Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro
The Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro is an artificial fur wind cover for the Rode VideoMic Pro. The windshield is designed to minimize any wind noise when recording in high wind conditions while remaining acoustically transparent and accurate.
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69%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (11)
- Lightweight (11)
- Easy to use (10)
- Compact (8)
- Durable (5)
Cons
- Pricey / poor value (4)
Best Uses
- Outdoor events / games (8)
- Amateur recording (7)
- Performances (4)
- Professional recording (3)
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- Experienced (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fits!
Rode must include some instructions, anyway I will do their job. DeadCat must be used over the foam. Thin material part (the one without hair) must face down. Velcro don´t ...Read complete review
Rode must include some instructions, anyway I will do their job. DeadCat must be used over the foam. Thin material part (the one without hair) must face down. Velcro don´t cover buttons. Deadcat must cover exactly the foam. Don´t try to cover buttons or any plastic part.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not great, but will work
I'm with everyone else that was confused about what to do with the Deadcat when I pulled it out of the package. I just switched to the Rode VideoMic Pro from a Sennheiser MKE 400...Read complete review
I'm with everyone else that was confused about what to do with the Deadcat when I pulled it out of the package. I just switched to the Rode VideoMic Pro from a Sennheiser MKE 400 w/ a Windmuff and was disappointed by Rode's lack of effort given to the customer's experience. I tried it with the foam and without and then googled how to install the Deadcat. The fit is terrible, but it does help with wind. If they don't want to include instuctions, maybe they should build a dead cat that has the foam insert built into to take away any confusion and allow the user to feel comfortable that it is doing its job.
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poorly designed
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I use this to muffle wind during outside interviews. Generally good in usage, but the velcro is too wide to hold on firmly to the mic, and it keeps slipping off.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
This is not a big pricy investment, but for the money, we noticed a difference in playback sound quality when shooting outdoors.
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Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I'm with everyone else that was confused about what to do with the Deadcat when I pulled it out of the package. I just switched to the Rode VideoMic Pro from a Sennheiser MKE 400 w/ a Windmuff and was disappointed by Rode's lack of effort given to the customer's experience. I tried it with the foam and without and then googled how to install the Deadcat. The fit is terrible, but it does help with wind. If they don't want to include instuctions, maybe they should build a dead cat that has the foam insert built into to take away any confusion and allow the user to feel comfortable that it is doing its job.
- Similar:
- Senheiser MKE 400, Sennheiser MZW400 Windmuff
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Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Rode must include some instructions, anyway I will do their job. DeadCat must be used over the foam. Thin material part (the one without hair) must face down. Velcro don´t cover buttons. Deadcat must cover exactly the foam. Don´t try to cover buttons or any plastic part.
- Similar:
- Rode video mic pro, Canon 60D
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor videography
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I video quite a bit outdoors and the Deadcat windscreen does an exceptional job in cutting down the wind noise. It's custom fit for the Rode Videomic pro. Great investment for outdoor shoots.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
- Pricey / Poor Value
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Sounds like it muffles the Audio at times! Fits awkwardly on the mic also.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I live in a very windy area and do mostly outdoor recordings.
I found that the Deadcat does a good of reducing wind noise, but it was not as good as I was expecting.
After some initial practice I am getting pretty clean recordings now.
One thing I think the product should include is an instruction manual as it is not clear when you receive the product if you should install it over the foam pop shield or directly over the mic without the foam. (there is no information on the Rode website either about this)
When it is installed over the foam, I get the feeling that the size of the Deadcat is not quite big enough as the fit is not great.
Over all though, this is not something that takes away from the functionality of the product.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
When shooting outdoors, this is a must!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Unlike others, mine fit very well and was rather easy to slip on. Haven't had it in super strong winds but it did work well in a light wind/breeze. it doesn't look really durable but has held up great thus far.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Take a little wiggling and force to get it on, but works.
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
- Pricey / Poor Value
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I shoot DSLR weddings and video professionally. This is a terrible fit for the VideoMic Pro. Therefor it does not block all the wind. Thinking about buying the Rycote and hoping that is better.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
It fits the Rode VideoMic Pro well. It may help in wind (I haven't had the opportunity to try it in high wind). And it looks really cheap and I'm skeptical that it will last long. But what's the alternative? You gotta pay up, cheap or not.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Strange Fit
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Given that it was made for the rodemic, I expected a perfect fit. Instead, I you have to tug a bit to get it all the way on, and even then there's a bit of a strange situation with the velcro flap. I'll probably keep it on all the time, as it was such a pain to get it on in the first place. That said, so far it works fine and is solidly constructed.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I do wedding and a lot of them are done outdoors, this is a must if your near a beach and the wind is strong.
Pros
- AND LOOKS COOL
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- NO DOWN SIDE
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
I VIDEO FOR HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND CONTESTS. NORMALLY VERY WINDY CONDITIONS HERE IN OKLAHOMA, THIS DEFUSER HAS DONE AS GOOD A JOB OF KEEPING NOISE DOWN AS CAN BE EXPECTED.I WOULD AND DO RECOMEND IT.
Pros
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Doesn't cover whole VideoMic Pro?
Haven't had in a windy environment yet. May well be okay, however a little sceptical as only physically covers 2/3 of mic?
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
Comments about Rode DeadCat VMP Wind Muff for VideoMic Pro:
Good product, a bit pricey but it works as it should.
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