Cool New Mic For DSLR Video Filmmakers
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Rode just announced the Rode VideoMic HD- a fantastic looking microphone built especially for we HD DSLR video shooters. What's so neat is that it includes both a headphone jack AND a built in recording capability using microSDHC cards. I can see this being a great backup to the DSLR's built in mic and a worthy successor in their well-reviewed VideoMic lineup.
No price or availaiblity information has been released yet.
Of course, if you've ever attached any external microphone to your DSLR and somehow forgot to turn it on/power it up what happens is that the camera records NOTHING, nada. Have I ever done that? Hmmmm, yes.
Here's another thought: I am curious what would happen with this new mic if you did power it up but then opted not to plug it in into the side of your DSLR - would it still work as a standalone recorder? I think it probably would. The normal mode of operation would be to, naturally, plug the Rode VideoMic HD in and that would vastly improve the quality of the sound being recorded along with your video. I still plan on using my Zoom H4N for my true production sound which captures the audio from my wireless mic setup but this new Rode gives one an extra bit of security so far as having some good backup sound just in case your dual sound setup fails for any reason.
Here are the full list of specs released by the company on their new offering:
- Integrated digital recorder (microSDHC)
- RF-bias, true condenser shotgun microphone
(based on RØDE NTG3 technology) - Line and Mic (mixer) inputs (with 'plug-in' power)
- High level headphone amplifier for monitoring
- Three-level High Pass Filter (0, 75Hz, 150Hz)
- Integrated Blimp wind protection and shock mounting
- Multi mode outputs
(Dual mono/split 0db and -10db for auto safety/dual mono + 20dB) - High frequency 'boost' switch for increased intelligibility at distance miking
- Utra-lightweight metal casing
- Quick release mounting system
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Reader Comments (2)
OH no, I just bought the Rode Video Mic Pro for the corporate video productions that I do, and immediately I see a new video mic pops out. How frustrating!
I feel your pain!!!