In today’s episode, we put the new RODE VideoMic NTG through several tests to see how well it performs as an oncamera and offcamera shotgun boom microphone. This new mic moves the cameratop 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.

#RODE #VideoMicNTG #Microphone

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

RODE VideoMic NTG B&H https://bhpho.to/2KBK59e Amazon https://geni.us/qEmwS
RODE Fur Windshield for VideoMic NTG B&H https://bhpho.to/2WpDuFR
RODE VideoMic Pro+ B&H https://bhpho.to/2HgqSa7 Amazon https://geni.us/TthSx1
RODE VC1 Extension cable for booming the VideoMic NTG B&H https://bhpho.to/2FVQXKq Amazon https://geni.us/L8GzF
Rycote Softie fur cover for VideoMic NTG B&H https://bhpho.to/358XoW8
Whirlwind pcDI box convert the output from the NTG to a balanced connection which supports longer cable runs without picking up noise and interference B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/DYKbLAA
DEITY VMic D3 Pro B&H https://bhpho.to/2TQJpCZ Amazon https://geni.us/LhLA5
Aputure 300DII LED Light used as a key light B&H https://bhpho.to/2y38ga2 Amazon https://geni.us/7EKTp54
Aputure Light Dome II soft box on key light B&H https://bhpho.to/2Osyx8j Amazon https://geni.us/LirLfz
Aputure 120DII LED Light used for slash of light on background B&H https://bhpho.to/2T7FtcR Amazon https://geni.us/deg3
Aputure Barn Doors used to create the slash of light B&H https://bhpho.to/2FZCvFC Amazon https://geni.us/clnp
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K B&H https://bhpho.to/2oeIXA1
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K B&H https://bhpho.to/2JB7W5V
Tilta Half Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K B&H https://bhpho.to/2WPkHli
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens B&H https://bhpho.to/2wMxVDs Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ
Panasonic 1235mm f/2.8 OIS Lens B&H https://bhpho.to/2i6s2gv Amazon https://geni.us/QXvPz8b
Sigma ART 2470mm f/2.8 EF Mount Lens B&H https://bhpho.to/2kjsI2x Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW

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