- 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 201 to 220 of 816 Reviews
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.
Excellent quality
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Darren on B&H Photo Video
I purchased this in a bundle (Rode Mini boom pole and male to female extension) for a great price compared to what I would have paid for all of them separately. I got the mic just in time to start filming a web series that just hit principal photography and the quality that I received was phenomenal for the conditions we were filming in. (highway noise) I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
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.
May not work the way you wanted.
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by The Audio Guy on B&H Photo Video
I didn't like the way this product functioned at all. I was using a Sony HXR video camera. We replaced the stock mic and put this one in place of it. It over drove the daylights out of the pre-amp. The suspension system still let a fair amount of low end rumble make it through to the mic when being handled on a boom pole. In its defense there is no mic gain adjustment really on the Sony, so those of you with better cameras may have much better luck.
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.
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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 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.
Great little shotgun for the price!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by ReDcOX on B&H Photo Video
I bought it as a general purpose mic for a camera with a mini (1/8) jack. I also like that there are plenty of accessories that can be purchased for it and it can be mounted on a boom pole as well. The Rode VideoMic has proven itself time and time again in my productions and with countless other small(ish) budget productions it's a great mic for a great price from a great company.
Great products, speedy service but shipping concerns
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Jim on B&H Photo Video
Price and service by B&H for my purchase of the Rode Video Mic and accessories were great. I knew what we were looking for and knew the product so B&H's service was having it, fair pricing and timeliness in delivery. The negative was when the delivery arrived to me the box delivered by UPS was opened. The mic and accessories were intact and in the end no damage but it was worrisome. This was probably the fault of UPS and not B&H but it did taint the experience.
Good Sound For The Price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Nicholas C. on B&H Photo Video
I use the Videomic for weddings and I've found that this is a really good mic for the price you pay for it. It picks up a good range of frequencies and the integral shock mount/cold shoe connecter is awesome. The only issues I have with it are the 9 volt battery power, the low audible hum when its power is low, and the too-short length of the cord. I'd like to see AA battery operation and a longer cord, if nothing else.
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.
Do not let yourself fooled by it looks
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by JD the Bee on B&H Photo Video
I am a videograhper and shoot with HDSLR camera's. I needed a shotgun mic for on the camera to capture general audio. This microphone is light, needs 1 battery and you are ready to go. It is to bad that you cannot see how empty your battery is. And the plastic material feels kind of cheap and needs to be handled with care (like all your gear). The audio that you get from this shotgun mic is great. Specially for it's price.
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.
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
Very reliable and performs great!
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Mr. Jackson on B&H Photo Video
I teach a high school video production class, so I'm sure our equipment takes a little undue punishment. We have had 2 of these for three years, and like them so well that I just bought another one for class. Filming in the hallways of our school always leaves our audio sounding like a wind tunnel, but when using the Rode, we get pretty clean audio.
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.
Great shotgun for the price
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Joshua on B&H Photo Video
Love the Rycote Lyre Suspention! It works great and is durable (don't need to worry about replacing rubberbands). I use the mic with a JuicedLink preamp on a DSLR so I chose this one over the VideoMic Pro to save myself a few bucks. Just like any mic, if you can get within three feet of your talent/subject, it sounds great. Anything farther than that and your mileage may vary.
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.
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.
