Rode VideoMic Rycote

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Rode VideoMic Rycote

Rode

VideoMic Rycote

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 177309
Brand: Rode
Model: VideoMic Rycote
Price: $108.90

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This Rode VideoMic Rycote is a fantastic entry-level shotgun mic. The Rycote suspension is a genuinely smart inclusion, reducing handling noise considerably. It's perfect for vloggers, amateur filmmakers, and anyone needing directional audio on a budget who's willing to manage the battery situation.

Product Description

  • Rode VideoMic Rycote
  • Shotgun Microphone
  • For Camcorder / video recorder
  • Real condenser microphone
  • Power supply via 9V battery
  • Elastic suspension of Rycote and hot shoe adapter for the camera
  • Robust ABS housing
  • Foam windscreen (removable)
  • Directional characteristic: Super-cardioid
  • Frequency range: 40 / 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Noise ratio: 20 dB (A) SPL
  • Max. SPL: 134 dB SPL
  • Dynamics: 114 dB
  • Weight: 176 g without battery
  • Port: 3.5 mm stereo jack (mini jack)
PROS
  • • Rycote Lyre suspension significantly reduces handling noise.
  • • Super-cardioid pickup isolates audio effectively in noisy environments.
  • • ABS housing provides surprising durability for the price point.
  • • Foam windscreen cuts wind noise better than basic alternatives.
CONS
  • • Limited frequency response; lacks low-end warmth for professional audio work.
  • • 9V battery drain can be a concern on longer shoots.
  • • Super-cardioid pattern requires careful mic placement.

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Real Condenser
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid
Frequency Range 40 / 20,000 Hz
Mounting Hot Shoe Adapter
Power 9V Battery
Weight 176 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lyre suspension uses a more sophisticated, multi-stage design to isolate the mic from vibrations, offering a much quieter performance than simple foam windscreen alone.
It can be, yes; it's very directional, meaning you need to be precise with mic placement to capture the desired audio. It’s brilliant for isolating a single subject, but less forgiving if you need to capture a wider scene.
Absolutely, you can use standard adapters to mount it to a stand or boom pole, but you'll lose the camera-sync capabilities that the hot shoe provides.

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