Rode Videomic NTG Shotgun Microphone Review and Audio Test | vs Rode Videomic Pro- On Camera Shotgun

Rode Videomic NTG Review and Audio Test | vs Rode Videomic Pro
Link to Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/39A8bei
Rode Videomic NTG Deadcat: https://amzn.to/3bHrljG
3/8 to 5/8 Adapter for Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2UxqlJd
Link to Rode Videomic Pro: https://amzn.to/2R07HaU
Link to Audio Technica AT2005: https://amzn.to/3dN22hW

Today I’ll be reviewing and testing the Rode Videomic NTG On-Camera Shotgun Microphone. Now Rode has produced some of the most popular shotgun microphones over the years. Rode’s shotguns have typically fallen into two major categories: mic’s with 3.5mm outputs and those with XLR outputs. The 3.5mm mics, like the Rode Videomic, Videomic Go and Videomic Pro were mics that were easy to connect to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras but produced pretty average quality recordings. The XLR mics like the Rode NTG mics produced far superior sound quality but were much more complicated to connect to DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. You had to have a camera with a XLR mic input or use a bulky XLR audio interface. The Rode Videomic NTG tries to combine the strengths of both types of mics into one package, while also bringing some unique features to the table. Now in the interest of full disclosure, unlike the other products I review, Rode did send me the Rode Videomic NTG to review. At first glance, the Rode Videomic NTG looks very similar to most Rode microphones, like the Videomic Pro, which I’ll be comparing it to in some tests. It is however, slightly longer than the Videomic Pro measuring in at about 8 inches in length. The body of the Rode Videomic NTG is mounted to a Rycote shock mount which connects directly to the camera shoe mount. The mic body can also be removed from the Rycote mount and this allows you to mount the mic on a boom arm or mic stand using a mic clip. This is especially helpful for voiceover work. More about that later in the video. When installed in the vibration mount, the mic is very easy to attach to a camera shoe mount. The shoe mount has two lock nuts. One to secure the mic to the camera once installed and a second one that allows you to adjust the mic’s horizontal position by about 1.5 inches- A very thoughtful touch. Another thoughtful touch is the cable management grooves that lets you tuck away extra cable and prevents wires from interfering with camera controls. And in case you were planning to mount it to a mic stand or other mounting system, the mount also has a ⅜” female thread on the bottom. That way you can keep the vibration mount and still mount the mic to almost any mic mounting system you prefer. You will however need a ⅜ inch to ⅝ inch adapter like this one to mount it to a mic stand or boom arm. I’ll leave a link to one I use, below the video, in case you’re looking for one. The mic’s body is made from aluminum and is extremely well built. The build quality is definitely much better than that of other Rode 3.5mm mics and has a premium feel to it.