RØDE VideoMic Pro+ Premium On-camera Shotgun Microphone with High-pass Filter, High-frequency Boost, Pad, Safety Channel for Filmmaking, Content Creation and Location Recording
Additional Specifications
- Polar Pattern: Super cardioid
- Frequency Range 20Hz – 20kHz (selected HPF @ 75Hz/150Hz)
- Maximum SPL: 133 dBSPL
- Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 14 dBA
- Weight: 122g
- Dimensions: 111mm H x 66mm W x 170mm D
- Output 3.5mm TRS
- Power Options: Rechargeable LB-1 Battery (Supplied), Micro-USB Cable (Supplied) or 2 x AA Battery
Our Flagship Directional On-Camera VideoMic
Directional On-camera Microphone with Rechargeable Battery and Digital Switching
The RØDE VideoMic Pro+ is RØDE’s flagship directional on-camera VideoMic. It is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.
The VideoMic Pro+ improves on the existing VideoMic Pro, adding a host of additional features. These include rechargeable battery (included), automatic power on/off function, optimised windshield, and all-new digital switching providing numerous new features (below).
- Premium Sound: VideoMic Pro+ provides clean hiss-free audio to DSLR and CSC cameras with +20dB mode
- Automatic Power On/Off: (With plug-in power availability) automatically turns microphone on and off during camera operation
- Over 100 hours of operation per charge with included rechargeable battery
- Improved windshield and digital switching technology
Digital Switching Features Included:
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2 Stage High-Pass FilterIncludes 2-Stage High Pass Filter to reduce low frequencies such as rumble from traffic or air conditioning. | 3-Stage Gain ControlFeatures 3-Stage Gain Control, with +20dB function – designed to improve audio quality on DSLR or mirrorless cameras for hiss-free recordings in-camera. | High-Frequency BoostHigh Frequency Boost feature to lift high frequencies, enhancing detail and clarity in the recording. | Safety ChannelWhen engaged, Safety Channel mode records a copy of your audio in the right-hand channel at 10dB lower volume, to help ensure your signal does not clip when unexpected volume spikes occur. |
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| Ideal For: | Camcorders, point and shoot, entry level DSLR | Camcorders, point & shoot, entry-level DSLR (Not compatible with Nikon D7000) | Camcorders, mid-range DSLR | High-end DSLR, Full frame cameras | High-end DSLR, Full frame cameras | High-end DSLR, Full frame cameras, Smartphone and USB Computer Use |
| Built in pre-amp? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| High Pass Filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| +20db Boost? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Rechargeable Battery? | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Safety Channel Feature? | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| High Frequency Boost? | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| USB Microphone Capability | ✓ | |||||
| 3.5mm TRRS Smartphone/Tablet Compatible? | With SC4/SC7 Adapter (Sold Separately) | With SC4/SC7 Adapter (Sold Separately) | With SC4 Adapter (Sold Separately) | With SC4 Adapter (Sold Separately) | With SC4/SC7 Adapter (Sold Separately) | Natively (Auto-senses with included cable) |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz – 20kHz | 100Hz – 16kHz | 40Hz – 20kHz | 40Hz – 20kHz | 20Hz – 20kHz | 35Hz – 18kHz ±3 dB |
| Weight: | 122 g |
| Dimensions: | 10.92 x 16.99 x 6.58 cm; 122.47 Grams |
| Model: | VMPRPLUS |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Colour: | Black |
For vloggers outside
Perfect for making vlogs outside, has the deadcat included incase you need the windsheild which is great.
Professional sound quality
do not purchase if you are doing indoor voice only, better options exist.
good for vloggers and outside filmers that want directional sound.
Brilliant Microphone for Vlogging
I recently purchased the RDE 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 RDE 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.
The RODE VideoMic NTG is a really phenomenal microphone, packed with features such as -a 20DB pad, audio spike indicator, safety track and much more, which are all really useful for day-to-day content creation or audio recording.
