Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote

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Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote

Rode

VideoMic Pro Rycote

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 366721
Brand: Rode
Model: VideoMic Pro Rycote
Price: $240.90

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This is a really solid choice for videographers needing directional audio without a huge investment. The Rycote mount is a game-changer for minimizing rumble, and the controls let you dial in the level perfectly for interviews or ambient sound. It's an excellent step up from basic camera mics, especially for content creators focused on clear dialogue and minimal background noise.

Product Description

  • Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote
  • Condenser Directional Microphone for Camera Assembly
  • Directional characteristic: Super-cardioid
  • High directivity to the front
  • 1/2" Condenser capsule
  • Allows recordings in broadcast quality
  • Frequency range: 40-20000 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV
  • Internal-noise: 14 dBA
  • Peak SPL: 134 dB
  • Lightweight and compact plastic housing
  • Structure-borne noise suppression via integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount
  • Camera can be mounted using an integrated standard hot shoe adapter
  • 3/8" Thread for easy boom mounting
  • 3.5 mm TRS jack (double mono) connecting cable
  • Switchable pre-attenuation (-10 dB)
  • Switchable level boost (+ 20dB) for quiet sound sources
  • Switchable high-pass filter (80 Hz) to eliminate low-frequency noise
  • Power supply with 9V battery (not included)
  • On / off switch with battery status LED
  • More than 70 operating hours when using quality battery
  • Length: 150 mm
  • Weight: 85 g without battery
  • Incl. pre-fitted windscreen foam
PROS
  • • Rycote Lyre shock mount effectively isolates from camera handling noise.
  • • Super-cardioid pickup rejects off-axis sounds exceptionally well.
  • • Switchable pre-attenuation handles loud sound sources gracefully.
  • • Lightweight plastic housing makes for easy, unobtrusive camera mounting.
CONS
  • • Plastic housing feels less robust than all-metal alternatives.
  • • Requires external power – 9V battery adds cost and potential for failure.
  • • Super-cardioid pattern demands careful mic placement for optimal results.

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type 1/2in Condenser
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid
Frequency Range 40-20000 Hz
Mounting Hot Shoe & 3/8in Thread
Power 9V Battery / Phantom Power
Weight 79 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lyre system is significantly more effective at isolating low-frequency vibrations than foam or elastic band mounts – it’s a well-damped, precisely engineered solution.
Absolutely, as long as your recorder provides phantom power or you use a 9V battery. The 3.5mm TRS output is standard for audio connections.
It gets you surprisingly close, but higher-end mics will offer slightly improved detail and a more refined sound profile – this is a great value proposition, though.

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