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SHERRY L : Does it pick up deep base? I'm trying to record an animals call that is a deep base. I can hear it but the camera can't pick it up.
jared J : Will this mic work with an iPhone via lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter?JAE THOMAS S : Only compatible with Video & DSLR Cameras.
Noraida B : Does this mic work with z6 camera?GERARDO B : Yes

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2023-01-27T14:10:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product for a low budget

Very good product, the sound is good. I will be honest it's not the best but I can tell for sure that its better than my iphone 11 microphone.

RAI G.

2021-12-24T07:52:50

Rated 5 out of 5

RODE-Can you hear me now? YES YOU CAN!

This is a great mic! It?s small, light and plug and play. No batteries required. It doesn?t get easier! Picks up sound great at distance, no need to crowd your camera anymore. It?s so light you don?t even feel it on your camera. I love it!

Ben G.

2020-11-04T08:21:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Cristal clear sound

Excellent cristal clear sound, no batteries needed, cushioned air filter and easy instal in camera. It says is directional, but it picks up sound even from behind the microphone. Ideal for interviewing someone. The best I have had. Recommended.

JOAQUIN C.

2020-09-10T15:29:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as advertised

The mic picks up the sounds it detects. If you want good audio from your voice speaking to the camera directly, you've gotta find a way to get close to it.

CHRIS C.

2020-09-06T08:57:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Nic addition

Nice addition for my xt2. Because internal mic is not good

DIRK S.

2020-07-26T08:05:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound!

Great sound in a small package!

Stephen S.

2019-12-03T08:01:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great microphone for entry level and up videographers.

This microphone was everything I needed. Great crisp sound quality, easy adjustability with the length of the cord in the event I needed to have the mic off the camera. Truly worth the purchase. This has allowed me to shoot clearer, more concise video without having to worry about the audio lacking. Highly recommend.

SEAN J.

2019-06-18T16:02:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Good mic

You can feel the difference between the camera mic and this one. Is a great add and come with the dead cat to avoid the wind. Doesn’t have any button to control the gain. Plug and play.

GERARDO B.

2019-03-15T09:49:21

Rated 3 out of 5

No improvement over exsisting on camera mic (Sony A7 III)

This mic maybe a great addon to cameras that have horrible build-in microphones, but this doesn't sound any better than my sony's build-in stereo mic. This also do not have any advanced features the slightly better VideoMic or VideoMic Pro have (both requires batteries though). But it really is easy to setup and use, with a detachable audio cable and a slimmer profile compared to the videomic/pro. If you do not need +20db/-10db or high/low pass filter option then this is the mic for you.

Li F.

2019-01-25T03:19:34

Rated 5 out of 5

EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT-GREAT COMPANY TO DEAL WITH

I am very satisfied with my purchase. It arrived in record time and the company was extremely easy to deal with. I would highly recommend others to think about this external mic, it made an significant improvement in recordings.

JANE F.

2019-01-15T13:58:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great mic for YouTube

Great mic for YouTube on my Panasonic Lumix g7!

Debra J.

2019-01-08T11:41:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent affordable microphone

I bought this microphone for purposes of producing videos for my YouTube channel and blog site I was using this microphone on a Nikon D3200. You may have seen other reviews where this microphone captures lots of background noise and noise from the camera in my case I found if I set the audio levels manually and turn off auto audio on my camera it Cut back tremendously on the interference noises making it so much easier to edit the audio. I highly recommend this microphone to anyone Who is looking for an affordable way to get great audio. PS I also tried filming with my iPhone 7 And filled in the native camera app and there was no two little interference noises in my video

Stephen

2019-01-07T11:34:24

Rated 3 out of 5

Humming sound

I don’t know why but whenever I use it with my Sony a6300 I get humming sound maybe it’s the pre-amp in the camera or the mic but I haven’t gotten any good samples out of it yet so I can’t say if it is better with different cameras

HARJOT S.

2017-08-10T10:43:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good sound and very directional, I say great buy

I purchased the Rode microphone, all I can say is my goodness what a improvement well worth every penny

RICHARD J.

