Rode VideoMic Review

Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

207,264 reviews
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Rode
  • 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.

83%
Value for money
83% of users are satisfied, based on 177,851 reviews
82%
Sound quality
82% of users are satisfied, based on 177,849 reviews
92%
Light weight
92% of users are satisfied, based on 94,172 reviews
75%
Noise cancellation
75% of users are satisfied, based on 55,915 reviews
81%
Easy to use
81% of users are satisfied, based on 39,684 reviews
81%
Versatility
81% of users are satisfied, based on 29,158 reviews
85%
For beginners
85% of users are satisfied, based on 29,156 reviews
78%
Durability
78% of users are satisfied, based on 24,483 reviews
100%
Accuracy
100% of users are satisfied, based on 24,483 reviews
87%
Quality of material
87% of users are satisfied, based on 7,662 reviews
90%
Portability
90% of users are satisfied, based on 2,433 reviews
94%
Comfort
94% of users are satisfied, based on 2,433 reviews
Average Rating (207,264 ratings)
89%
Amazon.co.uk ( 26,725 ratings )
90%
Amazon.fr ( 26,565 ratings )
88%
Amazon.it ( 26,375 ratings )
90%
Amazon.es ( 26,357 ratings )
88%
Amazon.com.au ( 25,177 ratings )
88%
Amazon.de ( 24,483 ratings )
88%
Amazon.co.jp ( 14,507 ratings )
88%
B&H Photo Video ( 4,884 ratings )
89%
Amazon.com ( 2,793 ratings )
90%
Amazon.sa ( 2,438 ratings )
88%
Amazon.ca ( 2,436 ratings )
88%
Amazon.ae ( 2,435 ratings )
88%
Amazon.eg ( 2,435 ratings )
88%
Amazon.com.mx ( 2,433 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.tr ( 2,432 ratings )
88%
Amazon.in ( 2,431 ratings )
88%
Amazon.nl ( 2,430 ratings )
88%
Amazon.se ( 2,430 ratings )
88%
Amazon.pl ( 2,430 ratings )
88%
Amazon.sg ( 2,430 ratings )
88%
Amazon.com.br ( 2,425 ratings )
88%
Thomann ( 166 ratings )
88%
Adorama ( 27 ratings )
96%
SweetWater ( 11 ratings )
90%
Amazon.cn ( 7 ratings )
52%
Reverb ( 2 ratings )
90%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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Big is the way?

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 11, 2013

Reviewed by gvs on B&H Photo Video

Really this microphone offers good audio levels when you're around (the sound is clear and clean) The problem is presented in distant planes, behaves like the Sennheiser MKE 400 (which is lighter, discreet and resilient). Now this Rode mic I use as a second support connected to a Zoom H4n

Worth every penny I spent

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jan 25, 2015

Reviewed by RYAN TITMAS on B&H Photo Video

Crystal clear audio when plugged into my canon t3i. Solid construction. Dependable 9volt battery power supply.

Easy But Quality

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 2, 2013

Reviewed by Busy Bee on B&H Photo Video

This mic is very light weight, only needs a 9v battery and can easily connect to most cameras and mount on the top. Very good for beginners but high enough quality for semi-pro.

Outstanding

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 7, 2011

Reviewed by Travis on B&H Photo Video

I recently purchased the Rode Videomic to use with my canon 7d setup. I record dialogue and other sounds with it externally into a Tascam DR07 Mk II and the quality is superb. It has taken my video work to a new level.

should i get the pro or not

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 16, 2021

Reviewed by Matthew on B&H Photo Video

The mic its self is quite big for my liking but the audio out of its is very good for the price you pay for it. If you are looking to Vlog or just upgrade your audio this would be a great item for you. I would not recommend this if you want a professional audio sound out of a shotgun mic, to that i would say get the pro version.

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Good Entry Level Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jan 10, 2015

Reviewed by James Hewitt on B&H Photo Video

I purchased the VideoMic and the VideoMic Pro. The standard VideoMic sounds great but if you have the money go with the Pro version it is miles ahead. I don't want to turn you away from this, because this has almost the same sound; Its just that the VideoMic Pro has that +20db Switch which helps improve the signal to noise. Exellent product from Rde.

Makes my 7D look even better.

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 1, 2011

Reviewed by BlackYAk on B&H Photo Video

With this baby on my 7D I look like im doing serious work, even though im just shooting a family outing. Remember to be modest when people compliment your camera and mic. Oh also the sound quality is magnificent. It's so good its inspired me to begin shooting a short film.

