Røde VideoMic Go II vs NT-USB mini: WHY I keep recommending these?!?

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Disclaimer: I have bought both microphones with my own money. Nobody has asked me or has paid to me to make this video and I am not affiliated with the manufacturer of these microphones or the software mentioned in this video. All thoughts an opinions heared here are my own.

Gear I use or recommend using (affiliate links, does not cost you any extra, but by purchasing through them you are supporting this channel - highly appreciated if you use them):

🔴 Dedicated Podcast Recorders:
RØDE Rodecaster Duo: https://bit.ly/RCDuoWhite
RØDE Rodecaster Pro 2: https://amzn.to/3cvI3sc or DE: https://amzn.to/3PD8dra
ZOOM Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N
Mackie DLZ Creator: https://amzn.to/3Jigu32
Mackie DLZ Creator XS: https://amzn.to/3Qj9iXP
TASCAM Mixcast 4: https://amzn.to/3PCYKAJ

🎙 Microphones:
SE Dynacaster: https://amzn.to/3Bclu5Q
Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3PFokEv
Røde NT1 5th Gen (XLR/USB, 32-bit float recording): https://amzn.to/3oIQwyq
Røde NT1 Signature Series: https://bit.ly/4b7sqjo
Røde Wireless Go II: https://bit.ly/RWlessGo2
Røde Videomic Go II: https://amzn.to/3aOeFNn
Røde NT1-A: https://amzn.to/3IQ4ows
Røde NT-USB mini: https://amzn.to/3osO6Ao
Shure 55SH series II (the "Elvis-mic"): https://amzn.to/3vcTpI8
ElectroVoice RE320: https://amzn.to/3OgtNAN
Røde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3Iw2CTh
Shure MV7+ (Gen2!): https://amzn.to/3UhZTCf
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro (black, bundle with Shock Mount): https://amzn.to/3XhQjOm + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
Lewitt LCT 240 Pro white: https://amzn.to/3xKBOYO + white shock mount LCT 40 SH WH: https://amzn.to/3IpXrCq + LCT 50 PSX magnetic pop-filter: https://amzn.to/3KuhnH7)
Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3PTlw8O
Røde XCM-50: https://amzn.to/48F13Nj

🦾 Boom Arm:
Røde PSA1+: https://amzn.to/3XesZRz
Low Profile: Elgato Wave LP: https://amzn.to/3vfXLhw

🎛 Audio interfaces & Mixers:
RØDE StreamerX 4k: https://bit.ly/StreamerX4k
Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://amzn.to/3yP34FE
Elgato Wave XLR: https://amzn.to/3PDlNeb
Behringer Flow 8: https://amzn.to/3osCP30
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3oeQ7Qz
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3v2kWfj
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3aYzqFX
Mackie OnyxGO: https://amzn.to/3OkIMd0
Røde AI-1 (60db gain under 100$!): https://amzn.to/3ZjrRhv
RØDE AI-Micro: https://amzn.to/3XPruJr

🎧 Headphones/Headsets
Røde NTH-100: https://amzn.to/3inpOIy
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm: https://amzn.to/3RLFoup
RØDE NTH-Mic: https://amzn.to/3XI3Ej2
RØDE NTH-100M: https://amzn.to/3YJ6SnF (189$ together with the headphones!)

🙉 Other Audio Gear:
DI Box: https://amzn.to/3yU2u9N (Pyle) https://amzn.to/3ctjnR4 (Samson)
DBX 286s Microphone processor/channel strip: https://amzn.to/3zk6JwD
iRig2 adapter: https://amzn.to/3Te2uKk
Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter: https://amzn.to/3RSDln9
3.5mm TRRS cable: https://amzn.to/3SOiAua
Mackie Mix8 analog mixer: https://amzn.to/3PoKf34

🚡 Cables I use:
RØDE XLR 3m:https://bit.ly/RodeXLR_3m
Mogami XLR cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3zgUOzI
Mogami TRS cable 3m: https://amzn.to/3Oh93sp
Rode SC17 1.5m Hi-Speed USB-C to USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3fXTOcH

🎥 Video Gear:
🔦Lights:
Aputure Amaran COB60d: https://amzn.to/3PqAy4g
Aputure Lightdome SE: https://amzn.to/3yMNvOA
Background light: https://amzn.to/3ISdpoU
Kicker Light: https://amzn.to/3RHjwR3
Other lights:
Aputure MC RGB LED Light: https://amzn.to/3oA4Iq9
Aputure B7C RGB Light Buld E27: https://amzn.to/3IVeAUM
SmallRig RM01 Mini Led Light Waterproof Portable Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/3C56R52
Gobo lights (fake window): https://amzn.to/3EyJO3Q

📸 Camera setup
Camera 1: Sony ZV-E10 - https://amzn.to/3OmvUmk
Lens: Sigma 16mm f1.4 - https://amzn.to/3PJLFFl
Camera 2: Sony ZV-1 - https://amzn.to/45jSdlh
Monitor: Feelworld 7" - https://amzn.to/3OmyIjm
Switcher: Atem Mini Pro ISO - https://amzn.to/3Q6xCMQ

On the desk:
💻 Macbook Pro 14" 1TB: https://amzn.to/3ISUev1
🐁 Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3: https://amzn.to/3v2lJwN
⌨️ Keyboard: Logitech MX Mini: https://amzn.to/3zkzhpV
🖥 Monitor: Samsung M7 32" 4K Smart Monitor https://amzn.to/3ohdWap
🔦 Monitor light: Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar https://amzn.to/3aSRIZi
⚙️ Elgato Stream Deck PLus: https://amzn.to/3m07UwU

Desk Frame: https://amzn.to/3zllhwb
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 The Similarities
2:06 Hardware Differences
4:10 Rode Connect general intro
5:27 USB mic functionalities in Rode Connect
6:40 Rode Connect voice processing - NT-USB mini
8:01 Rode Connect voice processing - VideoMic Go II
11:15 Polar Pattern - cardiod (NT-Um) vs supercardioid (VMG2)
12:23 Mic placement for multi-person podcast
13:33 Conclusion & outro