Thanks for highlighting these two mics. TH-cam likely sent me your video because of my previous views of the R0DE NT-USB Mini content. Sub'd. Recently replaced a Blue Yeti with a Rode NT-USB Mini (my second now). First time I really started to play with the R0DE Connect software. Underrated as hell. I'm finally beginning to appreciate how well it works with their mics and offloads work from OBS and post (DaVinci). I had NO idea the R0DE VideoMic GO even existed. Great solution that I can use on my camera and my overhead boom. edit: Just read your bio so I will add" Vielen dank!"
One thing to note: the NT-USB mini picks up a lot of echo because it's designed for a controlled environment, while the VideoMic Go II picks up fewer frequencies from the environment, focusing on the point where it's aimed. The frequencies projected by lip movement and salivation will be much more important. On the other hand, without such a controlled environment, the first microphone can be inconvenient because of its exaggerated bass. In that sense, I opted for the VideoMic Go II, since it allows you to save a lot of money on acoustic conditioning if you're just starting out, as well as allowing portability, placing it out of the shotgun, among other things. I don't really know how their internal workings work, I assume they have a built-in audio card that equalizes their sound sources and in the meantime serves to transform the audio to decent digital quality. The truth is that I got used to, video after video, having better feelings with shotgun microphones than with studio or podcast microphones. What do you think?
This was a well thought out video that was executed properly with a wealth of information to help anyone choose which microphone they might want to purchase. I personally went with the Rode NT-USB Mini and I absolutely love it! Great video! #BEYOND2021VISION 👀
Thank you very much for the review. I was just looking for exactly that comparison since I want to buy one as an zoom call microphone. I feel like the Go II is able to display much more emotion in the voice and is therefore the choice for me. With a 192000hz headphone, your voice is much easier to comprehend on the Go II and has an overall more authentic and natural sound in my opinion - which is exactly what I need in sales calls and meetings with clients.
Thanks and I’m happy that the video has helped you decide. You also might be interested to know that I haven’t done any post-processing on the audio (apart from what you saw me switching on in Røde Connect and loudness normalizing for TH-cam) so what you’ve heard in your headphones is what you’re going to get, ie with room reflections bleeding in. I tend to agree with your choice especially because the Noise Gate in Røde Connect would actually help your audio even further and the Exciter does a really good job in adding clarity to one’s voice. Have fun with the Go II!
"Broad Reach" is the name for around 4 or 5 o'clock direction (you face 12 o'clock), or around 7 or 8 on the other side too. It refers to the direction the sails would be facing when sailing with the wind coming from 12 o'clock. Subtitles say "Broadway", which would actually be cooler. Cool little thing I learned from the video, along with the helpful mic and Connect information, thanks!
Just new to the things and wanted to know, if the VideoMic Go 2 might be a good voice microphone on your desk to the side or on top of your monitor (on a boom). I dont like to have a microphone directly in my face but a 45° angle and 20-30cm away from my mouth would not interfere that much with my view and mouse arm. What would be a setup and would this be an option or should I go with a dynamic mic of to the side. I am wondering, if the rode or a dynamic mic would pick up more? The rode seems sensitive and probably cannot get it out of the keyboard direction. Sorry, but its not for the best streamer setup specifically, but for having a good solution for discord/teamspeak and perhaps some recordings. I am torn: I use a headphone....and went with lav mic before and I dont know if stepping up the game with such a thing would be practical. I dont want it in my view, I dont want it to pick up crazy amounts of keyboard sound. I heard of this here, I heard of dynamics (some cheap fifine options dont sound that bad) and I heard about unidirectional laveliers? Anyone has a tipp? Shouldnt be much more than a 100-150€ solution tbh.
Question - if I enable some effects & settings on windows using the RØDE Connect software. Will it be carried over to other devices, like my PS5 or iPad. Bcz I cannot install any software on those devices to control this mic. Please can you answer??? I am looking forward to use this only on my PS5 for streaming, gaming recording. I saw that this has a NOISE GATE built in which is triggered by the software. And software is only on Windows & Mac. So what I'm thinking is, I'll connect this mic to my windows laptop, enable noise filter & then take this to my PS5/ipad. But i need to know if the setting done on windows software will work on ps5/ipad.
