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Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-Mount Lightweight Directional Microphone,Black

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Model Name VideoMic GO II
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Included Components 1 x VideoMic GO II, 1 x SM8-R, 1 x Windshield, 1 x SC14
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  • The VideoMic GO II is a compact, lightweight, easy-to-use shotgun microphone for capturing professional quality audio with ease
  • 3.5mm TRS output for use with cameras and a digital USB output for use with smartphones, tablets and computers
  • Instantly improve the audio quality of your device
  • No battery required and no complicated switches or controls – incredibly easy to set up and use
  • High-quality windshield and shockmount included
  • Compatible with RØDE Connect podcasting and streaming software and RØDE Central for unlocking advanced features (high-pass filter, high-frequency boost, pad)

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    Product Description

    The VideoMic GO II is a compact and lightweight shotgun microphone that makes it easy to capture incredible audio. It features both a 3.5mm TRS for use with cameras and a USB output for plugging directly into a smartphone, tablet or computer, making it very versatile – great for filmmaking and vlogging, as well as podcasting, streaming, making video calls and any other content creation application. It is fully compatible the RØDE Connect podcasting and streaming software, plus RØDE Central for unlocking advanced features, such as a high-pass filter, high-frequency boost, pad and more. Comes with a high-quality windshield and shockmount.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,524 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the portability, ease of use, and value of the microphone. They mention that it's very compact, easy to carry around, and provides excellent sound for the price. Some are happy with sound quality, and quality. Others however, are not happy with the cable, saying that it requires a proprietary cable. Opinions are mixed on performance, and mic.

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    51 customers mention41 positive10 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say the clarity of the sound multiples immediately, it gives a dense soundscape, and no one had issues hearing anything. They also appreciate the incredible isolation and low noise level. Overall, most are happy with the product's sound quality and value.

    "...Overall sound quality: very good. A good deal, but clearly, if you wanted to spend more, you could get higher quality...." Read more

    "Really like the Rode video mic, the sound quality is great and it's easy to carry around!..." Read more

    "...I bought seperately, it registeres as a RØDE product and the microphone sounded better...." Read more

    "...have the Rode Videomic which is an older Rode mic but still offers high quality sound. However, it is larger, more bulky, and requires a 9v battery...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it's an unbelievable quality when used with a smartphone, a decent and easy-to-use directional USB mic, and a pretty solid mic. It's also terrifically reliable and clear, making it a great little micphone. Some say that it works strong even several feet away and is the best mini mic they can get.

    "...Overall sound quality: very good. A good deal, but clearly, if you wanted to spend more, you could get higher quality...." Read more

    "...Great quality build and surprisingly good audio...." Read more

    "TLDR; amazing value, great product!..." Read more

    "This thing is epic. You get what you pay for and more...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it is a solid mic with excellent sound for the price. They also mention that it is versatile and cheap.

    "The Mic itself is worth every penny. Smol, but packs a punch. The software that goes with it, however, is mid at best...." Read more

    "...through the middle, a little high in the mid-highs, and reasonable in the treble end...." Read more

    "This is a great mic with excellent sound for the price; however, you MUST buy the SC15 Rode cable to get the mic to work with the iPhone...." Read more

    "TLDR; amazing value, great product!..." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers find the microphone very compact and easy to use. They say it's easy to carry around, and is great for home use. Some customers also mention that it'll balance on a gimbal.

    "...like the Rode video mic, the sound quality is great and it's easy to carry around!..." Read more

    "...Very impressed with the audio quality and portability of this microphone." Read more

    "...Lightweight enough to balance on my gimbal" Read more

    "For the price it is a small and sturdy mic with good quality. I found it better suited for a controlled, indoor environment...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the microphone easy to use. They mention that it's plug and play, and works seamlessly with their phone. They also appreciate the superior audio quality and say that no more tweaking is required.

    "...noise filter in while editing and everything sounds perfect, no more tweaking required...." Read more

    "...those who need that know what they’re looking for. The setup is a breeze as it’s plug n play and produces great sound...." Read more

    "...Also truly plug and play, at least for my Sony cameras...." Read more

    "...This microphone was the exception. It worker perfectly and connected seamlessly to my phone. The audio quality is superior...." Read more

    28 customers mention14 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the microphone. Some mention it works very well, while others say it didn't work. Some customers also mention that it doesn't connect seamlessly to their phone and some other devices.

