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- Directional Video Condenser Microphone
- 200 ohms impedance
- 40 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response with selectable HPF
- Supplied without lead (stereo 3.5mm jack output)
- Windshield included
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Product Description
DVCam Directional Condenser Microphone.The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest ?Film industry? technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras.The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it?s ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble.The VideoMic attaches to any Camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output.Features: Studio recording quality. Rugged fibre-reinforced ABS construction. 9 V battery operation. Custom designed integral wind shield. Condenser Microphone. Low noise circuitry. Low handling noise. Integral camera-shoe mount. Designed & manufactured in Australia. Full 2 year guarantee.Operation power: The VideoMic is designed to operate from a 9 V battery (ANSI:1604A or IEC:6LR61). The battery is conveniently located within the support arm of the microphone. A fully removable access cover and a 1-way insertion mechanism ensure ease of loading. The battery will provide more than 100 hrs. of continuous use due to a low consumption of only 5.0 mA.Operation output impedance: The microphone will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 kΩ. If a load below this is used, the output signal level will be reduced.Acoustic principle: Line plus GradientDirectional pattern: Super-CardioidFrequency range: 40 Hz ~ 20 000 Hz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB/octaveOutput impedance: 200 ΩSignal noise ratio din iec 651: 74 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)Equvalent noise: 20 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)Maximum spl: 134 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL)+/- 2 dB (at 1 kHz in free field into open circuit)Dynamic range din...
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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful
I have owned and used this microphone for well over a year now in various situations - for a church wedding, whilst travelling in New Zealand and recording home footage of groups, baby shots etc. In all situations, it has performed well. Sound quality is very good indeed. I recorded a clip of champagne being poured into a glass for a wedding, and the noise when listened to through headphones was exceptionally clear and full without an excess of background hiss. Battery life is very long indeed. My reservations are only these - whilst you exclude any mechanical noise from the camcorder, and to some degree wind noise by the addition of the mic cover, it is possible to pick up vibration knocking noise as you move about recording, if you are not careful to hold it with care. The suspension rubbers are also quite fragile, and can break if you are not careful. 4 replacements are supplied. I have so far needed to use only one, though I have has 3 breakages - with a careful hand, pair of tweezers and a tube of superglue, I was able to stick the others back together. Beware that this mic is only mono, so you will have the same audio track in both channels. However, a lot of stereo mics have barely any separation anyway, so is this really a major drawback? For me, no. If you are looking for a mid-range mic, this model is definitely worth the money. It's relatively small, light, robust and compact, and the sound quality is generally excellent. Would I buy it again? Yes.
As an update, I have since found that it is possible to use plain rubber O-rings as replacements for the original suspension rubbers. The ones I use are 1.6mm cross section and 9.1mm internal diameter. They can be bought far more cheaply than the proprietary items - 50 for less than a tenner.
I would also strongly recommend the purchase of the optional 'dead cat' mic cover for use outdoors to eliminate wind noise in anything more than a mild (5mph) breeze, which is all the supplied foam cover can filter out.
As an update, I have since found that it is possible to use plain rubber O-rings as replacements for the original suspension rubbers. The ones I use are 1.6mm cross section and 9.1mm internal diameter. They can be bought far more cheaply than the proprietary items - 50 for less than a tenner.
I would also strongly recommend the purchase of the optional 'dead cat' mic cover for use outdoors to eliminate wind noise in anything more than a mild (5mph) breeze, which is all the supplied foam cover can filter out.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Yes a very good product, I've had this for some years now and had no problems with it. I would say though it is a very sensitive microphone and if you not careful you will get interference from the camera itself.
I would recommend to anyone after good and clear sound.
Thanks
Ian
I would recommend to anyone after good and clear sound.
Thanks
Ian
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent product, does exactly what is says on the box!
I bought it to go on top of a Canon HV-30 camcorder and the results are really good.
I'd certainly recommend it.
I bought it to go on top of a Canon HV-30 camcorder and the results are really good.
I'd certainly recommend it.
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without wasting many words, here is a link to a sample recording [...]
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