Compared to the smaller VideoMic GO, the Rode VideoMic camera-mount shotgun microphone offers battery powering, extended low-end response, and customizable audio settings. Its switchable pad and bass roll-off optimize it for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters in loud or rumble-heavy environments.

This shotgun microphone features an integrated shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. The windscreen design reduces wind noise, making it well suited for outdoor shoots. The attached 3.5mm TRS cable ensures easy hookup to your camera, and the dual-mono output means that no channel selection is necessary on your recording device.

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Whereas most built-in camera microphones pick up sound from all directions, this microphone utilizes a supercardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of it while attenuating sound from the sides and rear. Its active electronics and directional condenser element deliver more detailed audio than the mics typically found in cameras and portable recorders.

A coiled 3.5mm cable is permanently attached to the mic for fast hookup to your camera. The cable's 3.5mm TRS plug is wired in a dual-mono configuration, ensuring that the mic signal is sent identically to both input channels of your camera or portable recorder.

Pop a 9V battery in the VideoMic for up to 100 hours of operating time. The dedicated power LED changes from green to red when the battery should be replaced. The VideoMic can still function for approximately one hour once the power indicator turns red, but performance will be compromised. Use the power switch to conserve battery life during periods of inactivity.

The high-pass filter can be set to flat or 80 Hz to roll off low-frequency noise from common sources such as air conditioners and traffic.

To protect against distortion, the VideoMic offers a pad that reduces the signal level. Switch to the -10 dB option when loud sound sources threaten to distort your recording, use the -20 dB position to prevent extreme input levels from clipping causing clipping, or select the flat setting when routing the mic into a dedicated high-quality preamp.

Understanding that the rubber bands used in many shockmounts can snap and stretch, Rode chose to integrate a rugged Rycote Lyre suspension-style shockmount. This simplifies setup of the mic and inhibits the transfer of vibrations from the camera. Plus, the bottom of the shockmount features a camera shoe mount with a 3/8" thread, ensuring easy attachment to your camera or a boompole such as Rode's Micro Boompole (available separately).

The VideoMic has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in outdoor environments, consider a furry windshield such as the Rode DeadCat (available separately).

Expand the microphone's device compatibility with Rode accessories such as the SC4 and VXLR (both available separately). The SC4 is a short cable that lets you connect the VideoMic directly to a smartphone or tablet equipped with a 3.5mm TRRS jack. The VXLR adapter is the ideal solution when you want to record the VideoMic to a camcorder or mixer that has XLR inputs.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a cable for the Panasonic GH3?

A: Sorry havent purchased yet :)

Q: 2. Can either of the Headphone Outputs be used as a Line Output for external speakers?

A: Yes, the 1/4" output on the RODE X Streamer X Audio Interface and Video Streaming Console can be used as a line output for connection to an external powered speaker.

Q: 3. Is it compatible with other wireless microphone systems other than rode wireless?

A: Yes. The RODE X Streamer X Audio Interface and Video Streaming Console has an XLR-1/4" combo jack input that can be used to connect any wireless microphone system.

Q: 4. can the steamer X connect directly to either the duo and or the rodecaster pro 2? perhaps via usb? looking to take each new item to next level

A: No, it is not possible to connect the RODE X Streamer X Audio Interface and Video Streaming Console together with the RODECaster Pro II Integrated Audio Production Studio. They cannot connect via USB.

Q: 5. Will the audio from the XLR input merge with, replace or be muted in the HDMI output?

A: The RODE X Streamer's XLR input is intended to be used with a microphone, which will be mixed with the main audio feed.

Q: 6. can you use it for google streetview and spherical photos? I am conscerned whether it can tilt high/low enough.

A: This is not intended for spherical photos. This is intended for stitching large panoramas together.

Q: 7. Can it be use on Zoom Web Meetings and to stream through YouTube?

A: Yes, the RODE X Streamer X Audio Interface and Video Streaming Console can be used for Zoom Web Meetings and to stream video with audio through YouTube.

Q: 8. How readable is the LCD display in bright sunlight? Also, is the display backlit for low-light situations?

A: The screen is pretty good to read in sunlight. And it does light up on the GigaPan EPIC Pro Robotic Camera Mount .

Q: 9. Can xlr input accept line level signal?

A: Yes, the RODE Streamer X Audio Interface and Video Streaming Console can accept line level signal through the XLR input.

Q: 10. Are there 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 mounting holes in the bottom to mount to a tripod plate or does it only mount via an additional sliding dovetail?

A: there are standard tripod mounting holes on the bottom of this plate