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i know im asking randomly but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I love any help you can give me.
@Callum Santino I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I have had this mic for over a year and until I watched this video, I didn’t know how to use it properly. Thank you for explaining the mic features so well, giving clear scenarios when to use cut filter, presence boost and padding.
This video is SO well made and organized! So extremely helpful. I have the NTG and needed to know the best settings. Super easy to do with your video. Thank you for the care and details you put into this. Hats off to you!!
@@AudioforContentCreators hi great video got a deeper understanding on how to use this, do you have any tips as to how to avoid recording chicken, passing vehicles and playings kids sound i get to record them even when they are blocks away. for context i try to make asmr cooking video all the windows and doors are closed, my setup is sony a6400+video mic ntg plugged using the default cable, (gain knob on 13, camera gain on 1) i get a lot of hiss or white noise too, so i had to heavily rely on noise reduction in post production with adobe PR, hope you can help me maybe im using the mic and my setup wrong?
I ordered one of these today. It works great for vlogging and content creation, but the ability to use it directly as a USB mic is amazing! With this + the EOS WebCam utility, you've got amazing on-the-go video chatting capabilities, without the need to lug anything else around! Add a CamLink to that, and you've got a top notch streaming setup!
This mic saved our film when our main interior mic, an Audio Technica AT4053B, suffered terrible RF interference on a recent shoot in NYC. The interference was so bad, it made the audio of 3 locations unusable. Our on-camera Rode VideoMic NTG did not have the same issues (better design). It produced great audio and saved our film. Huge thanks to Rode.
Just installed, with the purpose of using it for webinars & YT live shows (talking head but needs some space for showing books/albums - one of the reasons I didn't like and want a lavalier mic). Works well! Paired with RODE PSA-1 (which is not intended, nor designed for pairing due to low weight and other reasons) but it gave me exactly what I wanted: clear shot, with mic being invisible just above my head. 100% happy.
Great review and demonstrations! And, dude, I love this mic! I actually just had it delivered yesterday and it picks up 2 people talking perfectly (and it didn't pick up the noise from my ceiling fan, which is a must because my studio tends to get a bit warm!). Now, the one MISTAKE I made last night in the interview I was doing was that I didn't double-check that the mic was on. Typically, the mic automatically turns on once it's plugged in. However, this doesn't happen about 90% of the time. Last night, the soundcheck went great! But once I plugged the mic back in after listening to your test, the mic didn't turn on. So...(ugh!!) an hour and a half interview was completely gone! Talk about heart-broken (I was interviewing the drummer for Siren, which has recently been resurrected from the 80s). Fortunately, he's agreed to do another one, which I will this time double-check everything and will also have a backup source going! Next, I'll also be testing this for my guitar videos. I've always wanted to get a mic like this to be able to record tutorials while talking and playing back and forth. My lavalier mic just doesn't work well for that. So for years I've been recording my guitar direct and syncing the audio/video, but that is time-consuming. BTW, nice Jackson!
We all really appreciate the amount of depth and detail you put into this review! Bought this microphone yesterday and the quick start guide is simply not enough information on how to fully use all of its features.
I only got through 3:30 and I have liked and subbed. I had me with your view on biased/unbiased reviews when something is either bought or given to you. Love that honesty and acknowledgement!
I cloded your video after 2 minutes of watching and then re opened it again...I don't know why. And then I watched it for a ling time and I was staring at you...I mean...how easy you have made yourself with Camera.. I envy you MAN. Good Content is the king ..I learned again.
Great review! I've owned this mic for 5 months now and have only used it a handful of times because I wasn't so happy with how my videos sounded like. I'm not very technical and idk anything about sounds, I just know a good sound when I hear it. This video is really great was very helpful ,and now I have a better understanding on how I should set it up when I use it the next time. Now my viewers can expect better sounding voice overs.
I have watched a lot of reviews about this microphone and yours is the best by far. A very clear review and the way you used the microphone throughout made a lot of difference. I am a stills photographer and like to make tutorials for my students, the USB connection will make it easy to go straight to the computer. Thanks for the review the detail you went into was just right👍
Video is so good I went to press the like button and found out that I had already liked it in the past. You are right about reviewers' bias when the item is free vs paid for. I had the same argument with another youtuber before. Bias free is almost impossible.
