Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote

The RODE VideoMic Pro is a true "shotgun" microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLRs and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.

At the heart of the VideoMic Pro Rycote microphone is an all-new 1/2" condenser capsule that delivers broadcast-quality sound via a 3.5mm minijack connector (outputting a mono signal to both L/R channels) with an incredible self-noise figure of just 14db. The super-cardioid directional characteristic ensures that off-axis sound recording is minimized and the microphone primarily records what is happening in front of it.

Integrated Rycote® Lyre® suspension separates the microphone capsule and electronics from the mount, ensuring isolation from external physical factors that can cause unwanted noise and vibration. The suspension is made from a single piece of durable thermoplastic and provides excellent acoustic suspension. In addition, compared to traditional elastic solutions, the suspension never wears out (no sagging or cracking of rubber bands).

Microphone on/off and filter and level switches are easily accessible on the back. In addition to the microphone's native frequency response (40Hz-20kHz), there is an optional high-pass filter set at 80Hz to prevent low-frequency noise from entering the recording.

A level adjustment switch attenuates or increases the level of the recorded signal as required. The -10dB attenuation level (or PAD) is ideal for recording loud sound sources such as live music, motorsports, or interviews where the subject is very close to the camcorder. The +20dB level boost is for use with DSLR cameras, where it allows the user to lower the on-camera preamplifier (or microphone input levels), effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the camera's relatively low quality audio circuitry.

The microphone uses a standard camera shoe for on-camera use, and a 3/8" thread in the bottom of the mount for easy mounting on a boom pole.

The VideoMic Pro Rycote is powered by a 9V battery that provides power capacity for over 70 hours of recording.

All RODE VideoMic series microphones are designed and manufactured in Australia.This microphone is covered by a 10-year extended warranty (subject to registration of the microphone on the manufacturer's website).