Rode VideoMic Review

Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

207,264 reviews
rode.com
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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Excellent mic with great flexibility.

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 2, 2014

Reviewed by subnetwork on B&H Photo Video

This is a great mic that can easily plug into a DSLR or other camera. I also purchased the Rode XLR adapter which allows me to use it with my DR-40 or any other standard audio input. The audio quality is very good. The high pass/power switch is easy to use. My only real complaint with this mic is that you must remove the battery cover and battery to switch patterns.

Excellent solution

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Feb 20, 2016

Reviewed by Aaron on B&H Photo Video

Everything shipped without a hitch, thanks B&H. The microphone works extremely well mounted on the camera and even better on the boom pole. The cable will definitely outlast the cheap one it replaced and the wind screen does what it should. This kit is a major step up from the wired lapel I was using before.

Awesome Mic, for an awesome price

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Apr 10, 2014

Reviewed by Gabriel on B&H Photo Video

The videomic comes ready for you to use. All that it requires is a 9 volt battery. You will defiantly grab peoples attention when you have this on your device. What i really like about the Videomic is that the Lyre suspension gets rid of any noise a regular mic might pick up while handling your device. Overall the Videomic is amazing for its price.

Great

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 27, 2012

Reviewed by Zach F. on B&H Photo Video

I have it hooked up to my Tascam compact recorder on the end of a boom pole at the moment and I couldn't ask for more. I love it when I'm trying to record silence in between dialogue and works like a charm with no noise at all even with a refrigerator down the hall. I've got no real complaint with this thing.

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!

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RODE MIC - Great Addition

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 11, 2011

Reviewed by Occy on B&H Photo Video

Big sound on a small budget. I use this unit mounted on a DSLR camera and couldn't be happier. I have purchased other units for more money and I'm hard pressed to see a great difference in the sound quality it captures. This unit is great for capturing a broad spectrum of sound. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone. CONS... The mounting hardware could be a little more robust.

Very Good Performance - Occasionally visible in Frame

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 27, 2020

Reviewed by James on B&H Photo Video

I use this mic mounted on a Canon HF G50. This camera has dual shoes and the rear shoe is a proprietary Canon shoe and the front one is industry standard where this device was mounted. I have no issues with the performance of the mic itself. However, I noted that when I was outside filming while in motion and the wind kicked up, the windscreen would pop into the frame momentarily. For this reason, I do not recommend this camera/mic combination.

Good value, works well with 5D mkii

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Apr 14, 2016

Reviewed by Daniel on B&H Photo Video

Use this with 5D Mkii and 60D for video interviews when I need something light, portable and don't have too much background noise. Directionality is okay but nothing like the Sennheiser MKH-416, the only other mic I can compare it to. This is a good, inexpensive mic for on-camera recording when the situation isn't too demanding.

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.

plug and play

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 31, 2014

Reviewed by Rick on B&H Photo Video

I'm a full time photographer and find myself adding a little video to most of my shoots. I've used an external recorder to capture audio, but have to sync the video with audio in post. The Rode mic allows me to add great audio at the time of capture. It's a no brainer. I don't know why I did not get one sooner.

Good suspension. Medium quality

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 22, 2015

Reviewed by Daniel on B&H Photo Video

It is a medium-quality mic. The price - product is correct.I do not understand why the switch gain access is so difficult and under the battery. That's really bad.

This mic is affordable and works so well

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

May 24, 2011

Reviewed by J-ROB Productions on B&H Photo Video

I do a lot of free lance video work and this mic will help with all my jobs, including some short films. The audio it gets is superb. The mic is durable... the 10 year warranty is a blessing. It's easy to use and it does it's job well. It seems flimsy at times due to camera movement but I can work around that and it doesn't affect the audio much.

disappointed

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 20, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Used the mic with Canon 60d, heard loud hissing while play the recording, tried to record with different setting, reduced sensibility,problem still remained, also it does not stay in place if you tilt your camera, it will slip out,returned it to B&H.

Great mic, great price

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 9, 2014

Reviewed by Aiden on B&H Photo Video

I Bought this product with a boom pole in a kit, and it has lived up to all off my expectations. it is a great product with excellent audio quality and the low cut filter just adds to the mix. the only downside is you can not remove the suspension system to mount the mic directly. other than that i would recommend this mic to anyone whether they are just starting out or at the prosumer level.

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.

Great Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 22, 2015

Reviewed by Chad on B&H Photo Video

I use this mic on my Canon g30 and works perfect for my hunting trips. Really clear and last a long time

Worked for a while, then fell apart.

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Oct 21, 2019

Reviewed by Aaron on B&H Photo Video

After a little while, the insulation on the plug cord began peeling off. I taped it with electrical tape. Then two more sections fell off, exposing the bare copper wire. I taped those, at which point the cord looked ridiculous. For an almost new microphone, it's unacceptable for it to simply fall apart during light, normal, indoor use.

Best mic for the price

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 14, 2011

Reviewed by TonyBend on B&H Photo Video

I use the Rode VideoMic for independant Documentary and narrative film work. It can be mounted on camera or on a boom. It impressed me because of the professional sound that it produces. In the Independant film community this is a 'go to' mic. I was dissapointed at needing to purchase an XLR adapter in order to use standard XLR cables.

Great MIC!!

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Feb 8, 2014

Reviewed by Lars from Mars on B&H Photo Video

Second rhode mic I have bought- use it on a Canon Vixia to tape auditions for actors in New York for TV/Film castings- great mic especially for the money- highly recommended- Many compliments on great sound even on an inexpensive camera :)

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..

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