Rode SVM Stereo Video Microphone

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Capture better audio for your videos with Rode's stereo VideoMic! Mount this X/Y microphone to your camera, and record music and outdoor ambiances in stereo.

This product, like the VideoMic (VM), now the world's biggest selling on camera shotgun microphone, is also destined to become an Industry standard and not only offers the same sound quality & performance as it's predecessor, but also meets the industry demand for stereo recording.

Now videographers may use true 'studio' stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the SVM to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise.

Fitted with a shoe mount, the SVM has the same low noise circuit design as the VM. The SVM offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, a high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control.

You can also use the SVM as a remote mic on a stand, or a RODE boom pole (Optional Accessory), which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events & Interviews.

Included accessories: DeadCat

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 562-364-7400
Web: https://rode.com/en/support/contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted March 24, 2017 by Howard Eglowstein in Hancock, NH

"The first test was amazing!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I received the microphone earlier today and took it out on a shoot this afternoon. The audio was quite excellent for something captured at the camera. I'm looking forward to using it again this weekend.Getting the battery in is a nuisance though, and when the battery door is opened the shock rings pop out. I appreciate that Rode doesn't make us use a screwdriver or something, but this heavily spring loaded door is a fail. I rated Manufacturer Suport as a 5 but I haven't ever contacted them. The site makes you pick a value - many people say it's good so I rated it that way. I don't have any knowledge of it myself.

Musical Background:

I've played (badly) recreationally for 40 years. Since I'm not a great musician I record other, better ones.
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