Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Review

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount Feature

• Broadcast and studio sound quality condenser microphone with wind-shield
• Rugged reinforced ABS construction
• Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz; three step PAD - 0, -10, -20dB
• Integrated cold shoe mount, 1/4" and 3/8" thread
• 9 V battery operation

The RØDE 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.

Designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras. Click to enlarge.

Attaches to most camcorders and utilizes stereo mini jack audio output.

View frequency response and polar pattern. Click to enlarge.

Enjoy studio recording quality with pro features like integrated shockmounting, a two-step high-pass filter (flat or 80Hz), and a three-stap pad (0, -10, -20dB).

The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to its ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator.

Integrated shock-mounting and the switchable high-pass filter reduce unwanted low frequency rumble, and a windshield is also included.

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

VideoMic Specs

• Power: 9V battery powered (battery sold separately)
  
• Acoustic Principle: Line gradient
• Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
• Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
• Output impedance: 200 Ohms
• 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

One Year Warranty
All RØDE products are warranted for one year from date of purchase (extendable through online registration).

What's in the Box
RØDE VideoMic and Shockmount, Windscreen

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 9 V 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. RODE VideoMic Shotgun Microphone Features Broadcast and studio sound quality Rugged reinforced ABS construction Two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz Intergrated shock mount 9 V battery operation Condenser transducer Low noise circuitry Low handling noise Includes windscreen Integrated camera-shoe mount