- Broadcast and studio sound quality condenser microphone with wind-shield
- Rugged reinforced ABS construction
- Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz; three step PAD - 0, -10, -20dB
- Integrated cold shoe mount, 1/4" and 3/8" thread
- 9 V battery operation
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VIDEOMIC Directional On-camera Microphone
The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras.
The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble.
The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.
RODE VideoMic Features:
- Broadcast and studio sound quality
- Rugged reinforced ABS construction
- Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz
- Intergrated shock mount
- 9 V battery operation
- Condenser transducer
- Low noise circuitry
- Low handling noise
- Includes windscreen
- Integrated camera-shoe mount
Specifications
- Power: 9V battery powered
- Acoustic Principle: Line gradient
- Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 40 Hz - 20 kHz, selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB/octave
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12 mV @ 94dB SPL) +/- 1 dB @ 1 kHz
- Equivalent Noise: 20 dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
- Dynamic Range: 114 dB (per IEC651)
- Maximum SPL: 134 dB (@ 1 kHz, 5% THD into 1k ohm load)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 74 dB (A-weighted per IEC651)
- Battery Life: >100 hours
- Output Connection: 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo jack plug
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 2.56 x 9.84 x 4.02 inches (65 x 250 x 102 mm)
- Weight: 6.21 ounces (176 g)
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Product Description
The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output. RODE VideoMic Shotgun Microphone Features Broadcast and studio sound quality Rugged reinforced ABS construction two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz integrated shock mount 9 V battery operation condenser transducer low noise circuitry low handling noise includes windscreen integrated camera-shoe mount
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546 of 559 people found the following review helpful
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Here we test the RODE Videomic against the traditional "expensive" solution. A BeachTek XLR adapter with a Sennheiser XLR based shotgun mic. Learn more about achieving high quality sound from Guy Cochran at DVcreators.net.
167 of 168 people found the following review helpful
By R. Pena
Amazon Verified Purchase
After spending many days combing the internet and reading review after review I decided to give the RODE VideoMic Directional Camcorder Microphone a try. I wanted something that was good, light, somewhat short and inexpensive. I have a small mini dv camcorder that is only about 5 inches long and didn't want a mic that would get in my viewfinder's shots. The mic sticks out about 5 inches in front of my lens, but manages to stay out of my shots.
First let me comment on the sound. This little bugger picks up sounds very well. In a quiet room I can be 40 yards away and still pick up the conversation. The quality is outstanding. The audio compared to the built-in mic in my camcorder is night and day. The Rode is so clear. The price is great. I'm guessing the quality would compare to other mics in the $300 range.
My Rode came with a Dead Cat wind screen which resembles a cat's tail. It really saved me some money! At first I didn't use the Dead Cat, but then I ran into a little wind which interfered with gathering good audio. After using the Dead Cat, I always keep the wind screen on the mic. It does not interfere with the clarity of the audio and works incredibly well in breezy conditions. I will mention that I had to trim the hair on my wind screen because I could see the hair in my videos. After trimming the hair a bit, the wind screen is still effective and no more hair dangling in the top of my video screen.
The shock vibration design is cool and they even gave me extra rubber band thingies. This mic sits high off the camera and stays out of my shots. Since the mic is somewhat far away from the camcorder, I don't pick up any camera humming noise that can happen with other mics that are too close to the camera. Even on my hotshoe, I don't get any humming.
I wish I could say that I have used $300 mics and above, but I haven't. I will say that you won't be disappointed with this microphone. I'm a photojournalist by trade and I have begun to shoot video for our newspaper's web publication. This mic is perfect for my needs.
If you buy it, don't forget to turn off the mic. I accidently left mine on. There is no auto shutoff.
First let me comment on the sound. This little bugger picks up sounds very well. In a quiet room I can be 40 yards away and still pick up the conversation. The quality is outstanding. The audio compared to the built-in mic in my camcorder is night and day. The Rode is so clear. The price is great. I'm guessing the quality would compare to other mics in the $300 range.
