First look at the new Rode NT USB MINI Microphone

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Get a first look at the new Rode NT-USB Mini Microphone. Hear sound samples to compare it to the original Rode NT-USB mic and hear for yourself whether it stands up to the likes of the Blue Yeti and the Blue Yeti Nano.
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In this video, I unbox the NT-USB Mini and then run through a sound test, comparing the NT-USB Mini to the original NT-USB Microphone. Finally, I share my thoughts on the sound quality and whether it's a worthy microphone to buy at $99.
Watch my original review of the Rode NT-USB Microphone: • Rode NT-USB Microphone...
As a disclaimer, Rode provided the NT-USB Mini microphone for free to review. I purchased my original Rode NT-USB microphone and use it as the primary microphone on my KZfaq channel.

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@sanketss84 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot the near and far test was exactly what i was looking for.

@mohamudabass4372 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you are one of the few KZfaqrs whose videos I look forward to. Thank you!

@truphotos8476 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review! Quick question, can the mic be removed from the swinging arms? Or can they be tightened when the come loose?

@kazooMCmotovlog 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful for me. Thanks for create nice comparison.

@JacReviewsStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using a male to male 3.5mm cable to connect the monitor port of the Rode NT Usb and a Dslr to shoot video? Does the "Volume" knob become like a gain control then? Would it work?

@sunnyhu4855 4 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. You've got a good voice.

@OilfieldSchool 4 жыл бұрын

Thx man your video really helpful

@yfytgfjhgkjhg 4 жыл бұрын

What are you filming with? I wanted to use this for my smartphone, but found out it didn't work. Guess i will need something more or another mic. Im green when it comes to things like this.

@shinzproductionsfilms1870 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info

@Nightcore0987 4 жыл бұрын

2 questions. (1) Why the audio sounds terrible for 10 seconds at 6:00? At this part of 10 seconds did you use the Mini? (2) How do you adjust the audio between microphone output and desktop output? There's only one bottom one the Mini compare to original Rode NT-USB where there're two bottom, one for adjusting volume and another for balancing micro/desktop output. Thank in advance.

@KevinStratvert 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Andre - at 6:00, for the test, I stopped recording my main talk track using my PC so I could switch back and forth between the NT-USB Mini and NT-USB. For this segment, I recorded using my Shure shotgun mic attached to my camera (agree that it sounds pretty poor, but that's all the audio I had for that segment!). With the Mini, if you push the button in, it'll let you hear the audio from the mic directly; however, you can't balance microphone/desktop audio like with the NT-USB. It's either all Mic or both Mic and desktop. Hope that helps!

@saw3759 3 жыл бұрын

Great microphone I buy it, and the quality of the audio is insane!

@beatzdrop3051 4 жыл бұрын

Gavind sound recording problems with my Røde NT Usb Mini on my Windows 10 PC. Anyone can help? Trying to record gameplsy in OBS, but the microphone sounds different like I'm speaking without a microphone in my bedroom. Hard to explain, the sound of the recording says everything. :))

@fjfjrfjfjr 2 жыл бұрын

To connect to an iPad, do you need an adapter that switches the usb to a usbc?

@ArtexMurat 4 жыл бұрын

TEŞEKKÜRLER :)

@keepingitneat 4 жыл бұрын

Loved video. I think the Mini has its place for a budget and for up close use only. The drop off quality seemed significant at medium range and at far it was definetly noticeable and degraded. After this video I will not be buying a mini as I already have the Rode NT-USB and was looking for another mic but not this one. Thank you for the video!

@mozexy689 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there Kevin, thanks a lot for your review! I'm having some problems with my Rode NT-USB Mini, saying the recording volume is really low even though I am really close to the mic. Did you change any settings for the NT-USB Mini (e.g. adding some db)? Would really appreaciate your help :) Best regards

@KevinStratvert 4 жыл бұрын

What app are you using to record? I personally use Audacity. You can adjust the recording level in audacity via the slider next to the mic icon. Let me know if this works for you. Cheers!

@mozexy689 4 жыл бұрын

@@KevinStratvert I did use Audacity and I set the level at 97%. In my opinion that's really high, so there's only 3% to add and even at 100% I'm hitting -12dB at maximum. I mean, I know that -12dB are okay, but I just was wondering if you tweaked anything else, because you didn't have to go up that far.

@FFrrEEddRRiiKK1 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison.

@Tinito1984 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use this mic with my iphone? Do i need a special cable?

@ShirazMistry 4 жыл бұрын

A good review. Next, can you compare it to the Blue Yeti please?

@MikesTECHonGod 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Can I use the Mini Mic for my Tech channel?

@jimshaw899 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Stratvert Yeah. That might be the worst location for recording I've heard recently. Just some moving blankets fastened to the nearby walls would provide a better solution. Thanks for the early look at this device; I see one in my future, mainly because I trust Rode's quality and life expectancy. And yes, the NT-USB sounds marginally better than the mini, but size matters.

@sonnetmustafiz 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin! Is it good for the podcast?

@skhani-mp8vm 7 ай бұрын

Would you please help me about connecting this mic to mobile phone?is there any way?

@1Zero9999 2 жыл бұрын

I just got one, but how to setting together with Røde arm?😓🥴

@vivingeorge8417 3 жыл бұрын

Does it come with a warranty card ?

