Whether you’re a professional videographer at an auto show or a Dad attending a school play, using the right audio gear matters. Arguably, what we hear can be just as important as what we see. Having purchased a fantastic camera recently, I realized the built-in mic provided subpar audio. Enter the Rode VideoMic Pro to the rescue.
After some trial and error with both the internal settings of my camera as well as the settings of the Rode VideoMic Pro external microphone, I was able to record sound that was exponentially better than the built-in camera mic. I loved the creative versatility the combination offered which normally would require a small team to achieve.
Check out the video below to hear the difference between the built-in camera mic and the Rode VideoMic Pro.
Noteworthy tech specs for those so inclined:
- Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting onboard
- All-new capsule with lower noise and higher sensitivity
- Broadcast recording quality condenser microphone
- Compact form factor (150mm/6” length)
- Ultra lightweight (85g/3oz)
- 9V battery powered – over 70 hours use (alkaline)
- Integrated shock mounting
- Integrated foam windscreen
- 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output (dual mono)
- Two step High Pass Filter (flat, 80Hz)
- Three position level control (-10dB, 0, +20dB)
- Camera shoe mount with 3/8” thread for easy boom pole mounting.
Overall Rating: A-
Recommended for both DSLR and MFT Cameras
Pros: Superb straight-to-camera recording.
Cons: Although compact in size, one will still need a larger camera bag for storage.
Disclosure: I was provided the Rode VideoMic Pro for review by Rode Microphones. All opinions, as well as my love of tech gadgets, are my own.
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