- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Portable Recorders
- 100-Hr Run Time via 9V Battery
- Selectable Pad and Bass Roll-Off
- Attached 3.5mm TRS Output Cable
- Power Switch with LED
- Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
- Integrated Shoe/Pole Shockmount
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 207,264 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Rode VideoMic. 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. For example, 83% of 177,851 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Rode VideoMic have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 181 to 200 of 816 Reviews
Rode VideoMic
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by ARTIFEX42 on B&H Photo Video
I bought the Rode VideoMic to use with my DSLR camera. The mic gives me a lot more distance and better sound when used on the camera. I was hoping it would help clear up the hiss but that's a problem that will need to be solved on the camera itself with the camera's auto-gain. The mic really works great when I use it with a separate recording device. It is crystal clear on my recorder or when recording directly to my laptop or desktop. It's a really good mic and incredible quality for the price.
great microphone
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by nickname on B&H Photo Video
Though my mic was backordered and took a while to get to me, I think it was worth the wait. The mic produces high quality, crisp sound. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to make high quality videos. And if you get it in the awesome bundle like I did with the boom you can record excellent audio and clean voices on location (no after dubbing necessary!).
Surprised by Low Price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by canfan on B&H Photo Video
I used this mic with my Canon T3i. The sound was crisp and clear and the mic was so easy to use. The biggest treat of all: It's great quality, yet has one of the lowest prices for a product of the such. My frieds and myself have plenty of experience with the use of other brands, yet I found this to be the best yet.
Shooting video with HDSLR?
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Connects to flash shoe and jack, so you can use it on the DSLR itself, plus it's on rubber mounts, so all the operation noises are muffled. It has much superior sound to built-in mics, plus you can change it's sensitivity, if your DSLR doesn't have manual controls of input level (like Canon 60D). It's not the smallest mic, but if you are at least semi-serious about DSLR video, you should consider it.
It works as one with my markII
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by ANDREW on B&H Photo Video
When you need to do photo and video at the same time,and good sound is needed, this is the fast way to do it. Video needs good sound linked with it. This Shotgun mic sets on my mark 2 well. cables and plugs fit. It has controls for db gain and more. off and on switch, so I can keep connected as I go to Photo mode. I do wish a case was included. Get the wind screen pull over to help if out on windy day.
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Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by PhotoBaltimore on B&H Photo Video
Good mic for the price. Good for events and weddings. Watch out for distorion if bass is overdriven and music is too loud. Manual audio adjustment a MUST. If not pointed directly at source of sound, audio quality drops off immediately.Watch out for noise vibration from shock mount. Add extra bands to stabilize and reduce. Also make sure you have your camera setting right before you role. Will pick up IS, and AV or TV adjustment clicks. With some practice this is a great tool.
Simply great!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by ksiko on B&H Photo Video
This mic is so wonderful. It's very easy to use and it has great audio quality for it being less expensive. The shock mount is near flawless and the build quality is great for the price. I didn't think I needed the extra dB boost on the pro so I chose this and couldn't be happier. Great mic for the low cost and definitely a good beginner mic.
Does the job
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Repsac on B&H Photo Video
I use this mic mainly for home videos of my family. It picks up sound well, easy to mount on my HS900 camcorder. Now that I have used it, I would prefer to purchase a external mount so the mic doesnt cover any controls on the top of my camcorder which it does now. The mic doesnt add much weight to the camera. Its well built. I would tell others who are in the market to check this product. I plan to look into more of Rodes products.
Couldn't be happier!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Nick the Perpetual Student on B&H Photo Video
I used the VideoMic to shoot a wedding and also for a few interviews that I have done. It captures the sound great and I haven't had any issues with it. There is definitely a significant increase in the quality of the recordings compared to the onboard mic on my 7D. I have only used it for indoor recordings so I am not sure how well it will perform outside yet. The only thing that I would say I don't like about it is how much it moves around and it can pick up that movement sometimes.