Very good question, I unfortunately cannot confirm it - I have only read a in a review that it works with the NT1 5th Gen, however I could not yet prove that it works with the older mics as well.
@@PodcastMeister thanks for reply. Just an idea,in case u have a rode mic. u can test by changing setting in windows n using the mic on ur iphone or ipad. that might help.
Sure, but the trouble is that I still will not be able to confirm it, I can only judge by my ears - which is not really a scientific proof. But what I will eventually do is to change settings in windows then have a look at how they look like on a Mac.
@@pwmsensitiveAt least the NT USB-Mini does not retain the settings. See here: th-cam.com/video/bSQfzeI_UyY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iw-YaCPzbf2paY5- I assume the VMic GO II does not retain it either.
I haven‘t tried the NT-USB+ and the Sennheiser Profile. Based on what I‘ve seen/heard and the fact that the NT-USB+ works with Røde Connect where you can adjust its voice processing and record it, I would probably go for that. The Sennheiser Profile is said to be really good as well. It’s also cheaper, but does not work with Røde Connect.
THANKS ! But rode connect is so good? Some say it's quite limited. (I'm French so I don't understand everything in the video) I was rather hesitating between the senheiser and the mini, the plus is little bit expensive
@@francoisguillon4766 No, you don’t have the Aphex Big Bottom and the Aphex Aural Exiter in Garageband, on tge other hand you can dial in compression and noise gate better there.
@@francoisguillon4766 Rode Connect is fantastic as podcast recording software as it can record in multitrack and has built-in mix-minus for 2 remote guests. But if you just want to do voiceovers then Garageband is just fine and you can add processing on post-production, rather than “baking it in” while recording. So it depends on what you need. By the way, Tom Buck has a great comparison of the NT-USB+ vs the Sennheiser Profile in case you haven’t found it yet.
Mister Meister over the years I've spend some $$$$ on microphones. Geez... I currently use the Electrovoice RE20 and I love this microphone. I went from this one to that one to the other one and all the money I spent for those microphone to keep from spending $450 on the Electrovoice is more than what I spent on the Electrovoice! 🤦🏽♂ My only saving grace is I sold two of the mics (deep discount) and got a little of my money back. 😐 I'm going to take the RE20 to the grave with me. 😅
Nick, I feel for you. 😂 I have a modest collection too meanwhile, and I was lucky to find an SM7B heavily discounted to 300€ which I could not resist and there’s the SE Dynacaster which is one of my favorites. However, had I known this when I started and didn’t yet know if it works out for me, the VideoMic Go II or the NT mini would have been more than enough until I would have figured it out. The entry barrier got (luckily) so low by today to get into podcasting or live-streaming - at least in terms of investment in gear) that you can get a complete mic & routing/mixing setup with more than acceptable audio quality for 99$ - it is mind-blowing.
Do i need XTUGA Recording Microphone Isolation Shield on Rode Videomic Go 2.... please rply back, its kinda expensive to buy XTUGA isolation shield and i have to buy a tablet for better editing of youtube videos and i have to buy Rode Videomic Go 2 and a aluminium stand for tablet and i dont have budget for XTUGA isolation shield so what is your advice pls. help me out.....
I don‘t think isolation shields work very much, especially for youtube. I have not tested them, but have a look at i.e. Booth Junkie‘s video about them.
@@PodcastMeister Which is better for voice over, is it Rode Videomic Go 2 or Rode NT-USB mini, i dont have pc im going to use it on smartphone or tablet, pls. rply. Im going to use it only on voice over and i dont have a treated room or soundproof room, Which device that doesnt attract ambient noise
@@kenoty7769 none of these are ideal for your purpose as both are condenser (=sensitive) mics. In this price class I would go with the Samson Q2U instead, or the Audio-Technica ATR-2100, those are dynamic (= reject off-axis sound better). For your use case, if you want to choose between the two Røde mics, I would go with the NT-USB mini and place it as close to the sound source (yourself) as possible.
