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The VideoMic HD Digital Recorder Video Microphone from Rode is the first-ever video microphone that's also a digital recorder! This means that you can use the VideoMic HD on top of a camcorder or digital SLR camera like a traditional video microphone, or you can use it on its own to make crisp, clear recordings. Recordings can be made as MP3 or WAV files at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz and are stored on widely-available microSD flash memory cards. The mic has an ultra-lightweight metal casing and a quick release mounting system that fits a standard camera shoe.
The VideoMic HD is an RF-bias true condenser shotgun microphone based on the popular NTG3 shotgun mic. It has a supercardioid pickup pattern for excellent off-axis attenuation and reduced feedback. An integrated blimp and shock mount provide protection against wind and handling noise so your recordings sound as clean as possible. There is a 3-level high pass filter that can be set at 0, 75, or 150Hz to reduce low-end rumble and hum. A high frequency boost switch provides increased intelligibility when miking at a distance.
The mic has a 3.5mm mono mini plug, which can output signals in various ways. It offers dual mono, dual mono + 20dB, and a split 0dB and -10dB mode to automatically create a safety channel. The VideoMic HD also has a mic/line 3.5mm mono input jack for connecting additional input devices. The input offers 3V "plug-in" power as well. A high-level headphone amplifier with a 3.5mm stereo jack is built into the VideoMic HD so you can monitor and review your recordings. An easy-to-read LCD display shows track and recording information. The VideoMic HD is manufactured in Australia and carries a massive 10-year warranty.
Note! This product is still in development and specifications are subject to change.
| Type | Line gradient, RF-bias condenser |
| Directional Pattern | Supercardioid |
| Recording Format |
WAV: 24-bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz MP3: 96/128/256/320 kbps, 44.1 kHz |
| Recording Media | microSD (Up to 32 GB) |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz ~ 20 kHz (selectable HPF @ 75/150 Hz) |
| Sensitivity | -30 dB (±2 dB re 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz) |
| SPL | 130 dB (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1k ohm load) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 81 dB (A-weighted per IEC651) |
| EIN | 13 dBA (A-weighted per IEC651) |
| Connectors |
1 x 3.5mm stereo mini output 1 x 3.5mm mono mic/line mini input (3V plug-in power) 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
| Battery | 9V alkaline |
| Dimensions (HxWxL) | 5.3 x 2.2 x 6.9" (135 x 55 x 176 mm) |
| Weight | 10.5 oz (300 g) |