What would you consider the best settings for filming fireworks? When filming I’m usually between 25-100ft away from the fireworks while they are going off. I’m trying to find the best settings to capture the true sound of the boom from the fireworks and the echo that follows. If you can help, thanks!
No worries about the battery. It's doable to replace it, just by the professional with soldering iron. Replacement piece is standard element one can order outside rode
I just bought this mic and found your video to be very helpful for its use. For me, it will be used while in the field or woods. I'm looking forward to testing the mic's ability to reduce wind noise using the 150 high-pass filter in conjunction with the wind screen. I think it's a bonus that it's highly directional, but we'll see how well it picks up nature's ambient sounds that are pleasing. Thanks for your information.
I know this video is old, but I'm glad you did a deep dive into every feature, as that's what I was looking for! I've been using the original VideoMic for years and it has never failed me, however, having to remember to have 9v batteries before every single shoot gets annoying and these days, super expensive. This is the main reason for getting the NTG with its rechargeable battery. I also wanted a smaller mic and didn't realize how much smaller this was than the original VideoMic, so that was a pleasant surprise. Also I love my DR-10L and the dual recording, so finding out that the NTG also has this is incredibly useful.
incredible review, thanks a lot! would you still recommend this microphone 3 years later, or is there something better out there? i am mostly shooting motor-sports like motocross and stuff .. concerned this microphone can't handle the noise. also, will you review the rode wireless pro?
Hi!!! Such a great review!! I really love it. Just two questions. Would you prefer the NTG over the videomic pro+? I want this mic for boom it over my head. Between this one and NTG3 can you really spot the differences? but I want to use as a in body camera mic aswell... So I think this one is more versatile... :) Thanks!
Good review, Thanks.i will get this for both cam and desktop use. One thing about the non-replaceable battery .You can easily send it to Rode and ask them to do it, you don't need to dump it and get a new one, why would you even think that and not consider a simple after-service for a new battery?I am sure its an easy replacement just like most user non replaceable batteries on hundreds of other devices.
Sold! After looking at your review of the microphone, I’m confident as a serious upcoming content creator, this microphone beats all the other competitors at the moment. I’m gonna go ahead and place the order this week. Thanks again for a solid review!
Audio for Content Creators I wanted to use the link but I’m not based in the US unfortunately. I’m gonna be creating content in Filmmaking / Photography & and life as a filmmaker. Although it may evolve into something else but it is where I’m starting. I’m a DP/Director so I feel like this is a suitable path to start.
Awesome video. I pulled out the little foldout card that came with the mic and took notes as you talked. I feel I know a lot more about the mic and audio now. Thank you. (liked and followed)
Best review so far for this mic. I want to capture voice and ambient sound (noisy streets and things like that) with a camera and a phone and you explained clearly that it might not be the ideal mic for that. It's a beautiful piece of tech though. I like the features. I have a descent USB mic to record voice and play online games, it has a 0 latency monitoring output but like this Rode, there's no way to control the headset output volume directly on the mic, and doing it in Windows causes some problems. I don't even know if there are some mics able to do that.
Dude, you're a freakin rockstar. I'm learning so much with your videos and you teach everything in such a clear way that I can understand. Since I'm new to audio, this is helping me out so much. Thanks Brother
@@AudioforContentCreators Just one question - should I use a TRS-XLR converter if I want to boom with a long cable? I’ve had mixed experience using the Vc1 extension cables. Hope you can help.
Amazing review. I learned a lot in this video so thank you for this information. By the way, what are the NTG settings you used for this video? I don’t want to do anything in post. I have no background noise at home or at the office (where I usually film all my content).
Thanks for this great tutorial. I would have an advise to ask you .I have just bought this Mic and I am often filming in Techno clubs which setting do you recommend to have on? Thanks Simo
Great review and new sub Just a question, have you had the chance to compare this to the ntg5? Apart of the balanced output and the resistance to the humidity, what do you think you may get in terms of sound quality? Does the ntg5 stand an higher sound pressure as far as you know?
