RODE VideoMic GO II Review (vs Rode NTG & VideoMicro, Deity DUO & V-Mic D3 Pro, Movo VXR10 Pro)

Today, I have the RØDE VideoMic GO II in the Audio Hotline Studio! This mic is very interesting, especially when it comes to content creators / YouTubers. I may even say this could possibly be the best microphone for YouTubers... I know I know, it's a bold statement, but I really think this microphone could work for a lot of people! I of course compare the sound of this microphone to a lot of other similar microphones. Here is a list of the mics included in the blind comparison:
Rode VideoMicro
Rode VideoMic NTG
Deity DUO
Deity V-Mic D3 Pro
Movo VXR10 Pro
Rode VideoMic GO II (duh)
(somewhat included: Saramonic VMic5)

Be sure to check out the tests and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!

Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!

Videos Mentioned:
Ian Craig's Video: https://bit.ly/3pgS28b
Ian Craig's Video for Safety Track Fix: https://bit.ly/3K0Bzgt
RØDE NT-USB MINI Review: https://bit.ly/3hhbb5G

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Introduction / My New Recommendation?: 0:00 - 1:04
Blind Comparison Info (NTG): 1:04 - 1:26
Disclaimer… lol: 1:26 - 1:43
How I am Recording: 1:43 - 2:03
What Comes with the RØDE VideoMic GO II: 2:03 - 2:35
My Opinion of Accessories and Build: 2:35 - 3:46
RØDE VideoMic GO II Features: 3:46 - 4:08
My Opinion of Features: 4:08 - 4:52
VideoMic GO II Specs: 4:52 - 6:14

Mic Test Intro: 6:14 - 6:33
Proximity Effect Test: 6:33 - 6:49
Plosive Test: 6:49 - 7:08
Noise Rejection Tests: 7:08 - 7:28
Polar Pattern (White Noise Test): 7:28 - 7:42
Kitty Purr Test: 7:42 - 8:08
Distance Tests (Holding a kitty): 8:08 - 8:24
Vlog Tests (Sony ZV1 and iPhone): 8:24 - 9:05
Acoustic Guitar Test: 9:05 - 9:27
Untreated Room / iPhone USB Test (Rode Reporter and Central Demo): 9:27 - 11:43
Rode Connect Test / Demo: 11:43 - 13:18
Post Processing Test (RØDE CONNECT): 13:18 - 13:39

Blind Comparison Intro (list above in description): 13:39 - 14:04
Blind Comparison: 14:04 - 16:23
Blind Comparison Reveal: 16:23 - 17:35

Quick Summary, Intro into My Review: 17:35 - 17:57
My Opinion / Review of the Rode VideoMic GO II: 17:57 - 22:08
Cool Setup I am Using: 22:08 - 22:50
My Review / My Grade: 22:50 - 23:40

Thank you for watching!: 23:40 - 24:21


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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
*Affiliate Links Below*

Rode VideMic Go II Links:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/Ked9Ae
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3skKkvH
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3slMZp5

RODE iPhone Cable:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3sj8A16

Rode VideoMic NTG:
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QOdeg6
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3M1ssOi
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HpGxl0

Movo VXR10 Pro:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vfGLsA

Rode VideoMicro
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/a1G6kY
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3LWKSQh
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vfyGUR

Deity Duo:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3hzMEZL
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ph2U5U

Deity V-Mic D3 Pro:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/33VctQE
Amazon: https://amzn.to/35b8a4f


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