Rode VideoMic Pro-R with Rycote Suspension System

The Rode VideoMic Pro-R is a supercardioid condenser shotgun microphone that
terminates in a 1/8" stereo mini-jack (dual mono), includes an
integrated shockmount, and an integrated foam windscreen. It can be used
to capture audio for camcorders, DSLR, and portable recorders as a
source of primary and reference audio.





The VideoMic Pro has been upgraded from earlier models with a 1/2"
condenser capsule that provides broadcast-quality audio. Its 1/8" stereo
mini-jack connector (outputting the mono signal to both left and right
channels) delivers low self-noise of just 14 dB. A supercardioid polar
pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimized, and your recording
is focused on the subject in front of the camera.





In addition, the Rycote Lyre-based shockmount is built from a single
piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic. It separates the VideoMic Pro
capsule and electronics from its mount, providing isolation from
external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations
in the microphone. This suspension will never wear out, sag or snap.





Easily accessible on the rear face of the microphone are the power, the
filter, the level controls and a selectable high-pass filter at 80 Hz.
The filter will prevent low-end noise such as air conditioners and
traffic from being recorded.
Furthermore, the -10 dB (or pad) is suitable when recording loud sound
sources such as live music, motorsports, or interviews, where the
subject is very close to the camera. There is a +20 dB level boost
designed for use with DSLR cameras, so the user can reduce the camera's
preamp level, effectively reducing the amount of noise generated by the
camera's audio circuitry.





The Rode VideoMic Pro uses a standard sized shoe-mount for on-camera use
and features a 3/8" thread in the base of the mount for easy boom-pole
mounting. The VideoMic Pro is battery powered and provides over 70-hours
recording from a single 9V battery.