Rode VideoMic Directional On-camera Microphone

Studio recording quality Condenser microphone Super-cardioid polar pattern 9V battery power Integrated Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting Two step High Pass Filter (Flat/80Hz) Three step PAD (0, -10, -20dB) Rugged reinforced ABS construction Windshield included 3.5mm mini-jack output Integrated cold-shoe mount (3/8” thread) 10 year extended warranty when you register your microphone   The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade 1/2″ condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders. The integrated Rycote® Lyre® based shock mounting system isolates the VideoMic capsule and electronics from its all-metal shoe mount, providing isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre® provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap. Its standard sized shoe mount also includes a 3/8″ thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or stand. By employing a super-cardioid polar pattern the VideoMic becomes highly directional, focusing on the subject in front of the camera, and minimising any surrounding sounds. In addition to the microphone’s native 40Hz-20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available, which will prevent low end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being recorded. A -10dB and -20dB level attenuation (or PAD), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as live music or motorsport. The RØDE VideoMic directional on-camera microphone is designed in Australia and covered by RØDE Microphones’ industry leading 10 year warranty.         VideoMic Specifications     Acoustic Principle Line Gradient Active Electronics JFET impedance converter Capsule 0.50″ Polar Pattern Address Type End Frequency Range 40Hz – 20kHz Output Impedance 200Ω Maximum SPL 134dBSPL Sensitivity -38.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) 20dBA Power Options Weight 176.00g Dimensions 65.00mmH x 102.00mmW x 250.00mmD Output Warranty 1 year with free extension to 10 years following registration here