My Rode came with a Dead Cat wind screen which resembles a cat's tail. It really saved me some money! At first I didn't use the Dead Cat, but then I ran into a little wind which interfered with gathering good audio. After using the Dead Cat, I always keep the wind screen on the mic. It does not interfere with the clarity of the audio and works incredibly well in breezy conditions. I will mention that I had to trim the hair on my wind screen because I could see the hair in my videos. After trimming the hair a bit, the wind screen is still effective and no more hair dangling in the top of my video screen.
The shock vibration design is cool and they even gave me extra rubber band thingies. This mic sits high off the camera and stays out of my shots. Since the mic is somewhat far away from the camcorder, I don't pick up any camera humming noise that can happen with other mics that are too close to the camera. Even on my hotshoe, I don't get any humming.
I wish I could say that I have used $300 mics and above, but I haven't. I will say that you won't be disappointed with this microphone. I'm a photojournalist by trade and I have begun to shoot video for our newspaper's web publication. This mic is perfect for my needs.
If you buy it, don't forget to turn off the mic. I accidently left mine on. There is no auto shutoff.
163 of 169 people found the following review helpful
By orange-man
The introduction in the owner's manual states it perfectly. Rode said that when looking for a good camcorder microphone, they were either horrible pieces of junk or super expensive professional models and so they decided to design a mic for this purpose. This model strikes a perfect balance. The quality of this mic is excellent. It is very sensitive and has good directional properties so it rejects noise to the side quite well. Although not meant for picking up sound from long distances it can do quite well from 20 feet away and maybe more.
The mount is attached to the mic so this is the only way you can use it and it is made to mount to the standard "shoe" that is on nearly all camcorders. It is a mono microphone but it has a stereo miniphone jack that plugs in the camcorder mic jack and feeds the audio into both channels. After trying several inferior microphones I was delighted to stumble upon this mic. It is a good value and an excellent microphone for camcorders.
The mount is attached to the mic so this is the only way you can use it and it is made to mount to the standard "shoe" that is on nearly all camcorders. It is a mono microphone but it has a stereo miniphone jack that plugs in the camcorder mic jack and feeds the audio into both channels. After trying several inferior microphones I was delighted to stumble upon this mic. It is a good value and an excellent microphone for camcorders.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Big & bulky, bands break easily, levels adjustment hard to access
First off, the sound this product captures is 1000x better than my dSLRs built-in mono mic. That said, the construction of the mic has some issues. Read more
Published 5 days ago by R. Haun
5.0 out of 5 stars
Professional quality, reasonable price
I used to think that the quality of the mic built in to my DSLR was adequate. After using the Rode VideoMic, I know that I was an idiot for thinking that. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Aaron Bedell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clear audio, ridiculously good pick-up, good price.
The audio quality is real good and the pick-up is nutty(which can actually turn into a con). Have used this mic with other people before and was real happy with the results so I... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Christopher Booker
3.0 out of 5 stars
looks cool
I haft to buy another camera cause this does not fit a canon t3 and there is no adapter for it. but it turns on and I am sure it works fine. Read more
Published 8 days ago by John Eagle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great mic for the price.
I researched a long time before buying, and this one came recommended by a peer. Sounds great, easy to use, affordable, What more can I say? Read more
Published 10 days ago by W. C. Kuebler
4.0 out of 5 stars
For the price theres no better
I use this with my canon T3i
Pros - *Picks up sound at a decent range
*low level winds aren't picked up.
*indoor acoustics are enhanced by it. Read more
Pros - *Picks up sound at a decent range
*low level winds aren't picked up.
*indoor acoustics are enhanced by it. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Cheryl Magdefrau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sound at reasonable pricing!
I shoot lots and lots of video. I shoot behind the scenes documentaries and on locations in many countries. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Lee Mclaughlin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
No need to leave a message, You'll find how great this is...... and I assure you you will like it
Published 19 days ago by wilfredo ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Mic
I have owned this mic for over a year and would buy another one if i needed to. It's very well made and the best mic I have found in this price range. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Jim Devers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid mic.
I purchased this mic for my Nikon D7000 (because the mic on the camera is horrid), and this mic really impressed me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris
