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Introducing the new VideoMic Pro with Rycote Onboard

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VideoMic Pro

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The RØDE VideoMic Pro is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio. At the heart of the VideoMic Pro is a 1/2" condenser capsule that provides broadcast-quality audio via a 3.5 mm minijack connector (outputting the mono signal to both left and right channels) with an incredibly low self-noise of just 14dB. A super-cardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimised, and your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera.

The integrated Rycote Lyre-based shockmounting system separates the VideoMic Pro capsule and electronics from its mount, providing isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap.

Easily accessible on the rear face of the microphone are the power, filter and level controls. In addition to the microphone's native 40Hz–20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available, which will prevent low-end noise, such as air conditioners and traffic from being recorded.

Below these controls are the level settings, which attenuate or boost the recorded level as required. The -10dB level attenuation (or PAD) is ideal for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, motorsport or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dB level boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras, allowing the user to reduce the camera's preamp level (or mic-input level), effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the camera's comparatively low-quality audio circuitry.

The microphone uses a standard-sized shoe mount for on camera use, and features a 3/8" thread in the base of the mount for easy boom pole mounting.

The VideoMic pro is battery powered, and provides over 70 hours recording from a single 9V battery.

The RØDE VideoMic is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RØDE Microphones' industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Open Box RODE Video Mic Pro Level 1

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  • Rycote Lyre shockmounting onboard
  • Capsule with lower noise and higher sensitivity
  • Broadcast recording-quality condenser microphone
  • Compact form factor (150 mm/6” length)
  • Ultra lightweight (85 g/3 oz.)
  • 9V battery powered for over 70 hours of use (alkaline)
  • Integrated shockmounting
  • Integrated foam windscreen
  • 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack output (dual mono)
  • Two-step High-Pass Filter (flat, 80Hz)
  • Three-position level control (-10dB, 0, +20dB)
  • Camera shoe mount with 3/8” thread for easy boompole mounting
  • 10-year extended warranty when you register your microphone

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  • Acoustic Principle: Line Gradient
  • Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter
  • Capsule: .5"
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Address Type: End
  • Frequency Range: 40Hz–20kHz(selected HPF @80)
  • Output Impedance: 200 ohm
  • Maximum SPL: 134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm load)
  • Maximum Output Level: 6.9dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1 kohm load
  • Sensitivity: -32.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (20.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2dB @ 1kHz
  • Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 14dB-A
  • Power Options: 9V Battery
  • Weight: 85 g
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 100 mm x 75 mm x 170 mm
  • Output: Minijack
  • Warranty: 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Doesn't easily plug in to mixers

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    submitted8 years ago

    byJack

    fromPhiladelphia

    This mic is dual mono, not standard mono or stereo. So the audio is two completely independent signals. This can make things a little tricky if you want to run the mic through a mixer before it goes into the camera (such as using it as a boom mic on a stand) You will need to buy a special adapter for dual mono especially if you want to convert the cable to XRL. Not just any connector/converter/extender will do. This mic is not as "plug-and-play" as I hoped it would be, so I can't recommend it for anything other than a camera mounted mic for mobile shooting.

  • A Great Mic to shoot video with!

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byAntonio

    fromundisclosed

    This Rode Video Mic Pro was worth every penny. It enhances the audio on my video. Unlike the picture I received the updated version of the mic. A Great buy!

  • Pass this one by....

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    submitted9 years ago

    bywhaaa???

    fromTamalewood

    I bought this to use in video production. The shock mount is poorly designed and useless, and picks up sound from the boom pole, camera, where ever it is mounted. I had to redesign it with foam sheet and gaffers tape to make it usable. I does have great sound. I called Rode about the problems....no response!

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