Audio is half of video, so let's check out a video mic that's half the size to see if the Rode VideoMic GO II has what it takes to be the new go-to audio choice, especially when compared to the VideoMic NTG! This video is not sponsored, but Rode did send me the VideoMic Go II as a gift. It was unexpected and I'm not obligated to make a video about it. I genuinely like it and think it's a cool piece of gear at a great price. I've bee using it a lot as a USB mic for voiceovers. •Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics // Mics Featured In This Video / / 🎤 Rode VideoMic GO II •https://bhpho.to/3G4eNBJ (B&H) •https://geni.us/kiff (Amazon) 🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG: •https://bhpho.to/3maWW4S (B&H) •https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon) 🎤 Sennheiser MKH50: •https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater) 📼 Sennheiser MKH50 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn3xhTuLqmw 📼 VideoMic NTG Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9t-iG_aGug 🎙 Ever thought of starting your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! https://podcasterplaybook.com/ ⏱ Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Is The GO II The New Go-To? 0:35 - Disclosures 1:02 - Features Of The GO II 3:54 - Size & Design vs. VideoMic NTG 5:18 - Batteries (Or Lack Thereof…) 6:59 - Affordable vs. Expensive Mics 8:34 - Differences Between GO II & NTG 9:21 - USB Functionality & Rode Connect App 10:56 - Quick Tip For Adding Voiceovers To Final Cut Pro 11:45 - Reach & Directional Pickup 13:53 - Near vs. Far Sound Test 15:02 - Super Scientific Outdoor Distance Test 16:03 - Which Mic Is Best? ——————————————————————— Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram & Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com/ My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts —————————— SUPPORT THE CHANNEL —————————— Patreon: https://patreon.com/tombuck Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): https://geni.us/ArtlistTom •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom •Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H) •Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H) •Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H) •Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon) •Sirui Anamorphic Lens: https://bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H) •Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon) •ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon) •Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon) •GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon) •YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://geni.us/yoloboxpro (Amazon) ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon) •Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon) •Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon) •Earthworks Icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) •Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) •FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon) —————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS —————————— •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) •Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H) •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon) •Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon) •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) •Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon) •Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h) •Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon) •Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H) •Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon) •GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon) ——————————————————————— 🎥 Check out the rest of my gear here:https://himynameistom.com/gear ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck. As a lifelong A/V nerd, I’m here to help you level up the audio and video quality of your streams, podcasts, puns, and videos. I was a high school Digital Media teacher for 11 years, and I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way. New videos are uploaded every Thursday morning, and more often when possible! ——————————————————————— #Rode #audio #microphones ——————————————————————— Episode 283: Rode VideoMic GO II vs. NTG – Great Audio For Any Budget!