What settings and plugins did u use for it? Also the input gain? Because this sounds better than other reviews. Other sound "rough" and loud and not clean
Comes with a 10 year warranty once you register it with Rode, so any battery issues should be taken care of. The sound of this MIC is truly amazing, and for the price you can't beat it, and YES it is a TOTAL copy of the Deity D3 Pro in every way, but the Rode still sounds better since it has the powerful and historical quality of the NTG tech family.
I don't know if I'd call it amazing, but it's definitely good for a camera top mic. But at the price it's roughly the same price as the Oktava MK-012 which is a much better mic, especially when you use the hypercardioid capsule.
Excellent review. Finally ordered one of these: seems like it will be great for use w/ FilmicPro, which could benefit from a mic with the gain control features of the VideoMic NTG.
Terrific breakdown. I just ordered a used NTG online for $179...my only concern is how much life the battery will have, something I really didn't consider.
Thank you very much for your review . I am in search of the mic that is capable to handle the engine at full throttle and exhaust . Can you suggest any? Thank you in advance . Alex
Thank you so much for this video, it is exactly what I was looking for!!! I just bought this Mic for content creation on my UA-cam channel and wanted to know how all the features work, you answered all my question plus some more!! Good work :)
So I've travelled for 6 years straight and just filmed along the way with a Gopro but hardly even looked at the footage because I travelled without a computer. Now because of Covid I went back home to my parents and it was the start of a long cold winter and I thought I have to do something with my footage and started a UA-cam channel... So basically I edit little travel/diving/spearfishing/ adventure videos and am using all my old Gopro footage for this, but the audio is so horrible that I bought a good Mic to do some voice overs. Another couple of months and I will have gotten through all of these older videos and in the meantime I started filming and documenting my life with a better camera to keep putting out better quality in the near future, just so much footage to go through and edit for the moment :D
23:25 I really love the mic and sound, but these slight distortions overclipping moments everytime you raise your voice a bit are really my biggest concern. Does Sennheiser MKE400-600 has more max SPL ? Does it sound as full as the NTG ?
I appreciate the detailed review although I’m always skeptical because RODE do send out a lot of freebies to UA-camrs while treating regular customers very badly. This helps them sell a LOT of products due to the volume of content put out. However, that said, regardless of your praise and conclusion, you included details that many reviewers didn’t explain clearly or fully and that deserves a big thumbs up. Thank you.
Probably don't need the presence boost. Might want 75hz if there's a lot of wind, or even 150hz. But don't use low cut if what you're trying to capture has deep, rumbly frequencies.
@@AudioforContentCreators thanks so much man! I watched your video 3 times and I gotta say, it’s VERY helpful and probably the best video on UA-cam for the rode videomic. Thanks for making this and commenting back! Cheers
Hi! Thank you for the detailed review! I have a very important question! In many reviews, I hear background noise created by the microphone itself. You don't hear this noise, did you process the sound in this video or the sound without processing? I really want this microphone but I'm stopped by the noise I hear from other bloggers
This was 100% unprocessed, raw audio from the mic. The reasons so many reviewers have background noise are 1) Improper gain staging, 2) low quality or poorly set up recorder, 3) untreated recording environment.
@@AudioforContentCreators Thanks for the answer! I got my videomic NTG today. I didn't notice any problems, everything works perfectly! There is no noise!
Audio for Content Creators well, I’m still trying to find my voice. I’ve gotten into filmmaking about 3 years ago, and I’m doing client work from time to time. I have a full time job, so I can’t devote my full attention to both. I’ve been sharing things on these two channels, but I feel it’s time to structure things.
@@AudioforContentCreators All around audio needs for YT. Vlog, talking head, livestream. just ordered a mic stand to boom it for talking head yt tutorials and stuff!
Brian...have you covered somewhere what Audio Interface you use? Almost considering getting a Tascam D-40X to use for Interface and have the option for portable recording...but i already own the DR-05X... your thoughts?
I talk about it in my online course I think. My interface is a Presonus 44 VSL. I highly recommend a dedicated audio interface for the highest quality, unless you need portability.
