--- product_id: 434733 title: "Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone" brand: "rode" price: "€ 9.38" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/434733-rode-videomic-pro-compact-vmp-shotgun-microphone store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Up to 70 hours battery life Broadcast-quality condenser capsule Ultra lightweight 85g design Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone **Brand:** rode **Price:** € 9.38 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your video sound game β€” don’t just record, captivate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone by rode - **How much does it cost?** € 9.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/434733-rode-videomic-pro-compact-vmp-shotgun-microphone) ## Best For - rode enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rode brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Compact & Featherlight:** At just 150mm and 85g, it’s the perfect on-the-go mic that won’t weigh down your gear or your style. - β€’ **Built-In Shock Mounting:** Integrated suspension system dramatically reduces handling noise, so your audio stays pristine even on the move. - β€’ **All-Day Power Performance:** 70 hours of continuous use on a single 9V battery means no interruptions during your creative flow. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear Audio Capture:** Supercardioid pattern isolates your voice, cutting out distracting background noise for professional-grade recordings. - β€’ **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** Three-level gain and two-step high-pass filter let you tailor sound perfectly to your environment and device. ## Overview The Rode VideoMic Pro Compact is a professional shotgun microphone designed for HDSLRs and camcorders, featuring a broadcast-quality condenser capsule with supercardioid pickup for focused audio capture. Its ultra-lightweight, compact design (150mm length, 85g weight) ensures portability without sacrificing performance. Powered by a single 9V battery, it delivers up to 70 hours of continuous use. Integrated shock mounting and a foam windshield minimize handling and wind noise, while adjustable gain levels and a high-pass filter provide precise audio control. Ideal for millennial content creators seeking crisp, hiss-free sound with easy setup and reliable durability. ## Description Broadcast recording quality condenser microphone Compact design (only 150mm/6 inches length) Ultra lightweight (only 85g/3oz) 9 volt battery powered, with up to 70 hours battery life (alkaline) Integrated shock mounting Review: Perfect solution for problematic Canon DSLR hiss - I've been a Canon user and Canon fan for many years, but Canon video cameras always seem to have some sort of sound problem. In the case of Canon DSLRs with video capability, the problem is the loud and annoying hiss that occurs when you use an external microphone in a quiet setting. The first time I used my new Canon 60D to make a video, I quickly realized that the onboard microphone, while adequate for perfect circumstances, was not a good fit for outdoor use or pro-style interviews. I decided to buy an inexpensive $45 shotgun mic - big mistake - which produced the loudest ambient hiss I've ever heard on a recording. After a bit of research, I found that the 60D and other Canon DSLR cameras (and no doubt other brands as well) almost always produce a notable degree of "quiet room hiss" when used with most external microphones--and of course it's usually worse with a cheap mic. Further research led to further frustration, with all the "experts" suggesting that quality in-camera recording is just not feasible on DSLRs and you should buy an expensive independent recording system and then "sync" the sound to the video in post. What?!?!? I don't work for Sony Pictures, I just want to do some good quality commercial work for Internet posting. Then I ran across a YouTube video of a guy testing Rode microphones. He said that, after posting his video of a test with a Canon DSLR, Rode contacted him and told him that by setting the Rode Videomic Pro's dB switch to +20 and adjusting the manual sound level setting on the camera to about 20%, he could achieve a virtually hiss-free recording. Thus I ordered this mic from desertcart. It arrived on-time and in perfect shape, I ran a series of tests under various conditions, and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Interestingly, the suggested DSLR setting is right there in the Rode manual--perhaps they added it after the YouTube video was made. Bottom line, if you're shooting video with a DSLR and you want simple, high-quality sound for a reasonable price, this is your mic. Buy anything less, and in my opinion you will be unhappy with the results. One small caveat: This is a professional mic with a 10 year warranty, but it's not for people who don't take care of their equipment. The mini-jack cable is thin and could easily catch on something and break or be ripped from the mic if you aren't careful. The "rubber band" shock mounting system--while clever and effective--is easily pulled from its mountings and could be easily lost. (One extra set of replacement bands comes with the unit.) In other words, be prepared to handle with care, and you'll no doubt get years of use from this excellent pro microphone. Review: Awesome mic, great sound and no hiss with my Canon Rebel! - I bought the Rode Videomic Pro after wasting time with the Azden SMX-20 which I promptly returned because it was tinny and hissy--worse than the stock mic built into my Canon T3i. As I found out from a helpful video blog, the Canon Rebel suffers from a poor audio input circuit leading to a great deal of hiss when most brands of external mic are used. The workaround presented in that video is to employ a headphone amplifier in series with the low gain external mic. This lead me to believe the cure is to use a mic having high gain natively, and the only mic I can find with gain is Videomic Pro. All mics, at least the ones over $100, should have high gain option, IMO. Seems to me that a mic which is powered anyway should be designed to also output line-in levels with a switch or tweak of a pot and not limit itself to standard mic levels. I unpacked the Videomic Pro, popped in a 9V battery, turn it on with +20dB gain, and plugged it into my T3i. It took me a few minutes to decide the optimal manual mic