Can you get great audio without needing to have a microphone in frame? This video focuses on the legendary Sennheiser MKH 50 and compares it to a few other options like the Rode VideoMic NTG and Deity S-Mic 2.

Thank you to Allen @SoundSpeeds for helping to provide some sound advice on this sound device. Check out Allen's channel here for more great info:
   / soundspeeds  

• Sennheiser MKH 50
https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
https://bhpho.to/3Hr2sZy (B&H)
https://geni.us/dpks (Amazon)

• Deity S-Mic 2
https://bhpho.to/3traMVx (B&H)
https://geni.us/ti1S (Amazon)

• Rode VideoMic NTG
https://bhpho.to/3maWW4S (B&H)
https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)

📼 My Review of the VideoMic NTG:
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Mic Check The Frame
1:06 - Disclosures & Context
2:04 - Shotgun Mic Expectations vs. Reality
2:51 - MKH50 vs. Rode VideoMic NTG
4:43 - A Professional Opinion: Allen from SoundSpeeds
7:56 - My Problem With XLR Mics (I’m Lazy)
9:03 - MKH50 vs. VideoMic NTG vs. S-Mic 2
10:32 - Outdoor Mic Comparison
11:37 - MKH50 Build Quality & Features
12:48 - A Common Audio Mistake
13:52 - Channel Supporter Thanks

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•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Sweetwater)
•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
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•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
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Episode 280: The Best Shotgun Mic For YouTube & Streaming