Audio for Content Creators I have the Scarlett Focusrite Solo. It seems on a non condenser mic you really have to crank the Gain on it. Maybe weak Preamp?
great review! Can I use it plugged with a power source (battery bank, wall plug)? Could this be a solution if the non-removable battery stops holding charges?
I feel like the presence boost is how the mic should always sound, it can't really pull off the neutral thing the way the NTG3, Schoeps MK41, Oktava MK-012, and MKH 8050 can. I think it's because of the huge dip it has in the flat mode.
Really appreciated your video. Thank you! I just purchased this NTG today and am hoping it will help step up my audio-game. Question...I film over carpet in a small area. Have an audio blanket blocking the area off and one professional acoustic panel...would it be overkill to also install an acoustic panel on the ceiling above me and on the opposite wall or would that be overkill?
I have one panel cloud mounted directly above my desk where I was in this video, and where I do a lot of talking head and podcasting. Compared to filmed on my couch at the other side of the room without a ceiling mounted panel, it's a much tighter sound. I highly recommend it.
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i know im asking randomly but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I love any help you can give me.
@Melvin Atlas Instablaster =)
@Callum Santino I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Callum Santino it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my account!
@Melvin Atlas Happy to help =)
I have had this mic for over a year and until I watched this video, I didn’t know how to use it properly. Thank you for explaining the mic features so well, giving clear scenarios when to use cut filter, presence boost and padding.
My pleasure!
I love when a big company makes a good product that even pros use but at an affordable price!
This video is SO well made and organized! So extremely helpful. I have the NTG and needed to know the best settings. Super easy to do with your video. Thank you for the care and details you put into this. Hats off to you!!
My pleasure, Matt!
@@AudioforContentCreators hi great video got a deeper understanding on how to use this, do you have any tips as to how to avoid recording chicken, passing vehicles and playings kids sound i get to record them even when they are blocks away. for context i try to make asmr cooking video all the windows and doors are closed, my setup is sony a6400+video mic ntg plugged using the default cable, (gain knob on 13, camera gain on 1) i get a lot of hiss or white noise too, so i had to heavily rely on noise reduction in post production with adobe PR, hope you can help me maybe im using the mic and my setup wrong?
I ordered one of these today. It works great for vlogging and content creation, but the ability to use it directly as a USB mic is amazing! With this + the EOS WebCam utility, you've got amazing on-the-go video chatting capabilities, without the need to lug anything else around! Add a CamLink to that, and you've got a top notch streaming setup!
Is it possible to hear computet sound on the headphones? As duting a zoom call, for example?
@@randrietta yes! Just make sure to pick the right output on Zoom
What’s a cam link and how to use it?
I think this is the most useful and informative video on Rode Video Mic NTG review on youtube
This mic saved our film when our main interior mic, an Audio Technica AT4053B, suffered terrible RF interference on a recent shoot in NYC. The interference was so bad, it made the audio of 3 locations unusable. Our on-camera Rode VideoMic NTG did not have the same issues (better design). It produced great audio and saved our film. Huge thanks to Rode.
Just installed, with the purpose of using it for webinars & YT live shows (talking head but needs some space for showing books/albums - one of the reasons I didn't like and want a lavalier mic). Works well! Paired with RODE PSA-1 (which is not intended, nor designed for pairing due to low weight and other reasons) but it gave me exactly what I wanted: clear shot, with mic being invisible just above my head. 100% happy.
this video is a pure goldddd, thank you so much
Great review and demonstrations! And, dude, I love this mic! I actually just had it delivered yesterday and it picks up 2 people talking perfectly (and it didn't pick up the noise from my ceiling fan, which is a must because my studio tends to get a bit warm!).
Now, the one MISTAKE I made last night in the interview I was doing was that I didn't double-check that the mic was on. Typically, the mic automatically turns on once it's plugged in. However, this doesn't happen about 90% of the time. Last night, the soundcheck went great! But once I plugged the mic back in after listening to your test, the mic didn't turn on. So...(ugh!!) an hour and a half interview was completely gone! Talk about heart-broken (I was interviewing the drummer for Siren, which has recently been resurrected from the 80s). Fortunately, he's agreed to do another one, which I will this time double-check everything and will also have a backup source going!