level for good amplitude and lowest hiss, in between 25-30% maximum. This mic has virtually no hiss and excellent frequency response. Even with the high pass filter turned on, it has great bass response. Voices sound natural. It illustrates the rotten acoustics of a typical room however, the curse of high sensitivity and low directionality. It would be nice if it was more highly directional to prevent picking up echoes and non-content coming from the sides and back. My complaints are that this mic too big and heavy, and the rubber shock mount is too weak for the suspended mass thus making it too bouncy and wobbly. Despite protruding out a ways, it still picks up lens noise (manual focus is widely recommended for that reason). To make it perfect, move the battery to the shoe portion of the suspension, perhaps replace it with a lighter battery (stack of button cells), make it much more directional, make the mic body shorter, and the wind screen smaller and removable. But then it would be a lot more expensive, right? I'd give it 4-stars not considering price or competition, but have to bump it up to 5-stars because it is such an excellent value for the price and performs so drastically better than a mic list price only $75 less. Purchased this 'used' (nearly 20% off new price), factory-sealed, dented box and fulfilled by desertcart. Very fast ship, in perfect condition. Great savings for a great mic. ## Features - Broadcast recording quality condenser microphone - Compact design (only 150mm/6 inches length) - Ultra lightweight (only 85g/3oz) - 9 volt battery powered, with up to 70 hours battery life (alkaline) - Integrated shock mounting ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004K8WPUQ | | Antenna Location | Singing | | Audible Noise | 10 Decibels | | Audio Sensitivity | 20 Decibels | | Brand | Rode | | Built-In Media | 1 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Connector Type | 3.5 mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 839 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal, Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813002092 | | Hardware Platform | Camera | | Item Dimensions | 10.5 x 2.25 x 5.2 inches | | Item Weight | 86 Grams | | Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones | | Mfr Part Number | VIDEOMICPRO | | Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun | | Model Name | VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone | | Model Number | VMP | | Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Singing | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 76 dB | | Special Feature | The RODE VideoMic Pro raises the bar set by the original RODE VideoMic, by combining broadcast quality audio with an ultra compact and lightweight ergonomic design. Incorporating new features specific to high end video, the VMP also evolves many of the features that have made the VideoMic so successful. Noise transference has been significantly reduced using both a revised, more elegant shock mounting system and a lightweight premium cable. Special Feature The RODE VideoMic Pro raises the bar set by the original RODE VideoMic, by combining broadcast quality audio with an ultra compact and lightweight ergonomic design. Incorporating new features specific to high end video, the VMP also evolves many of the features that have made the VideoMic so successful. Noise transference has been significantly reduced using both a revised, more elegant shock mounting system and a lightweight premium cable. See more | | UPC | 617724697579 698813002092 989898424696 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 10 years. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Rode - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Camera - **Connectivity Technology:** XLR - **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack - **Included Components:** 1 - **Model Name:** VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing ## Images ![Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519S6+xIF1L.jpg) ![Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FwFYX4roL.jpg) ![Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JL92bhLvL.jpg) ![Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sbwyZgesL.jpg) ![Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nzEV7CmNL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: would you recommend this mic to record live bands?** A: Yes and no This mic can pick up clear sound but rode does make other Mic's thats specfic for recording live bands. If your good at Sound Mixing then you should have no problem **Q: Has anyone used this mic with Canon 5D Mk3? I'm looking to use this for home guitar recording. How's the sound quality?** A: It works with Canon Mark3. Depends on how you like the quality of the sound. I always use multi track recorder to record musical sound tracks (Zoom R16) and software to polish the sound quality. **Q: I have a Canon t4i, does this mic record in stereo** A: This mic is a stereo mic. **Q: Will it work and mount on cold shoe of HDR-HS900 panasonic** A: if your cold shoe is standard size, is should slip right in. it has slipped into both canon, sony and Panasonic camcorders and cameras for me. For the mic to actually work your Panasonic needs to accept an external mic with 3.5mm receptacle.It definitely improved sound quality versus the on camera mic. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect solution for problematic Canon DSLR hiss *by W***R on September 23, 2011* I've been a Canon user and Canon fan for many years, but Canon video cameras always seem to have some sort of sound problem. In the case of Canon DSLRs with video capability, the problem is the loud and annoying hiss that occurs when you use an external microphone in a quiet setting. The first time I used my new Canon 60D to make a video, I quickly realized that the onboard microphone, while adequate for perfect circumstances, was not a good fit for outdoor use or pro-style interviews. I decided to buy an inexpensive $45 shotgun mic - big mistake - which produced the loudest ambient hiss I've ever heard on a recording. After a bit of research, I found that the 60D and other Canon DSLR cameras (and no doubt other brands as well) almost always produce a notable degree of "quiet room hiss" when used with most external microphones--and of course it's usually worse with a cheap mic. Further research led to further frustration, with