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.- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Portable Recorders
- Runs on Plug-In Power
- Simple Operation with No Controls
Rode VideoMicro Overview
- 1Description
- 2Durable and Small
- 3Shotgun Mic with Directional Sound Pickup
- 4Easy Hookup to Camera
- 5Runs on Plug-In Power
- 6Detachable Shockmount Inhibits Vibrations
- 7Furry Windshield Minimizes Wind Noise
- 8Connectivity Options
Rode VideoMicro Specs
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 |
Gain Adjustment | None |
Indicators | None |
On-Board Controls | None |
Windscreen | Windsock/Windjammer (Included) |
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 |
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 |
Operating Voltage | 2 to 5 V (Plug-In Power) |
Color | Black |
Mounting | Camera/Shoe-Mount, Shockmount (with Included Hardware) |
Included Case | None |
Construction Material | Metal |
Dimensions | ø: 0.83 x L: 3.15" / ø: 21 x L: 80 mm |
Weight | 1.48 oz / 42 g |
Package Weight | 0.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.25 x 5.05 x 2.45" |
Rode VideoMicro Reviews
Great Mic for the price
50 is a perfect price, you get what you pay for, nothing groundbreaking but if you didn't know you wouldn't be able to tell
Rode VideoMicro Ultra Shotgun Mic Mixed Review 05-11-2022
Hello all, The review is mixed for the Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera- Mount Shotgun Microphone. The windshield works great on windy days. However, the audio is only capable of capture at a good level from 5 feet away. Also, I think the microphone is omnidirectional, meaning, it picks up sound from all directions. So, if there is a lot of background noise, it is captured loudly, as well. On the other hand, if U are using for indoor sound capture, it works great!!!
Good mic for the price
Good value. If you want better performance you have to spend more money. I notice some complaints in the reviews here about the mic flopping around on its mount. Lock the cable into one of the slots at the base and it secures the mic from flopping.
Compact but Powerful
This is a perfect compact mic to store in your bag when you need high-quality audio but don't have much room.
Does what it is supposed to do at half the size.
I bought two of these for event shooting and they are perfect. They do exactly what they are supposed to do.
Super portable, nice pickup
Not on par with my Zoom H6, but doesn't take up my whole camera bag either. Using it more and more.
Such a professional sound so far
Thankful for the recommendation of the mic. So happy
Effective
Mic may be small, but certainly makes a difference in audio quality. Doesn't work as well on smaller cameras or iPhones if using the windshield, however, as it may come into frame. Otherwise excellent product.
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