2017-05-21T11:33:28

Rated 1 out of 5

Check your camera before purchase

I bought this without checking the list of cameras it will work on. Guess what, mine is one of the ones that will not work with it. I had already thrown away the original packaging, Now I have a $ mic that I can't use. Be sure and check the list of mics that will work. I am 67 years old and this is the first time I have purchased a microphone that will not work. I don't blame Adorama as they would have taken it back with the original packaging. Good day.

Dave C.

2017-04-27T10:58:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Great add-on mic

Great entry level external microphone

SAMUEL P.

2017-02-22T07:33:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for the price. Does the job very well, Love it good product RODE.

Great Video Mic

Filmon E.

2016-12-20T13:05:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Great all

Great item and equally great service.

John G.

2016-07-06T11:48:14

Rated 4 out of 5

mic'd

Easy to use, good sound quality.

JOHN S.

2014-04-27T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

What a drag

I bought the RODE videomic Lightweight at Adorama it was on sale for ($)was very happy. Until I actually tried it. I used it on a Nikon D610. Adjusted the preferences on the camera to have a volume with peak at 8/10. Then I downloaded the videos on my Mac and what a poor audio I got. This is nothing better than the on camera speakers (comparable to an iPhone.) Horrible. I recoded my friend's live band in a bar and besides the noises around (people chatting, glasses and plates) were clearly audible like a bell, the quality of the audio was really scarce. What a waste of money! I'm afraid there's no professional audio at 80 bucks on the market.. You can save the money and record the video with your iPhone 5. The video quality may not be that of a DSLR on HF but the audio will be the same.

SIMONE C.

2014-02-25T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Grab-N-Go Mic!

I'll keep this short...does the job great, just make sure you learn to adjust the audio levels IN THE CAMERA for best results!

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Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone Specifications

  • Type:

    Address Type End
    Capsule: 0.50"

  • Element

    Active Electronics: JFET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer

  • Acoustic Principle

    Line Gradient

  • Polar pattern:

    Supercardioid - Picks up the front and sides and rejects 150 to the rear

  • Frequency response:

    100Hz - 16kHz

  • Sensitivity:

    -35.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (17.80mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

  • Max.SPL:

    120dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KO load)

  • Output Connector

    Minijack/3.5mm Output

  • Equivalent noise

    Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) : 34dB-A

  • Dimensions

    3.1" x 2.8" x 6.5" HWD (79.00mm x 73.00mm x 167.00mm)

  • Weight:

    73.00gm

  • Other

    Plug-in power required (330uA @ 2.5V)

  • Warranty

    1 year with free extension to 2 years following registration

  • UPC Code

    698813003396

6 Accessories for Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone

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About Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone

PRO REVIEW by Eren Sarigul, Travel and Lifestyle Photographer

"Carrying a lightweight mic is always a good idea for impromptu interviews or even just to record the ambient sounds in the area. The Rode Go on-camera mic weighs close to nothing but is a huge upgrade on almost all in-camera audio recorders."

RODE VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone

RODE VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone.

Clear, directional audio on the GO! Compact and light weight by design, the VideoMic GO delivers clear, crisp, directional audio with incredible ease of use. Its tight pickup area focuses directly in front of the microphone and reduces other surrounding sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from distracting background noise. The integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount isolates your microphone from bumps and vibrations that could otherwise interfere with your sound.

Easy To Use, For Crystal Clear Audio Production.

Easy To Use, For Crystal Clear Audio Production.

Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap. The VideoMic GO has no complicated switches or settings and is powered by your camera's external microphone input, requiring no batteries to operate, ensuring you never miss a great shot.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Lightweight and compact design for easy portability and extended use
  • Supercardioid polar pattern for focused, directional audio and reduced background noise
  • Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount for protection against bumps and vibrations
  • Constructed from durable, hard-wearing thermoplastic for superior acoustic suspension
  • Easy-to-use interface with no complicated switches or settings
  • Powered by camera's external microphone input, eliminating the need for batteries

What's in the box:

  • Microphone
  • Foam Windshield
  • 3.5mm Dual Mono Output Cable (7.9 ")
  • Rode 1 Year Limited Warranty (Extended 1 Year Limited Warranty with Registration)