Rode VideoMic GO II Distortion Problem Explained

In this video I give a definitive example of the distortion problems inherent within the Rode VideoMic GO II, using my Sony ZV-1 camcorder. Having already made a few videos showing the issues with the GO II, Rode sent me another GO II in case there was a problem with my one. This test uses both my original Videomic GO II and the one that Rode sent me. With both microphones producing the same distortion issues, it's clear that the GO II has distortion problems when paired with certain cameras or recording devices. As the recording itself wasn't clipping, the mic input on the Sony ZV-1 works with every other mic I have including a number of other Rode microphones and the SPL of the mic isn't an issue. Then the only remaining logical point of the distortion is the output of the mic itself. The output from the mic is simply too high for the microphone input on certain cameras. This is also evident in videos by other YouTubers who have proven the same problem of distortion exists and there are other videos on YouTube that show the issue but the YouTuber wasn't aware. Checkout other Rode Videomic GO II videos of mine in this playlist:    • Rode VideoMic GO II   Here's the link to the download file mentions in the video: https://www.mediafire.com/file/84sns7... Please give a thumbs up and a sub to my channel and click the bell for notifications. As a YouTube technology, review and demonstration channel that covers different aspects of video camera and video editing/processing, audio and microphone stuff. It does take a lot of time and money to help keep my channel running and to fund it. If you find my videos helpful or entertaining and would like to help support my channel. Please use my Amazon links when you are buying products from Amazon. Even using my Amazon links when not buying products that I have directly linked to, will help me with Amazon Affiliate income. Affiliate income does not cost you anything extra but it does help to support my channel. You can also support my channel directly by buying me a coffee or via PayPal from the links below. Any assistance and help is massively appreciated and I thank you sincerely for any support that you give my channel. Support via PayPal https://www.paypal.me/DavidHarry My YouTube equipment & recommendations. Amazon USA https://amzn.to/3g2Oi3i Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ZR6IOV As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases when you use my Amazon Affiliate links. My Amazon Shop links. Amazon USA https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidharry Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/davidharry Amazon global links. Amazon USA: https://geni.us/Amazon-USA Amazon UK: https://geni.us/Amazon-UK Amazon Deutschland: https://geni.us/Amazon-Deutschland Amazon France: https://geni.us/Amazon-France Amazon España: https://geni.us/Amazon-Espana Amazon Italia: https://geni.us/Amazon-Italia Amazon Canada: https://geni.us/Amazon-Canada Contact me for product reviews. [email protected] Checkout my main YouTube channel which is about a wider range of technology. http//www.DavidHarry.com I’m David Harry. Thank you very much for watching this video, take care and goodbye now. Cheers, Dave. #DavidHarry#LiverpoolTV#CamerasMicsVlogging