This microphone sounds really good, and it has the audio quality of a professional boom mic, which isn’t really surprising as it’s made by the technology of boom microphones (NTG 5). Nevertheless, this microphone is awesome for video creators, streamers, podcasters, and much more, and if you want a good-sounding microphone, definitely try out this microphone
However, when I first purchased this microphone and I was shipped here, the microphone was defective and after plugging it into the computer to update its firmware, the microphone completely broke and could not turn on whatsoever. Got a refund and bought a new one, which works super well.
Simple and Effective for Professional Audio
I work professionally as a videographer and this is the second VideoMic Pro+ that I’ve purchased – not because the first one let me down but rather that it was such an improvement on what I was using before that I bought another (I usually do 2 camera set ups). The microphone has a few settings on it but otherwise is very much just plug and play, as long as it’s connected to the camera then it’ll power on and off with it which is useful for saving battery life. As with any microphone a quiet environment and doing all you can on your end in terms of settings and room tone will help it greatly. But if you’re a one person operation like I usually am then this is one of the best on camera solutions you’ll find without having to battle with doing an additional audio set-up as well as the cameras. The only reason I’ve put it to 4 stars is that it does perhaps pick up a little more noise than I’d prefer in the other directions, if it was more directional and better at silencing out the noise at the side and back then it’d be perfect – but as I said, there is a lot you can do to alleviate that so it’s not the end of the world.
Perfect for everyday use creating video content especially YouTube and video platforms. The microphone is handy when travelling and compact, not bulky on the vlogging camera. I absolutely love this microphone!
Great gif
Was a present for someone they seemed to like i
Amazing microphone for the price
The mic quality is amazing, would recommend to people who are filming headshot type of videos. Very crisp and easy to connect to my ZV-E10
Excellent Product - How Do I replace the Clip that holds the microphone?
Sound quality is excellent. I have enjoyed using it for many years but the clip broke recently and I need to replace i
Delivers
I needed to record a video for a launch of a web Application I built for a school. I did a recording using the Mirrorless camera’s inbuilt mic. It wasn’t bad but I thought it could be better with an external mic. I bought this and the following day it was delivered. The difference in audio quality was like day and night.
It is the first time I have used an external mic. It was fairly easy to use, and it was set up after watching a short YouTube video on how to set up my camera with an external mic.
I have owned this for 6 years.
I originally bought it as I had a new job that required close person interviews in a controlled environment (such as the persons house).
The clarity is excellent and the ease of use is just as good.
Batteries last a long time, but I always carry a spare 9V just in case I accidentally leave it switched on.
Fortunately, you don’t have to carry tools with you to change the battery, it’s nice and simple.
Very happy with my order.
We bought this to replace a larger video mic and are very pleased with it. It was recently used it to record musicians at a local event and everyone was pleased with the sound quality.
There is an issue with the deadcat supplied, it does not look as if it was made for this particular mic, it does fit, but the opening is in the wrong place. That noted, I would recommend the mic.
Used this on a hand-held video rig connected to my iPhone to video an open-air performance for work. It captured the audio from the stage and the crowd (about 400 people) brilliantly and was a huge improvement on what other colleagues recorded with just their in-built phone mics.
If you are connecting the mic to a smartphone, you will also need a TRS to TRRS patch cable, plus an adaptor if your phone doesn’t haven’t a standard 3.5mm headphone jack to plug the patch cable into.
Great for interviews and shooting on the go.
Great mic at a great price. Can’t go wrong with Rde and their 10-year guarantee.
I use it to shoot interviews and it is perfect for filming video on the go. It has a lightweight yet steady frame and good battery life (when using reputable batteries of course).
I would recommend you buy the deadcat if you are filming outside, although the audio will be usable without one in light wind.
The only drawback is the 9V battery, while they do last a long time, I would rather it be rechargable.
I use the mic with a Fujifilm XT3 and they work perfectly together for video.
I bought the rode video micro from Amazon back in 2018 and made over 550 YouTube videos with no problem. My go to work mic on the go and studio. For the money, size and value this is the best of everything.
If I need to get marginal better sound I need to spend another 3X the cost to get the performance. Very sturdy and had its fair share of drop bumps and thums
The size and weight is light for vlog travel not big and attention grabbing. I had to use hairpins to lock the cat tail in place. That is the most important tool against wind and pops. Simple two hair pin have held it in place last three years.
