Rode VideoMicro II

Rode VideoMicro

II The VideoMicro II is an ingenious "snapshot microphone": compact (8 cm), light as a feather (39 g), no battery needed, no controls or switches - Plug&Play! Ideal for hobby filmmakers and content creators, but also interesting for professionals. The robust full-metal housing protects against disturbing interference. The included accessories are extensive: with two different windshields and connection cables, you are equipped for almost any situation.

Despite its compact dimensions, the VideoMicro II is a true shotgun microphone with supercardioid characteristics and high directivity towards the front. The angle of incidence is approx. 45°. If you open both hands to the front at a half-right angle, you can easily see which sound sources are within the pickup range; laterally incident sound is ignored to the maximum. The sound quality is first-class - high output level, minimal inherent noise and a crystal-clear, completely color-free audio signal.

Visually striking and immensely effective is RØDE's new proprietary red HELIX™ Isomount swing mount, which optimally decouples the microphone mechanically so that no annoying grip noise is picked up. Part of the HELIX mount is the flash foot, which is used to slide the microphone into the camera's hot shoe, and the knurled nut above it is used to fix it in place. A 3/8" thread is embedded in the flash foot, so that the microphone can also be used with a tripod or a boom.

VideoMicro II is manufactured by RØDE in Sydney. The package includes a foam windscreen, the WS12 deluxe head windscreen, a high quality 3.5mm TRS to TRS flat ribbon cable (24cm) for connection to the camera and a RØDE SC7 (3.5mm TRS to TRRS spiral adapter cable) for connection to smartphones.