Rode VideoMic Pro Microphone
The Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a high quality stereo option for videographers, and is ideal for recording music, and the atmospheric ambience essential in building a realistic audio scene. With its matched pair of high sensitivity ½" cardioid condensers in a coincident XY pair, the Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a wide stereo image with natural depth. The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separates the Stereo 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. The Stereo VideoMic Pro, with its ergonomic form factor, make it perfectly suited to DSLR, consumer camcorders and large-sensor video cameras. The Kevlar reinforced braided cable, as well as the improved foam windscreen, provides excellent acoustic decoupling from the camera and offers significantly lower noise transference and higher sensitivity. The user-friendly designed rear of the microphone body features the power and equalization controls, including a high pass filter at 75 Hz which is designed to cut out the noise generated by air conditioning, traffic and other undesirable low frequency interference. A -10 dB pad allows the user to reduce the sensitivity of the microphone, making it suitable for recording loud sound sources such as live music or at sporting events. The Stereo VideoMic Pro features a +20 dB level boost specifically designed to provide a higher quality signal with DSLR cameras. When activated, the typically low quality camera preamp level can be reduced, resulting in a lower noise floor and much clearer recording.
The Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a high quality stereo option for videographers, and is ideal for recording music, and the atmospheric ambience essential in building a realistic audio scene. With its matched pair of high sensitivity ½" cardioid condensers in a coincident XY pair, the Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a wide stereo image with natural depth. The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separates the Stereo 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. The Stereo VideoMic Pro, with its ergonomic form factor, make it perfectly suited to DSLR, consumer camcorders and large-sensor video cameras. The Kevlar reinforced braided cable, as well as the improved foam windscreen, provides excellent acoustic decoupling from the camera and offers significantly lower noise transference and higher sensitivity. The user-friendly designed rear of the microphone body features the power and equalization controls, including a high pass filter at 75 Hz which is designed to cut out the noise generated by air conditioning, traffic and other undesirable low frequency interference. A -10 dB pad allows the user to reduce the sensitivity of the microphone, making it suitable for recording loud sound sources such as live music or at sporting events. The Stereo VideoMic Pro features a +20 dB level boost specifically designed to provide a higher quality signal with DSLR cameras. When activated, the typically low quality camera preamp level can be reduced, resulting in a lower noise floor and much clearer recording.
The Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a high quality stereo option for videographers, and is ideal for recording music, and the atmospheric ambience essential in building a realistic audio scene. With its matched pair of high sensitivity ½" cardioid condensers in a coincident XY pair, the Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a wide stereo image with natural depth. The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separates the Stereo 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. The Stereo VideoMic Pro, with its ergonomic form factor, make it perfectly suited to DSLR, consumer camcorders and large-sensor video cameras. The Kevlar reinforced braided cable, as well as the improved foam windscreen, provides excellent acoustic decoupling from the camera and offers significantly lower noise transference and higher sensitivity. The user-friendly designed rear of the microphone body features the power and equalization controls, including a high pass filter at 75 Hz which is designed to cut out the noise generated by air conditioning, traffic and other undesirable low frequency interference. A -10 dB pad allows the user to reduce the sensitivity of the microphone, making it suitable for recording loud sound sources such as live music or at sporting events. The Stereo VideoMic Pro features a +20 dB level boost specifically designed to provide a higher quality signal with DSLR cameras. When activated, the typically low quality camera preamp level can be reduced, resulting in a lower noise floor and much clearer recording.
The Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a high quality stereo option for videographers, and is ideal for recording music, and the atmospheric ambience essential in building a realistic audio scene. With its matched pair of high sensitivity ½" cardioid condensers in a coincident XY pair, the Stereo VideoMic Pro provides a wide stereo image with natural depth. The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separates the Stereo 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. The Stereo VideoMic Pro, with its ergonomic form factor, make it perfectly suited to DSLR, consumer camcorders and large-sensor video cameras. The Kevlar reinforced braided cable, as well as the improved foam windscreen, provides excellent acoustic decoupling from the camera and offers significantly lower noise transference and higher sensitivity. The user-friendly designed rear of the microphone body features the power and equalization controls, including a high pass filter at 75 Hz which is designed to cut out the noise generated by air conditioning, traffic and other undesirable low frequency interference. A -10 dB pad allows the user to reduce the sensitivity of the microphone, making it suitable for recording loud sound sources such as live music or at sporting events. The Stereo VideoMic Pro features a +20 dB level boost specifically designed to provide a higher quality signal with DSLR cameras. When activated, the typically low quality camera preamp level can be reduced, resulting in a lower noise floor and much clearer recording.
