RODE VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Compact On-Camera Condenser Mic – Supercardioid Pickup, Integrated Rycote Lyre Shockmount, 3-Stage Gain Control & 80 Hz High-Pass Filter

The Rode VideoMic Pro is a lightweight camera-mount shotgun microphone designed for mobile journalists, vloggers, budget filmmakers, and run-and-gun content creators seeking a high-quality audio upgrade over built-in camera microphones. Featuring a supercardioid polar pattern, low-noise condenser element, and high sensitivity, this mic focuses on capturing directional audio in front of the camera while minimizing ambient side and rear room noise.

Engineered with an integrated Rycote Lyre suspension shockmount, the VideoMic Pro prevents handling noise, mechanical camera clicks, and vibrations from transferring to your audio track. It features a 3-stage gain control (-10 dB, 0 dB, +20 dB) to optimize signal levels directly before hitting your camera’s preamps, alongside a selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter to eliminate low-frequency rumble. Powered for up to 70 hours by a single 9V battery, the mic connects seamlessly via an attached 3.5mm TRS cable wired in a dual-mono configuration for effortless stereo track recording.

Key Features & Performance

Directional Supercardioid Capture: Focuses sound acquisition directly in front of the lens while suppressing off-axis background noise and reflections.

Integrated Rycote Lyre Shockmount: Utilizes a durable thermoplastic suspension system to isolate the microphone body from handling vibrations and camera movement.

3-Stage Gain Control Pad: Offers -10 dB, 0 dB, and +20 dB gain settings; the +20 dB boost reduces camera preamp noise for cleaner audio capture on DSLRs and mirrorless bodies.

Selectable 80 Hz High-Pass Filter: Cuts low-frequency HVAC rumble, wind interference, and traffic noise at the flip of a switch.

Up to 70 Hours Battery Life: Powered by a standard 9V battery with a color-changing LED indicator (green to red) for clear power management.

Dual-Mono 3.5mm Output: Features a permanently attached 3.5mm TRS cable that routes identical audio signals to both left and right camera channels.

Integrated Camera Shoe & 3/8″ Thread: Mounts directly onto standard camera cold shoes or threads onto boompoles and stand mounts.

Technical Specifications

Acoustic Principle: Line Gradient Condenser

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Frequency Range: 40 Hz to 20 kHz (Selectable HPF at 80 Hz)

Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

Output Impedance: 200 Ohms

Dynamic Range: 114 dB

Maximum SPL: 134 dB SPL

Output Connection: Attached 3.5mm TRS Mini-Jack (Dual Mono)

Power Source Requirements: Single 9V Alkaline Battery (Up to 70 hours runtime)

Shockmount Type: Integrated Rycote Lyre System

Dimensions (H x W x L): Approx. 3.9 x 2.9 x 5.9 inches / 100.0 x 75.0 x 150.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 3.0 oz / 85 g (Without battery)