• Rode VIDEOMIC PRO RYCOTE stereo shotgun microphone for cameras

• A completely new capsule with less noise and greater sensitivity

• Condenser microphone with broadcast recording quality
• Compact form factor (150mm/6" long)
• Ultra-lightweight (85g/3oz)
• Runs on a 9V battery - over 70 hours of use (alkaline)
• Integrated vibration isolation
• Integrated foam windscreen
• 3.5 mm stereo minijack output (dual mono)
• Two-stage high-pass filter (flat, 80Hz)
• Three-position level control (-10dB, 0, +20dB)
• Camera hot shoe mount with 3/8" thread for easy pole mounting.
• Extended 10-year warranty upon microphone registration

Rode Videomic Pro Rycote is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with video cameras, DSLR cameras, and portable audio recorders as a primary and reference audio source.

At the heart of the VideoMic Pro is a brand new 1/2" condenser capsule that provides broadcast-quality audio through a 3.5 mm minijack connector (which outputs the mono signal to the left and right channels) with an incredibly low self-noise of only 14db. A super-cardioid polar pattern ensures that ambient audio is minimized, and its recording focuses on the subject in front of the camera.

The integrated vibration isolation mounting system based on the Rycote® Lyre separates the capsule and electronic components of the VideoMic Pro from its support, which provides isolation from external physical factors that can cause unwanted noise and vibrations in the microphone. Built from a single piece of durable thermoplastic, the Lyre® provides superior acoustic suspension compared to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, fall, or break.

On the back of the microphone are the power, filter, and level controls. In addition to the microphone's native 40Hz-20kHz response, there is a selectable 80Hz high-pass filter, which will prevent low-frequency noises such as air conditioning and traffic from being recorded.

Below these controls are the level settings, which attenuate or increase the recorded level as needed. The -10dB level attenuation (or PAD) is ideal for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, motor sports, or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dB level boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras, allowing the user to reduce the camera's preamplification level (or microphone input level), effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the camera's comparatively low-quality audio circuit.