Rode VideoMic GO II

Compact directional microphone for cameras and mobile devices

Rode VideoMic GO II is an ultra-compact directional microphone introduced in January 2022 for filmmakers and content creators who need one microphone to work across several devices. Its supercardioid pickup pattern concentrates on sound in front of the microphone, making it useful for vlogging, interviews, pieces to camera, lightweight documentary setups and mobile production. The acoustic design is derived from RØDE’s VideoMic NTG and NTG5 microphones, while the simplified body has no battery compartment or conventional switches to manage during a fast shoot.

3.5 mm TRS and USB-C in one microphone

The microphone can connect to a camera through its 3.5 mm TRS output or operate as a digital USB microphone through USB-C with compatible smartphones, tablets and computers. In USB mode it records at up to 24-bit / 48 kHz, and the 3.5 mm socket can function as a headphone output for zero-latency monitoring and device playback. This dual connection makes the GO II particularly flexible for crews that switch between a mirrorless camera, smartphone and laptop without wanting separate microphones for each workflow.

No internal battery and simple plug-and-go operation

VideoMic GO II does not contain an internal battery. It is powered by 2–5 V plug-in power when connected through 3.5 mm, or by 5 V bus power when used through USB. As a result, there is nothing to charge before the shoot. The microphone has a 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response, 110 dB maximum SPL and a low 15 dBA equivalent noise level. The microphone body itself is extremely light at approximately 33 g in the current specification, helping keep compact camera and smartphone rigs balanced.

Extra processing and control through RØDE software

When connected digitally, RØDE Central and compatible RØDE applications unlock controls that are not available as physical switches on the microphone. These include input gain, a high-pass filter, high-frequency boost and pad, while RØDE Connect can integrate the microphone into podcasting and streaming workflows. This makes the GO II more versatile than a simple analogue camera mic: the same unit can work on a camera during a shoot, connect directly to a phone for mobile content or act as a compact USB microphone at a computer.

Rent Rode VideoMic GO II at CamCam Rental

At CamCam Rental we can help you connect the VideoMic GO II to the camera, smartphone or computer used on your production and choose a different audio solution when the microphone needs to be positioned closer to the speaker. Our team works on film and photo sets, so we can also advise on wireless microphones, recorders and boom setups for more demanding scenes. Availability can be checked on our website and reservations can be placed online. We are open seven days a week, offer equipment delivery and collection, optional on-set support and free equipment tests by arrangement.