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Rode VideoMic Pro
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I haven't even plugged it in yet and I'm upset. 1) As I gently lifted the mic out of its box one of the tiny black switches on the back fell off - and it just won't stay on. 2) There were no instructions included so, I wondered, how do I insert a battery? Seeing the small screw on the back I figured that was the answer. WRONG! On removing that I discovered all I did was expose the circuitry. And now the rear plate won't fit back properly and is held onto the body with tape! 3) I triple checked the packaging for instructions and eventually resorted to YouTube where a non-Rode video by phonesandmore gave a quick lesson. For 200 bucks is it too much to expect a simple diagram that shows how to insert a battery? Judging by the comments on the YouTube clip I'm not the ... MoreI haven't even plugged it in yet and I'm upset. 1) As I gently lifted the mic out of its box one of the tiny black switches on the back fell off - and it just won't stay on. 2) There were no instructions included so, I wondered, how do I insert a battery? Seeing the small screw on the back I figured that was the answer. WRONG! On removing that I discovered all I did was expose the circuitry. And now the rear plate won't fit back properly and is held onto the body with tape! 3) I triple checked the packaging for instructions and eventually resorted to YouTube where a non-Rode video by phonesandmore gave a quick lesson. For 200 bucks is it too much to expect a simple diagram that shows how to insert a battery? Judging by the comments on the YouTube clip I'm not the only who had trouble figuring this out.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I am sure from what have read and seen on youtube, the Rode VideoMic Pro+ is a great microphone. But the pictures shown don't really convey how large it is. I am sure it would be fine on a DSLR, but for use with my Fujifilm X-T4 and X-T20, it's way too big. I did not open the inner plastic packaging container because comparing the mic to the camera it just looked too big for my purposes. I am returning it and purchasing a Sennheiser MKE 400. I should have looked at more reviews comparing the Rode size-wise to other mics.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
This camera sounds amazing and overall, it's really simple to work with. That said, the battery door is one of the worst product designs I've come across in a long time. I have worked with microphones from Shure, Sennheiser, AT, Neuman -- Basically all of the major brands. Heck, I even own other microphones by Rode. I have never once before needed to Google how to put the cover back on a battery door because it was so unintuitive. That's the ONLY reason It's getting four stars.
| General | |
| Product Type | Microphone |
| Width | 7.5 cm |
| Depth | 17 cm |
| Height | 10 cm |
Rode VideoMic Pro
Hire Equipment - RODE VideoMic Pro (VIC)
Delivery $25
RODE VideoMic Pro Rycote
Delivery $25
Rode VideoMic PRO Directional On-Camera Microphone
Delivery $12.50
Rode VideoMic PRO Directional On Camera Microphone w/Bonus Deadcat VMPR Windshield
Free delivery
I haven't even plugged it in yet and I'm upset. 1) As I gently lifted the mic out of its box one of the tiny black switches on the back fell off - and it just won't stay on. 2) There were no instructions included so, I wondered, how do I insert a battery? Seeing the small screw on the back I figured that was the answer. WRONG! On removing that I discovered all I did was expose the circuitry. And now the rear plate won't fit back properly and is held onto the body with tape! 3) I triple checked the packaging for instructions and eventually resorted to YouTube where a non-Rode video by phonesandmore gave a quick lesson. For 200 bucks is it too much to expect a simple diagram that shows how to insert a battery? Judging by the comments on the YouTube clip I'm not the ... MoreI haven't even plugged it in yet and I'm upset. 1) As I gently lifted the mic out of its box one of the tiny black switches on the back fell off - and it just won't stay on. 2) There were no instructions included so, I wondered, how do I insert a battery? Seeing the small screw on the back I figured that was the answer. WRONG! On removing that I discovered all I did was expose the circuitry. And now the rear plate won't fit back properly and is held onto the body with tape! 3) I triple checked the packaging for instructions and eventually resorted to YouTube where a non-Rode video by phonesandmore gave a quick lesson. For 200 bucks is it too much to expect a simple diagram that shows how to insert a battery? Judging by the comments on the YouTube clip I'm not the only who had trouble figuring this out.
I am sure from what have read and seen on youtube, the Rode VideoMic Pro+ is a great microphone. But the pictures shown don't really convey how large it is. I am sure it would be fine on a DSLR, but for use with my Fujifilm X-T4 and X-T20, it's way too big. I did not open the inner plastic packaging container because comparing the mic to the camera it just looked too big for my purposes. I am returning it and purchasing a Sennheiser MKE 400. I should have looked at more reviews comparing the Rode size-wise to other mics.
This camera sounds amazing and overall, it's really simple to work with. That said, the battery door is one of the worst product designs I've come across in a long time. I have worked with microphones from Shure, Sennheiser, AT, Neuman -- Basically all of the major brands. Heck, I even own other microphones by Rode. I have never once before needed to Google how to put the cover back on a battery door because it was so unintuitive. That's the ONLY reason It's getting four stars.
RODE compact shotgun microphone works as it is intended. I used for a mini video. The sound quality is very good; it's definitely better than my original video without the use of RODE shotgun microphone. The battery compartment needs some refinement. The enclosure is a little flimsy.
Love this mic. The quality has been good enough for my projects, its way better than the built-in mic on my 5D mii. Its small (enough) and lightweight, so I always keep it in a side pocket in my camera bag for when I need it. It takes like 10 seconds to install and turn on. Main drawback: I have forgotten to turn it on on multiple occasions, and if it's plugged in but not turned on then the camera records no audio so you end up without a baseline track to even sync your secondary audio sources to. That's just operator error and not the mics fault. Would I recommend it? Totally.
