RØDE VideoMicro II Ultra-Compact On-Camera Shotgun Microphone for Recording Audio with a Camera or Mobile Device

Perfect mic for multiple camera setups
I recently used this microphone with my iPhone 15 Pro Max, and it works great. The directionality really enhances our audio quality, taking our recordings to the next level. I took it on vacation to Bora Bora, where we filmed unforgettable moments, and it proved to be incredibly durable. Despite dropping the mic several times, it showed no signs of damage, which is impressive.The compact size is another bonus, making it easy to carry along. It doesn’t impact the battery life of my phone, which is essential for long filming sessions. Considering the high-quality results we achieve, I believe the value is well worth it. I can easily see this microphone being useful for other cameras, like my full-frame Sony or Fuji as well.

Great mic but shock mount causes audible turbulence
I use this mic on my Sony ZV-E10 every day. I also have the Rode NT-1 studio condenser mic, but my students say the VideoMicro II is clearer and so it’s easier for them to hear my voice. I suspect this is due to it having strong response in the mids (where the voice resides) and less in the higher and lower ranges. (It’s probably also better when played back on the students’ laptop speakers or cheap earphones, which probably also lack highs and lows.) So, for this purpose, it works perfectly.However, it’s not so good outdoors.Sometimes I record students outdoors for promotional videos. The included wind protection options are great, but after some testing I discovered that there is excessive wind noise when the wind comes from the side or back. This is due to the flat, ribbon-like shape of the shock mount. If you cover this area on the rear of the mic (and it would probably help to cover the cable too), you can blast it with powerful wind and it stays silent (as confirmed by my tests in a controlled environment).Recommended for indoor use only, or outdoors if you don’t mind rigging up an extra cover for the shock mount to supplement the benefits of the fluffy wind shield.It’s also highly directional, which is good if you want to somewhat isolate one speaker in a noisy location. I often mount it on a pole with a long cable and use it like a field reporter. Works perfectly and sounds great when you get closer to the interviewee (and without having to stick the camera right in their face).

Compact yet professional quality sound!
Weight is everything when you already have a heavy video rig and are trying to save as much weight as possible. At 39g the Rode Video Micro II does just that. Saves on the weight without sacrificing performance. With no battery required, the Rode Video Micro II boasts an easy plug and play design that is perfect for content creators of all kinds.Included is a TRS to TRS cable (the black one) for DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and also a TRS to TRRS cable for smartphones and tablets (the red one). Make sure you use the correct cable. I didn’t read the instructions and made the mistake of using the incorrect one with my Sony A7IV.The cardioid polar pattern for focused audio provides professional grade sound while minimizing background noise and focusing on the subject directly in front of the microphone. I really appreciate the all metal body, rycote helix isolation mount, and both the foam and furry windshields included. Rode provided a fantastic, high quality, professional grade compact microphone that saves weight and sounds amazing. I would highly recommend this to any content creator looking for a lightweight compact professional grade microphone.

La qualità della registrazione con questo microfono è veramente buona, bassissimo rumore di fondo, ampio spettro di frequenze, specialmente sulla voce restituisce fedelmente ogni sfumatura e la gamma bassa, con grande potere di isolamento laterale.Comodissimo da portare in un set da viaggio perché è di misure contenute, con una buona dotazione di antipop e antivento.Come unica accortezza, dato che è veramente microscopico, occorre tenerlo a un metro, un metro e mezzo dal soggetto che parla, magari su un mini cavalletto dedicato e una piccola prolunga, a distanze maggiori perde il suo carattere di direzionalità e sensibilità.Ma viste le dimensioni e il costo, è un comportamento atteso e adeguato.

I recently wanted to purchase an external mic for my camera and spent a fair amount of time researching various options. I decided on this model for a couple of reasons. Firstly it is lightweight and small which is important for me as I sometimes mount my camera on a gimbal so need a mic with a low profile and ideally a low weight. This fits the bill on both accounts and doesn’t cause any issues with snagging when fitted on a Sony ZV-E10 II mounted on a DJI RS 4 MiniThe second reason is that Rode are one of the best-known manufacturers of microphones and have a reputation for quality. This model doesn’t disappoint and gives excellent sound quality, noticeably better than the internal mic on the camera.Despite the light weight, the mic doesn’t flop around as much as the previous version did – the design of the mount has been updated and this is an obvious improvement over the original. I also own the older version and the mic would flop down in use – this one is a lot more solid.The mic comes with a foam pop filter which is easy to fit, plus a furry “dead cat” filter. The mount fits to any camera hot shoe as well as a standard cold shoe mount on external brackets etc… The supplied cables give you the option to plug into both TRS and TRRS devices.Often the cables are a bit of an after-thought, however the ones supplied with this mic are perfect for on camera use, being short and very flexible.This particular mic isn’t powered, so there’s no need to fit a battery – this helps keep the size and weight down too.Overall, I’ve been very pleased with this – it’s a great quality mic for the price and a good way to improve the sound quality of your videos without adding to the size and weight of your camera. It’s easy to spend a fair bit more than this, but so far I’ve not felt that I’m missing out on any of the features of the more expensive mics.