Rode VideoMic Camcorder Shotgun Microphone

The Rode VideoMic is the world's best-selling camcorder shotgun mic. Period. 

The Rode VideoMic is our best-selling camera shotgun mic great for weddings, interviews and conferences. It has superior side-and-rear rejection. Read the Rode Videomic Review by Videomaker.com (opens in a new window).

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Manufacturer Description

The Rode VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest 'Film industry' technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras.

The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble.

The VideoMic attaches to any Camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilises a stereo mini jack for audio output.

Features

• Studio-quality recording 
• Condensor microphone 
• 9V Battery-powered
• Integrated Shockmount 
• Two step High-Pass Filter - Flat or 80Hz
• Three step PAD - 0, -10, -20dB
• Rugged reinforced ABS construction
• Windshield included
• 3.5mm mini-jack output
• Integrated cold shoe mount, 1/4" and 3/8" thread

Model:  1118
Manufacturer:  Rode
Mic Type:  Condenser
Polar Pattern:  Supercardioid
Frequency Response (Hz):  40-20,000
Sensitivity (mV/Pa):  -38
S/N Ratio dB(A):  74
Impedence (Ohm):  200
Maximum SPL (dB):  134
Power Requirements:  9v Battery Powered
Connection:  3.5mm Stereo Jack (Dual Mono)
Application:  Camcorder
Weight:  176g
High-Pass Filter (Hz):  80
Included Accessories:  Windshield