RODE VideoMicro II Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

The RODE VideoMicro II is an ultracompact camera-mount shotgun microphone designed to significantly improve audio quality for DSLR, mirrorless, and camcorder video recording compared to a camera’s built-in microphone, offering videographers and content creators a lightweight, battery-free audio upgrade in one of RODE’s smallest camera-mount microphone designs. As an updated successor to the original VideoMicro, this version brings meaningful improvements in capsule performance and overall build quality while retaining the compact, minimalist footprint the VideoMicro line is known for.

Mounted to the camera’s hot shoe or cold shoe, the VideoMicro II uses a directional shotgun pickup pattern to capture clearer, more focused audio from subjects positioned in front of the camera, while reducing unwanted ambient noise from the sides and rear compared to a camera’s built-in omnidirectional microphone. This directional characteristic makes it well suited to run-and-gun video production, vlogging, and everyday content creation where isolating a subject’s voice from background noise matters.

The microphone draws power directly from the camera’s microphone input via plug-in power, eliminating the need for an internal battery and simplifying operation for spontaneous, grab-and-go shooting. RODE’s Rycote Lyre suspension mount helps isolate the microphone from handling noise and vibration transmitted through the camera body, an important feature for maintaining clean audio during handheld shooting or when adjusting camera settings mid-recording. An included furry windshield and foam windscreen help reduce wind noise across a range of outdoor recording conditions, giving videographers flexible wind protection options depending on the shooting environment.

The microphone connects via a standard output compatible with a wide range of cameras and camcorders featuring a microphone input jack, making it a versatile, easy-to-integrate audio upgrade for videographers working across different camera systems. Its exceptionally compact, lightweight design adds minimal bulk to a camera setup, making it a practical, unobtrusive audio solution for content creators who want a noticeable improvement in sound quality without added weight or complexity. This combination of directional pickup, effective shock mounting, battery-free operation, and included wind protection accessories makes the VideoMicro II a well-rounded, accessible upgrade for on-camera audio.

Specs:
– Microphone type: Shotgun (directional pickup pattern)
– Mounting: Hot shoe/cold shoe with Rycote Lyre shock mount
– Output: Standard camera-compatible connection
– Power: Camera-powered (plug-in power, no battery required)
– Included accessories: Furry windshield, foam windscreen
– Design: Ultracompact, lightweight form factor
– Use case: DSLR/mirrorless/camcorder video audio recording