- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Portable Recorders
- 70-Hr Run Time via 9V Battery
- Gain and Bass Roll-Off
- Attached 3.5mm TRS Output Cable
- Power Switch with LED
- Compact and Lightweight
- Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
- Integrated Shoe/Pole Shockmount
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 192,430 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Rode VideoMic Pro. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Rode VideoMic Pro. For example, 81% of 140,489 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Rode VideoMic Pro have given positive feedback.
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Showing 1 to 20 of 257 Reviews
Good performance but questionable build quality
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I bought this mic to replace my original VideoMic Pro that was getting beat up as the result of years work. The new mic works just as good as the original. To my knowledge, RODE is the only manufacturer who offers decent mics with +20 dB gain booster. This is a crucial feature to keep the camera's noisy preamp out of the picture. I wish other manufacturers offered this feature so that we will have more to choose from. On the other hand, I was disappointed that RODE had not addressed the problems that many users of the original griped about: the battery compartment door and the barrel construction. The battery door is so hard to operate. It's just a poor design. The barrel is so flimsy that it looks it will break very easily. Anyone who sees the mic with the windscreen removed will agree with this notion. I give this new mic 4 stars for the performance and 2 stars for the build quality. ... More
Great for its intended use
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Kit with Auray Custom Windshield
Reviewed by Benjamin on B&H Photo Video
Sound quality on this is 10/10. It's lightweight, and compact enough to fit in your camera bag. The -10 and +20 dB gain options are clutch as well for noisy environments or a distant subject. The only downsides, as I see them, are (1) the lack of internal battery, (2) the necessity of the on/off switch, and (3) the very short 3.5 mm cord. (1) Needing to charge and carry spare 9V batteries is a pain, especially as this is the only device in my kit that uses them. An internal battery with USB-C charging port (OR drawing from the camera's internal battery via hot shoe) would have been ideal for my purposes. (2) The on/off switch is a great battery-saver, but it can also result in a recording with no audio if you forget to put it on & don't have the audio meters displayed visibly while your subject is talking. Risky. (3) The cord makes sense for being plugged directly into the camera, which I think is its primary intended use. However, I'd have liked if Rde had included a 5'-10' extension cord to use this on a boom arm. You can buy the TRS extension cable, which I will now do, but it would have been more convenient if the mic had been delivered with 2 lengths of cable (direct camera attachment + boom attachment) that could be swapped into the device with a detachable input port. All of this is to say: if you're a vlogger, YouTuber, or amateur studio film maker that desires high quality, lightweight audio plugged directly onto your camera, then this is a solid bet. To be honest, most of my complaints would have been resolved by actually DOWNgrading to one of the more entry level models with no switches or battery (e.g., the VideoMicro or VideoMic GO), but nevertheless I don't regret this purchase at all :) ... More
Finally, Rode produces a real pro with user features
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Gene on B&H Photo Video
I've long been a fan of Rode since their Film Maker Kit. However, when I previously bought one of their shotgun mics, the battery cage design was so horrible and hard to use that I returned it. I just finished shooting my first wedding with the new Video Mic Pro Plus. The first thing that made me fall in love with it is the 100 hour rechargeable battery. Next were the L.E.D. lights on the back that show if the mic is working and the levels you have it set at for filtering and gain up to 20+. Finally, Rode is paying attention to the users of the equipment. Thanks, Rode for the better engineering design! ... More
Great Microphone....Great Store!!
