review and I really appreciate the information. I have a question for you do you have a recommendation for a high quality lavalier microphone that will connect with the news shooter with no adapters or additional equipment?
W7 Productions, I would recommend the RODE Lavelier mic. I have used it with the Newsshooter and been very happy with it. Considering you have a quality transmitter a cheap mic will let the system down. This is a link to the mic to get an idea of the pricing: amzn.to/2YTuzhe
thanks Gary good to see u again, I see u won a camera on another youtubers channel, lucky man! sandy
+sandy anderson Yes, what about that hey! I stared at the notice for ages before it sunk in. I'm still learning how to use it. Thanks for your support.
Thanks for the review. Have you noticed any increase of noise when adding gain on the transmitter? I'm testing this in my Pocket camera which seems to need extra gain and and wondering whether is better to add that gain in the Rode Transmitter or in camera.
Nice one. I just received mine but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Cheers.
+UKAirscape I'm sure you will be impressed. Thanks for watching. I'm keen to see what you think of it.
Great Video Gary...!! Thx.
Question... it looks to me that I can also connect a guitar if I use the 1/8 jack in the tx with an adapter... would that work like it does when I do it with my Shure and Sennheiser wireless systems...??
You most like would find that the input is not suitable for your electric guitar. If you went into a small mixer and then plug the transmitter into an XLR output it would work well.
Hello Gary, is there anyway that you can run two lav mic's with the Rhode Newsshooter. I am finding an increasing need to interview two people and don't want to use the microphone to pass around, I would much rather use the lapel (Lav) mic. Could you let me know if you know please.
Yes that would be possible with a simple mini jack splitter cable. I haven’t tried it myself but it would be worth a try.
Great review you have definitely helped me make a decision on this product
That's good to hear. Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it.
This is actually to do with one of your previous videos. I have the H2n from zoom, if I update the firmware in that do you possibly know if it'll have the option for iPad or iPhone like shown on your screen in your previous video because that would be great!
On page 73 of the H2 user manual it describes how to do it. Not sure if you will need to add in a powered USB hubb in between because connecting it to an iPhone or iPad the H2 may spit the dumby. There is no iPad option in that menu. I'd love to hear if you have any success. Thanks for commenting.
This is a great review with all the different option. Thx. My main interest in get this is for shotgun mic for on the go film making. Would the Rode NTG 2 work with it for this purpose of being on a boom? Again thx.
Yes I have seen this. The Newsshooter has switchable phantom power so ideal for that job. The only thing is if you needed to put it inside a blimp. It may be a bit long. You would have to check that.
Thank you very much for the very detailed informations. Received my newsshooter kit 2 days ago after waiting for more than one year to receive it in Germany. But there is still the same problem with interference of the lavalier-head coming to close to the transmitter. The Sennheiser Lavs do not work when you come to close for example by bending your body close to the transmitter. The changing of the phantom power and lav-power etc. is a bit a hussle. Need to have more practice. But all the rest is absolutely great. Thumbs Up to your great review!
+Norbert Kleiner Thanks for your comment and feedback on the lav mic. I will check it out for myself but I'm not supposed about the interference. The lead is very thin on the lav mic and anything wifi is electrically noisy.
Hi Norbert - you have to buy a lav that is specially shielded for use with digital transmitters. I got an AVX and tried using my old analog mke2 gold lav mike and had the same interference issue you are describing. I bought a Sanken COS11D PT (where D is for digital) and it works fine on the AVX digital transmitter so should be ok with the RODE too. Hope this helps.
+BanTheBBCHD I appreciate your input and first hand experience. Thanks for sharing.
+Norbert Kleiner thanks for letting us know about the Sennheiser lav mic. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi BanThe BBCHD - thank´s for the solution of the riddle. I tried to avoid purchasing another Lav again for the Rode Transmitter, cause I own already several Lav´s from Sennheiser. A Lav from Audio Development is now working nearly 100% correctly.
But I think I would need a backup digital Lav in case of destruction and keep in eye that you recommended the Sanken Digital Lav.
There is still a precise instruction manual (also in German Language) missing. My distributor is actually trying to receive more informations besides the quick manual.
Let´s keep us updtated in case that there would be some news about this Rode-Kit in Future.