@@PodcastMeister Im planning to buy Audio-Technica ATR2100x for voice-over, do i need a branded usb-c to usb-c cable or the usb-c to usb-c that comes-out of the box just ok. What about xlr to usb-c cable will it work? I've read online that Audio-Technica ATR2100x has its own sound card so i can use it on android device or i have to buy a seperate sound card. Is the device ( Audio-Technica ATR2100x ) has better noise cancellation over Samson Q2U and Rode NT-USB mini?...... it would be nice you make a review about dynamic mic like ATR2100x or Samson Q2U on android only and make review of apps like third-party apps like Dolby On, Open Camera, Cinema FV-5, Bandlab, Rode Central Mobile app android, Rode Reporter Android and more to record audio. Most content creator today around the world use only ipad or android....
lol. I LOVE that you mounted the NT-USB on the camera for that shot! :)
Thanks for highlighting these two mics. TH-cam likely sent me your video because of my previous views of the R0DE NT-USB Mini content. Sub'd.
Recently replaced a Blue Yeti with a Rode NT-USB Mini (my second now). First time I really started to play with the R0DE Connect software. Underrated as hell. I'm finally beginning to appreciate how well it works with their mics and offloads work from OBS and post (DaVinci).
I had NO idea the R0DE VideoMic GO even existed. Great solution that I can use on my camera and my overhead boom.
edit: Just read your bio so I will add" Vielen dank!"
One thing to note: the NT-USB mini picks up a lot of echo because it's designed for a controlled environment, while the VideoMic Go II picks up fewer frequencies from the environment, focusing on the point where it's aimed. The frequencies projected by lip movement and salivation will be much more important. On the other hand, without such a controlled environment, the first microphone can be inconvenient because of its exaggerated bass. In that sense, I opted for the VideoMic Go II, since it allows you to save a lot of money on acoustic conditioning if you're just starting out, as well as allowing portability, placing it out of the shotgun, among other things.
I don't really know how their internal workings work, I assume they have a built-in audio card that equalizes their sound sources and in the meantime serves to transform the audio to decent digital quality. The truth is that I got used to, video after video, having better feelings with shotgun microphones than with studio or podcast microphones. What do you think?
This was a well thought out video that was executed properly with a wealth of information to help anyone choose which microphone they might want to purchase. I personally went with the Rode NT-USB Mini and I absolutely love it! Great video!
#BEYOND2021VISION 👀
Thank you very much for the review. I was just looking for exactly that comparison since I want to buy one as an zoom call microphone. I feel like the Go II is able to display much more emotion in the voice and is therefore the choice for me. With a 192000hz headphone, your voice is much easier to comprehend on the Go II and has an overall more authentic and natural sound in my opinion - which is exactly what I need in sales calls and meetings with clients.
Thanks and I’m happy that the video has helped you decide. You also might be interested to know that I haven’t done any post-processing on the audio (apart from what you saw me switching on in Røde Connect and loudness normalizing for TH-cam) so what you’ve heard in your headphones is what you’re going to get, ie with room reflections bleeding in. I tend to agree with your choice especially because the Noise Gate in Røde Connect would actually help your audio even further and the Exciter does a really good job in adding clarity to one’s voice. Have fun with the Go II!
@@PodcastMeister I was wondering, thank you! How do you connect the Go II to the pc then, is it USB-C to USB-C or USB-A to USB-C?
@@SpiriTBladE9i6 USB-C top USB-C, I'm using Rode's own cable, you can find it in the description under "Cables I use" ;)
"Broad Reach" is the name for around 4 or 5 o'clock direction (you face 12 o'clock), or around 7 or 8 on the other side too.
It refers to the direction the sails would be facing when sailing with the wind coming from 12 o'clock.
Subtitles say "Broadway", which would actually be cooler.
Cool little thing I learned from the video, along with the helpful mic and Connect information, thanks!
as all your videos... GREAT information! Thank you and have a Happy and Healthy 2023! Take Care!
