So glad you compared it with the NTG 5. I own an NTG 5 and have been torn between the Deity V-Mic D4 and the Rode Videomic NTG. I was already leaning towards the videomic NTG, but knowing that it will sound pretty much the same as my NTG 5 means I can use the two on a shoot and know the sound will be consistent. Great vid!
Thanks for mentioning the -20db pad and the volume control. I was getting clipping at the mic level (I was being too loud in sudden bursts) and it was clipping even though the camera audio never reached more than -12dB. I need to keep the -20dB pad on myself and turn the gain knob up if I want to talk in any kind of excited fashion.
As Rode states on their website if you register your mic with Rode upon purchase you get an extended 10yr warranty and they will "happily help out"- if the battery fails within that time frame-You may interpret that anyway you wish.
I think I’ve watched every review for this mic and this is by far the best one. Great casual presentation and details provided. Thank you for pointing out that a regular TRS cable would work. Subbed!
Excellent review. I already own, and love the Rode VideoMic NTG, so I already knew the stuff you reviewed, however I commend you on the clarity of your explanation. Especially the description of the -20dB pad vs the fader. The video curs also very professional, so well done!
Ooooh! Good thing you did a comparison of Videomic NTG and NT5.. Really looking forward to buy a videomic NTG But are they good for guitar use and for Livestreams?
I was going to buy this for my wife. You cold me with the compatible cables. My life long education program of teaching her cables (HDMI, USB-A, etc.) is not going well
Hello ZY! I am new to all this. I am a musician would you recommend the NTG ? I will be recording from my iPhone or iPad there will be backing tracks and “live” voice coming from my set of Bose speakers and woofer. But my guitar will have its own 12” speaker amplifier. It is relatively semi-loud overall in total. My new RODE microphone will be placed anywhere from 6-8 feet away. Please advise if you will and thank you.
ZY, great video, but I was hoping to maybe see a cardioid diagram to ascertain how off-axis voice sound quality is when it’s boomed just above me in home studio. NTG5 is a Super-Cardioid Mic, so leaning tiny bit off-axis is permissible. Xièxiè 🙂
Really enjoyed your review. Do you know if the NTG is limited in any way with what Headphones can be used to monitor from it? For example, could I monitor directly from the Mic with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) Headphones OR would I need to drop to the 80 ohm model for them to work?
Got this mic a couple of days ago and did a bunch of testing with my Sony a6400 record level set to 1, and the gain from 6 all the way to 12. But no matter what I do, I still get a "hissing sound" on the mic. If anyone got advice how to fix this it would be great. Even updated the firmware of the mic from the Rode website. Thanks
Try the comica v30 lite. I'm using it. It's a dynamic mic. People keep buying Condenser microphones because they are "more sensitive so they must be 'better' yes?" Well you're getting a hiss because you're using a Condenser mic and those are too sensitive and they are picking up background noise. Or maybe it's "electrical noise" from plugging the usbc cable?
It's double the price because it's a better microphone with very specialised build quality and is good in high humidity environments etc. The built in battery in probably more for convenience in the slightly lower end market vs the NTG 5 which doesn't need a battery because it will be used with phantom power anyway by professionals. I think the sound comparison wasn't the best just because it was quite an echoey environment anyway, so neither mic had much room to prove itself.
One question : why have this mic on a boom and out of frame? It's a branded mic. Please show it in frame. It adds value. 👍👍👍 I have a rode wireless go and I make sure it is always visible 😎 baller hahahaha
Because they're supposed to be out of frame. If you worked professionally and repeatedly couldn't keep the mic out of shot then you'd have a short career.
A directional mic (or shotgun mic) should be a mic that records the sound that comes infront and not recorded side ways or backwards or in an omni directional pattern. Try more genuine reasons while you criticize. And please don't say it was a nice calm place where you can watch sunset🤣you made a traffic jam. LoL.
GREAT VIDEO!
So glad you compared it with the NTG 5. I own an NTG 5 and have been torn between the Deity V-Mic D4 and the Rode Videomic NTG. I was already leaning towards the videomic NTG, but knowing that it will sound pretty much the same as my NTG 5 means I can use the two on a shoot and know the sound will be consistent. Great vid!
Thanks for mentioning the -20db pad and the volume control. I was getting clipping at the mic level (I was being too loud in sudden bursts) and it was clipping even though the camera audio never reached more than -12dB. I need to keep the -20dB pad on myself and turn the gain knob up if I want to talk in any kind of excited fashion.
Should I buy this mic in 2023 or wait for newer models from Rode ? Thanks 🙂
As Rode states on their website if you register your mic with Rode upon purchase you get an extended 10yr warranty and they will "happily help out"- if the battery fails within that time frame-You may interpret that anyway you wish.
I think I’ve watched every review for this mic and this is by far the best one. Great casual presentation and details provided. Thank you for pointing out that a regular TRS cable would work. Subbed!
What plugins and how did u edit it? Because this sounds better than other reviews. In other reviews it sounds loud and rough and not clean and smooth
INCREDIBLE video. Thanks for the quick ans verrrry comprehensive review! I hate spending time learning about tech and this was a dream.
Excellent review. I already own, and love the Rode VideoMic NTG, so I already knew the stuff you reviewed, however I commend you on the clarity of your explanation. Especially the description of the -20dB pad vs the fader. The video curs also very professional, so well done!
