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Black cylindrical shotgun microphone with integrated Rycote shock mount and attached 3.5mm cable

RODE Microphone

RODE Microphone VideoMic Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Shock Mount

SKU CH-NWHS-8QZ13

Camera-mount shotgun microphone with Rycote shock mount, 3.5 mm TRS output, selectable pad, bass roll-off and 100-hour battery life

  • Product typeMicrophone
  • Directional supercardioid pickup isolates the subject
  • 100-hour run time from a single 9V battery
  • Integrated Rycote shock mount reduces handling noise
  • Selectable pad and bass roll-off tailor the signal
  • Attached 3.5 mm TRS cable connects directly to cameras

Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

The Rode VideoMic mounts directly on a camera or portable recorder via an integrated shoe and records with a supercardioid polar pattern that focuses on the front sound source. It ships with a Rycote shock mount and an attached 3.5 mm TRS output cable for immediate connection. Power comes from a single 9 V battery providing up to 100 hours of run time. A power switch with LED indicates status at a glance.

Sustained-Use Behaviour

The microphone includes a selectable pad and bass roll-off to manage loud or low-frequency environments during long sessions. Battery-powered operation removes dependence on camera phantom power and avoids cable noise from external packs. The integrated Rycote suspension isolates handling vibration when the operator moves continuously. LED confirmation lets the user verify power state without interrupting a take.

Upgrade Context

This unit replaces a camera’s built-in microphone when directional pickup and wind protection are required for dialogue or field recording. It suits mobile journalists, vloggers and run-and-gun professionals who need a self-powered, shoe-mounted solution with a fixed 3.5 mm output. Buyers who need XLR connectivity, phantom-power operation or multi-channel recording will need a different class of device.

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Price $101.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 638 comparable items (median $58.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRode
Model nameNot Available
Product typeMicrophone

Questions about this item

How long can I record before the 9 V battery needs changing?

The microphone runs for up to 100 hours on a single 9 V battery, and the LED power switch lets you confirm it is on.

What connector must my camera or recorder provide for the attached cable?

The fixed output cable ends in a 3.5 mm TRS plug, so your device needs a matching 3.5 mm microphone input.

Will the integrated shoe and Rycote shock mount fit the hot shoe on my older DSLR?

Yes, the built-in shoe slides into any standard camera hot shoe and the Rycote Lyre suspension isolates the capsule from handling vibration.

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