Next, I'll also be testing this for my guitar videos. I've always wanted to get a mic like this to be able to record tutorials while talking and playing back and forth. My lavalier mic just doesn't work well for that. So for years I've been recording my guitar direct and syncing the audio/video, but that is time-consuming.
BTW, nice Jackson!
Awesome, except for missing the interview!
This is absolutely the best review I have seen for this mic. Very well done!
Again, the most reliable and comprehensive test done on UA-cam
We all really appreciate the amount of depth and detail you put into this review! Bought this microphone yesterday and the quick start guide is simply not enough information on how to fully use all of its features.
13:30 I've been using this microphone for a few months and only now do I find out that it has a battery and needs to be recharged. well done Rode
Absolutely fantastic review. The way you introduced all the different functions was awesome. Thank you
This video deserves more views. Thank you for the effort in your detailed, yet concise review. Keep up the great work.
I only got through 3:30 and I have liked and subbed. I had me with your view on biased/unbiased reviews when something is either bought or given to you. Love that honesty and acknowledgement!
I cloded your video after 2 minutes of watching and then re opened it again...I don't know why. And then I watched it for a ling time and I was staring at you...I mean...how easy you have made yourself with Camera.. I envy you MAN. Good Content is the king ..I learned again.
hands down best video ever for this mic! thank you! i had no idea what the features did and now I'm all set!
Great!
You are the best. No one say about -6db in safety Chanel. Only you!😊 I tried to find it even on Rode instructions ..
Thank You, that was an extremely useful and enjoyable experience.
Great review of this product mate - really appreciated you taking the time to do the frequency cut demo's and off axis rejection tests.
Great review! I've owned this mic for 5 months now and have only used it a handful of times because I wasn't so happy with how my videos sounded like. I'm not very technical and idk anything about sounds, I just know a good sound when I hear it. This video is really great was very helpful ,and now I have a better understanding on how I should set it up when I use it the next time. Now my viewers can expect better sounding voice overs.
I can confirm the SPL issue you mention at 19:20, otherwise great mic. Thank you
So is the 120 dB SPL Max on specs probably over stated?
Your audio on this video sounds phenomenal! 🏆🏆🏆
Always appreciate the honest and thorough reviews, keep up the good work!
I have watched a lot of reviews about this microphone and yours is the best by far. A very clear review and the way you used the microphone throughout made a lot of difference. I am a stills photographer and like to make tutorials for my students, the USB connection will make it easy to go straight to the computer. Thanks for the review the detail you went into was just right👍
Super kind of you, Richard. Glad it was so helpful!
Video is so good I went to press the like button and found out that I had already liked it in the past. You are right about reviewers' bias when the item is free vs paid for. I had the same argument with another youtuber before. Bias free is almost impossible.
Just got this mic. What a great informational video! Thank you kindly🍻
What would you consider the best settings for filming fireworks? When filming I’m usually between 25-100ft away from the fireworks while they are going off. I’m trying to find the best settings to capture the true sound of the boom from the fireworks and the echo that follows. If you can help, thanks!
You'd probably want either a really quiet shotgun mic with great rejection and low self noise, like the NTG8 or MKH816, or a parabolic mic.
No worries about the battery. It's doable to replace it, just by the professional with soldering iron. Replacement piece is standard element one can order outside rode
I just bought this mic and found your video to be very helpful for its use. For me, it will be used while in the field or woods. I'm looking forward to testing the mic's ability to reduce wind noise using the 150 high-pass filter in conjunction with the wind screen. I think it's a bonus that it's highly directional, but we'll see how well it picks up nature's ambient sounds that are pleasing. Thanks for your information.
I know this video is old, but I'm glad you did a deep dive into every feature, as that's what I was looking for! I've been using the original VideoMic for years and it has never failed me, however, having to remember to have 9v batteries before every single shoot gets annoying and these days, super expensive. This is the main reason for getting the NTG with its rechargeable battery. I also wanted a smaller mic and didn't realize how much smaller this was than the original VideoMic, so that was a pleasant surprise. Also I love my DR-10L and the dual recording, so finding out that the NTG also has this is incredibly useful.
incredible review, thanks a lot! would you still recommend this microphone 3 years later, or is there something better out there? i am mostly shooting motor-sports like motocross and stuff .. concerned this microphone can't handle the noise. also, will you review the rode wireless pro?
