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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Rode - VideoMic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 15, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

For the price, you cannot beat the quality & functionality of this well-built microphone. It is lightweight & needs to be handle with appropriate care. The cardioid pattern picks up surrounding sound well but keep central sound primary.

Great, clean sound

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Aug 24, 2020

Reviewed by John on B&H Photo Video

Just got this and almost immediately used it as a boom mic for sit-down interviews, cabled to a Zoom H1. The sound is crisp and clear - better than I had hoped. I'll also be using it camera-mounted but haven't done so yet.

Nice Sound

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jan 29, 2013

Reviewed by GT on B&H Photo Video

I use this mic for Indie video. I'm not experienced but so far its been easy to use with nice sound and only a little fuzz.

So much less ambient noise

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 10, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I've only used it once now... but I do love it. There's so much less ambient noise in my recordings. The mic is put together well and I love the shockmount. Only thing is that I wish it came with some sort of case either hard or cloth.

great for learners

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 28, 2010

Reviewed by Ozy Todd on B&H Photo Video

versatile and quick to mount,needs better placement so you can use viewfinder to take snap shots as well. your head hits the back when trying stills shots. Moving the mount forward and sliding the mic back to keep weight balance will enable both video and stills to be taken

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$188
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$189.93
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Rode VideoMic Camera-mount Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Lyre Shock Mounting
$149
SweetWater
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95€
Thomann
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$149
Adorama
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$87.02
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$149
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Hella dank

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 5, 2017

Reviewed by #photopro on B&H Photo Video

Really good. Had a great time. Wouldn't trade it for any other mic. Great for live music!

Great mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 27, 2010

Reviewed by Oxfordproduction on B&H Photo Video

This produce is very handy when it comes to traveling around town with my camera backpack. The mic picks up sound very well and there are now downsides to it. GREAT PRODUCT! I shoot with the Canon T2i.

Great gear for its price

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 17, 2011

Reviewed by Rafael Dourado - Ouro Filmes on B&H Photo Video

The VideoMic is simply great. Good audio quality, light weight, easy to use and the battery lasts forever ! I bought it to use with my 60D and the improvement on audio quality was huge. With or without it its like water and wine :D and - the best part - low priced ;)

Good value

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 23, 2010

Reviewed by j.outpaddlin on B&H Photo Video

Easy connection, secure mount, simple shock dampening system. 2 settings. Does improve sound recording. The high setting filters well unwanted noise. Will require extension bracket with some LCD monitor locations.

A decent mic for a new cinematographer

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jan 5, 2013

Reviewed by Evalign on B&H Photo Video

I purchased this mic for use in a short film I am directing and overall was most pleased with the result. It picks up sound very well and the high pass filter cuts out a lot of the background noise. Overall for a beginner filmmaker I would highly recommend this mic.

Impressive audio difference

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 23, 2014

Reviewed by ROCKA on B&H Photo Video

Buy this microphone that had deaudio deficiency in my videos. I recorded a wedding where a violinist and a guitarist were present. Wow! when I went to edit audio pickup was super. I recommend it.

Great service from B&H

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jan 2, 2013

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I have not had a chance to do much with the microphone, but my colleague who uses the same mic talks highly of it. The service level at B&H is what keeps me going back. Although there was a shipping error, B&H was able to get the mic out to me expeditiously at no extra charge.

Well worth the price

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 29, 2010

Reviewed by Kevin on B&H Photo Video

It has a cheap lightweight plastic feel but works better than expected. A very good value for the relatively low price. I'm very glad I can improve the souns so inexpensively since I mostly use it for family videos.

Great Mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 30, 2010

Reviewed by Lawrence on B&H Photo Video

I bought this to use with my canon 60d. I chose the shotgun over the stereo because isolating the sound is going to be more important that having stereo in almost every case that I'm shooting. I do commercials and wedding videos.

Rode video mic

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jun 19, 2014

Reviewed by Videomaker NZ on B&H Photo Video

Is permentaly atached to my Canon 60D, use it everywhere for everything. It is a good quality, value for money. From time to time I might forget to turn the mic on, This is the second Rode video mic I have purchased which bears testimony of it's performance in my situation.

Shotgun Microphone

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Dec 15, 2012

Reviewed by Storm Chaser's on B&H Photo Video

The first thing I noticed about this microphone its directional but the sounds that it picks up are great. I was able to record sounds over 20 feet that was nice because a lot of microphones pick-up a lot distortion this doesn't.

Great Mic for the money

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 29, 2010

Reviewed by andrew2004b on B&H Photo Video

This mic is great, it produces great sound in a very simple frame. The one thing I would say is that a dead cat is needed if you shoot in the wind. Other than it does pick up some wind noise the mic is wonderful, easy to use and gets the job done.

Great Audio

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Jul 14, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Audio is absolutely perfect for its price. Bought it for my canon 7d in an effort to pull a little more audio out of the action sports that I film, Hopefully ill get a lavalier mic later on for interviews, but for now, this microphone is completely worth its price!

Worth it for me

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Mar 2, 2016

Reviewed by Zoe on B&H Photo Video

I'm glad I purchased this mic. I use it for videos mounted to the hotshoe of my Nikon D7000, I also use it with a Tascam portable recorder; I have no complaints so far and I am glad that I spent the money; it was worth it. All of the accessories work perfectly so far!

Great mic for video

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

Nov 29, 2012

Reviewed by Artyom Sopov on B&H Photo Video

When i bought this mic, i was very happy. Cheap but quality and sound are good. I use this mic for: Weddings Interview reports.

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