Rode VideoMic Directional On-camera Microphone

1,050.00

The Rode VideoMic is a professional grade 1/2″ condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders.

  

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Rode VideoMic

The Rode VideoMic is a professional grade 1/2″ condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders.

The integrated Rycote® Lyre® based shock mounting system isolates the VideoMic capsule and electronics from its all-metal shoe mount, providing isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre® provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap.

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Its standard sized shoe mount also includes a 3/8″ thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or stand.

By employing a super-cardioid polar pattern the VideoMic becomes highly directional, focusing on the subject in front of the camera, and minimising any surrounding sounds.

In addition to the microphone’s native 40Hz-20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available, which will prevent low end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being recorded.

A -10dB and -20dB level attenuation (or PAD), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as live music or motorsport

Rode VideoMic Key Features

  • Studio recording quality
  • Condenser microphone
  • Super-cardioid polar pattern
  • 9V battery power
  • Integrated Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting
  • Two step High Pass Filter (Flat/80Hz)
  • Three step PAD (0, -10, -20dB)
  • Rugged reinforced ABS construction
  • Windshield included
  • 3.5mm mini-jack output
  • Integrated cold-shoe mount (3/8” thread)

IN THE BOX:

  • VideoMic Directional On-camera Microphone

VIDEOMIC SPECIFICATIONS

Acoustic Principle Line Gradient
Active Electronics JFET impedance converter
Capsule 0.50″
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Address Type End
Frequency Range 40Hz – 20kHz
Output Impedance 200Ω
Maximum SPL 134dBSPL
Sensitivity -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) 20dBA
Power Options 9V Battery
Weight 176.00g
Dimensions 65.00mmH x 102.00mmW x 250.00mmD
Output Minijack Output

SUPPORT

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Product Manual

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Datasheet

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EC Certificate of Conformity

FAQS

Where can I order replacement shock bands for my VideoMic?

  • The rubber shock bands are available to order as a pack through your local distributor.  Please use our technical support page to find your nearest distributor.

What 9V battery does RØDE recommend?

  • We recommend an Alkaline or Lithium battery for the best possible battery life. All RØDE specifications have been carried out using this type of battery. If you use a slightly lower power battery, the mic will work but may not meet our published specifcation.

Will my RØDE VideoMic fit into the hot shoe mount of my camera?

  • The RØDE cold shoe adaptor is a standard size adaptor, also known as a universal shoe mount. This standard shoe is suitable for the majority of camera attachments.If your camera has a different, or custom adaptor, please contact your camera manufacturer for information on converters to fit the universal shoe connection.

Will the VideoMic range microphones connect to a tripod?

  • Yes, all of our microphones in the VideoMic range have a standard 3/8 thread built into the bottom of the cold shoe mount for connection to a boompole, mic stand or tripod.

Why do I get a low level noise sound when recording on my camera?

  • This is usually caused by the function of “Automatic Gain Control” or “AGC” on the camera.Basically, when the camera cannot sense an audio input signal it automatically increases the gain of the input. It is increased so much that the noise floor in the camera microphone amplifier becomes audible .The AGC can be disabled on some cameras and it is worth checking with you camera manufacturer for information on this, which can sometimes require a firmware update to the camera.RØDE have created the VideoMic Pro to help combat this issue, the VideoMic Pro contains a 20dB pre amplifier, boosting the mic signal so that the camera will see a good signal level and not engage its AGC.

    We recommend setting your audio levels manually to achieve an optimum signal to noise ratio and disabling the AGC of the camera.

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES

  • WSVM Pop Filter/Wind Shield
  • Deadcat Artificial Fur Wind Shield
  • ZP2 Padded Zip Pouch (large)
  • PG1 Cold Shoe Pistol Grip
  • VXLR Minijack to XLR Adaptor
  • VC1 Minijack/3.5mm Stereo Extension Cable (3m/10′)
  • Tripod Mini Tripod Stand
  • Boompole Professional Boompole – 3.3m
  • Mini Boompole Professional Boompole – 2.1m
  • Micro Boompole Lightweight Boompole – 2m
  • Pivot Adaptor 3/8″ pivoting boom adaptor
  • SC4 3.5mm TRS to TRRS adaptor
  • Micro Boompole Pro Ultra-Lightweight Modular Boompole – 2.2m

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