Rode microphone

Rode VideoMic GO II

Creators cited with it: 6; From 10 reports.
Released: 2022; First cited here by DSLR Video Shooter, January 2022. Last reported 2 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for sound quality and ease of use; From 4 reviews. What they said

$80.00

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“RODE VideoMic GO II and accessories - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store”
Curtis JuddJanuary 2022Watch the video
“Rode did send me this microphone for review but they haven't seen this video they're not paying me and all of that said I have ordered two of these for myself because I'm a big fan”
DSLR Video ShooterJanuary 2022Watch the video at 0:25

4 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews (2 press, 2 video), newest July 2022

What press and YouTube reviews of the Rode VideoMic GO II judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Sound quality
Ease of use
Build & handling
Noise handling
Value

Sound qualityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call the audio excellent, clear, and professional sounding.4 reviews›
Praise (7)
- “The audio quality is great”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “i think the road sounds a little bit smoother with a little bit stronger bass response”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 28:10
- “i have been more and more impressed with the capabilities of this microphone when you plug it into your computer”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 30:03
- “it is a very good headphone jack and has quite a good headphone amplifier in it”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 12:42
- “Excellent sound quality for the price”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · May 2022Read the review
- “the sound is remarkably good for the price”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · May 2022Read the review
- “you're gonna get a really nice high quality sound”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 3:35
Complaints (1)
- “i was getting distortion”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch
Noise handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Effectively isolates voice from background noise, but struggles in wind.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “it also did an excellent job of knocking down that waterfall noise that background noise i had in that one outdoor segment”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 29:13
- “i think it possibly did the best or one of the best jobs of isolating the sound of my voice compared to the sound of the waterfall”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 29:20
- “it is cutting out a lot of the exterior noise that you would hear if this mic was further away from my mouth”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 4:48
- “which is gonna help with a little bit of wind, but also any exterior noises and explosives, which is really nice”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 1:28
Complaints (1)
- “even in these light wind conditions the foam wind muff that comes with the videomic go to is not doing the job”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 14:48
Ease of useRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Extremely easy to use; needs TRS headphones only.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “the setup and operation is as simple as it could be.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “the Rode VideoMic Go II is extremely easy to use”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · May 2022Read the review
- “it makes it super easy to use and you don't have to worry about anything”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 3:09
- “this is a super easy to use mic”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 2:41
Complaints (1)
- “You need TRS not TRSS headphones”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
Battery & rangeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Lightweight, sturdy build; shock mount grips are a bit fiddly.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The VideoMic GO II itself feels extremely light”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “once it's there, it's gripped like iron.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “this is a super lightweight and compact mic”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 1:21
- “it comes with a really high quality and sturdy shock mount”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 1:39
Complaints (1)
- “This mount has grips that are intended to keep the cable out of the way, but I found them a bit fiddly to use with the included SC14 cable.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · May 2022Read the review
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Good value overall, though pricier than expected with extra costs.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Great value for money”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “You can get cheaper on-camera directional mics than this, but it's still not expensive”
  PressDigital Camera World, Rod · January 2022Read the review
- “i would not hesitate to recommend this microphone as the best on camera microphone you can buy under 140 dollars”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 31:31
- “I would say this would be the mic to get, especially if you're looking for a budget option”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 8:06
- “the fact that this mic is only $100 or so, really makes this one of the best mics for the budget with all that it can do”
  VideoThink Media, Omar Eltakrori · July 2022Watch at 7:33
Complaints (2)
- “this is not a hundred dollar microphone this is a hundred and forty dollar microphone”
  VideoMark Wiemels · February 2022Watch at 27:04
- “Windshield costs extra”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Angela Nicholson · May 2022Read the review