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 a high resolution 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). A
super-cardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding
audio is minimised, and your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera.
An innovative suspension 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. A lightweight and flexible yet robust multi-strand cable provides significantly lower
noise transference than traditional
audio cable while ensuring a
high definition signal.
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.
Below these controls are the
level settings, which
attenuate or boost the recorded
level as required. The -10dB
level attenuation (or
PAD) is ideal for recording loud
sound sources, such as live music, motorsport, or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dB
level boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras such as the Canon 5DMkII, Canon 7D, Canon 1D, Canon 550D/T2i, Canon 60D, Nikon D7000, Nikon D5100, Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic GH2. This boost in the
microphone output allows the user to reduce the camera's
preamp level (or mic-input
level), effectively reducing the amount of
noise generated by the camera's comparatively low quality
audio circuitry.
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. Note that cameras with proprietary shoe mounts will require an adaptor or alternative mounting solution.
The
VideoMic pro is battery powered, and provides over 70 hours recording from a single 9V battery.
The Rode
VideoMic Pro compact
directional on-camera
microphone is covered by Rode Microphones' industry leading 10 year warranty.