Nice review. I especially like the "real world" comparisons (because that is what I am currently looking for) rather than the typical sterile, acoustically treated studio, scenarios. Well done and Thanks!

Thank you, Jake. Well done, very interesting and informative as always. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Great video! Thanks for sharing and putting in the time to create this video.

Really thorough production with great info - much appreciated!

I have an Rode NTG, two Rode Videomic Go II's, one Panasonic Shot Gun (DMW-MS2), one Audio Technica AT4073a Shotgun, one Rode NT4 and one Rode NT3. I shoot multicam live theatre, concerts and dance shows. My Rode NTG quit but it was replaced by Rode under warranty. I usually use two Rode Videomic Go II's and the Audio Technica AT4073a on my cameras. I seldom use the Rode NTG as it sounds very similar to the Rode Videomic Go II and I don't have to worry about batteries. The Panasonic shot gun doesn't require a battery. I use the Rode NT4 on the leading edge of the stage with the Sound Devices Mix Pre 3.

Thanks. Love your report. I do have a Sennheiser MKE-400. So far so good although I haven’t had the chance to use it as much as I’d have hope to. I love the compactness and sound quality though.

very nice comparisons. thanks for this

Great job on this video! Very thorough, thank you.

i appreciate your efforts for giving us a real life comparison in strong weather

Awesome, very well done and informativ.

Thanks for the good review!

Great video and beautiful location. Thank you!

Great comparison Jake thank you.

Wow, what a nice video. So refreshing to see someone out in action with those microphones where they belong instead of sitting in a studio for a whole 20 minute video. What I am also interested in would be noise and how they sound with quiet, ambient sounds; like the wind wooshing in the trees or birds chirping in the distance, not only with voice. I'm mainly searching for a suitable microphone for my outdoor activities; I think I like the Sennheiser most so far for my needs. Really enjoyed the video!

Keep going man !!! 100k this year

Thank you so much for trekking into the wilderness for this review.

Great comparison as always Jake, Deity is always my favourite (can’t beat that price, holy cow) the Sennheiser is intriguing, but I’m biased as I have the D3 Pro too. Awesome vid! 😎👍🏻

great review Jake!

Thank you for this video!!! I actually have had the Rode VidMic NTG for about two years and I've had to send it back to RODE twice already! The microphone goes dead after a few months of use and does not turn on automatically (as it is supposed to) when connected to the camera. It works great when it works, but today it really let me down in-front of a client and would not turn on at all even though it was fully charged. So I am sending it back to RODE one more time but I am buying the Sennheiser in the meantime, I am not dealing with RODE again.

Really nice reviews, Jake. My mic of choice for several years has been, and continues to be, the Rode Videomic NTG. I record inside only, myself speaking and being videotaped. I use it purely as a USB-C mic, going straight into my M1 iPad Pro 12.9, which obviously captures both audio and video simultaneously using it this way. The sound quality is fantastic. The mic is boomed in its shock mount, just out of frame, and the iPad is mounted on a tripod. It all sits atop a rectangular table, along with lights, so it’s always “good to go” with no set up needed each time I record. After recording, the iPad is removed and placed back in its Apple Magic Keyboard, where I edit the videos using iMovie. The advantage for me is, aside from possibly boosting the volume a bit in iMovie, there’s absolutely no post production needed - just trimming, etc. I don’t even use any of the settings on the NTG, as the USB connection seems to work perfectly for my needs. The sound quality is great for my voice - as you mentioned, each mic is a bit different on how it records, so what works for one may not work so well for another. The other nice thing I’ve found about Rode is, the NTG (as you mentioned) has a built-in battery which must be charged. But Rode guarantees each new mic for 10 full years when you register it. After having mine for almost 3 years, I began having some battery problems - but the techs at Rode had me send it to them to be checked out, and they replaced it with a brand new A-stock NTG, which is now guaranteed for the remaining balance of 7 years. The one thing we know, with any kind of tech, is that over time, products will come out which perform better (and often cost less) than whatever mic you buy. But I’ve been very impressed with the techs at Rode, which you can reach by phone five days a week. I can tell you from my own experience - both before you buy and afterwards - they are there to help. Let them know what your particular needs are, and they will advise which, if any of their products, will help you in your work. They’re also very familiar with how their products interact with Apple products, etc.

awesome detailed review

Nice Jake. I’m looking at the Deity👊🏻

Really great job u informed my decision

Amazing! Thank you so much :)

Thanks for your review. It was easy to notice that the Deity did a worse job of rejecting the waterfall noise than both Rode and Sennheiser. Their performance in a windy environment was similar when using the deadcat but the Deity did clearly worse with no wind protection. It would be very useful if there was also a test with the low cut filter on. The handling noise seemed to be the same although it was difficult to hear as you were talking. The Rode, as you said yourself, has more ways to control the sound and has no interference problems, an issue that seems to be common with the Deity. I have the Sennheiser . I used it just a few times but had no interference issues and the mic was right on the top of my iPhone. Deity is the only one that doesn't have a headphone port. The Sennheiser has one and you can improvise one on the Rode. Based on your review I would choose the Rode or the Sennheiser . Definitely not the Deity. One thing is for sure: The Rode and the Sennheiser are much more suitable to use with iPhone than the Deity. They have a. headphone port and won't have interference issues (I am not sure about the Sennheiser as I haven't use it enough to be certain but had no problems with it in areas with lots of phones and radio frequency and I used it on the top of my phone).