Best regards
Norbert
Hi - can you plug a line-level cable into the xlr unit? I'm thinking of using one to bridge a gap where i don't want to lay a cable ...
Yes definitely. You can vary the input down to 0dB and up to +40dB in +10dB steps.
Hey Gary. Your videos are awesome. Why did you stop making videos. ?
+Thee Tech Thanks for asking. I'm working on a review of the new VideoMic Pro at the moment and hope to have it live in a few weeks. TH-cam is very much a hobby and this year I have had little time available. I appreciate your support, thanks.
Thanks I got a question for You. I got a stereo Lav MIc (knock from China). Also a mono Lav Mic.
1. How can I combine then as single input to Camera (Nikon D5100)
2. What camera do you use for video production
3. Are you single shooter or you have camera man
Thank you, the video is helpful~ :D
I am happy the video was helpful to you.
Very good review. Thanks for posting it. Now I'm off to order one of these Rode units.
Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate the feedback.
great video, It's the jack to XLR included? or should buy one?
In the future can I use 2 wireless systems together? Or paired with other receiver? multichannel?
Thanks for the question. The transmitter has both an XLR input and a 3.5 mm mini jack on the top of the unit. No need to buy an XLR to mini jack adapter. No you are not able to receive two transmitters into one receiver. One transmitter to one receiver on a different channel. Hope that helps.
yes It help a lot. Right now I'm very convinced with the rode. Also can I use the rode for a Instrument Mic (super-cardioid) With preamp. 48v To a soundmixer?
Yes the mic has 48volt supply for condenser mics. If you want to plug in the receiver to an audio mixer you will need a 3.5 mm to XLR adapter. Please check out the Rode website. They have a receiver that is designed for sound systems. Just something to consider.
Great detailed review! .. I have the same news rodelink + rode lav + h5.. Would you boost the mic to +20 and lower the H5 gain or 0 and boost the H5? Many thanks!
+Sam Kutereba-Wall You would have to try out both methods. Both the RodeLink system and the H5 have low noise.
Many thanks for the reply - loving the vids!
+Sam Kutereba-Wall Thanks
Nice review thanks B & H here I go LOL
+Paparazzi Entertainment Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it.
the Condenser mic had the best overall quality audio buy far
+Darren William Sweeney Good observation. It is one of the most expensive and with the internal preamp in the mic it is more sensitive. Thanks for sharing your comment.
Release date for the rest of the world ???
+Jan Laugesen Not sure what part of the world your from but I see B&H in the US have stock.
Hey Gary, i am wondering if it’s better to plug this Newsshooter to the Zoom H5 then to the Camera than when you plug the Newsshooter directly to the camera. Ps
Ps: my camera is sony a6500
It depends what your hoping to do. The best quality audio recording would be into the Zoom recorder as that's what it is designed to do. If your just doing talking head videos, direct to camera would be simpler and for most listeners would be no different. Just depends on your production and if you need the high quality audio tracks to work with in post. Hope that helps.
Gary Davies Thank you for answering! Yeah i am doing alot of ENG style videos. Since i am the only person who is responsible for the camera stuff (my friend will be the presenter), i would love to be able to monitor the audio from the Zoom H5 since it has headphone jack. Well then i guess i will have to attach the Newsshooter to the H5 then the camera. Thanks Gary!
Sound like a good plan. A camera cage is a big help to mount your recorder and other gear you need.
Gary Davies Yeah haha i have Smallrig cage for my a6500. Thanks for helping us, Gary!
Hi Gary. Great review. Im deciding between the Folmmaker Kit and this Newsshooter kit. I will be using it for lavalier setup. I already have the Røde Lavalier Mic with the XLR adaptor.
Q: When you tested input to the Canon 80D, did you add gain to the reciever and lower the preamp on the camera to get this low noise result ? What was your settings for this ?
Yes lowered the input gain on the 80D to one stop above off. The transmitter mic input gain was lifted to +20 and the receiver gain -10. Depending on the volume of your voice you may need to tweak the 80D's input up a bit. Hope that helps. It's a bit hard to know your exact needs but that should give you a start.
Great. Ive struggled a lot to get better audio on simple recordings. Useed the Zoom H4 as well, but find it 'too much' for simple stuff. And a direct mic input to the Canon 80d is just horrible. I will try the newsshooter kit.
