Rode VideoMicro Review
Camera-mount Compact Microphone
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Portable Recorders
- Runs on Plug-In Power
- Simple Operation with No Controls
- 3.5mm TRS Output Jack
- Detachable Coiled 3.5mm Cable
- Ultracompact and Ultralightweight
- Furry Windshield Minimizes Wind Noise
- Detachable Shoe/Pole Shockmount
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 440,527 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Rode VideoMicro. 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 VideoMicro. For example, 85% of 256,580 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Rode VideoMicro have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
Showing 61 to 80 of 553 Reviews
Amazing Mic!!!!!!! Tough as nails....
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Combat Photographer on B&H Photo Video
If you are looking for a small powerful mic this is it..... By far I am blown away by the overall build quality and the rycote shock mount is solid. My only suggestion would be to make the shoe mount out of metal for future mount. I own several small mics for my DSLRs and my BLACKMAGIC cameras the Rode Video Micro is the only mic I am confident I will get clean audio from. Buy this Mic you WILL NOT be disappointed......
Small size big sound
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Sean on B&H Photo Video
Took it out as soon as it was delivered to shoot an interview in a agricultural setting. We had pretty strong wind gusts all day but when I put everything into resolve there was only one brief spot of wind noise, excellent audio for interview and awesome insect noises for the background. This thing balances perfectly on a mirror less camera (Fuji x series currently) and takes up so little space in my camera bag I have no excuse for having crystal clear audio, and it's made in Australia, so much love for our cousins down under. Side note if you ever need to contact rode customer service they get back to you ASAP. ... More
Great Quality, Better Price
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Greg on B&H Photo Video
I've heard great things about Rode products, and so I figured I'd pick up this mic. The quality of the sound right out of the mic is alright (definitely useable), however, with some basic audio editing, the microphone really excels. Think of it as shooting log on a camera. Without editing, it doesn't look great, but with a little work in post, it really shines. The included shock mount and dead-cat work extremely well, and the build quality is phenomenal. All in all, this is a great microphone for anyone starting out, or pros who are just looking for a backup, especially considering the cost! ... More
Best little iPhone Mic I could ask for
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Daniel on B&H Photo Video
Using with my iPhone on a beastgrip and the results are fantastic. Crisp audio and perfect levels in the basic Camera App. Definitely draws a lot of attention with the windscreen on it. Using mostly for casual interviews on the street.
Great value
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by zachariah s. on B&H Photo Video
This little mic is great. I needed a shotgun mic in a pinch, and I had used the rhode pro many times before but didn't wanna drop $200 because it was mostly to be used as a reference mic and low and behold the sound is great! I even did a little research and found that because this mic is all metal it handles radio interference (such as cell phone signals) even better than the much more expensive pro rhode. Also the actual clip that holds the mic is FAR superior to the rhode pro, and it's compact and durable. I will give it 4 stars only because it doesn't have a level setting. I have been using it on a Sony A7sii and it communicates brilliantly. ... More
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This is a cost-effective solution to getting better audio.
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
When I used this mic on the LUMIX GH4 at short range (about 8 feet) in a room that was not echo-y, with the gain level set appropriately (set about level 3 in a 1-6 option) the audio in this interview was surprisingly good. When I used this same mic in a large echo-y concrete room with gain set higher it picked up a lot of ambient noise, maybe even some from the camera--not so good. My conclusion is that it is quick and convenient to use in the right setting /event. There is definitely a place for this in my gear. I'm glad I bought it! ... More
Good value for some cameras
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Matt on B&H Photo Video
Overall for what your spending it's a good value for your money. It's important to look at your camera however. When compared to say the 5d mark IV it's a very noticeable improvement however...if your using the R, R5, or R6, it's honestly pretty darn close to what you already have in your camera. I'd definitely buy the powered full size version of this mic if your using an R camera which should run you about $200. If you have one of the older DSLRs and just want a cheap investment, go for it go for this one!
My fist Rode
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by dante on B&H Photo Video
I have only used this microphone for two weeks but, in that time, I have put it on a boom, hidden it on a table and stuck it on my camera so I can do some run and gun work. Although, I use a separate recorder, I have plunged it in directly though camera and it does not sound half bad. I would suggest always using this mic with a portable recorder. Oh, and I love how compact it is. The dead cat as it is called, is really quite useful in rooms that boom or a windy day..
Perfect for what I needed
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Liz R. on B&H Photo Video
I have young children and use my Nikon D750 DSLR camera for still photos and video of them. The mic on the D750 is very week when it comes to outdoor shooting. I like the VideoMicro because it is compact and it slips right into the hotshot on my DSLR. I all I had to do is plug it in to the camera. This was perfect to fill the needs of filming kids soccer games and trips to the beach. For the price and the improvements it made in my family video sound quality it works perfectly.
VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone with dead cat
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by george on B&H Photo Video
Finally got around to testing this Mic. After adjustments to Mic sensitivity on my D7100, this worked great. I was narrating a panaromic video so I had the Mic facing backwards. Not extremely high winds, maybe 5mph. I have not used it indoors without the muffler but I expect it will perform as it did outdoors. The muffler is a bit of a challenge but still worth it.
A Must-Have
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Bryan on B&H Photo Video
This is simply the best on-camera shotgun for DSLR/Mirrorless cameras. The bigger ones don't sound much better, so unless you want the expensive features this is the way to go. I actually sold my bigger ones to use this model exclusively.
Lousy connecting cord.
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
Connecting cord is spotty right out of the box. . . unless Im using headphones to monitor I have no way of telling if Im using the Rode or the internal mic on my DSLR. When its connected, it does work. The ambient noise was significantly reduced. Not sure how well the wind cutter works as Ive only used this in my living room with various appliances running elsewhere in the house. This also works on my iPhone 8; Couldnt tell the difference between this and the internal mic, but again, maybe its the cord? Since I cant monitor the iPhone like a DSLR, I have no way of knowing. Get me a consistent cord/connection and Ill be happy to revise this review. ... More
Simply Put - RODE makes the BEST, Most Affordable Audio Gear
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Bryan on B&H Photo Video
For the price point, the RODE VideoMicro is a solid on-camera mic for capturing clear, quality audio whether for a scratch track or use in your video. It also is of the highest quality in construction - solidly built. But, what makes this such a solid piece of gear is that it has such sound quality that it can double as a small boom mic when paired with RODE's extension cable... so, you Beginner Filmmakers... save yourself some money and invest in this versatile microphone! HIGHLY Recommend!!!
Works well
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Stan on B&H Photo Video
I was pleasantly surprised how well this works. Yea, it's not the high-end of some other unites, but wow, for the cost and the resulting audio captured... this works REALLY well for us when mounted on our smartphone gimbal or stabilizer. It's only been used a couple of times to date, but what we captured with this is really rather amazing. Audio levels were a bit low, but a quick adjustment in Premier... and we end up with clips captured on our smartphone that are far better than just using the on-phone mic. Well worth it.
SO NEAR PERFECT
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Doctor Cranky on B&H Photo Video
Everything that has been said about this little microphone is true. It's a little pocketable workhorse if you are out running and gunning with a camera the likes of the Canon 70D. I've been using it since it arrived and it continues to wow me with its ease of use and the fact you don't need to be feeding it batteries. I highly recommend this little guy. Are there better mics out there. Yes. For this kind of value? Hard to beat.
Scratch Audio Mic
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Adam on B&H Photo Video
I use this to record audio to be used as a temp voice over in my edit suite. Have a line in through a Mackie Onyx Artist 1-2 and can record directly onto an Adobe Premiere Timeline, with the help of a separately purchased XLR cable. Wanted this mic in case I want to use it on a DSLR for hobby video use as well. Works great for what I do and has some added flexibility to get more use out of it. Would purchase again.
Small compact great working microphone
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Kbw721 on B&H Photo Video
This microphone really makes my job easy it works out to about 8 feet and it's very compact so I'm always ready to go with my camera I use it on a Panasonic g6 for videos to go on my website and the internet for documentary work of journeys that I take . Before this I had to set up a bunch of equipment to get the sound that I wanted but with this and the g6 its good enough for 80% of my audio for my videos if my final product was to make DVD's or for TV I definitely would use the zoom H6 and a different microphone but this guy really proves to be exactly what I needed in most cases. ... More
I'll continue using my Videomic Pro
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Joe of HandshakeVideo on B&H Photo Video
Several on the net said it gathers sound as well of better than Videomic Pro. Not so. Biggest features to love are no need for phantom power, and build. I have forgotten to turn on power to my Videomic Pro and thought with this I'll never miss audio again. Sticking with Videomic Pro for sound quality and additional settings. Micro goes to son-in-law for his birthday.
Works as well as Rode Video Mic
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Phillip on B&H Photo Video
I also use the Rode Video Mic and a Sony shotgun mic for video, and the VideoMicro is by far my favorite so far. I plan to travel a lot this year and this will be a great addition to my video kit. It is small, does not require a battery, and picks up great audio. I have not tested it off camera on a boom pole yet, but I look forward to the results!
Unbelievable for the price!
Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Jeremy on B&H Photo Video
I use this on my Sony a7s when I just need scratch audio. It is so compact and light and has great audio quality. The sound quality is way better than the internal camera mic. I would even consider using this as an overhead boom in a pinch. I also bought a 25ft extension cable just in case that need came up.