Great video. Could I use the video micro with a streamerX or rodecaster if I have the vxlr+?
Just new to the things and wanted to know, if the VideoMic Go 2 might be a good voice microphone on your desk to the side or on top of your monitor (on a boom). I dont like to have a microphone directly in my face but a 45° angle and 20-30cm away from my mouth would not interfere that much with my view and mouse arm.
What would be a setup and would this be an option or should I go with a dynamic mic of to the side. I am wondering, if the rode or a dynamic mic would pick up more? The rode seems sensitive and probably cannot get it out of the keyboard direction.
Sorry, but its not for the best streamer setup specifically, but for having a good solution for discord/teamspeak and perhaps some recordings. I am torn: I use a headphone....and went with lav mic before and I dont know if stepping up the game with such a thing would be practical. I dont want it in my view, I dont want it to pick up crazy amounts of keyboard sound.
I heard of this here, I heard of dynamics (some cheap fifine options dont sound that bad) and I heard about unidirectional laveliers?
Anyone has a tipp? Shouldnt be much more than a 100-150€ solution tbh.
Noticed the video mic go 2 had quite abit of noise. Was the gain too high?
How the Rode NT-USB stands against videomic and nt-usb mini?
Hi there i recommend setting your ISO manually so you dont see the iso changing when you move your head :)
Thanks, meanwhile I’ve figured it out, I wish I’d known it before making this video! :)
Подскажите, что лучше для записи звука портативных колонок на улице и дома: RODE VideoMic GO II или
Shure MV88+? Эти девайсы сравнимы?
Whoa, the Videomic Go II is so much noisier in your setup 😲
why does video go II have so much noise in the back and the other one doesn't?
How about videomic NTG using Rode Connect? Better than Go 2?
Amazing rich content, thanks!
What’s the slight hissing noise from the go2 and how do you reduce that ?
I hear a slight noise when Go II is on during the video. I am not sure if its related to settings.
A noise gate might help: it easily picks up environmental noise.
For Zoom calls/discord/mumble live chats, which of the 2 mics would you recommend?
Depends on the room you'll use with it, it is quite noisy I will use the USB Mini, if noise is not an issue I'll go with the Go 2
great video as always
Wrong the mini nob is you can press in to mute the mic
Question - if I enable some effects & settings on windows using the RØDE Connect software. Will it be carried over to other devices, like my PS5 or iPad. Bcz I cannot install any software on those devices to control this mic. Please can you answer??? I am looking forward to use this only on my PS5 for streaming, gaming recording. I saw that this has a NOISE GATE built in which is triggered by the software. And software is only on Windows & Mac.
So what I'm thinking is, I'll connect this mic to my windows laptop, enable noise filter & then take this to my PS5/ipad. But i need to know if the setting done on windows software will work on ps5/ipad.
Very good question, I unfortunately cannot confirm it - I have only read a in a review that it works with the NT1 5th Gen, however I could not yet prove that it works with the older mics as well.
@@PodcastMeister thanks for reply. Just an idea,in case u have a rode mic. u can test by changing setting in windows n using the mic on ur iphone or ipad. that might help.
Sure, but the trouble is that I still will not be able to confirm it, I can only judge by my ears - which is not really a scientific proof. But what I will eventually do is to change settings in windows then have a look at how they look like on a Mac.
@@PodcastMeister News?
@@pwmsensitiveAt least the NT USB-Mini does not retain the settings. See here: th-cam.com/video/bSQfzeI_UyY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iw-YaCPzbf2paY5-
I assume the VMic GO II does not retain it either.
great test
Can you connect non rode mic to this software? If you have 3 different mics?
No, unless you use the Rode AI-Micro interface. With that, you can connect 2 non-Rode mics, but it only has 3.5mm inputs.
Thanks for the review !
For voiceover, which is the best with these 2 and me Nt-usb+ and senheiser profile ?
