Best Shotgun Microphone for YouTube? (Rode Videomic NTG vs Videomic Pro Plus)

NTG seems a great mic, so I just got NTG and it came with 3.5 mm jack with three rings. I think that my cannon camera needs TRS( two rings) cable. When I plugged in this cable to my camera, it is very lose on my camera and becomes disconnected if I move camera slightly. Would you know if this is normal?

Man sounds like eminem rapping when doing the audio tests

Just a tip, you keep saying "this microphone vs this microphone." Not helpful. Esp when it's on in the background, and even with a glance i can't just remember which one is which.

How does this connect with my gopro 10 using a boom stand?

I have the M50 with a 11-22mm lens for the rode videomic pro plus. such a great combo for sit down videos and vlogging.

Thx, for video

Make a voice edit video please bro.

Thank you for the review! I almost got the Rode VideoMic Pro+ so I'm grateful I saw this first. Both look awesome!

Rule one, treat your room first before purchacing a microphones and expecting any degree of good quality audio.

Everything that I could have expected very good

Thank you so much for starting the video with the answer. Then explaining why. It’s frustrating when reviews don’t cut to the point.

the NTG sounds better.

Looks really bulky for outside usage

This video seems so much lower quality than all the other videos on this channel. Was this a fan takeover upload or something? 😂😂😂

Why do you sit in that claustrophobic dark room..

The NTG is supercardroid, not shotgun pattern

Had to come back to say the VM NTG I received sounds more natural than the VMP+. Easy decision to get VM NTG. The USB output for consistent voiceover is nice. I doubt battery life will be a problem, but will be picking up a 12v to USBC adapter to power mic from a monitor that already powers the camera. The markings are relative boosts, not absolute, so no surprise the VM NTG is 6dB hotter than the VMP+ when both are at max boost.

I have the Rode Video NTG.. I dig it a lot.
30hrs is more than enough..
The pro plus is a great mic.. but the NTG is awesome & gets the job done well.

I use a Takstar SGC-600 and a BOYA BY-M1 and I must say the sound is a lot better while using boya mic with my mobile phone than Boya mic with Sony A6400... Ans I do not know why ?!

Your room is too sound reflective for a mic comparison IMO.

Good review !

It’s cheaper because they are competing with Deity in their offering.

Hey? Which extension cable should I use for my ntg to mount on my boom pole for my canon 90D? I got the rode VC1 10 inch cable but it keeps cutting out and I hear static. Which extension cable should I buy or what can I use to extend the cable?

Thanks for this comparison, helps a lot.

You said you don't know what they did to make the NTG compatible with phones. I can see on your desk that the Pro plus have a TRS 3.5 plug, so 3 poles while the NTG have TRRS plus, 4 poles, that's what's make it compatible without any additional adapter. Hope I'm not wrong.

Thanks so much for this review! I just picked up the

Hey! I do tech reviews and unboxing. I also do outdoor interviews for work. Which one of these is the best option for me? Great work and keep it up!

Thanks just picked up mine!

Nice video. I'm trying it today. Will do a review as well. Keep up the good work. Cheers

What if I leave the Rode NTG permanently connected to my computer via USB? Will that degrade the NTG battery?

I assume it will because my computer is on all day when I work and it'll probably trickle charge the NTG battery, just like when you leave a laptop connected to the wall socket.

I'm hoping this isn't the case though, hence why I'm asking.

Thank you for the comparison. Is either of these mics god for recording 2 people talking, like in an interview?

Thanks fir the detailed review! I now know which mic to get and hopefully improve my channel audio. Subscribed and keep up the good work

Question! :)

Won't the NTG mic get overcharged if used as a USB Mic in a laptop or desktop?

Thanks for answering!

Rad video, I shoot mountain bikes! Pretty torn between these two. I have been using a Video Stereo Mic X and love it but in louder environments i am picking up too much background noise, great mic none the less.

Does these require a preamp?

Is anyone else hearing a big difference in audio quality between the 2 mics? Either from their experience or other resources? I'm not hearing it on this video, but maybe it's because of his room echo?

Thanks for this great comparison video. May I know what is the model of the Sony camera in the video, please?

Thanks man, am gonna buy it right now, thanks for the descent review. peace

What clip are you using to have the NTG on the right side to still be able to use the flip up screen? Great video by the way!

Will use these mics for vlogging and interviews

Perhaps the most important difference between the two mics was not highlighted: the Pro (and Pro+) have replaceable batteries, the Pro being 9V and the Pro+ being 2xAA. The NTG has an internal rechargeable battery that is not user replaceable. This means the NTG's battery performance will degrade over time and if the battery dies in the field, the recharge time is up to 2 hours. That said all models can be powered over USB as well with the Pro and Pro+ having micro-USB ports and the NTG having USB-C.

Despite this huge drawback, I own the NTG and love it. It works reasonably well as an on-camera/smartphone mic and on a boom pole. But I find myself using it most at my desk in post because it's a fantastic USB mic for everything from VO to Zoom calls. I'm an audio engineer so normally I shun budget mics, especially USB mics, in favor of a traditional studio signal chain but this NTG is bringing me into the modern age, at least until the battery craps out.

What audio level do you have on your sony camera? I have a a6500 and a rode pro compact mic and I'm picking up so much background noise! Not sure where that's coming from though because everything is the room is turned off! I'm so sad because it's an investment and doesn't seem to be working for me.

on the videomic pro 2011 version, today I just found that the hotshoe mount (one with 4 teeth at top) is loose. I can't figure out how it connects and doesn't look like there was glue there. Should there be a pin and nut to hold it?

I liked this video because I didn't know my NTG Mic could move! Thanks! I'm having difficult figuring out what the symbols mean and the best way for me to format it for what I'm shooting. I'm sure most people know all this already, I'm such a beginner that I have no clue what the mic looks like at a standard setting! Why is it so hard to find this info!? I'll keep trying everything until i figure it out. Thanks for the help!

I actually bought a shotgun mic that was recommended on this channel but I'm having an issue with it picking up the autofocus noise from my lens (Canon 24mm) Does anyone know how to fix this?

I am thinking about the NTG to live stream my band... do you think it’s a good choice. I would be placing in with the camera about 15-20 feet from the band (we need to spread out for social distancing purposes)