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Micheal on B&H Photo Video
Just got this microphone in today and put it through a quick test on the camera and it was great. My expectations were for it to record well at 3 feet but it has done a great job at 5 and 6 feet away. I purchased a Rode VideoMic and it had an issue where it wasn't working properly. This was my first purchase with B&H so I wasn't sure how they were going to be with a return. When I called up they said it was not a problem at all and they sent me a label to send the bad microphone back, which went out today. I was impressed with the way they handled the issue so I ordered a Rode VideoMic Pro after speaking with the representative from B&H, he said it was the best microphone under 400. After testing it I would say it is safe to say he is correct! As a first time buyer at B&H I am glad I purchased through them, I will be making future purchases with them because of the way they handled my issue with the bad microphone and because the representative I spoke to was knowledgeable. In short: If you need a great microphone and want to do business with a good place then buy this mic. from B&H. ... More
Just what the Video Doctor ordered
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video
I was looking for an audio upgrade for my Canon Eos R system. I use my camera extensively for family videos which I put together every quarter. In the past I have used musical soundtracks for the audio portion but in mid 2019 I decided to go with the actual audio from the videos. I was shocked at how bad the audio was using the Eos R built in mic. Not so much the quality of the audio track as the quality of the audio being picked up. Almost every shot was overwhelmed by my breathing or the clicks and whirs of the older lenses. Or I was unable to focus my audio where I wanted it. All that changed when I put on the Rode VideoMic. I can now get the sound I want when and where I want it. At my grand daughter's first birthday I was able to record her smacking her lips as she ate her cake in a room filled with many conversations. That made it all worthwhile to me. With the boom pole and extension cord I am able to focus audio where I want it from the babbling of a babbling brook to the plink plink plink of maple sap into a bucket. The only thing missing from the kit is a pair of headphones. I already had a pair but it would be nice to have a pair designed for field work. Professionals may want more control over their audio, but for easy-to-set-up amateur recording the Rode mic does a great job. ... More
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clean, on-camera audio of personnel interviews (digital SLR)
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
This is an omni-directional condenser microphone ideally suited for capturing people speaking without picking up sounds from the surrounding environment. It has a built-in 20db amplifier providing vocal sensitivity without adding noise. The microphone is light-weight, suspended to mitigate vibration, and is powered from a 9v battery. The mic mounts to the camera hot shoe. Having previously used a Rde stereo mic -- a great product with impressive stereo range and sensitivity -- I was surprised to find my interview recordings had an added hiss. Removing the noise layer itself was problematic, but there stereo mic was also picking up too much unwanted sounds from our office. I learned that many digital SLR cameras' built-in microphone amplifiers add a layer of noise detrimental to the audio capture. Audio is not the camera's first purpose, and the audio circuitry simply isn't up to the task. Using the VidMic Pro I could minimize the camera's own amp, and using the 20DB amplifier on the mic, obtained all the needed amplification without a layer of noise. Ambient sounds were also avoided. Rather than add a separate on-camera amplifier, the Vidmic Pro was an affordable and ideal solution. We captured clean interviews of personnel in a busy environment. ... More
Good quality sound, LOTS of ambient noise and hiss
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Juan Sebastian on B&H Photo Video
I tried everything to reduce ambient noise and hiss (+20db, disabling on-camera AGC... etc) but this mic just captures everything. I was using the Rode SmartLav+ before and was expecting better sound with this. I have a 28mm lens so I'm very close to the camera and talking loudly the mic captures MORE ambient noise than the SmartLav+ connected to my iPhone. So it is just convenient and good enough when the conditions are there, but for more heavy duty I use the lavalier mic and it is WAY better. P.S. I don't use sound recorders or anything similar, although I know it could help, imagine a vlogger using that (instead of just having a lapel mic under the shirt connected to an iPhone in inside a jean's pocket, or the VideoMic Pro mounted on the camera). ... More
Encouraged
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by LandOps on B&H Photo Video
4.5 stars would be appropriate for this mic. There is a noticeable gain from using this mic over the camer's onboard condenser mic (t5i). The only poor design I feel is the battery cover. Its a weak plastic cover plate and I feel like I might break one of the little hinges as I wrestle with it each time. As a precaution it is just better to remove the entire windscreen and mini wind jammer everytime you want to change the battery. Other than this its a good mic
Does not improve sound on my 5D MK2. iPod touch is better!
