Rode VideoMic Directional Condenser Shotgun Microphone

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest 'Film industry' technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras.

The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble.

The VideoMic attaches to any Camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.

Features

• Broadcast sound quality
• Low noise circuitry
• Condenser transducer
• Integrated shockmount
• Two step High-Pass Filter - Flat or 80Hz
• Rugged reinforced ABS consruction
• 9V battery powered
• Integral camera-shoe mount
• Low handling noise

Reviews

"If you're looking into low cost shotguns, or simply have realized that your on-camera mic isn't cutting it and you don't want to drop a lot of cash on a super-specialized mic, the RODE VideoMic deserves a second and third look."
- sundancemediagroup.com

"The quality of the audio itself is the best attribute of the mic. It sounds rich and full...This mic is not skimpy on audio quality... Easy to use, great sounding and an affordable microphone that takes care of the audio needs of novices and pros alike."
- videomaker.com

Testimonials

"The VideoMic is fantastic, we use it with a 3CCD DVCam and often supply broadcast news with incident footage. Our sound is always better than theirs!"
- Grant Harper, NSW Firefighter

"First time I saw a picture of the RODE Videomic I thought, "Wow! Somebody is paying attention!" When I actually got the Videomic in my hands, I KNEW somebody had been paying attention, and that somebody is RODE Microphones. All-in-all, this is an exceptionally good and reasonably priced microphone."
- Guy Bruner, via pana3ccdused.com forums

Specifications

• Power:
  9V battery powered
• Acoustic Principle:
  Line gradient
• Directional Pattern:
  Super Cardioid
• Frequency range:
  40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
• Output impedance:
  200Ω
• Signal noise ratio:
  74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Equivalent noise:
  20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Maximum SPL:
  134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1Kohm load)
• Sensitivity:
  -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Weight:
  176gm
• Dimensions:
  65mmH x 250mmW x 102mmD

Included Accessories:

WSVM windshield

Optional Accessories:

• Deadcat windshield
• Boompole
• Mini-boompole
• VC1 stereo extension lead
• VXLR XLR to 3.5mm stereo converter
• DS1 desk stand
• Tripod