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Rating And Reviews: Rode VideoMic Mic

DVCam Directional Condenser Microphone.

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"Rode Videomic" submitted May 31, 2012

By Brad Hesford in Muscatine, IA
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Musical Background: Pro videographer 10+ years.
Music Style: All manner of events.
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Sound: Great sounding. Feature: Don't actually care for the mount. Handheld was ok, but tripod bumping can be transmitted to the recording. Ease of Use: As it comes out of box it is ready to go to work. Quality: May look at doing away with rubber band mount. Value: Very good for price. Manufacturer Support: No. The Wow Factor: Looks and acts professional. Overall: A very good mic. I was pleasantly surprised at the range of lows to highs that came through on my first recording which was (stationary) indoors videotaping of a Salvation Army Brass Band. My second use was outdoors (roaming, camera mounted). The audio was excellent also, the windscreen seems to have great benefits. My only concern might be the fact that the camera input level needed to be set way low. Maybe this is just a flat out better mic than any other shotgun type I've used.
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Rode VideoMic Mic Customer Review submitted February 8, 2011

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Sound: This is a great product. The only reason I gave it a nine is because in all fairness I haven't tried another and there may be something that works better but my search is over. Especially for the price. Love it. Conducted An interview in a crowded mall with musack and all I heard was the man I was interviewed. Ease of Use: Plug and record. The Wow Factor: Well I wouldn't want to sit on it but I guess there may be some use for those who are inclined to. If I had a complaint, size matters and in this case I wish it were smaller.
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"Rode Videomic, the best thing since sliced bread ;)" submitted July 16, 2006

By a customer from wanadoo.nl
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Musical Background: Active musician
Music Style: Fingerstyle
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Sound: It sounds amazing for its price. It's very forgiving in its placement. It has some noise, but nothing that can't be fixed in Audition. Feature: It's a complete product, including shockmount and wind jammer Ease of Use: Just put it on the hotshoe, plug it in, and turn it on, that's it. Quality: Had it for more than a year and works perfectly Value: Incredible price, especially in Europe. Sounds as good as products 3 or 4 times the price Manufacturer Support: had one question and got a prompt response The Wow Factor: Looks professional and works that way Overall: Would immediately replace it if it got lost or anything. Beste value for money
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