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Michelle M. on B&H Photo Video
I'm a fan of Rde and have a few of their mics but I guess I'm alone in my feelings about this VideoMic Pro. I needed something to improve the sound entering my Canon 5D Mark II. I decided on the Rde video mic, which gets good reviews. I ran a bunch of tests, using every configuration on the Mic and I just wasn't impressed - I even had a digital specialist eq it in Adobe Premiere and still I was disappointed. When I did the tests I also recorded sound with an iPod touch. The sound from the iPod touch was amazing compared to the Rde! The Rde sound was hollow, tinny and hissy. This mic doesn't cut it for the price. I'm returning and continuing my search. ... More
Best Small 3.5 mm Microphone
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Red on B&H Photo Video
This is my second VideoMic Pro. I have used my other on countless videos on three different cameras and now four. The quality is very good for what it is and meets spec. Indoors, I use it with full flat-line audio but outdoors attenuate it, getting rid of most of the wind noise. The dead cat helps with breezes but above 10 MPH, it is just a band-aid. I also like that it has three gain settings. My Panasonic TM700 & 900 B video cams all record fine at -20dB setting. I set it at 0dB for my Canon T6i DSLR. I have used this as the main audio when another of my shotgun mics fail and it can be EQ'd just fine. And Rode's Service Department is excellent having fixed a Podcaster for free once when it wouldn't work anymore. Battery life is excellent, lasting for months. Two negatives: First the audio cable is susceptible to decay from sun and skin oils. I have no solution for this. It still works five years later but who knows for how long. the other negative is is changing the battery. Many have complained about its location and difficulty but once you do it a few times, it becomes easy and fast. I recommend changing it before a shoot. ... More
Beautiful Audio with Ease of Use
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I use this mic primarily inside a make shift studio room. I could have purchased a lapel mic for the style of videos that I make, but I don't like how they look on camera and find that people who aren't used to being on camera are made more uncomfortable by a lapel mic. So I went with this shotgun and I use a boom to get the mic as close to the subject as I can. This makes it easier to get people in and out of the shot and also creates a more natural sound because it picks up a bit of background noise. I also love the boost on the gain as it lessens the load from the camera's preamp and sounds much cleaner as a result. ... More
Suprised at sound
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Troy on B&H Photo Video
Did a comparison of the VideoMIc Pro, MKH-50, MKE-400, MKH-416. Was surprised how good the VideoMic Pro sounded, it sounded very close to the MKH-50, (like a deep creamy sound) and sounded much better than the MKE-400 (a thin tinny sounding). Has a indicator light when powered on, just the other day camera guy was duped by the MKE-400 because he thought it was turned on. Build quality-it has a toy feel, plastic and cheap where as the MKE-400 metal feels expensive and high end. The mini windjammer sheds like a real cat. The only downside is its size, its big mic compared to the MKE-400 for on camera mics. Overall pleasantly surprised at the quality of the sound. ... More
Does its thing, does it well
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by omid on B&H Photo Video
This is a very good sounding mic for the price, and has some very good features: The lowcut and the +20db all work well. The shockmount also works swell. The included (at least with the current deal) deadcat is ok, but not great. Fit is wonky and it will only block out mild wind. The build quality is not amazing. The sound and features are beyond the build quality which feels plasticky and not robust at all. Also, the battery cage door is fiddly and it takes 9 volt. Who uses those anymore? The upcoming update for this mic looks to solve a lot of issues and adds some great refinements. Unfortunately, it's not clear when it will be released so I got this for now. One very underrated feature of this mic is that up close, it actually sounds like a really solid dialogue boom mic. So, you can actually mount this on a pole and go into either your camera or a zoom H1 and get a very decent, full, rich sounding dialogue. It needs to be in close to achieve a great sound, but that's what a boom is designed for. ... More
Not enough competition in small format shotguns
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Ryan V. on B&H Photo Video
For it's size, sound quality, and price... it's ok. Definitely useable to capture dialogue at close range, but it does not replace a full size shotgun mic for sound quality. The build quality is mediocre and it feels pretty cheap in your hands. I would like to see more compact shotgun mics enter the market and I am sure they will as everything becomes smaller, lighter, and more portable. For now this is probably the one to get. I realize this isn't an mkh416 or even in the same ballpark. I just think it could have been better; such as better side rejection, better build quality. Others have commented on the battery compartment which seems fine once you 1. read how to do it and 2. practice a few times. The included deadcat in this bundle is fine. I haven't compared it to others on this mic. It blocks a good bit of wind noise. It fits and is not too fiddly to put on and take off. The 1/8 (3.5mm) plug is a bit on the tight side in my a6500. Now other plugs feel loose in the a6500. ... More