Hi!!! Such a great review!! I really love it. Just two questions. Would you prefer the NTG over the videomic pro+? I want this mic for boom it over my head. Between this one and NTG3 can you really spot the differences? but I want to use as a in body camera mic aswell... So I think this one is more versatile... :) Thanks!
Such a thorough and detailed review complete with guitar solo! Love it :D
Good review, Thanks.i will get this for both cam and desktop use.
One thing about the non-replaceable battery .You can easily send it to Rode and ask them to do it, you don't need to dump it and get a new one, why would you even think that and not consider a simple after-service for a new battery?I am sure its an easy replacement just like most user non replaceable batteries on hundreds of other devices.
Sold! After looking at your review of the microphone, I’m confident as a serious upcoming content creator, this microphone beats all the other competitors at the moment. I’m gonna go ahead and place the order this week. Thanks again for a solid review!
Amazing! Appreciate you using the link in this video description. What kind of content are you making?
Audio for Content Creators I wanted to use the link but I’m not based in the US unfortunately. I’m gonna be creating content in Filmmaking / Photography & and life as a filmmaker. Although it may evolve into something else but it is where I’m starting. I’m a DP/Director so I feel like this is a suitable path to start.
Fantastic!
Awesome video. I pulled out the little foldout card that came with the mic and took notes as you talked. I feel I know a lot more about the mic and audio now. Thank you. (liked and followed)
Thank YOU!
This is a great video explanation on how to use this mic, thank you very much for taking the time to make it!!
Best review so far for this mic. I want to capture voice and ambient sound (noisy streets and things like that) with a camera and a phone and you explained clearly that it might not be the ideal mic for that.
It's a beautiful piece of tech though. I like the features.
I have a descent USB mic to record voice and play online games, it has a 0 latency monitoring output but like this Rode, there's no way to control the headset output volume directly on the mic, and doing it in Windows causes some problems. I don't even know if there are some mics able to do that.
Dude, you're a freakin rockstar. I'm learning so much with your videos and you teach everything in such a clear way that I can understand. Since I'm new to audio, this is helping me out so much. Thanks Brother
Probably the perfect review. In-depth, engaging but not boring. Watched the whole thing. Subscribed!
I'll toast to that!
@@AudioforContentCreators Just one question - should I use a TRS-XLR converter if I want to boom with a long cable? I’ve had mixed experience using the Vc1 extension cables. Hope you can help.
Amazing review. I learned a lot in this video so thank you for this information. By the way, what are the NTG settings you used for this video? I don’t want to do anything in post. I have no background noise at home or at the office (where I usually film all my content).
All the settings changed throughout the video as I demonstrated them. Thanks for watching!
Hey! This was really helpful. I learned a lot and while I was watching my brand new RODE VM NTG got fully charged. Sweet. Thanks 🙏
That was so honest of you...no hiding behind trees. Admire you for that.
very well done man. one of the best videos ive ever seen and I know NOTHING about audio. Thanks for teaching me about the product i just bought.
Thanks for this great tutorial. I would have an advise to ask you .I have just bought this Mic and I am often filming in Techno clubs which setting do you recommend to have on?
Thanks Simo
Fantastic! This is how I wish all review videos were done!
Thank you. This was a suburb combination of a detailed review combined with practical advice. Subscribed.
Great review + explanation if the features. Thanks heaps!
THE MOST COMPLETE VIDEO ABPUT HTIS MIC !!! THANKS LEGEND
This is the best review I've seen. Thank you very much. THANKS!!!!
You're welcome!
Great review and new sub
Just a question, have you had the chance to compare this to the ntg5?
Apart of the balanced output and the resistance to the humidity, what do you think you may get in terms of sound quality?
Does the ntg5 stand an higher sound pressure as far as you know?
Thanks for the video. Question Im going to record a documentry do you recommend to record always with the save mode with normal audio record and -6db?