Great Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 25, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I'm very happy I chose to go with this mic. It picks up sounds great, even outdoors. It lives up to it's name as the VIDEO MIC. I shot a wedding with this mic and it picked up the ceremony beautifully, with very little interference. I use mine with the canon 60D.

Great Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

May 5, 2013

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I used this mic for the first time on a trip to Africa. I was shooting with a Canon Rebel t4i and the sound was amazing! I was very surprised at how clearly it picked up an individual person from 20-25 feet away and how crystal clear the sound was. I didn't notice any motor noise from the camera. I highly recommend this mic!

Shotgun Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Apr 7, 2013

Reviewed by empbotstu on B&H Photo Video

I use it with a Canon T4I and sometimes a deadcat ran into the audio jack on the camera. The mic has no issue in cutting through unwanted sound to pick up what I need while filtering out what I don't. The addition of the deadcat does lower the overall volume but does not muffle the sound. Its simple to set up and use. Its light weight and only needs a 9 volt battery.

Great value

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Apr 24, 2013

Reviewed by Dan on B&H Photo Video

This mic is a great buy. Good pricing and quality. It works well as a shotgun, isolating (somewhat) the noises around. Good piece of gear for quick on-the-go recordings. Of course, you get what you pay for. This is not the best shotgun mic in the market, but it is a good one, especially for using with DSLR. Build quality is fine, and battery lasts well.

A perfect match for my 7D

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 21, 2010

Reviewed by Chad on B&H Photo Video

I use this mic for recording clips at high school football games, and public service announcements for my local cable access channel. The sound quality that comes from this mic is greatmuch better than the 7D's built-in mic, not to mention the ease of use. The only thing that concerns me about this mic is the plastic construction. I don't think it could take much abuse.

Wonderful mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Sep 19, 2010

Reviewed by Alborz the Mountain on B&H Photo Video

This mic works great with my Canon T2i/Zoom H4n setup. Whenever I shoot I've got this guy attached. Had to engage the -10db pad cause the signal's super hot, the pad switch is kind of inconveniently located though. Picks up sound well, but still recommend a wireless setup for the wider shots. Would be nice to have an extension included for use with a boom.

love it!

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 3, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

i use this mic with my canon vixia hv40. its an awesome microphone with great audio. when i compared the audio from the hv40's on board speakers the videomic was far Superior. sounds that the on board mic would never pick up the videomic picked up clearly! i love it!

Don't try to use with DSLR audio input

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 9, 2010

Reviewed by hunter on B&H Photo Video

This is a great microphone. Some people say the shock mount is too wobbly, however I didn't find this to be an issue. The problem I faced was that my dslr has AGC and I was not aware of this prior to my purchase. So when i plugged my mic in i got this extreme hiss. This is no fault of the mic, its the fault of the camera.

This works

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 22, 2014

Reviewed by DakotaKid on B&H Photo Video

As a substitute for the in-camera mic on the current crop of DSLRs, the Rode VideoMic does a superb job of capturing sound at a very attractive price. The Lyre suspension isolates the mic from the camera body, and helps eliminate sound of the IS in the lens, and other close camera handling issues in a run and gun situation.

Great Mic for Quick Shoots

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 15, 2011

Reviewed by Ruben on B&H Photo Video

I got this mic to attach to my Canon 5D Mark II DSLR for video shoots. Typically I use a whole sounds setup but this mic picks up great audio for quick shoots or reference sound. The shockmount is a must as vibrations tend to resonate on the body, especially since the Canon 5D's make that writing on the card noise. All in all, great mic for quick fast shoots or reference sound on a DSLR rig.

Great product, great service.

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

May 16, 2016

Reviewed by Jenny61 on B&H Photo Video

I bought this kit for my son who is a budding film-maker. It works beautifully with a Canon 70D. I ordered on line and the parcels (2) arrived in Australia within a week. Parcels were well packaged and protected. I would have liked to see some written instructions included, though we were able to source solutions on line. Very impressed with the service and quality of the product. Thank you.

Happy as I can be

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 31, 2011

Reviewed by SixthCity on B&H Photo Video

This isn't the greatest mic you can buy, but, for the price, it's right. I used it as a plug in to my DSLR and shot interviews in a noisy outdoor environment...the mic picked up everything my subject was saying...I was surprised and impressed. It feels a little flimsy so I got the protection program on it just in case. All in all I think it's the perfect mic for on the go shooting..

Much better than the older models

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Sep 4, 2014

Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video

This product is much better than the older models of Rode VideoMics as I have purchased one of these and am purchasing a second one because of the amazing pickup of these mics. It sounds so much clearer, less-noisy, and overall, much more usable in the end product as compared to my old standard Rode VideoMic (Model produced 3 years ago).

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