RODE VideoMicro

Name: RODE VideoMicro
Brand: RODE
SKU: 722821
Price: 62.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.7 (70 reviews)

Select an option

Similar and better products
Product information
Accessories
Reviews
Insurance
Specifications

Similar and better products

- Current product
  RODE VideoMicro
- RODE Videomic GO
- RODE Wireless Micro Red USB-C
- RODE Wireless Micro White USB-C
- BOYA Mini Ultra-Mini White (USB-C and Lightning)
- Retail price
  € 69,-
  € 62,90
- Retail price
  € 87,50
  € 84,-
- Retail price
  € 179,-
  € 97,90
- Retail price
  € 179,-
  € 86,-
- € 74,99

- Shotgun microphone
- Shotgun microphone
- Stereo microphone, Tie clip microphone
- Stereo microphone, Tie clip microphone
- Tie clip microphone, Wireless microphone

- Cardioid
- Supercardioid
- Omnidirectional
- Omnidirectional
- Bidirectional

- 3.5mm jack
- 3.5mm jack
- USB
- USB
- Apple lightning connector, USB

- -33 dB
- -35 dB
- 135 dB
- 135 dB
- 120 dB

Show full comparison

Product information

Key specs

	Application microphone	Filming with SLR/CSC, [Interview/speech], [Location]
	Microphone model	Shotgun microphone
	Directional characteristic	Cardioid
	Type of microphone connection	3.5mm jack
	Microphone sensitivity	-33 dB

Show all specifications

Pros and cons

According to our camera microphone expert

Thanks to the ceramic finish on the hot shoe adapter, it doesn't record resonance from your camera.
The connection cable of the camera is too short to use the microphone in combination with a boompole.

Description

The RODE VideoMicro is a compact condenser microphone that you can use to improve the sound quality of your videos. This microphone focuses on the sound in front of your camera, and compresses loud sounds. This means you won't get any distortion in your audio, and the recording will be crystal clear. Thanks to the included hanging stabilizer and the ceramic finish, resonating vibrations won't be recorded. White noise caused by wind is annoying, but the included DeadMouse solves this problem. The microphone is powered via your camera's 3.5mm jack input. You can mount this microphone onto a tripod, or directly onto the hot shoe adapter on your camera. The new design of the VideoMicro ensures that the microphone is firmly and stably attached to your camera.

Note: this microphone isn't compatible with the Canon Legria HF G26.4.

Included by default

3.5mm TRS cable
Windscreen
Stabilizer mount

Reviews

Rating

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Customer images

Most helpful reviews

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

What you say is what you record!

Small
Convenient attachment point for the audio cable
Wind filter is really good
Placing the wind filter takes (too) much effort

I was looking for an external microphone to connect to my SLR for not too much money. Because I mainly film people who have something to say, I chose a shotgun microphone. Background sounds (literally from behind) are therefore recorded much less than with any other kind of microphone.

Ease of use Installing this microphone is quite easy. To get the microphone into the holder, you need some control and strength. If it's stuck, it's tight too. You don't really dare to let go of him. The wind filter that comes with it works very well! On a stormy day I tried it, and it works perfectly. The wind noise is no longer dominant and people can simply be heard. You attach the microphone to the flash foot of your camera and secure it with a rotating ring. There are a number of recesses in that ring. You can click the audio cable in there so that it does not 'whip' around your camera.

Sound quality As mentioned, this microphone also records well in wind. The wind filter does dampen all sounds, so if you use the filter it is useful to set the recording level a bit higher in the settings of your camera. Or, of course, speak a little louder.

So are you looking for a good microphone to interview people, even in strong winds, for not too much money? Then this is your next purchase that will make you smile!

Review by:
Mark-Jan Kortleven
Date:
17 August 2017
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Very satisfied with it

Light in use
No batteries required
Looks good
Holder looks fragile

Good microphone for a reasonable price. The difference in sound quality is clearly audible. I use it on a Canon EOS 750D and compared to the built-in Mic this is highly recommended. With the supplied deadcat you can also record well outdoors. I can recommend the VideoMicro to anyone looking for a first external microphone for their GoPro or Camera (if hot shoe is available).

Review by:
Bram
Date:
26 March 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Good audio and easy to use.

great audio
3.5mm works with almost any camera
easy and fast to use

It is a very good microphone for the price. The microphone is pretty much ready for use out of the box and post-processing is not very necessary due to the decent quality and the windshield. It doesn't have the very best sound, but it definitely beats the sound quality of most DSLRs and system cameras. Overall a good product and definitely recommended for novice filmmakers who take their profession seriously.

Review by:
Quinten Schonis
Date:
22 November 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Insure your camera microphone

Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my camera microphone?

First, add your camera microphone to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

2-year Protection Plan
€ 7,99
one-time
3-year Protection Plan
€ 8,99
one-time

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	722821
	Manufacturer code	RD105559
	Brand	RODE
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Properties

Properties
	Microphone model	Shotgun microphone
	Directional characteristic	Cardioid
	Transducer	Condenser
	Microphone suitable for	Gimbal, Mirrorless camera, Single-lens reflex camera
	Zoom microphone
	Microphone recording type	Mono

Sound quality

Sound quality
	Frequency range	20 kHZ
	Signal-to-noise ratio	20 dB
	Impedance	1000 O
	Microphone sensitivity	-33 dB
	Maximum SPL	140 dB

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Type of microphone connection	3.5mm jack

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Width	2 cm
	Depth	8 cm
	Height	2 cm
	Weight	0,042 kg
	Color	Black
	Material	Metal, Porcelain

Power supply

Power supply
	Power supply type	Via a different product

This is the one

RODE VideoMicro

Review is 8,7 out of 10, based on 70 reviews.

anything for a smile

Delivered, when it suits you

RODE VideoMicro

Similar and better products

RODE VideoMicro