I love this! Thank you for such a detailed review.
What settings and plugins did u use for it? Also the input gain? Because this sounds better than other reviews. Other sound "rough" and loud and not clean
Raw. No post processing. You just have to understand how to set up audio gear properly, and most don't!
This review is amazing. You are truly a content creation pro!
Comes with a 10 year warranty once you register it with Rode, so any battery issues should be taken care of.
The sound of this MIC is truly amazing, and for the price you can't beat it, and YES it is a TOTAL copy of the Deity D3 Pro in every way, but the Rode still sounds better since it has the powerful and historical quality of the NTG tech family.
I don't know if I'd call it amazing, but it's definitely good for a camera top mic. But at the price it's roughly the same price as the Oktava MK-012 which is a much better mic, especially when you use the hypercardioid capsule.
Great info on the low cut filters! super helpful, thanks!
Excellent review. Finally ordered one of these: seems like it will be great for use w/ FilmicPro, which could benefit from a mic with the gain control features of the VideoMic NTG.
For sure!
Terrific breakdown. I just ordered a used NTG online for $179...my only concern is how much life the battery will have, something I really didn't consider.
Excellent video! What settings would u recommend for recording sounds in nature such as the ocean or a river?
Best review of this mic yet - that I’ve seen.
I just bought this mic and this review is fan-fugging-tastic. Learned quite a bit that I didn't know :)
Great! What kind of content are you making?
@@AudioforContentCreators We make short documentaries about Japan. Thanks for asking
So cool! Do you live in Japan? Whereabouts?
@@AudioforContentCreators we live just outside of Tokyo. ☺️
75 Hz Cut has so much difference, I am listening this on HifiMan Edition XS, headphones (which can actually distinguish between 20Hz and 30Hz).
Thank you very much for your review . I am in search of the mic that is capable to handle the engine at full throttle and exhaust . Can you suggest any? Thank you in advance . Alex
Thank you for a great video, no fat, just valuable information. Keep up the good work Brian. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this video, it is exactly what I was looking for!!! I just bought this Mic for content creation on my UA-cam channel and wanted to know how all the features work, you answered all my question plus some more!! Good work :)
Awesome! What kind of content are you making?
So I've travelled for 6 years straight and just filmed along the way with a Gopro but hardly even looked at the footage because I travelled without a computer. Now because of Covid I went back home to my parents and it was the start of a long cold winter and I thought I have to do something with my footage and started a UA-cam channel... So basically I edit little travel/diving/spearfishing/ adventure videos and am using all my old Gopro footage for this, but the audio is so horrible that I bought a good Mic to do some voice overs. Another couple of months and I will have gotten through all of these older videos and in the meantime I started filming and documenting my life with a better camera to keep putting out better quality in the near future, just so much footage to go through and edit for the moment :D
23:25 I really love the mic and sound, but these slight distortions overclipping moments everytime you raise your voice a bit are really my biggest concern. Does Sennheiser MKE400-600 has more max SPL ? Does it sound as full as the NTG ?
I appreciate the detailed review although I’m always skeptical because RODE do send out a lot of freebies to UA-camrs while treating regular customers very badly. This helps them sell a LOT of products due to the volume of content put out. However, that said, regardless of your praise and conclusion, you included details that many reviewers didn’t explain clearly or fully and that deserves a big thumbs up. Thank you.
great video! thanks for your review&comments
Great video! 👍🏻. Did you try the built-in effects via USB and the desktop utility? It apparently has an on-board aural exciter, etc. Cheers!
They just added that functionality recently and I haven't tried it yet. Will do!
Thanks for this. I definitely made the right purchase buying this mic.
Tonight I will be filming on a boxing match for my documentery, do you recommend 150hertz settings?
So if I’m trying to capture like nature sounds, do I use the presence boost or 75hz? Thanks ahead of time!
Probably don't need the presence boost. Might want 75hz if there's a lot of wind, or even 150hz. But don't use low cut if what you're trying to capture has deep, rumbly frequencies.
