Rode Video Mic Pro

The Rode VideoMic Pro is an industry-standard, lightweight on-camera shotgun microphone designed for DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, and camcorders. It provides broadcast-grade directional audio with a tight supercardioid polar pattern to isolate subject dialogue from background noise.

Core Specifications

• Acoustic Principle: Line Gradient
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Range: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -32 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Equivalent noise level of 14 dBA (very low self-noise)
• Maximum SPL: 134 dB SPL
• Weight: 85g (excluding battery)
• Power Source: 9V alkaline battery (provides up to 70+ hours of continuous use.

Key Features

• Integrated Shock Mounting: Features a rugged Rycote Lyre suspension system that isolates the microphone capsule from handling and mechanical camera noise. [1]
• 3-Stage Level Control: Includes a -10 dB pad (for recording loud sounds without distortion), 0 dB, and a +20 dB boost. The +20 dB boost is highly popular because it allows users to lower the camera's internal pre-amp, drastically reducing background hiss and noise. [1, 2]
• High-Pass Filter: Features an 80Hz high-pass filter switch to minimize low-end environmental rumble caused by traffic, air conditioners, or wind. [1, 2]
• Output: Connects via a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack (dual-mono output). [1, 2]