Questions about RØDE VideoMic NTG

The VideoMic Pro is a professional-grade on-camera microphone designed to deliver exceptional audio in a wide range of recording applications - ntg is zoom

I wouldn't mess around with it. The Sony MIS hot shoe is quite sensitive, especially at the front with the fine contacts. I would mount a cage or L bracket with a cold shoe and screw the Mik on there. Example from Smallrig SmallRig Sony A6600 (Cage)

This microphone was built primarily for video cameras and not for smartphones. There are certainly microphones that are more suitable for smartphones.

I use the USB-C cable from the microphone, and then place my computer near the microphone. My computer also has USB-C inputs, so I could also use USB-C to USB-C cables, which are also sold as long cables. But I haven't tried that yet. If you use the USB to USB-C cable, then you prevent the battery from draining (I think). The jack cable that comes with the device is not very long.

Hello, everything you need. Pop shield, microphone cable, USB-C for charging, microphone holder on coldshoe (red), the microphone and the packaging. Not included are Deadcat (fur protection), Boompole, tripods etc.).

The VideoMic NTG is a technically flawless device, I am thrilled. There will always be a loss of sound quality the further away the microphone is. At a distance of 2-3m, a lavalier mic would certainly record cleaner, but yes, with more effort. But you will still understand the students well, just be prepared for some reverberation and background noise.

Sure. One of the great advantages of the microphone is that it uses electronic circuitry to detect whether a smartphone with TTRS or a camera with TRS is connected. A brilliant mic!