@@AudioforContentCreators thanks so much man! I watched your video 3 times and I gotta say, it’s VERY helpful and probably the best video on UA-cam for the rode videomic. Thanks for making this and commenting back! Cheers
Really good review! Thank you, I learn much about my own mic better than the brochure that followed ☺️
Everything that I could have expected very good
Wow I really needed this video. The info is so well presented! Thank you!
Hi! Thank you for the detailed review! I have a very important question! In many reviews, I hear background noise created by the microphone itself. You don't hear this noise, did you process the sound in this video or the sound without processing? I really want this microphone but I'm stopped by the noise I hear from other bloggers
This was 100% unprocessed, raw audio from the mic. The reasons so many reviewers have background noise are 1) Improper gain staging, 2) low quality or poorly set up recorder, 3) untreated recording environment.
@@AudioforContentCreators Thanks for the answer! I got my videomic NTG today. I didn't notice any problems, everything works perfectly! There is no noise!
Ahhh fantastic! You actually gave me a great idea for a vid. Stay tuned.
Thanks for the great review!
Solid review, Brian, thank you!
I gotta say, this is the best review on this mic I’ve seen so far. I’m going to subscribe to this channel from both of my accounts!!
Super kind of you, Ben. Thanks so much! What kind of content do you create?
Audio for Content Creators well, I’m still trying to find my voice. I’ve gotten into filmmaking about 3 years ago, and I’m doing client work from time to time. I have a full time job, so I can’t devote my full attention to both. I’ve been sharing things on these two channels, but I feel it’s time to structure things.
Audio for Content Creators I also reeeeally need to nail audio
Best Rode NTG review I have seen so far.
very informative and you answered all my questions ive had about it and couldn't find this information anywhere else on YT! You got my sub
Thanks so much! What are you planning to use the NTG for?
@@AudioforContentCreators All around audio needs for YT. Vlog, talking head, livestream. just ordered a mic stand to boom it for talking head yt tutorials and stuff!
Fantastic! Perfect one-and-done mic.
Is this the mic you would recommend for use in recording a live jazz concert? I am planning to use this on a camcorder. Thank you in advanced 😊
Brian...have you covered somewhere what Audio Interface you use? Almost considering getting a Tascam D-40X to use for Interface and have the option for portable recording...but i already own the DR-05X... your thoughts?
I talk about it in my online course I think. My interface is a Presonus 44 VSL. I highly recommend a dedicated audio interface for the highest quality, unless you need portability.
Audio for Content Creators I have the Scarlett Focusrite Solo. It seems on a non condenser mic you really have to crank the Gain on it. Maybe weak Preamp?
Sounds like it. I use Presonus start to finish, hardware to software. Their preamps have loads of gain, very transparent and quiet.
Extremely informative and quality content. Thank you.
This was a well put together video. Subscribed.
great review! Can I use it plugged with a power source (battery bank, wall plug)? Could this be a solution if the non-removable battery stops holding charges?
Thank you for this indepth review...brilliantly done.
finally a quality review with details!
I feel like the presence boost is how the mic should always sound, it can't really pull off the neutral thing the way the NTG3, Schoeps MK41, Oktava MK-012, and MKH 8050 can. I think it's because of the huge dip it has in the flat mode.
Once again this was yet another awesome in-depth very informative & interesting review and video, Brian. 😁 👌
Cheers man! 🍻
21:35 Thanks for bringing out the landfill issue with non replaceable batteries.
For sure.
You are one of the best reviewer I have seen. You are real good
What setting do you recommend to use for interviews to also to use for voiceover for documentery ? Is using the save mode always good to use?
I can’t believe it not many subscribers yet. Very good presentation 👍🏻
Ah, much appreciated! Thanks for subscribing.
Really appreciated your video. Thank you! I just purchased this NTG today and am hoping it will help step up my audio-game.
Question...I film over carpet in a small area. Have an audio blanket blocking the area off and one professional acoustic panel...would it be overkill to also install an acoustic panel on the ceiling above me and on the opposite wall or would that be overkill?
I have one panel cloud mounted directly above my desk where I was in this video, and where I do a lot of talking head and podcasting. Compared to filmed on my couch at the other side of the room without a ceiling mounted panel, it's a much tighter sound. I highly recommend it.
Great review! Thanks! Very helpful:)