Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Switch from using the built-in mic on your camera or portable recorder to the Rode VideoMicro ultracompact camera-mount shotgun microphone for improved sound quality and wind noise reduction without adding heft to your rig. Since it runs on plug-in power and has no controls or switches, the VideoMicro is a simple and reliable microphone ideal for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters.

This ultracompact and ultralightweight shotgun microphone features a detachable shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. The supplied furry windshield minimizes wind noise, making it well suited for outdoor shoots. The detachable coiled 3.5mm TRS cable ensures easy hookup to your camera, and the dual-mono output means that no channel selection is necessary on your recording device.

Durable and Small

At just 3″ long and 1.5 ounces light, the VideoMicro is an unobtrusive companion for your camera. Its ceramic coating mitigates glare and its durable aluminum body aids in RF rejection.

Shotgun Mic with Directional Sound Pickup

Whereas most built-in camera microphones pick up sound from all directions, this microphone utilizes a cardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of it while attenuating sound entering from the rear. Its active electronics and directional condenser element deliver more detailed audio than the mics typically found in cameras and portable recorders.

Easy Hookup to Camera

A detachable coiled 3.5mm cable is supplied for fast hookup to your camera. The cable is wired in a dual-mono configuration, ensuring that the mic signal is sent identically to both input channels of your camera or portable recorder.

Runs on Plug-In Power

No batteries are required to operate the VideoMicro. Just connect the microphone to your camera or recorder, enable plug-in power on the device, and forget about swapping or charging batteries.

Detachable Shockmount Inhibits Vibrations

Understanding that the rubber bands used in many shockmounts can snap and stretch, Rode chose to utilize a rugged Rycote Lyre suspension-style shockmount. This simplifies setup of the mic and inhibits the transfer of vibrations from the camera. Plus, the bottom of the shockmount features a camera shoe mount with a 3/8″ thread, ensuring easy attachment to your camera or a boompole such as Rode’s Micro Boompole (available separately).

Furry Windshield Minimizes Wind Noise

The VideoMicro includes a furry windshield to minimize unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners.

Rode VideoMicro Specs:

Microphone

Form Factor :  Stand/Boom Mount

Sound Field : Mono

Operating : Principle Pressure Gradient

Capsule : Electret Condenser

Diaphragm :   0.5″ / 12.70 mm

Polar Pattern : Cardioid

Orientation :   End Address

Circuitry : Solid-State (JFET)

Pad : None

High-Pass Filter : None

Tone Adjustment : None

Indicators : None

On-Board Controls :  None

Windscreen : Windsock/Windjammer (Included)

Performance

Frequency Range : 100 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL : 140 dB SPL

Off-Axis Rejection :    2 dB at 60°

14 dB at 120°

24 dB at 180°

Sensitivity  : -33 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz

Dynamic Range : 120 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio : 75 dB A-Weighted

Equivalent Noise Level : 20 dB A-Weighted

Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog): 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Female (on Mic)

Headphone Connector : None

Cable Length  : 6.69 to 15.75″ / 17 to 40 cm

Number of Conductors : 2

Power

Operating Voltage : 2 to 5 V (Plug-In Power)

Physical

Color : Black

Mounting :Camera/Shoe-Mount, Shockmount (with Included Hardware)

Construction Material : Metal

Dimensions :  ø: 0.83 x L: 3.15″ / ø: 21 x L: 80 mm

Weight : 1.48 oz / 42 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight : 0.445 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 7.25 x 5.05 x 2.45″

In the Box

• Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
• Lyre Shoe Shockmount
• Rode SC2 Right-Angle 3.5mm TRS Coiled Patch Cable