---
product_id: 1197769
title: "VideoMic"
brand: "rode"
price: "KD 65.20"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Rode"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1197769-videomic
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# Highly directional super-cardioid pattern 230+ hours battery life on 9V Rugged ABS build with shock mount VideoMic

**Brand:** rode
**Price:** KD 65.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture sound like a pro, wherever your story takes you.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VideoMic by rode
- **How much does it cost?** KD 65.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1197769-videomic)

## Best For

- rode enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rode brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Marathon Battery Life:** Record worry-free with over 230 hours of continuous use powered by a single 9V battery—stay live longer than your event.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Universal camera shoe mount and 3.5mm jack compatibility make setup seamless—upgrade your gear without the hassle.
- • **Precision Audio Capture:** Zero in on your subject with industry-grade directional shotgun tech, cutting ambient noise for crystal-clear sound.
- • **Pro-Level Noise Control:** Integrated two-step high-pass filter and low noise circuitry keep unwanted rumbles and handling sounds out of your frame.
- • **Built to Brave the Field:** Durable ABS construction paired with Rycote Lyre shock mounting ensures your mic survives every shoot, travel, and hustle.

## Overview

The Rode VideoMic is a professional-grade, directional shotgun microphone designed for high-quality digital video cameras. Featuring a super-cardioid polar pattern with barrel canceling pickup, it delivers broadcast-level audio clarity by isolating your subject and minimizing ambient noise. Built tough with ABS housing and Rycote Lyre shock mount, it offers over 230 hours of battery life on a single 9V battery, plus a two-step high-pass filter to reduce low-frequency rumble. Compatible with standard camera shoe mounts and 3.5mm audio jacks, it’s the go-to mic for videographers seeking crisp, reliable sound in dynamic environments.

## Description

The RODE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest Film industry technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality digital video cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9 V battery and offers a low battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. The VideoMic attaches to any camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output. RODE VideoMic Shotgun Microphone Features Broadcast and studio sound quality Rugged reinforced ABS construction two step high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz integrated shock mount 9 V battery operation condenser transducer low noise circuitry low handling noise includes windscreen integrated camera-shoe mount. Connector: 1/8"

