VideoMic RYCOTE

The VideoMic from Rode is a cost effective shotgun microphone that can easily be mounted on a video camera because it features an integrated shockmount that attaches to the camera''s shoe. The VideoMic is lightweight, and when mounting on a camera it does not appear in the frame. Its super-cardioid polar pattern attenuates sounds from the sides. The result is a signal that sounds closer to the camera, even when shooting in noisy environments or at moderate distances.

A 3/8" thread at the base of the shockmount allows you to use the VideoMic on any standard boompole. With the addition of a longer 1/8" male to female stereo mini-plug cable (like the Rode VC1), and a boompole (Like the Rode Mini Boom), you can radically improve the audio in your video work. A special 1/8" mini-plug to XLR adapter (the Rode VXLR) is also available to use the VideoMic on a professional camera.

Replaceable rubber O-rings suspend the microphone on the shockmount and protect against noise due to movement and handling. An attached, coiled cable terminates to a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini output connection. The VideoMic features a condenser element that utilizes a standard 9 Volt battery (sold separately). The microphone will run for approximately 100 hours on a single battery. This microphone was used in the making of the low-budget blockbuster hit film Paranormal Activity. If you''re wondering if you can get good sound with the VideoMic, wonder no more.

Barrel Canceling Pick Up
The Rode Video Mic functions as a true line plus gradient microphone with a super-cardioid pattern in the front and a barrel that cancels side-audio. The result is maximum pick up of the source in highly ambient and noisy environments.

Integrated Shock-Mount
The VideoMic features a permanently attached shock mount with a camera mounting shoe underneath. The shock mount features replaceable rubber o-rings that protect against noise caused by abrupt movement and shock.

High Pass Filter Switch
A high-pass filter switch eliminates room ambiance and noise below 80Hz. This results in improved intelligibility while recording around machinery, wind or close proximities.

Internal Power
The condenser element is powered with a standard 9-volt battery for up to 100 hours (approximately).

FEATURES

Transducer Condenser
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid
Frequency Response 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave
Dynamic Range (Typical) 114dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 74dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum Input Sound Level 134dB (@ 1% THD into 1k ohm)
Power Requirements 9 Volt DC Alkaline
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Output Connectors Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm)
Pad -10 and -20dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off 80Hz / 12dB octave
Dimensions 8.84 x 4.02 x 2.55" (250 x 102 x 65mm) (Length x Height x Diameter)
Weight 6.21 oz (176g)