Ooooh! Good thing you did a comparison of Videomic NTG and NT5.. Really looking forward to buy a videomic NTG
But are they good for guitar use and for Livestreams?
Fantastic review - thanks. I'm loving my VM NTG. The comparison with NTG5 was very impressive which means this is a great on and off camera mic.
A very well said review. Probably my favorite yet:)
That knob on the back, I believe its called gain, is that the Volume that goes into your camera?
Ohh, such a helpful review ❤️🔥
In your opinion, this microphone is suitable for shooting videos of street musicians?
Almost perfect; I know right.
That bright red shock mount wth!? I'm trying to be undercover here.
Wow, the sound quality is quite impressive compared to the NTG5
Nice review. I just got mine this week and will test it out hopefully this weekend. Cheers from LA.
Hi, the Deity sounds rather harsher to my admittedly rather eldery hearing. BobUK.
I was going to buy this for my wife. You cold me with the compatible cables. My life long education program of teaching her cables (HDMI, USB-A, etc.) is not going well
Hello ZY! I am new to all this. I am a musician would you recommend the NTG ? I will be recording from my iPhone or iPad there will be backing tracks and “live” voice coming from my set of Bose speakers and woofer. But my guitar will have its own 12” speaker amplifier. It is relatively semi-loud overall in total. My new RODE microphone will be placed anywhere from 6-8 feet away. Please advise if you will and thank you.
Very nice review with comparison with other mics. Thanks.
Sounded good outside
ZY, great video, but I was hoping to maybe see a cardioid diagram to ascertain how off-axis voice sound quality is when it’s boomed just above me in home studio. NTG5 is a Super-Cardioid Mic, so leaning tiny bit off-axis is permissible. Xièxiè 🙂
For casual vlogging, would you recommend NTG or Video Mic Pro+? I'm in dilemma
Really enjoyed your review. Do you know if the NTG is limited in any way with what Headphones can be used to monitor from it? For example, could I monitor directly from the Mic with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) Headphones OR would I need to drop to the 80 ohm model for them to work?
Would you recommend this microphone for someone who would use it for music on a DSLR? Currently using rode videomicro. Thanks for the review! 👍
What microphone and set up do you exactly use for your youtube videos?
Got this mic a couple of days ago and did a bunch of testing with my Sony a6400 record level set to 1, and the gain from 6 all the way to 12. But no matter what I do, I still get a "hissing sound" on the mic. If anyone got advice how to fix this it would be great. Even updated the firmware of the mic from the Rode website. Thanks
Try the comica v30 lite. I'm using it. It's a dynamic mic.
People keep buying Condenser microphones because they are "more sensitive so they must be 'better' yes?"
Well you're getting a hiss because you're using a Condenser mic and those are too sensitive and they are picking up background noise. Or maybe it's "electrical noise" from plugging the usbc cable?
This is a well made review. Thankyou. 👍
Is it the amp on sony? I just saw the preamp test on the dpreview channel.
Same here!
Handy review!
would NTG3 be superior to the ntg videomic?
Use the NTG as a MS Teams Headset - net even Rode did not expect this.
Brilliant review - really enjoying your East-Yahk accent.
What settings do you recommend on the NTG for filming video content at home?
No changeable battery :/
this mic is very tempting .. except the built in battery. maybe the NTG5 is double the price because it doesnt need a battery
It's double the price because it's a better microphone with very specialised build quality and is good in high humidity environments etc. The built in battery in probably more for convenience in the slightly lower end market vs the NTG 5 which doesn't need a battery because it will be used with phantom power anyway by professionals. I think the sound comparison wasn't the best just because it was quite an echoey environment anyway, so neither mic had much room to prove itself.
How long is the USB-C cable that it ships with?
what settings do you suggest to use to not get clipping audio?! safety channel on or the -20 option?
Did you figure this out?
Afternoon 🙏
Would I need a USB-C to USB-A if I want to connect this to my PC that doesn't have a USB-C port?
comes with a usb-c to usb-a cable
Do you have a recommendations for deadcat for new Rode Videomic NTG?
Rode Windscreen WS-11
You can record and play back
Great review!
Sound check 123
"Pointing it away from the road..."
'But surely it is the Rode?'
I have the dead cat for this mic but don't have this mic 🤣
I think they sound kinda high. Cheaper mics sound a whole lot better.
It's because he wasn't in a sound treated environment.
One question : why have this mic on a boom and out of frame? It's a branded mic. Please show it in frame. It adds value. 👍👍👍
I have a rode wireless go and I make sure it is always visible 😎 baller hahahaha
Because they're supposed to be out of frame. If you worked professionally and repeatedly couldn't keep the mic out of shot then you'd have a short career.
Richard Strong 😂
I don’t understand why people complement this mic. It’s absolutely not worth the price
A directional mic (or shotgun mic) should be a mic that records the sound that comes infront and not recorded side ways or backwards or in an omni directional pattern. Try more genuine reasons while you criticize. And please don't say it was a nice calm place where you can watch sunset🤣you made a traffic jam. LoL.
:)
the preamp on your camera really isn't convincing
Rode has copied diety's model that they even admit in a review done by official reviewer. ppl know these as well bro.