Review: Fantastic for the price - Great product! I have used this mic since spring/summer of 2010 and each time I wonder if it will handle a situation and it continues to amaze me. The Rode VideoMic was able to deliver and pickup the sounds of a Qui Gong Master performing an exercise/lesson/demo while outside and having me stand about 25-30ft away while clicking his fingers behind and on his head with crisp, distinctive sound when played back. I couldn't believe it captured the sound which now makes me wonder, what would the audio have been like using the DeadCat for the wind reduction. That is next on my wish list for sure. This little unit was also put through a test when video recording a friends wedding and the minister turned off the sound system on me and I was left to record only the sound that was being presented without a direct connect. That was in a balcony, around 100ft away. It did a fair job, well more than I could have asked for and I'm not sure another mic would have even performed that good. A simple run through SoundBooth after for cleanup and the audio would go from fair to very acceptable. An event to remember to say the least. The battery life lasts more than I could ask for. I used only "two" 9 volt batteries and changed one out after 115 hours because I didn't want to be caught needing to change them during an event even though the light turns yellow. I'm still on the second battery and after a minimum total between the two batteries of 230 hours of video/audio recording since I received my Rode Mic this really adds ease of mind during any event. Fit and finish are nice. I don't mind if things are made from plastic as long as the material is really sturdy. This unit is. I have it in my backpack all the time and aside from the action of travels, it gets removed from the mic bracket constantly without issue or seemingly any wear and tear. I will touch on this more below. I really like the fact that Rode gives you about 4-6 extra "bands" for the shock mount. My only slight issue is that the mic can bounce around somewhat easy because of the bands but it does take away any noise issue one would get without them so it's acceptable. Now a few findings... I know this will very by skill and what equipment is used by an individual(s) so a quick list of what this is used with. I'm using the Rode with a Canon HF-S21 and a "L" bracket attached to the bottom of the camera and mounted with a Manfrotto 701 video head and 055CXPRO3 tripod legs. Very good setup however I found out that any bump to the camera (of course) and the legs gets picked up by the mic as well. I mean as simple as my headphone wire hitting a tripod leg while panning (live and learn). I think I will also be adding some tripod leg wraps of foam to play it safe in the future but the tripod really isn't made directly for video. It's for a camera and I know that the legs for a video tripod are different but you do with what you have on hand and learn from that. If the mic had any faults, it is that it can pick everything up so keep that in mind. To get back to the above wear and tear, I question how well the cold shoe mount threads will hold up under a ton of tightening and loosening (and I don't mean over twisting/tightening them) but it also has a 10 year warranty so for now, I won't really loose sleep over it. Of wear and tear, an included soft or optional hard case would be something nice offered by Rode to keep the mic in great shape. Other than that I can only question one last thing and that is the on/off switch. While it is sturdy, will it triumph on the longevity? Only time will tell. I highly recommend this mic for video and even for a Pod/Video Cast if need be.
Review: Perspective from a hobbyist new to external mics - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: If you're new to mics, this is a great mic but not appropriate for many recording situations. Don't think of it as a higher quality multi-purpose replacement mic for the one on your camera. This is a special purpose mic only for certain situations. LONG VERSION: I'm a hobbyist who recently became interested in camcorders. I thought I'd pick up a decent consumer model ( Panasonic HDC-TM700K Hi-Def Camcorder with Pro Control System & 32GB Flash (Black) ) to try some video manipulation and compositing (I've done a lot of 3D rendering and 2D drawings). My first cheap consumer camera I bought a few months ago had a really bad mic so I figured I'd buy a "high quality" external mic for my new camera thinking it would simply be a better version of the on-board mic and I was familiar with Rode from doing some music recording so I figured they'd make a good product. Well it turns out I was quite wrong about the Rode VideoMic simply being a "quality upgrade" for the on-board mic, and this is something I want to point out to any other camcorder newbies like myself. The Rode VideoMic serves a very different purpose from the mic on my TM700 -- the VideoMic is a highly directional mic designed to pick up sound from what you're focusing your camera on and to suppress sound outside the scene. You hear your subject clearly, but not the surrounding environment. For this application the VideoMic is fantastic. The fountain I can see from my balcony sounds clear, loud, highly articulated, and (if I amplify the audio signal and increase the bass a bit in my video editor) it sounds like Niagara Falls with no muddiness or loss of clarity in the sound. This mic can take a sound I hear as a hiss while I'm holding the camera and turn it into a rich powerful sound that really elevates the dimension and impact of the final footage (but if you're looking for accuracy or subtlety you can filter it back into a hiss). I'm really impressed with what this product does. BUT... This mic isn't appropriate for a lot of situations. Want to narrate while standing behind your camera and filming? You're voice is going to sound like you have a sock stuffed in your mouth because of the highly directional response. Want to record a family get together and catch all the conversations going on all around you, or record the sounds of a city you're walking through in 5.1 surround? The VideoMic is probably the last thing you want to use for that (at least it hasn't worked for me in these situations). I'm hoping there's some good external omni-directional mics with the quality of the VideoMic available so I can get the same sort of quality for non-directional recording. Even better if it's possible to do 5.1 with an external mic using my camera. In the meantime I'll still have to use the camera's built-in mic for much of the recording I do.

