RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone for Filmmaking, Content Creation and Location Recording

There is a minefield of information to digest when it comes to microphones. There are so many different types to consider, and so many different versions of those types it can be hard to know even where to begin. If you're doing recordings in a static environment, perhaps from a desk at home, you're more than likely going to be wanting a condensing microphone and many people will point you towards a product by Blue Yeti. I certainly would as they're superb. If you want your recordings to be mobile, or your subject is going to be far from the camera, a microphone mounted to the talker in the form of a lavalier mike will be the way to go. However, if you want a microphone that you can mount directly to your DSLR camera and have the versatility of both studio and mobile work, an On-camera microphone such as this VideoMicro by Rode is ideal. Rode, if you're not familiar with them, are one of the best manufacturers of microphones in the business. They're based in Australia and manufacture a number of highly regarded On-camera and lavalier products. You just need to decide which one is right for you. There are four or five On-camera mikes that they manufacture which you might consider, from this baby of the range VideoMicro up to the VideoMic Pro+. Each step will bring added features, at added cost, but the VideoMicro is the best selling On-camera mike on Amazon for a reason. It offers excellent sound quality for a relatively modest outlay. You get a compact microphone along with a furry "dead cat" wind supresser, and a detachable TRS cable to connect from the microphone to your DSLR. The microphone attached to the hot shoe of your DSLR camera, and tightend using a dial to get make it stable. When connected the TRS cable can be snapped into slots in the dial which braces the microphone to the camera and prevents wobbling. The sound quality of the microphone is really good, certainly a vast improvement over the in-built microphone in my Nikon D5300 camera. The sound of me doing my pieces to camera is really quite impressive. Being at the bottom end of the Rode range you might expect comprimises, and while the audio gain isn't as impressive as the top end of the range, you're only paying a fraction of the price and you're still getting a very good mike. A word on that, when you connect it to your camera you'll need to go into your menu settings and adjust the gains of the microphone to properly calibrate it. There's instruction in the box for how to do this, and plenty of tutorials online. The TRS cable provided is designed to plug the microphone into your DSLR's mic/aux-in port. Note that this is a different type of connection to the port you'd find on a smart phone. Phones usually use a TRRS port which despite the similar name isn't the same thing. If you look at a connector you'll see a ring on it. That's the "R" of TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve). A TRRS connector has two rings (Tip/Ring/Ring/Sleeve). You can buy converters to change a TRS cable to a TRRS, or Rode will sell you a different cable, a TRS to TRRS cable, which will allow you to connect this microphone to your smart phone. Anyway, I've been using mine now for about two months and I've been very impressed with the performance. While I could have spent more money on better ones in the Rode range I've been perfectly happy with the product and highly recommend it.

I recently purchased the RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone for Filmmaking, and I must say, I am impressed with its performance. This microphone is an excellent addition to my filmmaking gear and has improved the audio quality of my videos. The microphone is incredibly compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around with me wherever I go. It's also very easy to mount on my camera, and the directional design helps to reduce background noise and capture clear audio. The build quality of the microphone is impressive, and it feels sturdy and well-made in my hand. The included furry windscreen is a great addition, which helps to reduce wind noise when filming outdoors. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase of the RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone for Filmmaking. It's an excellent microphone for those who are just starting with filmmaking or those who want a reliable and affordable microphone for everyday use. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve the audio quality of their videos.

This is a fantastic little mic, fantastic sound quality and very crisp sound. Comes with "dead cat" so even works well in poor weather conditions. Has aux cable connectors, no Bluetooth. I see that as a positive as it means no batteries but cable can get a little in the way. Lovely small compact mic, easy to store away in your camera bag. Not bulky if you wanted it in your pocket. Would make a nice small desk mic for meetings etc without feeling in the way. For the price this is a definite buy and a great little starter mic/every day mic. The one thing that does let it all down though is the mic seems a little heavy for the mounting so, it can sometimes seem a little "floppy" in the mounting or just tends to droop down.

The RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone has been a game-changer for my content creation (YouTube_. Whether I’m shooting vlogs, interviews, or outdoor footage, this mic consistently delivers crisp and clear audio. For the price, the RØDE VideoMicro is one of the best investments I’ve made in my gear. It's perfect for filmmakers, vloggers, and content creators who need a reliable, high-quality microphone without breaking the bank. If you're looking for an affordable, compact microphone that delivers professional audio, this is it!

Purchased as i record a blog and altho i have XLR mic/mixing desk/audio interfaces, i wanted to try and get some decent audio out of my Canon T5i/700D. Got to say off the bat i am in love with the Build Quality. To have a mini shotgun mic that is under £50 and is fully metal is one of the many reasons why i love Rode products, they never skimp, even on something that would be considered low end by many. Runs off the Camera so no need to worry about batteries which could have been the kiss of death for many products...but not this. For the money, the recordings i have gotten from this are fantastic. Usually the audio from my camera is simply used as a key and thrown away, but with this. It could def pass as B audio and even A in none movie/short film scenarios. For anyone who Vlogs or records talking videos, this is an absolute must. It does let sound in from around you but in a totally none offensive way, which is what i love the most about this product, it gives your audio a personality by letting in just enough background noise to make your recording sound totally natural! Get it , get it .....GET IT!!

Ótimo investimento, produto original bem embalado chegou bem antes do previsto, super indico a compra na loja

I never review it for a meantime because I want it to know how good it the microphone and I am glad to do it. Because I can review it in front to my viewer in my vlog what is the product I have and worth to buy and it’s worth it I love the sounds and it’s very handy

Ii returned this because I Purchased for video recording songs but this mic is a Drlirectional mic ! This Mic is good and sound quality is best but not suitable for Those who want to sing and also Playig guitar together , this mic can't pick up my Both of Sound , vocals and Guitar together ! It has Noice Cancellation! So it can't take 2 sounds properly

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Kompaktes, leichtes und sehr hochwertiges Mikrofon! Das RØDE VideoMicro liefert klaren, sauberen Klang ohne Rauschen – perfekt für Videos, Vlogs und unterwegs. Einfach auf die Kamera stecken, kein Akku nötig, sofort einsatzbereit. Robuste Verarbeitung und großer Klanggewinn gegenüber integrierten Kameramikros. Top Preis-Leistung – klare Empfehlung!