Which means the internal microphones ... shotgun mic is a good place to start, as it moves the mic out of frame while allowing you direct what audio is recorded thanks to a narrow pickup field ...

If you see someone filming a TV show, there’s every chance the shotgun mic on the ... way to instantly turn the mic off quickly. The condenser mic in the Rode NT USB has a cardioid polar pickup ...

I shoot with both so the choice is clear. But for smartphone-only creators, I think Rode's mic makes more sense. The best method to connect the mics with your phone is through a receiver.

Rode has a long ... including some hugely popular mics, like the NTG range and videomics of various flavours. If you are looking to increase production value then a shotgun mic is a good place ...