Rode VideoMicro II super-compact shotgun mic introduced, price confirmed

Rode has introduced the subsequent era of its extremely standard and super-compact shotgun microphone. In response to Rode, the VideoMicro II is the primary microphone to supply skilled sound high quality from such a compact unit.

The Rode VideoMicro II can also be designed to be very straightforward to make use of and will be linked on to a camera or smartphone. It encompasses a supercardioid polar sample to make its audio seize extremely directional and cut back background noise. Its physique has additionally been redesigned, utilizing Rode’s annular line tube know-how for higher transparency and pure, full-bodied sound. Rode has additionally reworked the circuitry to make the mic extra delicate and have decrease self-noise.

No batteries are required to function the VideoMicro II and there aren’t any difficult controls.

What’s within the field?

Rode provides the VideoMicro II with a brand new purple suspension mount referred to as the HELIX isolation mount. Rode developed the mount in-house particularly for the brand new mic to resolve a few of the issues of different shock mounts with small, mild microphones.

The mount is moulded from a single piece of Hytrel thermoplastic and it’s stated to isolate the capsule fully from vibrations that happen on account of knocks, bumps and dealing with the camera. It additionally has cable administration slots and a normal mount for attaching to a camera’s shoe. As well as, there’s a 3/8-inch thread to allow it to be mounted on a increase or different accent.

Rode additionally provides the VideoMicro II with deluxe foam and furry windshields, which implies it may be used indoors and out.

There’s additionally a 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable for connecting the microphone to a camera and a 3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable for connecting it to a smartphone.

Compact and light-weight

The Rode VideoMicro II weighs simply 39g, so it’s highly-portable and doesn’t take up a lot room in your package bag. Additionally, due to is all-metal physique and the usage of premium elements, together with a broadcast-grade capsule, it’s claimed to be very rugged.

Rode VideoMicro II price and availability

The Rode VideoMic II is available for purchase now for £82 / $79.