VideoMic Pro

After using the Rode Video Micro for my YouTube and client videos, I thought it was time to upgrade my audio. I needed a high-quality audio source that would help me produce better content with my Canon M50. One of the most common issues I’ve found with previous microphones is forgetting to turn them off and then batteries run out. This is why I love the automatic power feature which turns the microphone on and off when the camera is turned on and off. With the power for the mic you have several options with either the rechargeable battery, AA’s, or constant Micro USB power. This is really useful as it means there will be very few opportunities where the mic is out of power. I also really like the variety of features that the mic has. This includes the high pass filter, gain modes, and safety channel. The best of these for me is the +20dB mode as my camera doesn’t have the best preamps. This gives me the opportunity to have really good quality sound. Overall, this is a really good, professional microphone with some great features. I’m yet to find something that I’m not a fan of with this microphone and look forward to using it for several years. This is certainly a microphone that I would recommend to others.

Extremely impressed with this Microphone. I use it for frequently for an episodic series on YouTube (channel is War Mysteries if you want to hear the quality) and in conjunction with my Canon DSLR, produces beautiful clear directional sound. The function I wanted is the gain boost, which is something this device offered that other shotgun microphones did not - it gives +20dB and - 10dB gain options on the primary channel (it also can record a safety channel which is handy). This is a great feature because DSLR amplifiers are crap, and by turning this down in the DSLR settings, the microphone compensates with the gain boost - essentially, this gets rid of that annoying hiss you get when you record video and audio with a digital camera. It works extremely well, switches itself on automatically when it receives auxiliary signal from the master device (be that audio recorder, camera etc) and it has a rechargeable, removable Lithium Polymer battery, which itself lasts between 80 and 100 hours. Perfect.

Having done lots of research on adding a microphone to my DSLR, I have chosen this product. It has the advantage of a high pass filter, and three gain settings, one of which allows you to significantly reduce the gain on your camera's audio pre-amp. This will reduce the noise on the audio feed. I have yet to test it outside to see how it performs. Inside it offers good rejection for sounds from the side. So don't buy one of these if you are trying to pick up ambient sounds. Do buy one if you are looking for a directional microphone that picks up sounds from what you are pointing your camera at. So ideal if you are blogging, or interviewing people. The mic sits in a cradle, it does look as though the cradle is an integral part of the assembly, and I am not sure what might happen if it breaks. The earlier and more expensive model had elasticated bands holding the microphone in the cradle. My one criticism is that the battery holder is poorly placed on the unit. Plus you have to take great care to look at the battery holder to figure out which way the battery goes in. I noticed quite a few reviews where people had talked about batteries getting hot, I suspect it is because the batteries have been put in the wrong way around and burned out the electronics. The battery clip is not the easiest one to release or reapply. There is a sticker inside the battery holder which shows the correct orientation, however it depends which way you open it. I did not see it at first. There is also a plus and minus symbol on the inside of the battery cover, but that is not easy to see in a darkened room. So 10/10 for the microphone, but 3/10 for the mechanical design.

Fantastic mic as you'd expect from Rode. This is my 4th one as I expand and I always choose Rode!

Rode is the safe choice when it comes to audio-recording. Almost everybody in the industry seems to be using these at the moment. I bought this to replace my Rode Videomic GO, which was a brilliant add-on until I really needed crisp sound with low background noise. I had a small issue in which I could not work out why the microphone would not turn on, as I thought the battery was proprietary and included, no where suggested or stated that it would require one square battery. Thankfully I had one closeby, and after a short battle with the foam and the battery door, the battery was inserted. the +20db gain switch was appreciated, and almost always required with both a Canon 750D, and a Lumix GH4R. Only once being dropped to regular levels for a loud music event. I have seen and used some of the more budget shotgun style microphones, but the sensitivity, brand reliability and overall build quality of this microphone really drives home the classic saying "You get what you pay for". Definitely worth every penny, and if the product is ever on offer, it would only increase it's value.

I was looking for an external microphone to use on my DSLR, as I do a lot of content creation work and wanted something to record the environment we work in. The space we share can be quite loud sometimes, especially during our creation, this is why I loved the decibel (DB) setting on the microphone. You can adjust it between -10(my favourite setting), 0 and +20 decibels. -10 is perfect for me as it eliminates a lot of the unnecessary noise within the room and with the microphone set to directional rather than open, this really works a charm. I’d highly recommend this microphone, especially for use in large or open environments as it has the options available to cope with this. It also works brilliants in smaller and quieter environment. You will not be disappointed with the great audio quality.

Bought the microphone and it comes without a battery.

great product from a great seller, thanks

This shotgun microphone performs as expected from rode. It picks up audio nicely with very little amount of noise depending on your equipment. From personal video shooting to commercial production this tool will do the job well.

Will give it a few more quality tests before further reviewing. For now, it's got plenty of class at this price. Tested plugged into a digital recorder with headphones monitoring input was perfect at various volume levels.

El RØDE VideoMic Pro Rycote es, sin duda, el micrófono de cañón más impresionante que he tenido el placer de probar. Este micrófono ofrece una calidad de sonido excepcional para grabaciones cinematográficas, creación de contenido y grabaciones en exteriores. Su diseño compacto, pero robusto, lo hace ideal para cámaras DSLR y sin espejo, y su rendimiento es insuperable, incluso en entornos ruidosos o con viento. El filtro de paso alto y el atenuador integrados son características clave que realmente marcan la diferencia en la calidad de grabación. El filtro de paso alto ayuda a reducir ruidos indeseados, como el ruido de fondo o el zumbido, mientras que el atenuador permite manejar niveles de sonido más altos sin distorsión. Esto es especialmente útil en grabaciones en exteriores o situaciones donde el sonido ambiente puede interferir con el audio principal. La calidad de la captura de sonido es cristalina, con un rango de frecuencia amplio y una excelente dirección del sonido, lo que permite una grabación precisa y detallada. El micrófono también cuenta con un sistema de suspensión Rycote que minimiza el ruido de manejo, asegurando grabaciones limpias y profesionales, incluso si se está en movimiento. En resumen, el RØDE VideoMic Pro Rycote es altísimo en términos de calidad de sonido y versatilidad. Si eres un creador de contenido o profesional que busca un micrófono de alta gama para grabaciones de calidad cinematográfica, este micrófono es la opción ideal. ¡Altísimamente recomendado!