If you're a run-and-gun video creator looking for a compact, cost-effective solution to help your work sound a lot better, the Saramonic CamMic+ has been designed with you in mind.

This lightweight shotgun microphone mounts directly to DSLR, mirrorless, and video cameras, or to smartphones and tablets with an adapter (available separately), and yields a significantly improved sound compared to the built-in mics on these devices. The CamMic+ runs for days on a single AA battery, conserving battery life on your camera and providing you with longer shooting time. Plug-and-play operation makes it extremely easy to use right out of the box, allowing you to immediately start recording your YouTube videos, Facebook Live streams, and interviews, at home or on the go.

Note: The microphone has a 3.5mm plug compatible with smartphones and tablets equipped with a headphone jack.

Clear Sound for DSLRs and Smartphones    Mobile Journalism, Vlogs, Live Streaming    Powered via One AA Battery    Compact and Lightweight    Easy-to-Use with Plug-and-Play Operation    Mounts to Camera Shoe, Tripod, Boompole    Dual-Layer Foam Windscreen    Built-In Shockmount    Switchable High-Pass Filter    Durable Metal Construction

Best used at a distance up to 4' away from the subject, the CamMic+ features a cardioid pickup pattern that focuses the audio capture in front of the camera, while rejecting distracting sounds in the background. Engaging the 80 Hz, low-cut filter helps to reduce unwanted low-frequency noise caused by traffic and air conditioning, leaving room for clearer speech and dialog.

A smart design feature of the CamMic+ is the robust, integrated shockmount. It helps to isolate the mic from handling noise and vibrations when you're on the move, greatly reducing muddying low-end rumble.

The included bullet-like, dual-layer windscreen gives the CamMic+ a slick and functional look, while blocking wind noise and protecting it from the elements.

The CamMic+ offers an integrated, locking shoe mount that features a 1/4"-20 thread at the bottom and is ready to attach to your camera, gimbal, tripod, boompole, or stand. The mic can also be mounted to a smartphone using a phone tripod adapter clamp equipped with a cold shoe (available separately).

• Lightweight mic fits comfortably on your camera without weighing it down
• Low-profile design means that your mic stays out of the way 
• 3-Position Switch: On, Off, High-Pass filter
• Ideal for cameras without plug-in power
• Short, coiled right-angle 3.5mm TRS to right-angle 3.5mm TRS cable with gold-plated connectors for connection to the mic input of DSLR and mirrorless camera
• Short, coiled right-angle 3.5mm TRS to straight 3.5mm TRRS cable with gold-plated connectors for connection to the headphone jack of mobile devices

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Saramonic VMICPRO have a low battery indication?

A: Yes. When it is powered on, the Saramonic Vmic5 Pro should have a blue LED on. When the battery is low, that will switch to a solid red light.

Q: 2. Will this also fit in the Canon c70 supplied mic holder?

A: Yes this should fit on the shoe mount of Canon C70

Q: 3. Will this work with an iPhone, using lighting to 3.5mm headphone adapter?

A: Yes, I love the mic. I pair it with my iPhone, gopro, and my canon dslr. For the iPhone I bought a monopod, already had a ball-mount/thread adapter, from B&H purchased a Melamount iPhone case. So the phone gets installed in the case (has 2 1/4 20 thread mounts and 3 mounting spots for the Rode Mic and video light). The case has 2 folding handles; think I paid $35 & shipping. The mic definitely increases the decibels.

Q: 4. Does this capture a 2nd channel with -10db simultaneously as a way to protect against sounds that risk clipping?

A: The Saramonic Vmic5 Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone does not include a "safety track" feature that captures a second track at a lower level than the main signal. It does feature three stages of gain control on board, but this is up to the user to adjust manually.

Q: 5. Will it work with a camera that provides no bus power over the connector?

A: No it will not. The host device must supply the requisite plug-in power voltage.

Q: 6. Will it work if I connect it directly to the camcorder?

A: Yes if the camera has a 3.5mm input and provides plug-in power. Please consult your camera's user manual to see if the 3.5mm microphone input provides plug-in power. Most do, but it is worth checking before you purchase.

Q: 7. is this adaptable to a gopro?

A: Yes, the Saramonic Vmic5 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone can be adapted for use with a GoPro camera.

Q: 8. Will this microphone work with the Blackmagic Pocket 4k Cinema Camera?

A: Yes, fully compatible.

Q: 9. Can a flash be mounted along with this mic onto a Canon 5D Mark IV?

A: You would need to use a multi-shoe bracket to be able to do that like B&H # VECB415

Q: 10. Is this microphone Mac compatible straight out of the box? I'd like to use it for web conferencing on a Mac Mini.

A: This is not designed for web conferencing use straight out of the box. You will need either of these usb adapters to allow for a separate mic in and headphone out B&H # SAAUMMSA or B&H # SAAUMMSC.