Sound quality on this is 10/10. It's lightweight, and compact enough to fit in your camera bag. The -10 and +20 dB gain options are clutch as well for noisy environments or a distant subject. The only downsides, as I see them, are (1) the lack of internal battery, (2) the necessity of the on/off switch, and (3) the very short 3.5 mm cord. (1) Needing to charge and carry spare 9V batteries is a pain, especially as this is the only device in my kit that uses them. An internal battery with USB-C charging port (OR drawing from the camera's internal battery via hot shoe) would have been ideal for my purposes. (2) The on/off switch is a great battery-saver, but it can also result in a recording with no audio if you forget to put it on & don't have the audio meters ... MoreSound quality on this is 10/10. It's lightweight, and compact enough to fit in your camera bag. The -10 and +20 dB gain options are clutch as well for noisy environments or a distant subject. The only downsides, as I see them, are (1) the lack of internal battery, (2) the necessity of the on/off switch, and (3) the very short 3.5 mm cord. (1) Needing to charge and carry spare 9V batteries is a pain, especially as this is the only device in my kit that uses them. An internal battery with USB-C charging port (OR drawing from the camera's internal battery via hot shoe) would have been ideal for my purposes. (2) The on/off switch is a great battery-saver, but it can also result in a recording with no audio if you forget to put it on & don't have the audio meters displayed visibly while your subject is talking. Risky. (3) The cord makes sense for being plugged directly into the camera, which I think is its primary intended use. However, I'd have liked if Rde had included a 5'-10' extension cord to use this on a boom arm. You can buy the TRS extension cable, which I will now do, but it would have been more convenient if the mic had been delivered with 2 lengths of cable (direct camera attachment + boom attachment) that could be swapped into the device with a detachable input port. All of this is to say: if you're a vlogger, YouTuber, or amateur studio film maker that desires high quality, lightweight audio plugged directly onto your camera, then this is a solid bet. To be honest, most of my complaints would have been resolved by actually DOWNgrading to one of the more entry level models with no switches or battery (e.g., the VideoMicro or VideoMic GO), but nevertheless I don't regret this purchase at all :)
I really love the sound on this mic. It's great on my Canon M50. The only thing I will say is that you need to remember to turn off the microphone after you turn off your camera. The microphone doesn't shut off automatically after you turn off you camera. That caught me off guard, but either way, it's still a great mic and I will be keeping it. Also, it take a 9V-1 battery. You need that battery to turn it on.
I was looking for an audio upgrade for my Canon Eos R system. I use my camera extensively for family videos which I put together every quarter. In the past I have used musical soundtracks for the audio portion but in mid 2019 I decided to go with the actual audio from the videos. I was shocked at how bad the audio was using the Eos R built in mic. Not so much the quality of the audio track as the quality of the audio being picked up. Almost every shot was overwhelmed by my breathing or the clicks and whirs of the older lenses. Or I was unable to focus my audio where I wanted it. All that changed when I put on the Rode VideoMic. I can now get the sound I want when and where I want it. At my grand daughter's first birthday I was able to record her smacking her lips as ... MoreI was looking for an audio upgrade for my Canon Eos R system. I use my camera extensively for family videos which I put together every quarter. In the past I have used musical soundtracks for the audio portion but in mid 2019 I decided to go with the actual audio from the videos. I was shocked at how bad the audio was using the Eos R built in mic. Not so much the quality of the audio track as the quality of the audio being picked up. Almost every shot was overwhelmed by my breathing or the clicks and whirs of the older lenses. Or I was unable to focus my audio where I wanted it. All that changed when I put on the Rode VideoMic. I can now get the sound I want when and where I want it. At my grand daughter's first birthday I was able to record her smacking her lips as she ate her cake in a room filled with many conversations. That made it all worthwhile to me. With the boom pole and extension cord I am able to focus audio where I want it from the babbling of a babbling brook to the plink plink plink of maple sap into a bucket. The only thing missing from the kit is a pair of headphones. I already had a pair but it would be nice to have a pair designed for field work. Professionals may want more control over their audio, but for easy-to-set-up amateur recording the Rode mic does a great job.
Packaging insanely difficult. Both my wife and I tried to open the nearly indestructible plastic container the mic was enclosed in. Couldn't get the two halves apart. Tried the usual calm approach to separate at the seam without success. Then tried scissors without luck, finally resorted to knives. The plastic is so hard and tough it was even very difficult to get a sharp knife in. After much stabbing and cutting attempts the two halves finally separated. It was a difficult AND hazardous experience. The mic works fine but it will always be the unpackaging experience that I will remember. Come on, guys. It shouldn't be the hard!
So many people said not to buy a shotgun mic and that I should buy the wireless lav sets. They said that the quality is not the same and that you get a fuller sound from the lav mic. Well I have great news! The Rode Mic Pro is amazing!!! I watched some YouTube videos on proper usage and wham! It's awesome. So I highly recommend this great mic. Buy it and learn about it and you'll love it. Bruce D'Amico Photography
| General | |
| Product Type | Microphone |
| Width | 7.5 cm |
| Depth | 17 cm |
| Height | 10 cm |
