Best Rode VideoMic Rycote Alternatives

Based on 6 reviews

This is the single most piece of kit which has saved me time and effort in abundance. Prior to buying this I had mics positioned all over the place, then had to mix down the audio then edit it then sync it with the video etc.... All of that work was taking me hours. Now with this camera mic the audio quality is so good that it's taken away the need to do all the other work. This has freed up so much of my time that my productivity has trebled. It's a must have for anyone making video, from amateur to seasoned professional

Based on 4 reviews

The microphone is light, easy to mount on the hotshoe of a camera, and convenient to use during transport or while recording. It is well-built with an integrated shock mount, but be careful when plugging in and unplugging the built-in cable, which cannot be replaced separately. Sound quality is excellent in the sense that you will get rich, crisp stereo sound with ample gain. The optional hairy windscreen will shut out any unwanted wind noise when it is mounted on top of the integrated foam windscreen. The microphone is shaped so that it does not interfere with the camera in any way. The microphone has no output for monitoring, so if your camera does not have that either, be sure to set audio levels correctly and to power on the microphone in advance. I will be using this microphone in...

Based on 18 reviews

I wanted to get an external mic for my DSLR that would "just work", without battery power or other hassles. This one does, at least when the camera is stationary. The audio quality is superb and handles voices great, even some simple instruments or small gigs can sound decent. The mount is unfortunately quite flimsy. I've noticed it can cause a lot of noise if you move the camera around too much, which is really a shame. If the microphone end gets accidentally screwed off a bit it will add some very unpleasant metallic sounds as well. Might sound rare, but this can happen quite easily when putting on the (otherwise excellent) windshield. But for the price, this is a steal, and I can definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a simple audio setup - especially if most of your...

Based on 1 reviews

I'm surprised how well this mic performs on cameras. It has its own built-in compact suspension to reduce handling noises, comes with two types of windshield (foam and fur) and works in mid-side stereo shotgun mode. On-board bass roll-off and side gain switches are available, but these can also be done in post if you so prefer. In my opinion mid-side shotgun is ideal for camcorder use, for example when recording a person talking in a room. The shotgun picks up the speaker while rejecting noise and reverberation from the sides. Meanwhile the side mics pick up the reverberation but it is Side-coded so when listening in stereo, there is nice spatiality from the room (while clearly separating the subject from the ambience); but when listening on a mono device, the side cancels out and the...