Rode VideoMic Pro+ Overview
The Rode VideoMic Pro+ truly raises the bar for on-camera microphones, building on the success of the original VideoMic and boasts a whole whole load of new, advanced features.
While still keeping the best Rycote Lyre suspension, new features include an Automatic Power Function (subject to plug-in power availability, which automatically turns the microphone off when you unplug it from your camera - great for the run-and-gun shooter! Alongside this, there's also a new convenient built-in battery door which makes replacing the battery a complete breeze.
The VideoMic Pro+ has a variety of power options and can be powered by the new, included RØDE LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, 2 x AA Batteries or continuously via a Micro USB. Additionally, Digital Switching ensures that the user has optimum capture of the audio signal at the source, reducing post production and editing times.
Digital Switching includes:
3-Stage High Pass Filter to reduce low frequencies such as rumble from traffic or air conditioning
3-Stage Gain Control, with +20dB function – designed to improve audio quality on DSLR or mirrorless cameras
High Frequency Boost will boost high frequencies enhancing detail and clarity in the recording
Safety Channel to help ensure the signal does not clip when unexpected spikes occur
- Acoustic Principle Line Gradient
- Directional Pattern Supercardioid
- Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 20kHz (selected HPF @ 75Hz/
- 150Hz)
- Sensitivity -33.6dB re 1V/Pascal (21.20mV @ 94dB
- SPL) ±2dB @ 1kHz
- Output Impedance 200Ω
- Equivalent Noise 14dBA
- Maximum Output
- Level
- 7.7dBu (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ)
- Dynamic Range 118.8dB
- Maximum SPL 133dBSPL
- Signal to Noise Ratio 79.8dB
- Power Options RØDE LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
- Battery (~12mA current draw), 2 x AA
- Batteries (~17mA current draw), or via
- Micro USB Port
- LB-1 Battery Life Over 100 hours of continuous use
- Battery Charger Micro USB Cable (supplied)
- Output Connection Dual mono unbalanced on stereo 3.5mm
- jack
- Dimensions 111mmH x 66mmW x 170mmD
- Net Weight 122g
- Automatic Power Function with plug-in power
- Power via LB-1, 2 x AA Batteries, Micro USB
- Ships with LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, Detachable
- 3.5mm TRS Cable, Micro USB Cable
- Built-in Battery Door
- Optimised Windshield Shape
- LED indicator for power source and charging / discharging status
- USB micro port for charging removeable LB-1 Bery
- Digital Switching
- Audio Level adjustment
- Dual high pass filter options
- High frequency boost
- Dual mono unbalanced output
- Safety channel option on right channel
- Ambient light detect to boost LED brightness
- Low noise circuitry
- Improved RF immunity
- Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting onboard