    "...In addition to its competitive, high quality sound, its functionality is simple and its versatility is diverse...." Read more

    "...However, after awhile, the audio cable included in the set doesn't work anymore...." Read more

    "This microphone works excellent with a GoPro Hero 8 with the accessory Mod...." Read more

    "It's not working as great I thought it would from all the review videos. I do use it to do the voice-over in door while editing and it sounds great." Read more

    8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the mic. Some mention it's a great mic even with action, and an excellent mic for iPhone, while others say that it doesn't work with an iPhone as is, and that it does not come with the mic, which is sensitive.

    "...to get the one from Rode in order for it to work, and it does not come with the mic. Another $20 or so on top of the price of the mic...." Read more

    "...Audio quality is great, it’s a sensitive mic." Read more

    "...My camera has terrible internal audio somehow this mic isn't detected when plugged in my Atomos Ninja V have to pair it with my wireless mic...." Read more

    "...Then realize it wasn’t recording. The SC cable only works like half the time with the app." Read more

    9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cable of the microphone. They mention that it is proprietary and incompatible with other cables. Some customers also say that the microphone is defective and ruined two videos they had to shoot.

    "...it only registered as a generic headset and it made the microphone to have bad quality but when I connected it to the USB C to USB C cable I..." Read more

    "...My only complaints on this one are that they don't include a USB-C cable. In addition, setup instructions are limited...." Read more

    "...this, and want to use this mic with an iPhone, the mic requires one of two Rode cables to operate (headphone jack style or USB Lightning)...." Read more

    "This microphone is terrible- this is mostly a result of the poor design of the app that it comes with...." Read more

