VideoMicro

There is a minefield of information to digest when it comes to microphones. There are so many different types to consider, and so many different versions of those types it can be hard to know even where to begin. If you're doing recordings in a static environment, perhaps from a desk at home, you're more than likely going to be wanting a condensing microphone and many people will point you towards a product by Blue Yeti. I certainly would as they're superb. If you want your recordings to be mobile, or your subject is going to be far from the camera, a microphone mounted to the talker in the form of a lavalier mike will be the way to go. However, if you want a microphone that you can mount directly to your DSLR camera and have the versatility of both studio and mobile work, an On-camera microphone such as this VideoMicro by Rode is ideal. Rode, if you're not familiar with them, are one of the best manufacturers of microphones in the business. They're based in Australia and manufacture a number of highly regarded On-camera and lavalier products. You just need to decide which one is right for you. There are four or five On-camera mikes that they manufacture which you might consider, from this baby of the range VideoMicro up to the VideoMic Pro+. Each step will bring added features, at added cost, but the VideoMicro is the best selling On-camera mike on Amazon for a reason. It offers excellent sound quality for a relatively modest outlay. You get a compact microphone along with a furry "dead cat" wind supresser, and a detachable TRS cable to connect from the microphone to your DSLR. The microphone attached to the hot shoe of your DSLR camera, and tightend using a dial to get make it stable. When connected the TRS cable can be snapped into slots in the dial which braces the microphone to the camera and prevents wobbling. The sound quality of the microphone is really good, certainly a vast improvement over the in-built microphone in my Nikon D5300 camera. The sound of me doing my pieces to camera is really quite impressive. Being at the bottom end of the Rode range you might expect comprimises, and while the audio gain isn't as impressive as the top end of the range, you're only paying a fraction of the price and you're still getting a very good mike. A word on that, when you connect it to your camera you'll need to go into your menu settings and adjust the gains of the microphone to properly calibrate it. There's instruction in the box for how to do this, and plenty of tutorials online. The TRS cable provided is designed to plug the microphone into your DSLR's mic/aux-in port. Note that this is a different type of connection to the port you'd find on a smart phone. Phones usually use a TRRS port which despite the similar name isn't the same thing. If you look at a connector you'll see a ring on it. That's the "R" of TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve). A TRRS connector has two rings (Tip/Ring/Ring/Sleeve). You can buy converters to change a TRS cable to a TRRS, or Rode will sell you a different cable, a TRS to TRRS cable, which will allow you to connect this microphone to your smart phone. Anyway, I've been using mine now for about two months and I've been very impressed with the performance. While I could have spent more money on better ones in the Rode range I've been perfectly happy with the product and highly recommend it.

I recently purchased the RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone for Filmmaking, and I must say, I am impressed with its performance. This microphone is an excellent addition to my filmmaking gear and has improved the audio quality of my videos. The microphone is incredibly compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around with me wherever I go. It's also very easy to mount on my camera, and the directional design helps to reduce background noise and capture clear audio. The build quality of the microphone is impressive, and it feels sturdy and well-made in my hand. The included furry windscreen is a great addition, which helps to reduce wind noise when filming outdoors. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase of the RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone for Filmmaking. It's an excellent microphone for those who are just starting with filmmaking or those who want a reliable and affordable microphone for everyday use. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve the audio quality of their videos.

I've bought this mic for my note 8 since I'm going on holiday soon and decided to pick this up. Just to clarify some things; It records mono not stereo Mounts onto a hot shoe or cold shoe mount Requires the SC7 patch cable (~£10) to work with mobiles (the cable included only works for TRS to TRS) Audio Quality Thankfully, they've included the windshield because without it, the audio picks up quite a lot of windy noise. Indoor use without the windshield is okay, but for conveniences sake you may as well keep it on. The windshield does an excellent job at keeping the wind out and softening loud breaths when you speak into the mic. I don't pick up any 'hiss' as other people have complained about, but I do get some noticeable background noise. I've found that cleaning it up using Audacity makes the mic sound extremely high quality. Mic Design The mic feels very high quality with its full metal body. There are no complaints from me about the mic design. Mount Design The main problem I have with the product is actually to do with the Rycote Lyre Mount. Since the mic is only fixed on it at one point, the mic is able to rock forward and backward quite noticeably when you are moving about (i.e. walking). This is extremely noticeable on the audio, meaning it is more aimed towards stationary vlogging and filming (thus defeating the point of making it compact and easy to travel with). Using a different mount or using a gimbals should solve this, but falls heavily outside my budget (Rycote mounts are ~£50 and gimbals are ~£100). Also, the plastic of the mount feels very cheap and susceptible to snapping at any point. You do get 2 years warranty on this though, so I will see if it is needed at all. Overall, this mic is definitely worth the money. It falls within the budget microphone price while delivering premium microphone quality (especially after editing audio in post). Pick this up if you're looking for a compact budget mic!

