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- #54 in Professional Video Microphones
The Rode VideoMic Pro R is a compact and lightweight on-camera microphone, suitable for professional setups. It is designed to be used with camcorders, SLR cameras, and portable audio receivers. Equipped with a broadcast-quality condenser capsule, combined with a supercardioid pickup pattern, this wired microphone captures precise audio from the front while blocking out distortions. It includes an integrated shock mount and windscreen for added functionality. Camera shoe mount with 3/8 Inch thread for easy boompole mounting.
Veronica Roberts
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
Do not buy! It's not worth the price, I previously had a rode mic for $60 and noticed no change in sound compared to this $229 mic. I found my old mic to be better sound quality than this one. The battery was not included, and did not last long. I have a few different mics and this is by far the most unworthy. The sound does not reach far. Definitely will not buy again.
Erroll Ends
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
The sound quality on this is no question better than the built in mic on my DSLR. It's super easy to use, pretty much plug and play. The mount clips in well and snugly, no worry about it coming loose my accident even if moving around or running. Like how the function buttons are easy to see and reach on the back, not a perfect spot if you need to change while recording so know which you want before you start. The shock mount is great, super flexible, amazing how much movement its able to absorb without transferring sound to the video. The only critique I have is I wish it came with a case or some storage, even just a sac but wish for a zipper hardshell. I end up trying to find a spot in my camera bag and worry about putting pressure on or twisting the shock mount. Check out my photos for a closer look and I hope this was helpful.
Miguel Ortiz
Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 3, 2023
Bought the microphone and it comes without a battery.
Ashleigh
Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2023
Works perfectly! My only constructive feedback is the button is a bit fragile.
McGregg
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020
This is a solid product. I love having the ability to adjust the gain on the mic. I use it on my Osmo pocket and it really enhances the audio, eliminates a lot of background noise and adds dimension to the recording of voices and natural sound. Light, easy to pack, it is a real asset in my work. The 9-volt battery can be a pain. be sure to pack a spare in your pocket and watch the light for battery failure. The only downside I have found.
Jamie Mercer
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
So, the product mount felt a bit fragile when I first examined it, but keeping in mind that I'm not going to bash the mic setup (and my camera!) against walls, I soon realized it was fine.I had read people complaining about putting the battery in, so I carefully read the instructions and was able to remove/return the battery door on an EMPTY CHAMBER pretty easily. When I tried it with a 7-volt battery inserted, it became amazingly difficult.After some thought and examination, I pulled off the RODE foam cover for the mic, exposing the battery mount area fully. Once I did that, putting the battery in and closing the door was easy. Kind of unfortunate that this is the easiest way to deal with it, but hardly the worst thing in the world.Had to dial back the gain on my Nikon D850 to about 8 in order to eliminate the hiss (left the attenuation setting turned on), and then boosted the RODE by using that +20 switch. Sound was excellent, clearly audible from 10-15 feet away in a room with a ceiling fan running along with central air blowing - even better, the fan and air sounds really didn't register on the video. Sound sources from the side and behind were muted well in my tests.Good mic, excellent for the price. No, you're not going to pick up a conversation from 50 feet away - get a wireless system if that's your goal. But if you're videoing within 20-30 feet, this thing works fine.
名無し
Reviewed in Japan on November 30, 2018
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIで使用しています。Rode Videomic Goからの買い替えだったのですが、使ってみたら明らかにホワイトノイズが減りました。これだけで買い替えた甲斐がありましたね。ホワイトノイズを減らすコツはマイクの録音レベルを上げて、カメラの録音レベルを下げることです。また、マイクをカメラに載せたままアイレベルで写真を撮ったりもするのですが、Rode Videomic Goはコネクタが額に当たって不快でしたが、こちらは額に当たりません。欲を言えば、カメラの電源に連動して電源が切れるようにして欲しかったです。
Drew
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018
I bought and returned this microphone (Rode VideoMic Pro R) and I intended to use it with my Canon 80D. I also own the Rode VideoMicro and kept that one instead.Pros:- Self powered condenser microphone with boost switch allowed me to turn down the volume on my camera so that there was less noise introduced from my camera's pre-amps.- Tighter pickup pattern compared to the Rode VideoMicro which means less ambient noise bleed- Great shock mount to remove unwanted noise from handling the cameraCons:- For me, the microphone was a touch too big. The new version with the Rycote Lyre mount is slightly longer and wider than the old version.- While there is an included windscreen, it is very ineffective and doesn't do the job that the VideoMicro's dead cat does. If you plan on using this outside, you will need to purchase the dead cat for this separately and that will also add size to it.- While the signal was hotter and cleaner, I found that even with the low-cut filter on, the sound was a tad too muddy for my taste. If you are going to record music or something that requires good bass response, then this mic is for you. If like me, you plan on only recording vocals, I found that the VideoMicro had more shimmer and brightness to it that lent well to adding clarity to vocals.- While having battery power means a hotter signal, it also means that you need to carry an extra one in case it dies.Conclusion:This is a great mic and definitely captures a richer, and more detailed range of sounds than the VideoMicro, but I found the audio to be a touch muddy for vocals. For the added cost, and size, I felt that using the VideoMicro was plenty good enough for the work that I had planned. This mic is great, I just hope that this review will help you to decide if this mic is the right mic for you.
Luis Besana
Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2017
En general funciona bien el micro. Tiene una buena calidad de audio. Yo lo uso con una grabadora ZOOM H1 de tal forma que mejora el sonido en lugar de grabar en la cámara. La opción de -10 es muy útil si deseas reducir el ruido ambiente pero es importante decir que no lo anula por completo. Lo anterior no es una falla ya que el fabricante lo advierte y, hasta donde sé, ningún micro de este tipo lo anularía por completo, para eso se usaría un lavalier. En general me parece un excelente producto.
gary von
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016
Why is it impossible to find a longer cord in the local stores?It is so irritating to be reading on the iPad and run out of battery charge.I was delighted to find this online and immediately ordered it.It has been so practical, I ordered more for friends, family and for me [to have one in very room.]I had seen a 6 foot one, in bright colors, in a catalog, but it was 5x more expensive than this one.Would be too expensive to have more than one and a six foot length less desirable than 10 ft.This is a really practical, useable item.Why is it impossible to find a longer cord in the local stores?It is so irritating to be reading on the iPad and run out of battery charge.I was delighted to find this online and immediately ordered it.It has been so practical, I ordered more for friends, family and for me [to have one in very room.]I had seen a 6 foot one, in bright colors, in a catalog, but it was 5x more expensive than this one.Would be too expensive to have more than one and a six foot length less desirable than 10 ft.This is a really practical, useable item.
User
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2016
Oh man have I got a lot to say about this.I purchased this mic from Amazon. I believe it was sold from Rode directly. Long story short, it got to me, and the mic didn't work at all. I would plug a battery in, and it would overheat really quickly.I notified Amazon, and within 2 days (sooner than they quoted) I had a brand new Mic. I sent them the defective Mic (at their cost for shipping, so I wasn't charged a penny extra) and everything was solved!I gotta say, I LOVE the response time on their part. I seriously thought I was boned for this shoot I had coming up, but the Mic arrived just in time, and it works FANTASTIC.If you lower the recording level in your camera's settings, and then change the bottom switch to 20+ dB boost .This gives you the best sound quality with very little noise. If you're smart with how you use it, this mic can be used for shooting so many things.From interviews, to short films, and even commercials, this mic has been of great use to me.I totally recommend it to anyone. From pro's, to those just getting started. Good sound is a must.
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