Rode VideoMic Pro-R Compact Shotgun Mic (DSLR)

Rode VideoMic Pro-R Compact Shotgun Mic (DSLR) The RDE VideoMic Pro is a true shotgun microphone designed for usewith camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a sourceof primary and reference audio. At the heart of the VideoMic Pro is an all-new 1/2\” condenser capsulethat provides broadcast-quality audio via a 3.5mm minijack connector(outputting the mono signal to both left and right channels) with anincredibly low self-noise of just 14db. A super-cardioid polar patternensures that surrounding audio is minimised, and your recording isfocused on the subject in front of the camera. The integrated Rycote Lyre based shock mounting system separatesthe VideoMic Pro capsule and electronics from its mount, providingisolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumbleand vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece ofhard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre provides superior acousticsuspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out,sag or snap. Easily accessible on the rear face of the microphone are the power,filter and level controls. In addition to the microphone\’s native40Hz-20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available,which will prevent low end noise such as air conditioners and trafficfrom being recorded. Below these controls are the level settings, which attenuate or boostthe recorded level as required. The -10dB level attenuation (or PAD) isideal for recording loud sound sources, such as live music, motorsport,or interviews where the subject is very close to the camera. The +20dBlevel boost is designed for use with DSLR cameras, allowing the user toreduce the camera\’s preamp level (or mic-input level), effectivelyreducing the amount of noise generated by the camera\’s comparatively lowquality audio circuitry. The microphone 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 polemounting. The VideoMic pro is battery powered, and provides over 70 hours recording from a single 9V battery. The RDE VideoMic is designed and made in Australia, and covered by RDE Microphones\’ industry leading 10 year warranty. Highlights Rycote Lyre shock mounting onboard All new capsule with lower noise and higher sensitivity Broadcast recording quality condenser microphone Compact form factor (150mm/6 length) Ultra lightweight (85g/3oz) 9V battery powered – over 70 hours use (alkaline) Integrated shock mounting Integrated foam windscreen 3.5mm stereo mini-jack output (dual mono) Two step High Pass Filter (flat, 80Hz) Three position level control (-10dB, 0, +20dB) Camera shoe mount with 3/8 thread for easy boompole mounting 10 year warranty with online registration