If you vlog and film a tonne using a DSLR or phone this is an absolute must for. I use this a bunch with my nikon d5500 and huawei honor 10 and i must say the results a very good for the price range. If you are running this mic on a phone setup i do recommend purchasing SC7 cable since the mic won't function on a phone without it. It's the only drawback from an otherwise great product. The VideoMicro functions very similar to the video mic go as you simply plug it in adjust you're devise settings and you're ready to go. It doesn't run on batteries, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your preference but the sound production pre processing is still top notch. For those who don't know most mics with built in batteries have a better quality sound since they also come with built-in pre-amps and high pass filters. Though it's not necessary, these are for reducing noise, hisses and interference further and leaving a much crisper sound. These issues can easily be fixed since it's just changing the camera settings on you're device so unless you're a pro wanting absolute control over sound design you shouldn't worry too much about. The mic comes with a hot shoe mount that has a stabiliser for vibration compensation and it stays level with the device you're using . It even comes with a wind shield if you're working outdoors. It's well worth the investment and is a great entry level mic since it's portable and easy to use.

The RØDE VideoMicro Compact On-camera Directional Microphone has been a game-changer for my content creation (YouTube_. Whether I’m shooting vlogs, interviews, or outdoor footage, this mic consistently delivers crisp and clear audio. For the price, the RØDE VideoMicro is one of the best investments I’ve made in my gear. It's perfect for filmmakers, vloggers, and content creators who need a reliable, high-quality microphone without breaking the bank. If you're looking for an affordable, compact microphone that delivers professional audio, this is it!

This little thing is great for the amateur film maker. Screw it into the mount on the top of your DSLR and it provides fantastic sound. I originally had my heart set on the Rode Videomic Pro, but I'll explain why I chose this microphone. PROS: This provides equal or superior sound to the Videomic Pro, and saved me well over a hundred pounds in the process. It also includes a deadcat and the new shock mount which I would have had to pay more for on the Videomic Pro. The small size of the microphone is great for the travelling film maker. The lack of the battery required really makes this a great microphone as you don't have to worry about the battery draining. CONS: The warranty is for only 2 years, compared to the Videomic Pro's 10 years. However, I don't think the target buyer for this product will use it or abuse it as much as one might with the other model so this may not be an issue. This microphone sounds great with the deadcat, but without sounds like a... dead cat. The capsule is so sensitive that it is unusable without the shield. If you're looking at this microphone you've most likely looked at the Videomic Go. All I can say is that looking at reviews and reading articles, the Videomic Go sounds awful in comparison - not to mention this model is cheaper. Works very well on my Canon 600d, and I can't recommend it enough!

I bought the rode video micro from Amazon back in 2018 and made over 550 YouTube videos with no problem. My go to work mic on the go and studio. For the money, size and value this is the best of everything. If I need to get marginal better sound I need to spend another 3X the cost to get the performance. Very sturdy and had its fair share of drop bumps and thums The size and weight is light for vlog travel not big and attention grabbing. I had to use hairpins to lock the cat tail in place. That is the most important tool against wind and pops. Simple two hair pin have held it in place last three years. The major downfall for me is using it on GoPro or iPhone 12 Pro Max device where you may catch the end of the furry cat tail in the video. Most important key point is quality of the recorded sound. This is my first mic and everytime I use my mates cheap mic I can hear the difference. This mic is the base norm for quality. Never compromise and this is must for every entry, stater and veteran

Works well so far... Got it for my GoPro 6 and DSLR camera. There’s a little background noise, but once imported to Final Cut Pro x you can analyse and change to stereo left and right and seems to put this right. When the wind fury thing is on the GoPro I have to turn the mic sideways as the lens sees the mic with its wind muff in the field of view. It’s ok when the wind muff is not on. You could use a height extension to point the mic in the same direction as the lens... DLSR is ok as it has a long lens. Room test is ok. I not had chance yet to test at speed and to see how it deals with wind noise . The mics holding bracket looks a bit wobbly, could do with being stiffer. It has a cold shoe attachment on it for DSLR. You will need an alloy GoPro camera surround that’s has the cold shoe mount on it for the mic to work with your GoPro and buy Gopros mic adaptor. As the GoPro 6 is not good at sound, there was improvement using an external mic. Ok for entry level mic that’s not to large.