Rode NT USB Mini Microphone review and comparison to the Blue Yeti. The best USB Mic yet?
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Hey All! In this video I review the Rode NT-USB Mini USB-C Microphone to use with Smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers!
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Product description from Amazon:
RODE NT-USB MINI: The NT-USB Mini is a compact, studio-quality USB microphone designed for recording direct to a computer or tablet.
EASY SET-UP: It features a class-compliant USB output for direct recording to a computer or tablet. No drivers or software are needed, and no external power required to operate.
IDEAL FOR: Delivers professional-sounding audio in any application, from recording vocals and instruments, to podcasting and voiceovers, to gaming and live streaming.
DESK STAND: The included desk stand features a magnetic base that can be detached for easy mounting on mic stands or studio arms.
ZERO LATENCY MONITORING: Thanks to the studio-grade headphone amplifier and built-in pop filter, its easy to monitor your audio. There is also a switchable zero-latency monitoring mode.
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Speed was fine. I hate 35 minutes of videos by slow talking people
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Test, test, test-icle. Great review.
I was gonna write the same thing hahahah
Exactly my thought.
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Your audio mixing is incredible. Can you give us the settings for that please?
Thanks for the shout out!! Great audio comparison - test test testing - I like how much smaller the rode is compared to the yeti.
I love Rode, it's the first mic I purchased for my video camera. Great audio quality :)
I'm a big fan of them too
I liked the sound of NT-USB mini. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the review. I made my mind toward the Rode NT-Mini usb. You are the only reviewer that mention about Audio Mixer setting. I'm new to becoming youtuber, I like the deeper voice effect that you have on your video. Could you please advice what audio mixer you are using? software, hardware, setting? Many thanks in advance.
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OH MAN, you have got such a beautiful review style - extremely professional. Please continue making these types of reviews.
Dear, one question. Your mixing quality is superb. Can you please make a separate video how do you mix your audio, from start to finish, to make it feel so good? I believe that video will be viral. Please make that video!
Thanks for the comment! I don't normally mix my audio. A few videos I have used Voicemeeter, but for my recent Videos over the last year or so it's been raw audio
Thank you for this review. Clearly, you favour a lot of bass EQ here when using both mics. I'm using Sennheiser 598SR headphones, and I hear a somewhat bloomed lower end, but that's merely my subjective opinion of course. Best wishes.
Hey Sujano. I preferred the Blue Yeti. I found your voice popped better.it seemed clearer. Thanks for the the video great as always.
Hahaha my wife liked the Yeti better as well! It seems like I still have some configuring to do with the Rode
@@MrSujano Which one does your wife think is closer to your real voice?
In my opinion comparing the begining to the end of this video, the Yeti gives a more metallic / bass heavy / radio voice which I think is more appealing to listen to, at least initially.
@@paouvous Honestly they are both pretty close to my actual voice. At the end of the day, they vary only slightly with the audio mixer tweaked for each one
The rode is excellent and mine is here on Monday. Great explanation of both microphones.
Great video bro! What are you using to mix the microphone?
Good and clear comparison, I will go for Rode Mini USB. Thanks.
Great review. Exactly what 8 needed. Thanks.
I picked up mine 2 days ago. The USB cord is now much longer. I am mounting it on my boom arm and PC is below the table, there is no problem reaching it.
Great review! I see that it comes with a USB C to USB A cable. Do you think a USB C to USB C cable would work? Specially for newer models of MacBook pros that don’t have USB A ports, only C?
Awesome review!
I'm wondering though, any recommendation for mics that can sound great at a mouth to mic distance of around 15 inches?
You could probably take a look at shotgun mics - they are meant to be off camera. I know RODE makes a few decent ones, I have a Videomicro that I use in my GoPro vlogging setup vid
Great Practical comparison !!!
Can you tell me a little bit about the mixer settings you used? The difference between raw audio vs the mixed is night and day. How would I replicate that?
Can you advise on your mixer setup? How do you connect an USB mic to a mixer?
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Thank you for your valuable content.
Great comparison, vid! Would the Rode NT-USB Mini work with a USB-C to USB-C cable/connection (without compensating on sound, of course)? I don't have a USB-A port on my laptop and prefer not to use an adapter. Also, while the mic is plug-and-play, would you happen to know if it's compatible with Chrome OS devices such as a Chromebook (both the Pixelbook and Pixelbook Go specifically in my case)?
Hello. I have the mic now but I am using mac pro 2019. Upset with RODE don't provide usb. What usb converter do you recommend for sound quality recording?
Nice. Which software did you use? Is it available for Mac and also using zoom?
When reviewing a mic for use in a podcast setting I have zero interest in hearing the mic at distance, like over an arms length or even a few more feet away. I will never use it that way. The real trick is to adjust the volume of the mic down until the ambient noise in the room can no longer be heard. Further, if you are recording your podcast, meaning not going live, then adjust it and 'roll the tap' for about 30 seconds without speaking so you capture a true noise floor. When you put it in Audacity (come on now, we all use it at some point) you can have Audacity calculate the noise floor and remove it from the rest of the finished recording. The NT-USB Mini (I own it too along with the Podmic) is a great mic when used correctly, like any other mic. When used wrong, people think they must spend more money on a mic...which will likely turn out worse due to increased capsule sensitivity.
