Rode VideoMic NTG Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone,Black

I can confidently say that the Rode VideoMic NTG is an exceptional microphone that ticks all the right boxes for versatility, quality, and convenience. First and foremost, this microphone excels in its versatility. Whether you need it for your desktop setup, camera recording, or even mobile shooting, it effortlessly adapts to each scenario. Its ability to serve multiple functions effectively is a game-changer, eliminating the need for multiple microphones and simplifying your audio setup. In terms of audio quality, the Rode VideoMic NTG consistently delivers outstanding results. It can handle a wide range of environments, capturing clear and balanced sound even in challenging conditions. From indoors to outdoors, it performs admirably, ensuring your recordings are crisp and professional. The microphone's build quality is impressive, combining durability with a compact and user-friendly design. It's clear that Rode has paid attention to detail, creating a microphone that feels solid and reliable in your hands. Additionally, the thoughtful inclusion of features like automatic power management enhances the overall experience. This ensures that you're ready to record when you need it, without the worry of running out of battery. While the Rode VideoMic NTG may come at a slightly higher price point, its exceptional performance, versatility, and build quality make it a worthwhile investment for anyone serious about audio recording. It has even replaced other microphones in my setup due to its superior functionality. In summary, Rode has truly hit the mark with the VideoMic NTG. It's a five-star microphone that offers incredible value for its price. Whether you're a content creator, podcaster, videographer, or anyone in need of high-quality audio, the Rode VideoMic NTG is a must-have addition to your toolkit.

I love this mic! Sounds good, low noise, very directional. Ever since getting it I've used it for all my videoconferences. I have it on a mic boom just above my head about 12-18 inches away and it sounds very nice and clean. Allowed me to stop needing to wear headphones during conferences, I could just have the audio coming out of speakers. Aside from this, you can use the mic as a USB device with a PC or you can plug in an analog TRS or TRRS cable, it will automatically detect the configuration of the jack so you can use it with almost any device. I use it as a USB mic with my PC, in analog mode with a Sony A7R4 and have also used it as a USB-C mic with an iPad Pro and with an iIphone through Apples analog adapter. All worked and had great sound. The directionality of the mic will let you put it just below or just above you out-of-shot and still get good sound. It's not magic though, for best quality the rule with mics is "closer is better" You will probably get best results 1-2 feet away. Try to get closer if the person is a quiet talker. There are a few minor flaws with the USB mode. One is that the gain control knob has no effect in USB mode, you have to adjust volume levels with PC software which is not as convenient. Also the "safety channel" feature doesn't work in USB mode (this is where it records normal audio on one channel and the other channel 20db quieter, so you can recover audio in post production if it suddenly gets too loud and clips). Not sure why these don't work but it would be great if Rode could do a firmware update to fix it. Also the mic is supposed to work with an iPhone through a USB-C to lightning cable. I tried this with a high quality cable I have and it didn't work. Rode support says you have to use their UCB-C to lightning cable. Not sure why this is, maybe they have some active electronics in their cable. I just know I tried several good quality USB-C->lightning cables I had and they did not work.

The first mic I received was from this distributer on Amazon. Right when I got it, it was bugged. Wouldn’t properly turn on or recognize that it’s plugged in. I was super worried I was screwed, seeing as I got it from Amazon rather than from Rode’s shop. However, I emailed Rode and they were happy to help! Sent me a replacement and I returned the buggy one straight to them. Since then this mic has been awesome. Recording youtube videos on my Sony A6400, streaming live on twitch, and recording podcast episodes, this mic always fits the job. It’s extremely versatile and I love that I now have a mic that does all of the above. Best price for this quality too.

I bought this mic reading lot of positive reviews on YT. But this is terrible product. It has lot of wind noise and does not come with dead cat.

Been using this mic for multiple years now, and it is the best value for the money for a shotgun mic. Excellent reach, excellent side-noise cancellation. I can leave the mic outside of the video frame, and still have the same sound quality as a podcast-type microphone. Rode mics are a bit on too high toned in general for my taste, vs Shure more toned-down color, but at that price, with USB output, there is just no competition with the VideoMic NTG.

Compared Zoom H1n vs Rode NT-USB vs. Rode VideoMic NTG. Placed them arm-length away (about 60cm from mouth), and read a passage. Then listened carefully. 1) Zoom H1n: Most echo, and highest noise floor. Knob was set to 9.5. 2) Rode NT-USB: 2x more presence then Zoom H1n, 2x less echo then Zoom H1n, 2x less noise floor, and more pleasant to (less harsh). 3) Rode VideoMic NTG: 1.5 more presence then Rode NT-USB, 1.5x less echo then Rode NT-USB, and 0.5 less noise floor. Same pleasantness to listen to as Rode NT-USB. Meaning what? I've packed away the Rode NT-USB (as it's huge), and defaulted to to this VideoMic NTG as it's 1.5x better. Yes, it's negligible difference (for all purposes, their sound quality is the same), but since this NTG is so small, it's a lot more convenient to place top of a device (such as camera), then having a huge-heavy Rode NT-USB taking significant desk space. Best about VideoMic NTG: From a massive distance of 60cm from mouth, that it's able to make voice sound as if speaking only 10cm from a mic, is most impressive.

As you may have check beforehand in Youtube (or probably not), this maybe the only mic you will ever need. In term of simplicity and versatility, I don't think you will find anything like it. Yes, Deity may have something quite similar in construction, perhaps almost on par in term of sound quality, but no...the RODE Videomic NTG have something thats not many other mini shotgun mic have...and thats the ability to connect directly via USB as a desktop microphone. Straight out of the box! No need to get audio interface, no need to find an XLR cable, no need to fuss about settings or whatever, just plug it in and it run just like that. In fact, you can connect this thing to any kind of devices you have (not your rice cooker or vacuum cleaner of course). You can connect it directly to your smartphone, you can connect it directly to your portable recorder. And the good news is, it still sounds fantastic. You need a mic with XLR output? I am pretty sure you can connect it via adapter. There are a lot feature to mention about it but I think the most important feature is that it will automatically turned ON and ready for recording when you connect it to a device/camera. The build is all metal, perhaps aluminum, but it doesn't make it prone to audio interference, and robust enough to handle tough job. Came with Rycote shock mount which is looking nice and perhaps the best shock mount in the market. I think this is the best sounding and overall versatility Vlog mic, and it doesn't sound bad at all for interviews, podcast or voice over work, at a relatively affordable price (I bought mine at a good bargain of £154). Definitely, highly recommended.

El audio es muy complejo, el mejor micrófono no grabará adecuadamente en condiciones no favorables. ¿Tu fuente está pegada a paredes? Muchas reflexiones. ¿Estás en la calle? Mucho bleed o contaminación. Entendiendo eso puedo decir que el micrófono mejora mucho los sonidos de mis filmaciones que antes hacía con celular. Acostumbrado a grabar en estudio con otros micrófonos puedo decir que es muy competitivo; además, como tipo escopeta, es más recomendable al aire libre. Para microfoneo cercano es perfecto cuidando ciertos detalles, muy buena calidad.