I use this with my Canon 5D and its a great mic, it definitely improves audio quality.
Are there better mics? Yes. BUT this is an amazing mic, I'm sure it's the best mic possible for the price.
I prefer to use this with my Zoom H1, It makes the quality 10x better. Seriously.
When I plug the mic straight into the camera, the audio is good, but you can still hear some hiss.
When I plug it into my Zoom H1, It removes ALL hiss and gives me cinema-like audio quality.
I recommend this mic, but I also recommend you getting the Zoom H1 or the Tascam DR-05 to go with it.
Trust me it will give you the audio quality of a mic 3 or 4 times the price of this one.
The Windjammer does the job nicely. It blocks wind noise perfectly.
The shock absorber is great too.
The overall build quality is very nice, does not feel cheap.
I recommend this, but like I said, if you care about quality I would STRONGLY recommend buying a separate recorder.
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Movo Photo |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Rechargeable,Corded Electric,Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | No Batteries Required |
| connectivity tech | Auxiliary | XLR | USB | Wired | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Auxiliary |
| connector type | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | USB | 3.5 mm Jack | USB-C, Lightning, and 3.5mm TRS ports | 3.5 mm Jack |
| model number | 4331908096 | VideoMicro II | VMPRPLUS | VIDEOMICR | 6941565779968 | VXR10-PRO |
| battery quantity | 1 d, 1 9v | — | 1 lithium polymer, 2 aa, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 2 aa, 1 lithium ion, 1 9v | 1 lithium ion | — |
| audio sensitivity | 20 decibels | 30 decibels | -33.6 decibels | -38 decibels | 12 decibels | — |
Product Description
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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 integrated shock mount 9 V battery operation condenser transducer low noise circuitry low handling noise includes windscreen integrated camera-shoe mount. Connector: 1/8"
A modern classic. The RØDE VideoMic is a shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders. It features a studio grade ½” condenser capsule, highly directional super-cardioid polar pattern, selectable high-pass filter and two-stage level attenuation for recording loud sound sources. It’s shoe mount also features a 3/8” thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or mic stand.
The super-cardioid polar pattern the VideoMic is highly directional, focusing on the subject in front of the camera, and minimising any surrounding sounds - perfect for delivering crips, clean audio on all your videos.
Key Features
- High-quality directional on-camera microphone
- Supercardioid polar pattern
- Two-stage gain control, high-pass filter (80Hz)
- Integrated Rycote Lyreu shock mounting
Long Battery Life
Pop a 9V battery in the VideoMic for up to 100 hours of operating time. The dedicated power LED changes from green to red when the battery should be replaced. The VideoMic can still function for approximately one hour once the power indicator turns red, but performance will be compromised. Use the power switch to conserve battery life during periods of inactivity.
Shotgun Mic with Directional Sound Pickup
Whereas most built-in camera microphones pick up sound from all directions, this microphone utilizes a supercardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of it while attenuating sound from the sides and rear. Its active electronics and directional condenser element deliver more detailed audio than the mics typically found in cameras and portable recorders.
Easy Hookup to Camera
A coiled 3.5mm cable is permanently attached to the mic for fast hookup to your camera. The cable's 3.5mm TRS plug is wired in a dual-mono configuration, ensuring that the mic signal is sent identically to both input channels of your camera or portable recorder.
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I recently purchased this Mic so that i could use my Canon Sl1 for recording videos. I like the look and feel of the microphone on my camera. The mic stand has a lot of flex and give, so it does move a lot but it doesn't seem to affect sound at all but it also means its less likely to break.The microphone is very sensitive. I was testing it out at my kitchen table and during playback on my computer i heard a faint humming noise. After listening to it a few times i realized it picked up the sound of my refrigerator that was running during the time of recording. I haven't tested it at the 80hz setting.The only thing you have to be careful with is that the windjammer is a little bulky and i did notice a few strands hanging in front of my lens. I look forward to getting a lot of use out of this mic. It is weird that it uses 9v batteries. Not yet sure of how long the 9v will last but the door is pretty easy access although its a bit of a bear to try and get back perfectly closed.
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I recently purchased this Mic so that i could use my Canon Sl1 for recording videos. I like the look and feel of the microphone on my camera. The mic stand has a lot of flex and give, so it does move a lot but it doesn't seem to affect sound at all but it also means its less likely to break.
The microphone is very sensitive. I was testing it out at my kitchen table and during playback on my computer i heard a faint humming noise. After listening to it a few times i realized it picked up the sound of my refrigerator that was running during the time of recording. I haven't tested it at the 80hz setting.
The only thing you have to be careful with is that the windjammer is a little bulky and i did notice a few strands hanging in front of my lens. I look forward to getting a lot of use out of this mic. It is weird that it uses 9v batteries. Not yet sure of how long the 9v will last but the door is pretty easy access although its a bit of a bear to try and get back perfectly closed.
The microphone is very sensitive. I was testing it out at my kitchen table and during playback on my computer i heard a faint humming noise. After listening to it a few times i realized it picked up the sound of my refrigerator that was running during the time of recording. I haven't tested it at the 80hz setting.
The only thing you have to be careful with is that the windjammer is a little bulky and i did notice a few strands hanging in front of my lens. I look forward to getting a lot of use out of this mic. It is weird that it uses 9v batteries. Not yet sure of how long the 9v will last but the door is pretty easy access although its a bit of a bear to try and get back perfectly closed.
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