Rode VideoMic Pro +

The RODE 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 an all-new 1/2" condenser capsule that provides broadcast-quality audio via a 3.5mm 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 shock mounting 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.

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.

VideoMic Pro Specifications

• Acoustic principle: Line Gradient
• Active electronics: JFET impedance converter
• Capsule: 0.50"
• Response direction: End
• Frequency response: 40Hz - 20kHz (adjustable HPF @80)
• Output impedance: 200Ω
• Maximum sound pressure level: 134dB (@1kHz, distortion factor of 1% to 1kΩ)
• Maximum output level: 6.9dBu (@1kHz, 1% distortion at 1kΩ) (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
• Sensitivity: -32.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (20.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Inherent noise (A-weighted): 14dBA
• Weight: 85g
• Dimensions: 100mmH x 75mmW x 170mmD
• Warranty: 1 year, free extension to 10 after registration