Mediocre Mic With Poorly Designed Battery Access
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Brian on B&H Photo Video
I've used a number of mics in this price range, and I'm not that impressed with the Rode Videomic in terms of sound. You're not going to get great sound anyway, having it seated atop your camera, likely pretty far away from whatever you are recording, but even so, sound is mediocre. But what really gets me is how maddening it is to try to swap out the battery. I spent a good 15-20min the first time, trying to get that stupid battery door closed. I've gotten better at it with practice, but it still takes 5min, when it should take 5sec. I only hope that whomever designed it is forced to use it for the rest of his life. That would be fitting punishment. There are better, and easier to use mics in this price range. ... More
Switch malfunctions
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Danny Ray on B&H Photo Video
This mic was very poorly designed. It requires a 9 volt battery but there is no indicator to show the battery power level. So you never know when to replace the battery. I bought a rechargeable 9 volt battery just to make sure I had a fresh battery for each show. I filmed 9 live shows with it from Sept. 4th 2018 to Oct 3rd 2018. 6 of the nine shows it sounded perfectly. 3 of the nine shows the Off/On/HPF switch started malfunctioning and the sound was muffled. I think the battery was heating up the switch and causing the switch to malfunction. I returned the mic and am waiting for the exchanged mic to arrive. I certainly hope the new one works properly. This mic has a 10 year warranty. ... More
Disappointment to Delightment
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Anthony V. on B&H Photo Video
When the Rode VideoMic Pro first arrived, I put the battery in and...it didn't work at all!!! AHHHHH!!!! I was upset, and called Rode who proceeded to calm my nerves, ensuring me that they would get it fixed ASAP and overnight it back to me. I wish I remembered the gentleman's name so that I could thank him. It was sent back to me the same day that they received it, but the darn UPS man somehow drove past my house and never dropped it off...Don't worry UPS man, I am plotting something. JK. As for the VideoMic now...FANTASTIC! I will be purchasing the Dead Cat (or similar product) soon, though I have seen a lot of stray cats around my neighborhood, and might use one of them as it may prove to be more cost effective. I would definitely recommend getting the 10' extension cable for it and the small mic stand to get REALLY good results. ... More
After two years
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by LandOps on B&H Photo Video
I'm normally very forgiving on product design, but after two year of using this product the one thing that I can't get over is the impossible battery cover. Location and function is completely poor. I would not buy this product again. The microphone itself is fine, but it should take 10 minutes each time to change the 9V battery. I actually stopped in the middle of my frustration to go online, find the store where I bought this and give it a post review. Manuifacturers should get the message throughn declining sales that some things they make are just not customer friendly. Fortunately I have not had to change the battery in the middle of a session, how embarrassing would that be. I will stay away from the brand next time. ... More
Mic Is Great, Windbuster Kit Not So Much
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
This is my first mic so I don't have anything to compare it to other than the internal mic on my GH5. With that said, I am very happy with the sound reproduction so far. I recently recorded a post-sunrise video on a bayou and there were tons of birds and some yard chickens calling/crowing and they sounded great on replay. The Windbuster is NOT a Deadcat and the fit is a little suspect. There is a draw string at the back of the Windbuster but I am not sure where it is suppose to cinch down. The only obvious space would be between the mic isolation support and the back of mic barrel but there isn't sufficient room to hold the draw string in place. There is an elastic band with a snap that does fit and securely holds the WIndbuster in place. Also there was no diagram showing how to secure the drawstring. So all-in-all I'm happy with the VMP+ but just wish the Windbuster's securing mechanism was more "elegant". ... More
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus - works great, easy setup - no fuss
Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Julie on B&H Photo Video
We received the new Rode VideoMic Pro Plus microphone a few weeks back. I made some test-recordings, and also on live interview to date. Thankfully, the ProPlus was very easy to to setup and use the very first time. I'd (like others) don't have too much time to read into the details at first. We followed the Sony recommended setup for external mics, and it worked the first time-- like a charm. The auto-on, auto-off option is very helpful. All my extras on the Sony A6300 have to remember powering on that darn button. Saves my batteries. I'd recommend the Rode VideoMic Pro Plus for all my friends! ... More