Rode NT USB Mini, sounds better and is cheaper and compact in size. I will be getting one soon. Liked the review
Blue yeti work well
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)
- does other end of cable supplied with Rode NT Mini connects directly to USB-C Port of latest iPad Air4(2020)
Thanks and Regards
Dilip, India
hi, thank you for the video!
I would like to change my mic to rode from yeti as well for the size and portability.
How does the rode nt's live feedback monitoring sound compared to the yeti?
I am mainly concerned about the hissing sound. Yeti seemed to have the least hissing sound
compared to other brands at same gain level from my experience.
I was thinking about purchasing this mic. Great one, even better with the mixer! Which audio mixer do you use?
I used voicemeeter in this video - 100% free software
Thanks for making the video. What voice processor are you using?
I used voicemeeter for the processed audio in this vid
test..test..testing the suspense is intense
just press the button and you can change to be mic control
I think I'm going to grab the NT-USB mini.. is it still okay in 2021? or is there any better choice?
What studio arm is compatible with the Rode NT-Mini, i cant spend more than 40 Euros
for all the buyers of the rode usb mini - in recent version - the cable is longer and better:)
Its currently unavailable in us Amazon lol
A dumb simple question. Where do I find the adapter shown at 2:08 in the video?
When you performed the mouse-clicking test, was not the Yeti set to omni-directional? Wouldn't it be more fair if it was set to the uni-directional pickup pattern?
I had it set to cardioid for a fair comparison
What would be the best boom arm for the mini that is under 70 pounds/dollars that is a c clamp?
Hello, nice video! Could you tell me how do you make your voice sound so good with the yeti? i have yeti too but can't make it sound so clear and deep
Try voicemeeter. Part of it is my actual voice though
@@MrSujano Thank you
You said at the beginning of the video you were using a voice mixer. It sounded much better with the voice mixer. How can I get a voice mixer?
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@@MrSujano thank you! I subscribed because you answered. 😊
What mixer are you using with the Yeti?
Would you recommend the Rode Mini for recording instruments, specifically Guitar and Bass?
I am not a musician, so I would probably check out Podcastage on YT
I am using the mic with my phone and I’ve found that whenever I sing/speak into it, there’s this prickly or grainy sound in some spots. I don’t know what to do about it because some tests that I took had little to no static and other tests had static all the way through. Do you have any tips?
Is this good for rap vocals
Is rode mic good for recording singing
Hi There! Thanks for the great video. Since you mentioned you also have a Rode Video Micro, which is my current setup for recording voice (Zoom Recorder connected with Rode Video Micro), could you please tell me how does that compare to this Rode NT USB Mini?
I tried recording to the zoom directly but I have an H2N and its not great. With Rode Video Micro attached recording to the Zoom H2N, it sounds better but again, I'm wondering if by investing into the Rode USB NT or USB NT Mini, I can get even better sound quality. And what's the primary difference. Sorry for the long question. :)
The big difference for me is the quality of audio from my 3.5mm computer jack vs USB. Almost every USB mic I have sounds better than my noisy 3.5mm jack in my PC.
@@MrSujano Thank you for your response.
how are you using an audio mixer with a usb mic?
software
can you tell us what the settings you are using are?
Ha - testicle! Great video!
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Just tell us, which windows software do you prefer for optimizing our voice on NT USB mini?
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Which usb mic do you think is the best for singing? I mean out of any models and brands? I have the Røde nt USB mini and it's very good for for talking, but i think it could be better usb microphones for singing?
I don't sing, but maybe the standard Rode NT, or even the new Elgato Wave 3
Try Rode NT Usb, its way better than the mini! Trust me I have both so i know what i am talking about!
@@agambhasin Thanks :) I traded in my mini for the Rode NT.
JSHofficial I even traded my nt usb for a Sennheiser e835, trust me its amazing! Especially for podcasting!
I was kinda hoping he was gonna mess up and say testicle. Great video
which program are you using to make your microphones sound better?
Voicemeeter. It's free
the yeti is too unsightly for me lol i got the mini
When I recorded with NT USB mini I got lot of noise, may I know the reason
Try a different cable, different usb port and also possibly different recording software. Audacity is a great one to try out
@@MrSujano what about Moavi software
the lack of a way to mute the mic kills the NT USB mini for me
Same here. Wasn’t aware of this until it arrived. No software support for muting it either (at least on macOS). Need that extra protection on Zoom. I ordered the Yeti X, looking forward to comparing the two and returning the loser.
It looks Rode makes worse work with “s” and “p” sound 🤔 What do you think?
I noticed that! It's odd - in my other videos I've had to re-record things due to how poorly the Blue handles plosives. I guess time will tell with the Rode, but from initial impressions, the built in pop filter works fairly well
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I just can’t expect “testing”… why is that?
What Audio Mixer did you use for the USB mics?
Voicemeeter www.vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/
@@MrSujano thanks. I found the software 2 weeks ago and it was really awesome.
testing lol well done sir.
Has anybody try asmr with a Rode NT usb mini? Is it worth to buy to start?
I'd probably go for the Blue Yeti for a more "full" sound
Hi there. Does the Nt mini work with iphone when connected with a convertor?
Ali Emrah CANDAN It does!
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