The VideoMicro II is an ultra-compact on-camera shotgun microphone that is lightweight and easy-to-use. The microphone makes recording professional audio directly to a camera or smartphone incredibly simple. It is a true shotgun condenser microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern for highly directional audio capture from Røde’s annular line tube technology that provides increased transparency and a natural, full-bodied sound. The circuitry has been overhauled, offering enhanced sensitivity and lower self-noise. The updated design adds an innovative HELIX isolation mount system for superior protection from knocks, bumps and handling noise. It also features a handy cable management slots and a standard mount for attaching to a camera cold shoe, plus a 3/8-inch thread for mounting onto a boompole and other accessories.
Otherwise, the Røde VideoMicro II maintains the 3.5mm TRS output jack that enables plug-and-play connectivity with no batteries required and no complicated controls. The ultra-compact, rugged, all-metal body has been completely redesigned, while weighing just 39g. Deluxe foam and furry windshields and cables for connecting to cameras and smartphones are included in the package, all designed and made in Røde’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia.
"The VideoMicro was groundbreaking when it was released almost a decade ago," says Røde CEO Damien Wilson. "Never before had creators been able to record crystal-clear audio with a microphone as compact, lightweight and easy to use. It has since become the world’s best-selling on-camera mic and has spawned many imitators, though none have replicated the professional performance of the original. Over the past ten years, we have continued to innovate across our entire VideoMic range, and we are excited to now update the VideoMicro with next-generation features for today’s creators."
One of the most striking new features of the VideoMicro II is the sleek red suspension mount. This is the HELIX isolation mount, a highly innovative shock-mount system developed in-house at Røde specifically for the VideoMicro II. Featuring a groundbreaking design expertly crafted to the exact specifications of the microphone, it solves many of the issues that other shock mounts face when used with compact, lightweight microphones. Moulded from a single piece of advanced Hytrel thermoplastic, it fully isolates the capsule from vibrations that occur from knocks, bumps and general handling, which can result in rumbles and other audio noises in a recording. It is designed to the exact size and weight of the microphone, ensuring optimal stabilization and acoustic performance, while being super low-profile.
The Røde VideoMicro II is shipping worldwide and available for US$79.
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