The major downfall for me is using it on GoPro or iPhone 12 Pro Max device where you may catch the end of the furry cat tail in the video.
Most important key point is quality of the recorded sound. This is my first mic and everytime I use my mates cheap mic I can hear the difference. This mic is the base norm for quality. Never compromise and this is must for every entry, stater and vetera
I am a newcomer to “serious” video and audio recording so I am still learning the art and cannot comment on the technicalities of the mic.
I bought this high-spec mic because I wanted the best quality recorded speech. I have not been disappointed. Sound quality is excellent and adjustments are easy. The foam sleeve removes almost all wind noise when recording outside, and the optional “dead cat” eliminates even very strong wind noise. The mic is compact and lightweight, so easy to carry around with my DSLR. The mic can point forward to record someone else, or towards the camera operator to record their comments, and can be placed some distance from the camera using an extension jack cable. I have tested it successfully connected to an iPhone and iPad. It also works well connected to a computer for recording to Audio Hijack etc. and presumably for Zoom meetings.
My only reason for dropping one star is because there was quite a large price reduction a few days after I placed my order, which is annoying.
Bit tricky for beginners
Still have to sit quite close despite what it says about quality distance etc. Nice product. Pricy and very limited with wire length. Not used any others so can’t compare too well. Also CANNOT get this to work on a video call,/zoom with headphones on and hear it in headphones…so complicated. Does it work on mobile? PC???? Just does my head in. Works on one thing then not another.
Another quality Rode microphone
Rode has been my go-to brand for microphones ever since I took up digital movie making as a hobby and this latest device doesn’t disappoint. I’m using it on a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and the sound is exceptional. It also scores highly on build quality too.
There are cheaper on-camera mics available but often that can be a false economy – in my experience some of the cheaper kit produces sound which is not that much better than a video camera’s own in-built microphone. So if you are serious about shooting videos this is a very sound (groan) investment.
Really nice little package. I use on cameras where weight is an issue e.g. on a balanced stabiliser. I like how it uses cameras battery. But watch higher battery drain which has caught me out. A permanent addition to my photo go bag although I’ll probably only use from time to time
An honest review. Overall the product is good, it produces clear sound quality, looks smart and is easy to use. There is a slight hissing, but that’s expected, you pay for what you get.
Awesome bits of kit but please read
I use these on set and they sound great and never had issues with them over the last year or so but…
I decided to order myself one for my setup moving from the videomic Pro, I thought I would save some money and order a like new one at great misfortune, there seems to be a small firmware issue with small batch that causes the mic to not turn on or off and flashes really fast when charging seems I got one of these as the used like new one, then I ordered a brand new one this was dead on arrival.
As this is a work purchase I will stick to getting items like this from a local store so I can test in store and they can sort faster than ordering online and waiting for delivery
Small, well made and sensitive
I have had “gun mics” before and needed something that used “plug in power” rather than button cells. Liked that this unit can work either with a camera or via a TRRS adaptor with a phone. The mic seems to be quite sensitive and with a decent polar pattern, not as narrow as the bigger, longer units but for what I wanted something a bit broader was ideal.
The only fault I could find with it is that the single, elastomeric mount allows the mic to wobble around a great deal when hand held with only the lead dampening down movement. It never felt like it would detach itself but I would expect that under some circumstances it could lead to some amplitude flutter with point sources as they move around the polar pattern. This is why I dropped one star.
Not as good as I expected
First of all I had to buy another cable for it to work with my iPhone, the cable that came with it only works with a digital camera. It’s constructed very well and very small, but and a big but! The sound quality is not very good.
So I expected more from Rode!
Real easy to use
I purchased this for my Canon M50 Mark II. Extremely easy to install. The mic slotted smoothly into the top attachment slot. The mic has a wire which then simply inserts into the cameras mic Jack. I was filming outside and the sound quality captured from my voice improved significantly from using just the internal mic. The wind is not so much an issue now. Much more professional. A beginners dream really. Highly recommended.
Instant difference
Straight out of the box I did a video test with it plugged in and repeated the video word for word without and the difference was night and day. One was loud and clear, the other quiet and distant. Looking forward to how much this will improve the quality of my content and not having to project as loud as I normally have to for my videos! Excellent mini buy
STEREOMIC PRO - Amazing!
