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Rode VideoMic Go

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The Rode VideoMic GO is a latest shoe-mounted shotgun mic that is geared toward amateur and enthusiast shooters who want to add better sound quality to their video-capable compact, mirrorless and D…Read more
REVIEW: I've said this before (most recently here), but it bears repeating: if you are a content creator, the quality of your sound is the element that willRead more
RØDE VideoMic GO II updates the popular on-camera directional microphone with USB output and audio monitoringRead more
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Pros

  • sound quality and durability
  • gear that is easy to use and just works is invaluable
  • three applications are free to download

Cons

  • shock mount comes on a base equipped with a cold shoe
  • the USB C port was bad
  • the mount feels like it is easily broken

Key specs

  • Digital camera microphone
  • Supercardioid microphone
  • Wired
  • -35 dB
  • 100, 16000 Hz

Rode VideoMic Go - Pros & Cons

Rode VideoMic Go

Pros

  • sound quality and durability
  • gear that is easy to use and just works is invaluable
  • three applications are free to download
  • easy to use
  • got crystal clear audio with excellent depth
  • clearer and more well-rounded sound overall
  • both an analog and digital mic is very handy
  • easy-to-use operation and high-quality RODE construction
  • the quality is still very good for the price
  • very easy to use and affordable

Cons

  • shock mount comes on a base equipped with a cold shoe
  • the USB C port was bad
  • the mount feels like it is easily broken
  • it took a little longer than expected to get a replacement
  • Rode toes a very hard line on this
  • unwanted noise or indistinct speech
  • the built-in mic is really going to mess with the sound
  • confusing interface
  • rumbling with a little motion
  • streamers who prefer not to use a podcasting microphone
  • the mic picked up some wind noise

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Rode VideoMic Go - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeDigital camera microphone
Direction typeSupercardioid microphone
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Device interface
3.5 mm
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Sensitivity-35.0 dB
Frequency range100 - 16000
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Dimensions
Width2.87 in
Height6.57 in
Depth3.11 in
Weight2.57 oz

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Rode VideoMic Go Rode - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Rode VideoMic Go Rode VideoMic GO Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 24.01.2014
Rode VideoMic GO Review

The Rode VideoMic GO is a latest shoe-mounted shotgun mic that is geared toward amateur and enthusiast shooters who want to add better sound quality to their video-capable compact, mirrorless and D…

Rode VideoMic Go RØDE VideoMic GO II microphone review - Run and gun refined - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 28.03.2022
RØDE VideoMic GO II microphone review - Run and gun refined - The Gadgeteer

REVIEW: I've said this before (most recently here), but it bears repeating: if you are a content creator, the quality of your sound is the element that will

Rode VideoMic Go RØDE VideoMic GO II review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 14.01.2022
RØDE VideoMic GO II review

RØDE VideoMic GO II updates the popular on-camera directional microphone with USB output and audio monitoring

Rode VideoMic Go Rode VideoMic Go II review
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LaptopMag
Published: 11.01.2022
Rode VideoMic Go II review

From run and gun filming to sitting down and recording a podcast, the Rode VideoMic Go II has you covered

Rode VideoMic Go RØDE VideoMic GO II Review - Best microphone for cameras and phones
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 10.01.2022
RØDE VideoMic GO II Review - Best microphone for cameras and phones
5.0

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More RØDE VideoMic GO II Review – Back in 2012, I was involved in a movie project where we used professional, full gears like a few DSLR cameras and audio recording devices that we rented back then: a RØDE NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone with RØDE Boompole and Blimp (see the photo above). But […]

Rode VideoMic Go RODE VideoMic GO II review: a brilliant shotgun mic for on-the-go content creators
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T3
Published: 04.02.2022
RODE VideoMic GO II review: a brilliant shotgun mic for on-the-go content creators

Elevate your sound recording game to the next level with the compact and easy-to-use RODE VideoMic GO II

Rode VideoMic Go Review: RØDE VideoMic Go II compact hybrid shotgun microphone by Allan Tépper - ProVideo Coalition
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ProVideo Coalition
Published: 06.02.2022
Review: RØDE VideoMic Go II compact hybrid shotgun microphone by Allan Tépper - ProVideo Coalition

Here is my promised review of the US$99 RØDE VideoMic Go II compact hybrid shotgun microphone, including my own recordings. First, I’ll comment about how it compares with two other RØDE shotguns I reviewed at the beginning of 2020 and at the end of 2019. The new VideoMic Go II shares the same acoustic design [...]Read More... from Review: RØDE VideoMic Go II compact hybrid shotgun microphone

Rode VideoMic Go Rode Videomic GO II review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 11.01.2022
Rode Videomic GO II review | Cameralabs
4.0

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