Great sound for good price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Cwilie on B&H Photo Video
I got the mic to record on camera for interviews and small short films. It works great very clean sound out of the mic. The only thing I don't like about it is how it connects to the boom pole you can get to be very tight and It won't fall off from light shaking or moving but if you run it into something hard it might . The good new is the mic can take a fall Just fine and keep going. This is a great set for people who want good sound from there HDslr kits
Better than I thought it would be
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by 7Dshooter on B&H Photo Video
I used this for the first time at a wedding reception. I was getting an interview from the father of the bride and the music was blaring in the background so I couldn't hear half of what he was saying. I assumed the audio would be unusable but to my surprise you could hear every word crystal clear. This mic has exceeded my expectations. A must have for DSLR video.
Good mic for the price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I own a Canon 60d. I was looking for a mic that'd play well with it and I could use on a boom. I'm impressed with the audio. To test one night, I attached it to an audio recorder (an old minidisc unit I have) and monitored through the headphones. It seemed okay at first. Audio was clear but still had a little room hiss (later remedied by changing the db settings on the mic). When I removed my headphones my wife was upset,with me. Apparently she'd been callimg my,name from the other room. The mic picked up the sound I needed where I poimted. ... More
Awesome... It Works!!!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Nonoy, Canon user forever on B&H Photo Video
This mic was hooked on a Panasonic TM700K HD Cam and it is perfect. Better than the on-board microphone and the RodeMic picks up the sound clearly. One of the best products I bought and I am glad BH Photo has this along with a boom which is really usable. I just have to modify the boom with a ball head so the mic can work on many angles. It is very light and compliments my Panasonic HD cam and my wife does not even notice that the mic is installed on the Cam's body. It is indeed a great buy!!! ... More
good mic for a good price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Lil Stevie D on B&H Photo Video
I've used this mic to record a wedding, family events, live music and more to go on. I use it on my D5200, which records pretty good audio, but I needed something extra* This was the mic I decided to go with after looking around for a while. Picks up good audio from what I've recorded and its powered which is a nice option. The only issue is if subjects are too far away, you can pick them up, but you might have to boost them up during the edit. All in all not a bad mic for the price.
This one is good!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Barbette on B&H Photo Video
This was the second Rode video mic I tried with my Canon D5. The first was the stereo mic which gave me a hiss on the audio track. I was not happy with that at $ so I tried this mic. I got nice, clear audio with no hiss. It was much more suited to my task at hand which was to record interviews. I haven't tried the boom pole yet. Most of the time I work without an assistant but I do want to try this application as well. I am quite satisfied with this video mic.
For the money... can't go wrong
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp on B&H Photo Video
I used this in a very (very!) noisy environment to try to capture a speaker talking to a group. Camera was positioned about 20 feet away. I was impressed with how well I could make out what the speaker was saying when I watched the resulting video. When I was shooting I thought there was no way it would work because of the noise going on 15 feet to my left. So I am impressed for such an affordable mic.
Shoe mount Rode Mic: definitely worth it
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Randall on B&H Photo Video
I have used this in not only a few of my personal short films I've made in the past year, but I've also used this for business and wedding occasions I was asked to film. It's a great tool for making your production sound that much better without spending loads of money on xlr converters, etc. Especially if you shoot dslr. The only issue I have with this mic, is in the mount itself, it will only fit into a hotshoe, and not onto 1/4 threads on a small tripod, or stand.
DONT BUY THIS MIC!!!!!!!!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Marque on B&H Photo Video
The mic itself isn't bad the problem is the horrific shock mount. I've spent more on the silicone bands for the shock mount then I ever did on the mic itself. They break constantly. I'm a former professional sound mixer who is now a professional DoP. I just bought this mic for ambient/reference sound on my Epic and its not worth the headache. Buy the VideoMic Pro or the Sennheiser.
Worth it !
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by The Modern Warrior on B&H Photo Video
I use it during interviews. works fine.
Great mic for DSLRS
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Josh on B&H Photo Video
Great sounding mic for DSLRS! Only problem is the rubber bands that secure it in place. They are super easy to break..in fact I broke almost all of them on the first day of production. You can easily get extras, but its an extra 12 dollars, which is a bit much for rubber bands. Otherwise, a great mic, but be careful with it.
