RODE Microphones STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO User manual

VideoMic Pro

Compact directional

on-camera microphone

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH

www.rodemic.com/videomicpro

2Features

Compact Shotgun Microphone

• Compact, lightweight body

• Broadcast recording quality

• Condenser microphone

• Integrated shock mount provides isolation from

handling/mechanical noise

• Integrated foam windshield

• 3.5mm stereo mini jack output (dual mono)

• Rugged construction

Detailed Control

• Two step high-pass filter (0, 80 Hz)

• Three position level control

(-10dB, 0dB, +20dB)

• LED on / off power indicator

• Integrated billeted metal camera shoe mount

with 3/8” thread for easy boompole mounting

High Quality Performance

• 9V battery powered – over 70 hours use (alkaline)

• Low noise circuitry

• Flexible and lightweight cable to minimise handling noise and

ensure isolation

• Australian designed and manufactured

• 10 Year Warranty when you register your microphone (see

below)

validate your free 10 year warranty.

Scan the QR code with a smartphone, or visit

www.rodemic.com/warranty

The VideoMic Pro is covered by a limited warranty for one (1) year from the date

of purchase. This can be extended free of charge to a full ten (10) year warranty

by registering your microphone online by visiting our website as above.

Shotgun microphones such as the VideoMic Pro have a narrow

pick-up angle or polar response, and so can be used to great effect

with cameras for news gathering, weddings or sporting events.

The VideoMic Pro can be used in any situation where you want to

listen to what’s in the shot, not what’s at the side or out of view.

Regular use of the VideoMic Pro will provide you with better

results as you become more familiar with its sound and pick-up

characteristics.

General Operation

Polar Response

Frequency

Response

dB re 1 V./Pa

-10

-20

-30

-40

20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000

0˚

90˚ 270˚

180˚

-2.0

-20.0

-10.0

0.0

-2.0

-4.0

-6.0

-8.0

-10.0

-12.0

-14.0

-16.0

-18.0

-20.0

-22.0

-24.0 -25.0

dB rel. 1V/Pa

+5.0

Frequency:

500 Hz:

1000 Hz:

2000 Hz:

8000 Hz:

14000 Hz:

Speciﬁcations

6Speciﬁcations

Acoustic Principle Line Gradient

Directional Pattern Super-Cardioid

Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 20 000Hz

Frequency Range (High

Pass Filter)

Selectable HPF @ 80Hz /

12dB / octave

Variable Level 3 position switch (-10dB, 0dB, +20dB)

Output Impedence 

Signal to Noise Ratio 74dB

Equivalent Noise 20dBA SPL (A-weighted as per IEC651)

Maximum SPL 134dB

Maximum Output +6.9dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K  load)

Sensitivity -38dB re 1V/Pa (12.6mV @ 94 dB SPL) ±

2dB @ 1kHz

Dynamic Range 114dB SPL (as per IEC651)

Power Requirements 9V alkaline battery (Current 7.8mA)

Output Connection 3.5 Stereo mini jack plug (dual mono)

Tip

- left channel

Ring

- right channel

Battery Life >70 hours

Weight (no battery) 86g (3oz)

Dimension (WxLxH) 43mm x 150mm x 95mm (1.69”x 6”x 3.74”)

Additional accessories

RØDE has a full line of accessories such as windshields, boom

poles, cable extenders and pistol grips. Please visit our website for

further details.

88 Powering the VMP

The VideoMic Pro runs on a standard 9V

battery. (ANS1:1604A or IEC:6LR61).

We recommend using a high quality

lithium or alkaline battery to achieve the

–9V

Installing the battery

To install the battery, open the battery cover located on the front of

the VideoMic Pro, just under the windshield foam. To remove the

cover, firmly push upwards on the indentation with your finger. Pull

the base of the cover out to completely remove it, and provide access

to the battery compartment (see Figure 1).

Insert the battery with the negative terminal (-) on top. The battery

will protrude a little until it is pushed in by replacing the battery cover.

best possible battery life. The VideoMic Pro will run continuously for

over 70 hours with a high quality alkaline or lithium battery.

Battery performance may vary depending on ambient temperature

and battery shelf life, so it is wise to always carry a spare battery.

We suggest always installing a fresh battery when the application is

critical, with no opportunity to re-shoot.

Always remember to switch off the VideoMic Pro when not in use.

Figure 1 - The battery cover opens from

the front of the mic.

Figure 2 - Replace the cover by inserting

the top at an angle then pushing down

on the base.

Replacing the battery cover

To replace the battery cover, insert the top at an angle, hooking it

under the lever indicated by the arrow in Figure 2. Then push down

at the base (pushing the battery into the compartment) until the

bottom clips of the battery door click into place.

10 Mounting on the camera

The VideoMic Pro incorporates a standard camera shoe mount

on the underside of the shock mount cradle. Designed to reduce

handling and mechanical noise being carried through from the

camera to the microphone, the camera shoe mount also has a 3/8”

thread at the bottom to allow mounting on tripods and boompoles.

Some older model and low cost cameras may produce a higher

level of mechanical noise, which can be picked up by the VideoMic

Pro. The integrated High Pass Filter should be switched on to

reduce the resulting low frequency rumble. (See HPF breakout on

page 13)

Before sliding the camera shoe into place, loosen the fastening ring

by turning anti-clockwise until it is loose enough to fit easily into

your camera’s shoe mount. Once the shoe is in place, gently tighten

by turning the fastening ring clockwise until the VideoMic Pro is

seated firmly in place.

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