Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone

Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone

The Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone is a super-cardioid condenser shotgun microphone with an integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount, an included rechargeable battery, an improved response over its predecessor (20 Hz to 20 kHz), and improved RF immunity as well. The microphone can be used to capture audio for camcorders, DSLRs, and portable recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.

The Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone sports a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack termination that outputs a dual-mono signal and provides a TRS cable to make the connection. A micro-USB cable is also supplied, which can be used to draw bus power. The microphone’s super-cardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimized and that your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera. Its inherent low-noise circuitry ensures you will not pick up any sound from the microphone’s robust innards. The microphone boasts 20 dB settings for DSLR cameras, a flat setting for high-quality preamps, and a -10 dB pad.

Other features abound, such as an Automatic Power Function, a built-in battery door, and a high-pass filter with cuts at 75 Hz and 150 Hz. The filter will prevent low-end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being picked up on the resulting track. If you’re unsure how loud the audio you’re capturing might be, you can set the right channel to record at a lower level for safety. A selectable high-frequency boost is also available by pressing two lower buttons on the rear digital switcher simultaneously.

To power the Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone, you can use the included rechargeable LB-1 lithium-ion battery, which lasts 100 hours on a single charge, two AA batteries, or the micro-USB cable. This microphone features an auto-powering feature that keeps you from draining the battery when the camera is not in use. When connected to your camera, the Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone detects plug-in power from the audio input on compatible cameras, and this signals the Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Microphone to switch on. When the mic detects a loss in power, either from powering off or disconnecting the camera, the mic shuts off.