## Features

- Directional Condenser Shotgun Microphone

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CAE8PM4 |
| Antenna Location | Video Conference |
| Audible Noise | 20 db |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44 in Professional Video Microphones |
| Brand | Rode |
| Built-In Media | Windshield |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connector Type | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,937 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 10 years |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz - 20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813002900 |
| Hardware Platform | Camera |
| Impedance | 200 ohm |
| Item Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 5 inches |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones |
| Mfr Part Number | VIDEOMICR |
| Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun |
| Model Name | VM |
| Model Number | VIDEOMICR |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Video Conference |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 db |
| Special Feature | Barrel Canceling Pick Up: The Rode Video Mic functions as a true line plus gradient microphone with a super-cardioid pattern in the front and a barrel that cancels side-audio. The result is maximum pick up of the source in highly ambient and noisy environments Special Feature Barrel Canceling Pick Up: The Rode Video Mic functions as a true line plus gradient microphone with a super-cardioid pattern in the front and a barrel that cancels side-audio. The result is maximum pick up of the source in highly ambient and noisy environments See more |
| UPC | 698813002900 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 10 year warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rode
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Included Components:** Windshield
- **Model Name:** VM
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Video Conference

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for the price
*by A***R on December 5, 2010*

Great product! I have used this mic since spring/summer of 2010 and each time I wonder if it will handle a situation and it continues to amaze me. The Rode VideoMic was able to deliver and pickup the sounds of a Qui Gong Master performing an exercise/lesson/demo while outside and having me stand about 25-30ft away while clicking his fingers behind and on his head with crisp, distinctive sound when played back. I couldn't believe it captured the sound which now makes me wonder, what would the audio have been like using the DeadCat for the wind reduction. That is next on my wish list for sure. This little unit was also put through a test when video recording a friends wedding and the minister turned off the sound system on me and I was left to record only the sound that was being presented without a direct connect. That was in a balcony, around 100ft away. It did a fair job, well more than I could have asked for and I'm not sure another mic would have even performed that good. A simple run through SoundBooth after for cleanup and the audio would go from fair to very acceptable. An event to remember to say the least. The battery life lasts more than I could ask for. I used only "two" 9 volt batteries and changed one out after 115 hours because I didn't want to be caught needing to change them during an event even though the light turns yellow. I'm still on the second battery and after a minimum total between the two batteries of 230 hours of video/audio recording since I received my Rode Mic this really adds ease of mind during any event. Fit and finish are nice. I don't mind if things are made from plastic as long as the material is really sturdy. This unit is. I have it in my backpack all the time and aside from the action of travels, it gets removed from the mic bracket constantly without issue or seemingly any wear and tear. I will touch on this more below. I really like the fact that Rode gives you about 4-6 extra "bands" for the shock mount. My only slight issue is that the mic can bounce around somewhat easy because of the bands but it does take away any noise issue one would get without them so it's acceptable. Now a few findings... I know this will very by skill and what equipment is used by an individual(s) so a quick list of what this is used with. I'm using the Rode with a Canon HF-S21 and a "L" bracket attached to the bottom of the camera and mounted with a Manfrotto 701 video head and 055CXPRO3 tripod legs. Very good setup however I found out that any bump to the camera (of course) and the legs gets picked up by the mic as well. I mean as simple as my headphone wire hitting a tripod leg while panning (live and learn). I think I will also be adding some tripod leg wraps of foam to play it safe in the future but the tripod really isn't made directly for video. It's for a camera and I know that the legs for a video tripod are different but you do with what you have on hand and learn from that. If the mic had any faults, it is that it can pick everything up so keep that in mind. To get back to the above wear and tear, I question how well the cold shoe mount threads will hold up under a ton of tightening and loosening (and I don't mean over twisting/tightening them) but it also has a 10 year warranty so for now, I won't really loose sleep over it. Of wear and tear, an included soft or optional hard case would be something nice offered by Rode to keep the mic in great shape. Other than that I can only question one last thing and that is the on/off switch. While it is sturdy, will it triumph on the longevity? Only time will tell. I highly recommend this mic for video and even for a Pod/Video Cast if need be.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perspective from a hobbyist new to external mics
*by M***Y on September 24, 2010*

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: If you're new to mics, this is a great mic but not appropriate for many recording situations. Don't think of it as a higher quality multi-purpose replacement mic for the one on your camera. This is a special purpose mic only for certain situations. LONG VERSION: I'm a hobbyist who recently became interested in camcorders. I thought I'd pick up a decent consumer model ( Panasonic HDC-TM700K Hi-Def Camcorder with Pro Control System & 32GB Flash (Black) ) to try some video manipulation and compositing (I've done a lot of 3D rendering and 2D drawings). My first cheap consumer camera I bought a few months ago had a really bad mic so I figured I'd buy a "high quality" external mic for my new camera thinking it would simply be a better version of the on-board mic and I was familiar with Rode from doing some music recording so I figured they'd make a good product. Well it turns out I was quite wrong about the Rode VideoMic simply being a "quality upgrade" for the on-board mic, and this is something I want to point out to any other camcorder newbies like myself. The Rode VideoMic serves a very different purpose from the mic on my TM700 -- the VideoMic is a highly directional mic designed to pick up sound from what you're focusing your camera on and to suppress sound outside the scene. You hear your subject clearly, but not the surrounding environment. For this application the VideoMic is fantastic. The fountain I can see from my balcony sounds clear, loud, highly articulated, and (if I amplify the audio signal and increase the bass a bit in my video editor) it sounds like Niagara Falls with no muddiness or loss of clarity in the sound. This mic can take a sound I hear as a hiss while I'm holding the camera and turn it into a rich powerful sound that really elevates the dimension and impact of the final footage (but if you're looking for accuracy or subtlety you can filter it back into a hiss). I'm really impressed with what this product does. BUT... This mic isn't appropriate for a lot of situations. Want to narrate while standing behind your camera and filming? You're voice is going to sound like you have a sock stuffed in your mouth because of the highly directional response. Want to record a family get together and catch all the conversations going on all around you, or record the sounds of a city you're walking through in 5.1 surround? The VideoMic is probably the last thing you want to use for that (at least it hasn't worked for me in these situations). I'm hoping there's some good external omni-directional mics with the quality of the VideoMic available so I can get the same sort of quality for non-directional recording. Even better if it's possible to do 5.1 with an external mic using my camera. In the meantime I'll still have to use the camera's built-in mic for much of the recording I do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RODE Rocks!
*by R***A on May 25, 2007*

After spending many days combing the internet and reading review after review I decided to give the RODE VideoMic Directional Camcorder Microphone a try. I wanted something that was good, light, somewhat short and inexpensive. I have a small mini dv camcorder that is only about 5 inches long and didn't want a mic that would get in my viewfinder's shots. The mic sticks out about 5 inches in front of my lens, but manages to stay out of my shots. First let me comment on the sound. This little bugger picks up sounds very well. In a quiet room I can be 40 yards away and still pick up the conversation. The quality is outstanding. The audio compared to the built-in mic in my camcorder is night and day. The Rode is so clear. The price is great. I'm guessing the quality would compare to other mics in the $300 range. My Rode came with a Dead Cat wind screen which resembles a cat's tail. It really saved me some money! At first I didn't use the Dead Cat, but then I ran into a little wind which interfered with gathering good audio. After using the Dead Cat, I always keep the wind screen on the mic. It does not interfere with the clarity of the audio and works incredibly well in breezy conditions. I will mention that I had to trim the hair on my wind screen because I could see the hair in my videos. After trimming the hair a bit, the wind screen is still effective and no more hair dangling in the top of my video screen. The shock vibration design is cool and they even gave me extra rubber band thingies. This mic sits high off the camera and stays out of my shots. Since the mic is somewhat far away from the camcorder, I don't pick up any camera humming noise that can happen with other mics that are too close to the camera. Even on my hotshoe, I don't get any humming. I wish I could say that I have used $300 mics and above, but I haven't. I will say that you won't be disappointed with this microphone. I'm a photojournalist by trade and I have begun to shoot video for our newspaper's web publication. This mic is perfect for my needs. If you buy it, don't forget to turn off the mic. I accidently left mine on. There is no auto shutoff.

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