@govindvaidya8599 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, Thanks for a detailed reply, but i have confusion : Please tell me, -Type of USB Port provided on “ RODE NT USB Mini” itself. - Each end of the cable provided by RODE has which USB type ( is it that both ends of cable has Usb-C) Thanks and Regards Dilip, India

@crabbynebula 3 жыл бұрын

no, the other end is usb A 2.0

@shalaymacruz2318 4 жыл бұрын

Can you connect it to your phone

@chengsbond3769 4 жыл бұрын

Can it be connected to a smartphone to record karaoke singing?

@badsamaritan8223 4 жыл бұрын

You need some acoustic panels in your studio. Hearing quite a bit of echo.

@hectorzarate8580 Жыл бұрын

I completely agreed, it is hard to listen the real audio, but thank you for the video

@tomassailor1339 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job..

@makeonlineearningneobux2641 4 жыл бұрын

How to buy

@johnnguyen5681 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, does this work with an android phone? thanks

@drawingbard 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not Kevin, but can confirm that it works on my Galaxy S9+

@gamgam9468 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Does the mini work with an iPad/iPhone via lightning port?

@aarushlal3702 3 жыл бұрын

It should be

@gamgam9468 3 жыл бұрын

Aarush Lal Thanks

@MaZEEZaM 4 жыл бұрын

I have the NT-USB, I am very happy with it, I need another mic for another computer so am curious as to whether I should get the mini or buy another NT-USB. Thanks for the comparison.

@sorayastar1 4 жыл бұрын

What’s better for singing do you think?

@aarushlal3702 3 жыл бұрын

I think the normal one on a boom arm would be the best for singing compared to the mini

@shaazsphotohub 3 жыл бұрын

What arm do you suggest for this ?

@StonedViper 3 жыл бұрын

i got the Rode arm which should last a lifetime.

@iyanu Жыл бұрын

Can I connect to my phone

@BigNBro 4 жыл бұрын

mini sounds like warmer

@SibaNL 4 жыл бұрын

Can I listen to my desktop audio through the NT-USB Mini?

@KevinStratvert 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can hear desktop audio through the headphone jack on the mini.

@Montix 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these. The sounds keeps disconnecting when I am doing a Teams meeting or a Webex meeting. I have my headphones plugged with an Audio jack and I just loose the sound coming from the mic out of a sudden. Anyone with that?

@raytaylor4199 2 жыл бұрын

Did you manage to resolve this issue? I've just ordered this mic specifically for Microsoft teams

@Montix 2 жыл бұрын

@@raytaylor4199 Hello. I actually had to reach out to Rode support. I had to ship my microphone to them where they ran multiple tests. They did not really found something specific but mentioned it could be related with the cable. They did give me a new small cable when they shipped back the microphone. That has helped quite a lot. Very occasionally it might get disconnected but very rarely compared to when I was using the original cable. With the original one was painful at least for me. Now maybe every 2 weeks or less frequent it happens that somehow the connection is lost. Maybe now I would have gone for a Yeti but overall satisfied with the product after the issue was sorted.

@raytaylor4199 2 жыл бұрын

@João Monteiro thank you for the detailed response, I've actually returned 2 blue yetis and the samson g track pro due to numerous issues, the rode is my final hope now

@Modern_NostalgiaEnt 3 жыл бұрын

This mic is amazing!!!! But I have a question... can I run it from my phone like I can my iPad??

@erbattv 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nostalgia. I just got my Røde NT-USB and connected it to my iPad, but it requires an adapter. But sounds pretty good!

@Modern_NostalgiaEnt 3 жыл бұрын

@@erbattv it works from my iPad amazingly without an adapter but I got nothing from my phone

@DimitraManoura 2 жыл бұрын

@@Modern_NostalgiaEnt Hi! did you manage to run it from your phone?

@Modern_NostalgiaEnt 2 жыл бұрын

@@DimitraManoura No, I wouldn't recommend it. I run it strictly off of my laptop

@DimitraManoura 2 жыл бұрын

@@Modern_NostalgiaEnt Thank you very much !

@ronnieryanpc 3 жыл бұрын

Im not sure if you EQd the sound, or the room is just echoey

@Andrewc87563 4 жыл бұрын

Need to treat the reverb in your room

@KevinStratvert 4 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, something I’ll need to improve. Thanks for the note!

@Andrewc87563 4 жыл бұрын

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@HandTV 5 ай бұрын

Rode NTS sound Very Clear

@TheYakuzo 4 жыл бұрын

Do you see any sound difference ? 😯 Go buy the Mini

@NikyRipy 4 жыл бұрын

They look similar, the rode nt usb, seems to have a warmer voice. But all in all they are both good

@MaZEEZaM 4 жыл бұрын

BEWARE FLASHING AT START

@atulisrockin 4 жыл бұрын

The NT USB sounds more natural with better bass sound. And much better at longer distances compared to the mini. The mini is still pretty decent sounding.

@Reachland02 Жыл бұрын

I regret buying this thing. When I recorded there were a lot of windy noise.

@Bamwich 3 жыл бұрын

Popcorn!

@gnostie 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I bought the Mini, and that was a mistake. Unless you have a boom arm, you'd better be a very, very short person to bring this mic to your face. If you are too far from the mic, the sound quality is really poor. I've now sent the Mini back and will get the non-mini Rode NT - which I should have bought to begin with, to be frank. Ymmv, of course, I'm just reporting how things worked out for me.