Great video

Thanks for the comparison review. I am hoping to find a replacement mic that has better shielding, and you state that some have experienced RF issues with the Diety. My original Video Mic Pro has served me well for many years. However, when used with my Hollyland 400S wireless transmitter, the VMP picks up RF "spray". I can minimize it by adjusting the direction of the 400S' antenna, but can not eliminate it entirely. BTW, I am using this with a Panasonic S1H, and have experimented with different gain settings on the VMP and input gain on the camera. Being an unbalanced audio path, the system is prone to RF spray.

The on-camera Mic on the Sony is freaking beautiful, the waterfall sounded great. I realize background sounds aren't optimal but wow. I just hooked up my monitoring headphones to my Sony A7iv out of curiosity and holy cow. Wow.

Great comp ! I now wonder how they'd compare to the Zoom M3, notably in term of audio quality, & practicality, considering the M3 - can output in 3 ways : Internal 32 bit on SD card, USB out, & hp out into a camera for sync & secure/backup REC - has the advantage of 32 bit REC, which would eliminate all issues of level & digital clipping, even though we'd still have to avoid for sure analog (mic) clip - has as only potential issue, the same as some other options, RF interferences pick-up, & plasticky build

D4 Duo what?! Lol 😂 so many mic names easy to mix up. Love the Rode the best for sure! Deity sounds good but in my area RF noise is bad so I can’t trust it, but sound quality, features, and price is good! Great video!

I have the Rode and it’s awesome!

Best on-camera mic comparison I've seen, and I've watched a ton. I think I'm going with the Sennheiser MKE-400 because of the integrated wind/shock design making it more compact and nice looking, without seeming to sacrifice sound quality. Thanks!

The only usable mic without a Furry Deadcat on for outdoors would be MKE 400 and in higher winds with the included Furry. All other mics are unusable and clipping even with their foam options.

Love your channel and thank you for all the information. Would you prefer a lapel mic or this kind of mic if you have to choose?

Fantastic video, I’ve been debating the Rode for a while. Assuming it would make a good boom mic in the “studio” when filming vids?

Do they all have a low battery warning light? Great review. The Sennheiser seems to produce the smoother sound with your voice.

Good and informative as always. What are your thoughts on wireless microphones? Have you used the new wireless one from dji? Thanks

I commented before and I appreciated your response, but do you have any suggestions for a cardioid microphone that can handle winds up to 30 or 40mph? Thanks for the reviews and your time.

Thanks for the real world review. I am trying to decide between sennheiser mke400 and rode videomic ntg. i whould like to use them on-camera for filming weddings and then for recording interviews, used on a boom stand. which one of them do you think it's best used on a boom stand for recording a staged interview?

great review dude , what would you recommend for my Samsung ultra 22 USB c, i am looking for something to plug directly in mobile without cable?

I appreciate the extra effort to produce your video. How do you process your audio during post? Thank you

I have own the Deity D3pro and live in California in a well populated area and I pick up radio frequencies. I’m currently searching to pick up a new mic because of this.

What would you recommend for recording live bands? On & front of stage, mostly heavy/loud bands so lots of distortion and low end.

Did you switch out the 3.5mm cable supplied with the Rose NTG? If so, why? Ive been having connection issues with mine. I’ll charge it and go then use it and it’s completely dead or it won’t shut off after charging it, until I connect it to camera and unplug it. Any tips or hacks greatly appreciated!

Hello, Just wondering if those mic can handle cold weather up to -10C (I live in Canada). It’s seems not good to use mic in cold weather and manufacturer don’t show that info in the specs. Of course your video was taken in winter, but do you stay away when it’s getting cold around -10C. Thank’s

Hello, I have a question if you could help me it will be very nice of you. I make outdoor cooking videos. I live very close to highway and there's lot of traffic noise. I bought rode video micro that doesn't help much since cars are driving by really fast. If you could suggest a microprocessor for my situation that would be very helpful.

Hey i recently got a sony a7iii. Im scared to use it in light rain and snow. Are they weather sealed?

IMO.... Sennheiser was the most "outta the box" ready, just plug & play. Myself, have both Deity D4 Duo/Movo DoubleMic coz they were most "budget-friendly"-lol. Both are suitable for my Canon Vixia HF-G50. Always looking for something better tho....

What’re some mics that will have the sound from behind? I want both

Just wondering Jake, is the Deity compatible with the ZV-E10?

Deity has issues with RF and the cable something’s don’t recognize the camera or recorder…… my total favorite is the Sennheiser and replace my DEITY… specially about issues with the auto sensing camera.

What size movo deadcat(s) did you use for each mic?

the NTG clipped on you quite a bit. I've had the same issue when voices get too high.

NTG isn’t compatible with the Panasonic cameras but the d3pro is. NTG sounds better to me but again not compatible. Also I think I picked up the d3 pro for 100 bucks where the ride ran me 250usd

what length deadcat should i get for the deity d3?

Movo dead cat is impressive

if u don’t want any handling noise stick with the Deity or Rode…Sennheiser & Sony has the same internal shock mount that fails getting rid of handling noise.

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I had the Rode and the Sennheiser and returned both. Very boxy sounding. You could spend some time EQ-ing the mic then save the setting as a pre-set if you are a youtuber or podcaster and you are the only one going to be speaking into the mic. But if you're a filmmaker or similar weddings etc and lots of different people are going to be speaking into it then you're going to need to know what you're doing in the mix.

Honestly all around I think the sennheiser is the best choice

What about the MKE 600?

Don’t know, but NTG seems to be the one with the better rejection of noise…

Your audio sounds too aggressive. Maybe too much highs on the audio spectrum.