RODE VideoMic GO II

In this episode, we have a look and a listen to the RODE VideoMic GO II. This versatile, very small shotgun style microphone can record to your camera, your mobile device (iOS or Android) or your Mac or PC. It is super simple to use and it doesn’t require a battery. Let’s take a closer look and listen!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE VideoMic GO II and accessories - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store https://geni.us/bmXzB3r
- RODE VideoMic NTG - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/rodevmCH
- RODE Tripod 2 — B&H https://geni.us/f2BJf3i
- iFootage Cobra II tabletop tripod - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/loHW2L
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ
- Canon C70 Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:15 Summary
00:21 Disclosure
00:25 Raw audio samples
00:44 Who is this for?
01:16 Size and weight
01:18 Outputs
01:31 Headphone jack
01:54 No batteries
02:30 USB real-time monitoring
02:55 Pad, high pass
03:24 RODE Central app for control
03:27 Practical noise floor sample
04:34 Shockmount
05:40 Slide forward or back
05:48 Included parts
06:08 Extra accessories
06:21 Podcast with RODE Connect
06:55 Versatility
07:03 Warranty and price
07:10 No physical controls
07:53 versus VideoMic NTG
08:38 Settings on apps
09:05 My take
0926 versus original VideoMic GO
10:11 Please buy my courses