I haven‘t tried the NT-USB+ and the Sennheiser Profile. Based on what I‘ve seen/heard and the fact that the NT-USB+ works with Røde Connect where you can adjust its voice processing and record it, I would probably go for that. The Sennheiser Profile is said to be really good as well. It’s also cheaper, but does not work with Røde Connect.
THANKS ! But rode connect is so good? Some say it's quite limited. (I'm French so I don't understand everything in the video) I was rather hesitating between the senheiser and the mini, the plus is little bit expensive
@@PodcastMeisterWith Garage band, you can't get the same settings ?
@@francoisguillon4766 No, you don’t have the Aphex Big Bottom and the Aphex Aural Exiter in Garageband, on tge other hand you can dial in compression and noise gate better there.
@@francoisguillon4766 Rode Connect is fantastic as podcast recording software as it can record in multitrack and has built-in mix-minus for 2 remote guests. But if you just want to do voiceovers then Garageband is just fine and you can add processing on post-production, rather than “baking it in” while recording. So it depends on what you need. By the way, Tom Buck has a great comparison of the NT-USB+ vs the Sennheiser Profile in case you haven’t found it yet.
Mister Meister over the years I've spend some $$$$ on microphones. Geez... I currently use the Electrovoice RE20 and I love this microphone. I went from this one to that one to the other one and all the money I spent for those microphone to keep from spending $450 on the Electrovoice is more than what I spent on the Electrovoice! 🤦🏽♂
My only saving grace is I sold two of the mics (deep discount) and got a little of my money back. 😐 I'm going to take the RE20 to the grave with me. 😅
Nick, I feel for you. 😂 I have a modest collection too meanwhile, and I was lucky to find an SM7B heavily discounted to 300€ which I could not resist and there’s the SE Dynacaster which is one of my favorites. However, had I known this when I started and didn’t yet know if it works out for me, the VideoMic Go II or the NT mini would have been more than enough until I would have figured it out.
The entry barrier got (luckily) so low by today to get into podcasting or live-streaming - at least in terms of investment in gear) that you can get a complete mic & routing/mixing setup with more than acceptable audio quality for 99$ - it is mind-blowing.
@@PodcastMeister Indeed.
Do i need XTUGA Recording Microphone Isolation Shield on Rode Videomic Go 2.... please rply back, its kinda expensive to buy XTUGA isolation shield and i have to buy a tablet for better editing of youtube videos and i have to buy Rode Videomic Go 2 and a aluminium stand for tablet and i dont have budget for XTUGA isolation shield so what is your advice pls. help me out.....
I don‘t think isolation shields work very much, especially for youtube. I have not tested them, but have a look at i.e. Booth Junkie‘s video about them.
@@PodcastMeister Which is better for voice over, is it Rode Videomic Go 2 or Rode NT-USB mini, i dont have pc im going to use it on smartphone or tablet, pls. rply. Im going to use it only on voice over and i dont have a treated room or soundproof room, Which device that doesnt attract ambient noise
@@kenoty7769 none of these are ideal for your purpose as both are condenser (=sensitive) mics. In this price class I would go with the Samson Q2U instead, or the Audio-Technica ATR-2100, those are dynamic (= reject off-axis sound better). For your use case, if you want to choose between the two Røde mics, I would go with the NT-USB mini and place it as close to the sound source (yourself) as possible.
@@PodcastMeister Im planning to buy Audio-Technica ATR2100x for voice-over, do i need a branded usb-c to usb-c cable or the usb-c to usb-c that comes-out of the box just ok. What about xlr to usb-c cable will it work? I've read online that Audio-Technica ATR2100x has its own sound card so i can use it on android device or i have to buy a seperate sound card. Is the device ( Audio-Technica ATR2100x ) has better noise cancellation over Samson Q2U and Rode NT-USB mini?...... it would be nice you make a review about dynamic mic like ATR2100x or Samson Q2U on android only and make review of apps like third-party apps like Dolby On, Open Camera, Cinema FV-5, Bandlab, Rode Central Mobile app android, Rode Reporter Android and more to record audio. Most content creator today around the world use only ipad or android....
Advice is to get a job. TH-cam isn't going to make you any money.