RODE VideoMic

Directional on-camera microphone for cleaner dialogue

RODE VideoMic is a classic camera-mounted shotgun microphone designed to improve dialogue and location sound compared with a camera’s built-in microphone. Its line-gradient acoustic design and supercardioid pickup pattern focus primarily on sound in front of the microphone while reducing noise arriving from the sides. This makes it a practical choice for interviews, documentary work, events, behind-the-scenes footage and run-and-gun shooting when the microphone needs to remain mounted directly on the camera.

40 Hz–20 kHz response with an 80 Hz high-pass filter

The microphone covers a 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range and includes a selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter. Engaging the filter helps reduce low-frequency rumble caused by handling, traffic, air conditioning or wind reaching the camera rig. For louder sources, the VideoMic also offers -10 dB and -20 dB pad settings, allowing the output level to be reduced before it reaches the camera input. With a maximum SPL of 134 dB, the microphone can handle much louder sound than normal speech without immediately overloading.

Rycote Lyre suspension reduces handling vibration

An integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount isolates the microphone from the camera body and helps reduce vibration generated by operating controls, touching the rig or moving with the camera. The microphone mounts to a standard camera accessory shoe and outputs audio through a fixed 3.5 mm TRS minijack connection. It is therefore most straightforward to use with cameras and camcorders that provide a 3.5 mm microphone input. Devices using USB-C, Lightning or TRRS connections require an appropriate compatible adapter or interface.

9 V battery power for long shooting days

Unlike newer plug-in-powered VideoMic models, this version uses a standard 9 V alkaline battery. RØDE specifies more than 100 hours of operation from a suitable battery, making it practical for long production days without drawing power from the camera. The microphone has a dedicated power switch and battery-status indication, while its 200-ohm output impedance and -38 dBV sensitivity are designed for connection to conventional camera microphone inputs. The combination of independent power, level pads and a high-pass filter gives the operator useful control without opening a camera menu.

Rent RODE VideoMic at CamCam Rental

At CamCam Rental we can help you match the VideoMic with a compatible camera and choose additional audio equipment when an on-camera microphone is not enough for the shot. We work on film and photo sets ourselves, so we can also advise when a wireless lavalier, boom microphone or external recorder will give better results. Current availability can be checked directly on our website and reservations can be placed online. We are open seven days a week, offer equipment delivery and collection, and free equipment tests can be arranged before your production.