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Rent NowThe RODE VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone is a lightweight, on-camera shotgun microphone designed to replace a camera or portable recorder’s built-in microphone, delivering improved sound quality and wind noise reduction without adding bulk to a camera rig. It’s ideal for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters who want a simple, reliable upgrade to their audio setup.
Acoustically, the VideoMicro uses a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule with a directional pickup pattern, focusing on sound directly in front of the camera while attenuating sound entering from the rear, unlike built-in camera microphones that typically pick up sound from all directions. Frequency response spans 100 Hz to 20 kHz, delivering a natural, forgiving sound especially well suited to indoor recording.
A detachable Rycote Lyre shock mount attaches directly to a DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera’s accessory shoe, suppressing vibration and handling noise transferred from the camera body; Rode chose this suspension-style design over the rubber-band shock mounts found on many competing microphones, since those bands can snap or stretch over time. The bottom of the shock mount includes a 3/8″ threaded camera shoe mount, allowing easy attachment to a camera or a boompole, such as Rode’s separately available Micro Boompole.
The microphone requires no batteries, instead drawing plug-in power directly from a connected camera or recorder (minimum 3V), with no additional controls or switches to manage, keeping setup straightforward. A detachable coiled 3.5mm TRS cable provides a fast, simple hookup to the camera, and an included furry windshield helps minimize unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, or air conditioning during outdoor or indoor shooting.
Build quality centers on an all-metal microphone body, finished in Rode’s high-grade ceramic anti-glare black coating for durability and a low-profile appearance. The microphone measures just 80mm (3 in.) in length and weighs approximately 42g (1.5 oz.) including the mount, making it an unobtrusive addition to any camera setup.
Key Features
– Shotgun microphone with cardioid polar pattern
– Frequency response of 100 Hz to 20 kHz
– Powered via camera plug-in power (no batteries required)
– Detachable Rycote Lyre shock mount with 3/8″ threaded camera shoe mount
– Detachable coiled 3.5mm TRS output cable
– Included furry windshield for wind noise reduction
– All-metal microphone body with ceramic anti-glare black coating
– Compact, lightweight design (80mm length, approximately 42g with mount)
– No controls or switches — simple plug-and-go operation