I’m sure you will have more success. Simplifying your work flow is always better in my books.
How can I pair my rodelink newsshooter? The number 8 on the TX module won't stop blinking.
+Ixver Pro I have a link I will send to you that may just help. I will send it soon. I love the video of yours with the home made jib. Nicely done. That is really some rig.
+Ixver Pro this video from the 5 minute mark may help. Please let me know how you go. th-cam.com/video/azRQO15UXtw/w-d-xo.html
I had that problem on my first video job. That night I had to resort to using electrical tape to tape on my small Sony Chap Stick size ACM AW3 Sony Bluetooth microphone to my Sennheiser (that's okay, you can laugh!). The following Monday morning, I consulted with Rode's tech guy in San Diego. It temporarily stumped him, but he finally had me try pushing the red button INSIDE the Rode receiver. Viola! That worked. I want all new buyers of the Rode TX-XLR transmitters to this fact! I also think Rode has a lot of work to do to make the TX-XLR a lot SIMPLER with their too complex controls and they should add their 100 hour, rechargeable battery to that transmitter. Then it will be a classic A+ design. And after I used it a couple of times, then the transmitter linked up automatically on Channel 8 with my previously bought, three year old Rode FilmMaker receiver.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Hi Gary, thanks for sharing another great tutorial. Have you tried it with an iPhone. I wonder if it will work if you add a Rode SC7 cable to the receiver and plug it into the iphone? Any thoughts? Thank you.
+Alvaro Andoin (Filmatu) Mobile phones are unpredictable when you plug in audio devices using basic adaptor leads. The phone has to identify if there is a headset (4pin) or earphone (3pin) attached. If the phone detects earphones only it will switch to the onboard mic for an input signal. The trick is to convince the phone an audio device like a receiver is attached. A special lead has to be used to reliably do this. The lead not only has a resister to simulate a mic but also a resister pad to reduce input level if needed. There is no reason the RODE receiver wouldn't work with the SC7 lead, it is a question of reliability. Hope that helps a little.
Thank yoy very much Gary. Simple and clear as usual. Warm regards.
+Alvaro Andoin I am happy you enjoyed the video and very grateful for the feedback, thanks.
Thanks Gary. I use the Filmmakers Kit. I love it. Is the receiver of the Filmmakers Kit the same as the one coming with the Newsshooter. If it is do you know if it is possible just to buy the transmitter of the Newsshooter?
+FreiesWendland Yes the receiver is exactly the same. I saw on a Twitter or Instagram feed that the TX-XLR transmitter will be available eventually on its own.
Gary, thanks. So I´ll wait a while. I love that stuff, makes life so easy.
+FreiesWendland I agree. The gear is easy to setup and use.
Hi Gary thanks for the great vid/tutorial. I am a stills photog and need this kind of set-up to do the occasional interview. - I just received the kit and loved it - for the first day. The transmitter stopped functioning the second day. I have a Senneheiser MKE-400, a little shotgun mic that can go on top of a camera (it's probably around 10 years old but works perfectly). It runs on one AAA battery. I was getting familiarized with the RODE Kit and plugged the MKE 400 into the RODE transmitter and was getting great sound. I went back to the kit the second day and the transmitter 'started up' and paired with the receiver but then shut down (this with fresh, strong batteries) after about ten seconds. Then, after repeated attempts, the transmitter would not turn on (always using strong batteries. Can you see where the shotgun mic could have caused any problems? It was plugged in (it fit fine but had no tightening collar) and turned on (powered by the one AAA) and was working beautifully with the receiver. I did/do like the product, but am so disappointed that is shut down like this so quickly. Thanks for any help/thoughts/advice
I’m very sorry to here you are having problems with the Rode gear. Would you please confirm which Rode transmitter you are having a problem with? Is it the NewsShooter transmitter?
@@GaryDmedia thanks for the reply Gary-It is the NewsShooter transmitter; the same one that is in your video above.
I understand. That is unusual for the transmitter to stop working after a little while. The Sennheiser mic would not be at fault. If anything, it may overdrive the input if not setup correctly, but that in no way would break the transmitter.
More than likely, it needs repair. Before you do anything I would contact Rode via their support page. They are very good at customer relations. I really hope you can get it sorted quickly.
@@GaryDmedia appreciate this Gary.