Rode VideoMic Rycote Directional On-Camera Microphone

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The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade 1/2" condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders.

The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system isolates the VideoMic capsule and electronics from its all-metal shoe 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.

Its standard sized shoe mount also includes a 3/8" thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or stand.

By employing a super-cardioid polar pattern the VideoMic becomes highly directional, focusing on the subject in front of the camera, and minimising any surrounding sounds.

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.

A -10dB and -20dB level attenuation (or PAD), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as live music or motorsport.

The RODE VideoMic directional on-camera microphone is designed in Australia and covered by RODE Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.

Key Features

• Studio recording quality
• Condenser microphone
• Super-cardioid polar pattern
• 9V battery power
• Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting
• Two step High Pass Filter (Flat/80Hz)
• Three step PAD (0, -10, -20dB)
• Rugged reinforced ABS construction
• Windshield included
• 3.5mm mini-jack output
• Integrated cold-shoe mount (3/8” thread)
• 10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone

Technical Specifications

Acoustic Principle
Line Gradient
Active Electronics
JFET impedance converter
Capsule
0.50"
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Address Type
End
Frequency Range
40Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance
200 OHM
Maximum SPL
134dBSPL
Sensitivity
-38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)
20dBA
Power Options
9V Battery
Weight
176.00g
Dimensions
65.00mmH x 102.00mmW x 250.00mmD
Output
Minijack Output
Warranty
1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration