The Rode VideoMic Pro+ is a new addition to the best-in-market on-camera category. It is a true shotgun microphone designed for use with camcorders, DSLR cameras and portable audio recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.
• Automatic Power Function with plug-in power
• Power via LB-1, 2x AA Batteries, Micro USB
• Ships with LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, Detachable 3.5mm TRS Cable, Micro USB Cable
• Built-in Battery Door
• Optimized Windshield Shape
• Digital Switching
• 10-year extended warranty
Still with the best-in-class Rycote Lyre
Suspension system onboard, the VideoMic Pro+ improves on the existing VideoMic Pro capsule/line tube and windshield, plus boasts a host of new features.
Automatic Power Function
With plug-in power availability is perfect for the run-and-gun shooter, automatically turning the microphone off when unplugged from the camera.
Built-in Battery Door
Makes replacing the battery a breeze - plus it won't get lost.
Power options
The VideoMic Pro+ can be powered by the all-new and included Rode LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, 2x AA Batteries or continuously via Micro USB.
Digital Switching
Will ensure the user has ultimate capture of the audio signal at the source, reducing post production and editing times.
The Digital Switching includes:
• 2-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
Specifications
Acoustic PrincipleLine GradientActive ElectronicsJFET impedance converterCapsule0.55" (1.40cm)Polar PatternSupercardioid - Picks up the front and sides and rejects 150 deg. to the rearAddress TypeEndFrequency Range20Hz - 20kHz (selected HPF at 75Hz/150Hz)Output Impedance200OhmsMaximum SPL133dBSPLMaximum Output Level7.7dBu (at 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhms load)Sensitivity-33.6dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (21.20mV at 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB at 1kHzEquivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)14dBAPower OptionsUSB bus poweredOutputMinijack / 3.5mm OutputDimensions (HxWxD)111 x 66 x 170mm (4.37 x 2.60 x 6.69")Weight122g (4.30 oz)
