Shotgun Mic Showdown- Rode NTG3 Vs Senheiser MK 416, Rode NTG4, Comica VM30

We've gathered the best Filmmaking mics on the market in 2023 and we're going to compare them to see which one is the best of the best.
Senheiser Mk 416: amzn.to/3KwEDmZ
Rode NTG3: amzn.to/47mZMKo
Rode NTG4: amzn.to/3OqxsOf
Comica VM30: amzn.to/45eeelZ
Saramonic: amzn.to/44aEJrk
Rode Video mic Pro: amzn.to/45eehhF
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Shotgun Mic test 1
02:21 - Shotgun Mic test 2
04:20 - Shotgun Mic test 3
05:30 - Shotgun Mic test 4
07:20 - Final Thoughts

[@cliftonsledge962]

Can’t wait for the next video, keep pushing them out. Great work

[@ianreels]

Love the transparency and quality of the tests you do in your videos. ***Chef's kiss*** I can't fathom how fast your workflow is making these videos. I'm currently working on a lens comparison and it's taking me ages to finish it.
Also, NTG 3 for sure. But I'd settle with the comica if I ever have a chance of getting it😂
Awesome videos as always! Keep rocking it🔥 *CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW*

[@MovingtoOhio]

Great video and break down

[@benjamin.kelley]

Alex, great and very informative video! However, you referenced the Rode VideoMic Pro, but showed the VideoMic NTG ( essentially a 3.5mm cable version of the XLR professional version the NTG5) - the VideoMic Pro, Pro Plus, and NTG are all different versions of the Rode VideoMic series, all sounding different, with the Pro and Pro Plus having more body and being older, and the VideoMic NTG having more "air" frequencies (I have one, but I actually like the sound of the "Pro Plus" better than the newer, "better" "VideoMic NTG").
The more expensive mics probably have a more directional or "hyperbolic" audio wave pickup pattern - basically its shaped less like a circle, and more line an oval, blocking out more audio waves coming from the side and picking up audio from the front (and some from the back).

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks for the comment Benjerman🙌🏻 I actually didn’t know that.

[@albertolema8583]

Great content as always! Very hepful, keep it up! Rode NTG 3 has great sound in controlled environments. Can you hear me now!

[@TheGuy1998]

Great video

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Can you hear me now? Great video! (Wasn't that the drill line on an old Verizon Wireless commercial?)

[@sebastien.jubinville]

For my shotgun mic, I’m using a Røde Video Mic+ for years and I love it!! But a second one would be welcome so… CAN YOU HERE ME NOW!!!
Note: great video once again Brother!! 🙌🏼

[@MovingtoOhio]

Can you make a video on how to make a room less echo in it. That’s my current issue when filming

[@f0t0b0y]

I got the MK 416 used on eBay for 550. I wish I would’ve purchased it years ago. I only use LAV for back up.

[@DACProVid]

It makes sense to me that the cheaper ones did better on the location test because these mics, by design are meant to be directional. So, they SHOULD reject sound that isn't exactly where it should be..

[@kevin-haggerty-khmp]

Yo dude when were you in Miami! I am there almost every day

[@alex_montoya]

The saramonic sounded pretty well to me. The Comica is probably the worst. Wished you had an NTG5 with you

[@draxxicek]

The significant signal delay on Comica is its real latency? Was it on wireless?

[@asmrdante6385]

Can you hear me now!
Man all these mics sound so good!

[@christiansimmerl]

Can you hear me now?
really love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@Nqrgaard]

I have the NTG-3 and Comica D30.
I think the NTG-3 got a lot of deep rumble. How are you removing that? I have used mine for many years, but also some times has issues with too much low rumble.

[@alexjackson2007]

Can you hear me now? Great video. Looking for one to go with my Fx30

[@DeSoysaTv1]

Oh my days.. I can hear you loud and clear here in Amsterdam.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!

[@zainhayat]

can you hear me now?
that was a great comparison video, brother. thank you!

[@A1Bokeh]

have you ever used the audio technica 4050b?

[@jasonarthurs1129]

Can u do cheap laptop for 4k editing

[@RobKristjansson]

Get ROOM TONE whenever possible! Alex, what was the hum the Rode NTG3 picked up in the first test?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Tbh I don’t know brother but I did notice that myself.

[@RobKristjansson]

​@@Alexzarfatifilms so, I wasn't crazy, and my ear isn't shot - thank goodness. Thanks for confirming, sir!

[@GoKrazyLeo]

can you hear me now? Would love to pair a great mic with my fx3

[@timboge8643]

Can you hear me now
This would be such an upgrade from the internal microphone of my zoom h1n recorder :)

[@KurtGerster]

I like the Saramonic

[@QuincyKwende]

Can you hear me now !
For me, the *best bang for bug* would be the NTG 4:
Then for quality here is my scale of preference: Sennheiser MKH 416, Rode NTG-3, NGT-4 .....

[@markockwell]

Been waiting for this - CAN YOU HERE ME NOW

[@nicolas_quintela]

Good advice, I'm looking to get my hands on a new shotgun mic.
Maybe I'm lucky - Can you hear me now?

[@ww1www]

Videomic Pro? The picture showed a Videomic NTG . Which microphone are you talking about?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

The NTG3, 4 and video mic pro

[@phambilitv]

Can you hear me now.
great video as always.

[@avitas_]

Can you hear me now? Fantastic content! :)

[@CoreGamingProject]

Wich Microphone do you use for this video ?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

The senheiser 416

[@jorgekas1]

Can you here me now? Great video as always!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks brother

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[@Hack3r_Dapp21]

was looking at the ntg3, however, found a ntg4 for 200 pounds, so yeah, i took that discount

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These giveaways are all just to get you to boost the video (obviously), but they don't make it clear how to claim said item to be given away. It's a UA-cam comment, not an email list. How long is the giveaway valid for? How do they contact you by winning? How long do you have to claim.

[@alexlabs4858]

I have an NTG4+ and it is teeeeeerrrrrible in high reverb situations. You really have to go all out to treat the room before shooting or just use a different mic..

[@MustafaShaheen]

Can you hear me now! Fan of the Sennheiser.

[@JabDFilms]

I know opinions are subjective but your crazy on the moving test the ntg3 was the most solid everything else was pretty bad

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Can you here me now? Great video

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[@khlymore]

can you hear me now, the NTG3 sounds amazing but you know... mkh416 is the standard.

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