Name: Rode VideoMic GO Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Kit with Auray Custom Windshield
Brand: Rode
SKU: ROVMGWK
Price: 123.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (242 reviews)

This B&H Kit includes the Rode VideoMic GO camera-mount shotgun microphone and an Auray custom furry windshield, providing a simple mic setup for quality indoor or outdoor audio recording using any camcorder or HDSLR camera that supplies plug-in power. The Auray windshield slips over the VideoMic GO to deliver effective wind noise reduction and minimal high-frequency loss without impeding the microphone's shockmount or cable run.

Rode VideoMic GO Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Longer than Rode's VideoMicro and with a narrower pickup pattern, the Rode VideoMic GO camera-mount shotgun microphone offers enhanced off-axis rejection for tighter directionality. Like the VideoMicro, it runs on plug-in power and has no controls or switches, making it well suited for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters in a hurry.

This compact and lightweight shotgun microphone features an integrated shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. The windscreen design reduces 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.

Shotgun Mic with Directional Sound Pickup

Whereas most built-in camera microphones pick up sound from all directions, this microphone utilizes a supercardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of it while attenuating sound from the sides and 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 VideoMic GO. Just connect the microphone to your camera or recorder, enable plug-in power on the device, and forget about swapping or charging batteries.

Integrated Shockmount Inhibits Vibrations

Understanding that the rubber bands used in many shockmounts can snap and stretch, Rode chose to integrate 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).

Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise

The VideoMic GO has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in outdoor environments, consider a furry windshield such as the Rode DeadCat GO (available separately).

Connectivity Options

Expand the microphone's device compatibility with Rode accessories such as the SC4, SC7, and VXLR+ (all available separately). With either the SC4 or SC7, you can connect the VideoMic GO directly to a smartphone or tablet equipped with a 3.5mm TRRS jack. The VXLR+ adapter is the ideal solution when you want to record the VideoMic GO to a camcorder or mixer that has XLR inputs.

UPC: 698813003396

Auray WSW-VMG Custom Windbuster for Rode VideoMic GO

The Auray WSW Series Custom Windbusters provide dual-layered wind protection and are designed to substantially reduce unwanted broadband wind noise and vocal pops with minimal high frequency loss.

This WSW-VMG Custom Windbuster has been tailor-made to fit the VideoMic GO and is designed to be used over its existing foam windscreen. The simulated fur outer layer works in tandem with the acoustic cloth inner lining to protect the microphone element from air bursts without muffling the sound.

When used on the VideoMic GO, this windbuster is effective in minimizing wind noise and plosive sounds. It is most effective in light to moderate breeze conditions (4-17 mph) and users can generally expect a 30dB to 40dB reduction in wind noise with modest dampening of high frequencies. For most applications, the modest high frequency dampening is a worthwhile exchange for the substantial wind noise reduction. In addition to dual-layered wind protection, the WSW-VMG helps prevent moisture and dirt from damaging your microphone.

The WSW-VMG Custom Windbuster for Rode VideoMic GO shotgun microphone offers an extremely effective dual-layered solution for wind protection.

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Rode VideoMic GO

UPC: 847628580329

Form Factor	Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field	Mono
Operating Principle	Line Gradient
Capsule	Electret Condenser
Diaphragm	0.5" / 12.70 mm
Polar Pattern	Supercardioid
Orientation	End Address
Circuitry	Solid-State (JFET)
Pad	None
High-Pass Filter	None
Tone Adjustment	None
Indicators	None
On-Board Controls	None
Windscreen	Foam (Included)

Frequency Range	100 Hz to 16 kHz
Maximum SPL	120 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-Kilohm Load)
Off-Axis Rejection	4 dB at 60° 16 dB at 120° 12 dB at 180°
Sensitivity	-35 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Dynamic Range	96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	60 dB A-Weighted
Equivalent Noise Level	34 dB A-Weighted

Output Connectors (Analog)	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Cable Length	7.87 to 13.78" / 20 to 35 cm
Number of Conductors	2
Wireless Connectivity	None

Operating Voltage	2.5 V
Operating Current Consumption	330 µA (Plug-In Power)

Color	Black
Mounting	3/8"-16 Female, Camera-Mount, Shockmount (with Included Hardware)
Construction Material	ABS
Dimensions	ø: 3.11 x L: 6.57" / ø: 79 x L: 167 mm
Weight	2.58 oz / 73 g

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