In today’s episode, we put the new RODE VideoMic NTG through several tests to see how well it performs as an on-camera and off-camera shotgun boom microphone. This new mic moves the camera-top shotgun microphone market forward several steps by adding, for the first time, USB recording capabilities as well as a bunch of other very useful features. This is probably my favorite $250 or less shotgun microphone.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
RODE VideoMic NTG - B&H Amazon
RODE VideoMic Pro+ - B&H Amazon
RODE VC1 Extension cable for booming the VideoMic NTG - B&H Amazon
Rycote Softie fur cover for VideoMic NTG - B&H
DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - B&H Amazon
Aputure 300DII LED Light used as a key light - B&H Amazon
Aputure Light Dome II soft box on key light - B&H Amazon
Aputure 120DII LED Light used for slash of light on background - B&H Amazon
Aputure Barn Doors used to create the slash of light - B&H Amazon
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - B&H
Tilta Half Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K - B&H
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens - B&H Amazon
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H Amazon
Sigma ART 24-70mm f/2.8 EF Mount Lens - B&H Amazon
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