I have no idea why Rode would gimp themselves by putting all their mics on one page. The vast majority of reviews are useless because they respond to a different product. So to be clear, this is for the STEREOMIC PRO.
While odd looking, this is an amazing stereo microphone. High quality, great pickup pattern…it just works. The globe layout gives a great impression of full stereo ambience even through two channels.
Want a mic for wild track, ambience or even a cheap option for recording concerts? Here’s your partner in crime.
Improves Gopro hero 10 Black audio a lot used with Media mod
I purchased the rode videomicro to improve the audio of my gopro hero 10 black as they are not renowned for their audio quality.
I’m using it with the gopro media mod , it’s very easy and straightforward to use , it attaches to the top of the media mod by slotting into the cold shoe and twist the tightening wheel tight for a secure fit.
The audio is improved considerably, it picks up on the slightest of sounds and movements and my voice sounds a lot clearer and louder so it would be a good vlogging mic for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms.
It also picks up on nature sounds , makes them sound a lot louder , birds singing , flowing water , crunching snow and leaves, it’s not ASMR quality but it certainly enhances nature sounds and is a huge improvement on the built in gopro mic and the media mod mic.
The rode mic does wobble a tad when moving the camera around but that doesn’t have any impact on the sound.
I’ve tried using the dead cat with the mic and the dead cat is sometimes visible on screen , especially if pointing the camera down , the deaf cat will come into view , I not sure if there are smaller versions of dead cats wind mufflers available for the rode videomicro but it would be great if there was.
The dead cat does stop wind noise really well though but I’m a tad disappointed that it comes into view a lot , I’ll have to find a way to stop it doing it during filming.
The rode videomicro is small and compact , lightweight and easy to install and set up , I runs on the power from the camera itself so it may drain the battery a little faster than usual when using it.
Once attached just go into your gopro settings and select mod settings, click on standard mic or standard mic + and you are up and running.
If you are looking to improve the audio quality of your gopro then this is a great budget option, you will see an instant improvement in sound quality, I purchased this for 44 , I think that’s good value for a decent, capable microphone that improves the gopro sound quality a lot.
I hope you found this review helpful in some way.
You can hear an ant cough
Stunning, just stunning!
Meets my need of working on my nikon dslr, and also via USB on my work laptop for zooming and recording webinars. It helps if you use cabled headphones attached to the device rather than the laptop to work properly. Windows 10 offers very little in the way of management, so volume control can take some adjustment, but that’s Microsoft’s fault, not the fault of this awesome microphone.
Used it for my YT channel. Its a game changer.
Audio on my channel on YT (Double Take Tech) has been lacking for some time. Now that I’ve had enough, I decided to go all out, overkill.
This MIC is amazing!
Thats all you need to know really.
The features are clutch. I tend to speak fairly loud at times and think recording on 2 channels to be amazing. 1 records at normal level set on the mic and camera amp (turn that down), and the other records minus 10dci i think.
Low pass filter is perfect, havent had any issues with background noise since I purchased this.
I havent even found the need to do much EQ work other than compression which is super for my work flow.
I have to dig deep to find a flaw in this product and tbh, there is’nt much. More so the accessories.
I feel a MIC this expensive should come with a ‘dead cat’ and a case 100%. That is all folks.
Certainly a quality produc
Purchased to replace an older version, and it is far superior. Out of the box recorded an outside event where speeches were made through a “booming” p,a. system with sound reflecting off stone buildings. I had set it to record one channel at a lower level, which is a great feature. I was very surprised at the sound quality and the audio pick up pattern. Two weeks later it was on the second camera at a wedding, recording fairly close to the organ. Clean and clear voices from the altar rail, plus the bass “roll off” settings work very well.
Not having to worry about fresh AA batteries is great.
Good Pickup
Have been looking to get a shotgun mic for a while; saw this and reckoned it might serve several purposes. One use so far, as a shotgun positioned several feet from a harp, and it picked it up sweetly. On that basis, it’s going to be just right on-camera. Need to get a fur windbreaker, though.