all the "experts" suggesting that quality in-camera recording is just not feasible on DSLRs and you should buy an expensive independent recording system and then "sync" the sound to the video in post. What?!?!? I don't work for Sony Pictures, I just want to do some good quality commercial work for Internet posting. Then I ran across a YouTube video of a guy testing Rode microphones. He said that, after posting his video of a test with a Canon DSLR, Rode contacted him and told him that by setting the Rode Videomic Pro's dB switch to +20 and adjusting the manual sound level setting on the camera to about 20%, he could achieve a virtually hiss-free recording. Thus I ordered this mic from Amazon. It arrived on-time and in perfect shape, I ran a series of tests under various conditions, and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. Interestingly, the suggested DSLR setting is right there in the Rode manual--perhaps they added it after the YouTube video was made. Bottom line, if you're shooting video with a DSLR and you want simple, high-quality sound for a reasonable price, this is your mic. Buy anything less, and in my opinion you will be unhappy with the results. One small caveat: This is a professional mic with a 10 year warranty, but it's not for people who don't take care of their equipment. The mini-jack cable is thin and could easily catch on something and break or be ripped from the mic if you aren't careful. The "rubber band" shock mounting system--while clever and effective--is easily pulled from its mountings and could be easily lost. (One extra set of replacement bands comes with the unit.) In other words, be prepared to handle with care, and you'll no doubt get years of use from this excellent pro microphone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome mic, great sound and no hiss with my Canon Rebel! *by C***N on December 31, 2011* I bought the Rode Videomic Pro after wasting time with the Azden SMX-20 which I promptly returned because it was tinny and hissy--worse than the stock mic built into my Canon T3i. As I found out from a helpful video blog, the Canon Rebel suffers from a poor audio input circuit leading to a great deal of hiss when most brands of external mic are used. The workaround presented in that video is to employ a headphone amplifier in series with the low gain external mic. This lead me to believe the cure is to use a mic having high gain natively, and the only mic I can find with gain is Videomic Pro. All mics, at least the ones over $100, should have high gain option, IMO. Seems to me that a mic which is powered anyway should be designed to also output line-in levels with a switch or tweak of a pot and not limit itself to standard mic levels. I unpacked the Videomic Pro, popped in a 9V battery, turn it on with +20dB gain, and plugged it into my T3i. It took me a few minutes to decide the optimal manual mic level for good amplitude and lowest hiss, in between 25-30% maximum. This mic has virtually no hiss and excellent frequency response. Even with the high pass filter turned on, it has great bass response. Voices sound natural. It illustrates the rotten acoustics of a typical room however, the curse of high sensitivity and low directionality. It would be nice if it was more highly directional to prevent picking up echoes and non-content coming from the sides and back. My complaints are that this mic too big and heavy, and the rubber shock mount is too weak for the suspended mass thus making it too bouncy and wobbly. Despite protruding out a ways, it still picks up lens noise (manual focus is widely recommended for that reason). To make it perfect, move the battery to the shoe portion of the suspension, perhaps replace it with a lighter battery (stack of button cells), make it much more directional, make the mic body shorter, and the wind screen smaller and removable. But then it would be a lot more expensive, right? I'd give it 4-stars not considering price or competition, but have to bump it up to 5-stars because it is such an excellent value for the price and performs so drastically better than a mic list price only $75 less. Purchased this 'used' (nearly 20% off new price), factory-sealed, dented box and fulfilled by Amazon. Very fast ship, in perfect condition. Great savings for a great mic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ really high quality, light, and CLEAR mic! *by J***L on August 8, 2012* All I can compare this mic to is the built-in one on my D800. The mic on the D800 is really nice, but I've had all I can take of the motor noise of the AF system. External: Packaging is as expected, mic comes in a paper box - with cut foam fitted for the mic. (Years ago, I bought a similar mic made by Sony called a "Zoom Mic" that was shaped like the letter "Z"). Rode's mic was packaged similar. Hmm, no coupon for a free dead cat. Wish I had bought this when the dead cat was offered. I did get the dead cat anyway (more on that later). I've seen a lot of comments regarding the plastic build. I like the lightness and since the feel seems solid enough, I am guessing the plastic is a good choice? The shock absorber does make the mic feel a bit fraile. For those who do not know (the "Z" mic mentioned earlier did not have this feature...) the mic sits on a rubber shock absorber and not fixed solid to the base. This helps keep a lot of excess noise down. Internal: The manual is nice - but the instructing for getting the nine volt into the mic - lol - well, it does take some care and attention. The good side(s) though is that the battery will NOT fall out, and you do not have to change the battery too often. Mic function: Very NIce. I turned the camera's mic input down, and left the mic on "0" gain. While capturing video, I watched the vue meter on the camera just to be sure that the input was not too loud (away from the red). This worked nicely. I guess I will have to tweak/retweak every time I use the mic. Every situation/location will be different. While I like the extra controls (i.e. mic gain/cut, and high pass) it'd be nice if this can be done auto-magically. I can slightly still hear the AF motor, but I really have to concentrate. I did order the dead cat and after figuring out how to put this thing on, all is well. Is it worth $30? lol. There are videos online of folks making similar devices much cheaper and works just as well. 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