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    For the money this mic does great. There’s no input adjustment which may be a turn off but I’m sure those who need that know what they’re looking for. The setup is a breeze as it’s plug n play and produces great sound. This definitely stepped up my videos giving me a sound with real texture and no pingyness. Would definitely recommend this for any beginner or amateur or especially for bloggers looking for a great sounding mic without the hassle of eqs or set up. Just plug it in and go!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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    I recently had occasion to videotape a concert performance. I mounted this mic on a boom about 1 meter above the camera in the audience, and pointing toward the stage. Not really a pro setup, but definitely way better than using the mic on the camera. It picked up just a little bit of the crowd noise to give the recording that 'in front of a live crowd' flavor. Overall sound quality: very good. A good deal, but clearly, if you wanted to spend more, you could get higher quality. The 'wash' from the on-stage monitors muddied the sound a tad, but that could easily have been handled by moving the whole rig back a few more feet.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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    I almost dont buy it cuz i saw it needs an adapter but it wasnt the case!
    Basically it have a USB C option so with iphone 15 pro max (usb c to usb c) WORKS GREAT!
    Aboslutely love it! I live on a noisy place and it helps me a lot!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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    The Mic itself is worth every penny. Smol, but packs a punch. The software that goes with it, however, is mid at best. Completely befuddling at worst. You can make due without the software, but it kinda limits what you can do without it. The software in question is named Rode Unify. They have several versions of software out, All equally aggravating to make go.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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    For the money this mic does great.
    There’s no input adjustment which may be a turn off but I’m sure those who need that know what they’re looking for.
    The setup is a breeze as it’s plug n play and produces great sound. This definitely stepped up my videos giving me a sound with real texture and no pingyness.
    Would definitely recommend this for any beginner or amateur or especially for bloggers looking for a great sounding mic without the hassle of eqs or set up. Just plug it in and go!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
    For the money this mic does great.
    There’s no input adjustment which may be a turn off but I’m sure those who need that know what they’re looking for.
    The setup is a breeze as it’s plug n play and produces great sound. This definitely stepped up my videos giving me a sound with real texture and no pingyness.
    Would definitely recommend this for any beginner or amateur or especially for bloggers looking for a great sounding mic without the hassle of eqs or set up. Just plug it in and go!
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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    This is a great microphone, I highly recommend this. I would give this 5 stars but it's missing the USB C to USB C cable. It's needed for phones but not only that, it's needed for computers as well. When I connected the microphone with the 3.5MM cable that was included in the box, it only registered as a generic headset and it made the microphone to have bad quality but when I connected it to the USB C to USB C cable I bought seperately, it registeres as a RØDE product and the microphone sounded better. If you're a customer reading this review, please buy the SC16 (USB C to USB C cable) from RØDE. Hope this helps.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
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    Just received my Rode Videomic Go 2 a few days ago and I am absolutely impressed! I already have the Rode Videomic which is an older Rode mic but still offers high quality sound. However, it is larger, more bulky, and requires a 9v battery. I also use a small sound board with xlr Shure SM 57's and 58's for high quality sound. Pound-for-pound, the Rode Videomic Go 2 competes with the sound quality of more expensive mics and more expansive setups. It is truly a big bang-for-the-buck beast! In addition to its competitive, high quality sound, its functionality is simple and its versatility is diverse. Combined with the free Rode Connect and Rode Reporter apps for PC, Mac, Android, and Iphone, the Videomic Go 2 offers the same high quality audio across a variety of platforms and devices with little to no hassle or set up. I have already used this one single mic on-camera, with my S21 Ultra smartphone, on my Tab S7, and my desktop and each set up has provided high quality audio. Versatility. The USB C and 3.5mm outputs make all that possible. At $100, some may not consider this to be a budget friendly option. However, considering the level of quality audio across the various use cases this single mic offers, it's definitely a value. AND, if you look around, you might get lucky and catch a deal. I got mine for $79 which made it an even greater value. Can you get better sound quality from other mics? Sure you can, but they won't have the versatility and you'll be out considerably more than a $100. And how much better will the sound really be? Hmmmmm. (c:] I highly recommend the Rode Videomic Go 2. Hope this helps some folks out there. Go creatives, Go! (c:]
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Pound-for-Pound, A Total BEAST!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
    Just received my Rode Videomic Go 2 a few days ago and I am absolutely impressed! I already have the Rode Videomic which is an older Rode mic but still offers high quality sound. However, it is larger, more bulky, and requires a 9v battery. I also use a small sound board with xlr Shure SM 57's and 58's for high quality sound. Pound-for-pound, the Rode Videomic Go 2 competes with the sound quality of more expensive mics and more expansive setups. It is truly a big bang-for-the-buck beast! In addition to its competitive, high quality sound, its functionality is simple and its versatility is diverse. Combined with the free Rode Connect and Rode Reporter apps for PC, Mac, Android, and Iphone, the Videomic Go 2 offers the same high quality audio across a variety of platforms and devices with little to no hassle or set up. I have already used this one single mic on-camera, with my S21 Ultra smartphone, on my Tab S7, and my desktop and each set up has provided high quality audio. Versatility. The USB C and 3.5mm outputs make all that possible. At $100, some may not consider this to be a budget friendly option. However, considering the level of quality audio across the various use cases this single mic offers, it's definitely a value. AND, if you look around, you might get lucky and catch a deal. I got mine for $79 which made it an even greater value. Can you get better sound quality from other mics? Sure you can, but they won't have the versatility and you'll be out considerably more than a $100. And how much better will the sound really be? Hmmmmm. (c:] I highly recommend the Rode Videomic Go 2. Hope this helps some folks out there. Go creatives, Go! (c:]
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
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    As a public information officer for first responders in my county, I recently used this during a recent wild land fire plugged directly into my GH5 to record quick interviews, update videos, community meetings, and guerilla-style filming. I did no work with it in any treated spaces, and the microphone was no closer than 6 feet away from the subjects at any time. I filmed one to three people in the videos. As long as I stayed out of the wind, the audio was clear. It did a good job of rejecting off-axis room noise and other off-axis sound sources. Freq response seemed a bit low on the bass side, flat through the middle, a little high in the mid-highs, and reasonable in the treble end. As to the suspension mount, the camera and tripod got bumped around in some of the recordings, and the bumps never were picked up by the mic. So I'd say the suspension did its job. The only real problem I had was when I tried to film in the wind. While the audio was usable from a run-and-gun quick release format, it would never have passed muster if I needed a clear and clean audio recording. But I've ordered a dead cat to take care of that in the future. I never used the USB interface, so I can't comment on that. Overall, I'm surprised and super pleased with the VideoMic Go II.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Produto bom
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 8, 2023
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    Microfone bom.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 5, 2023
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    Entregado en tiempo, en buen estado, se informo de todo seguimiento. Cumple con la descripción, excelente calidad.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for CERTAIN applications.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2023
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    I didn't buy this mic because I wanted super high fidelity. Or because I wanted to record music with it. There are better options for that. I bought it because it's shotgun design picks up sound from a distance well, and zeros in on where it's pointing to reduce background noise, relative to the speaker. Use it for that and you will be happy. Also works well for live streaming.

    I do live streams, and have a $600 RE-20 that sounds phenomenal, but you gotta be right up close to it to get good volume relative to background noise. From a distance a mic like the RE-20 will pick up your voice but it has to be cranked up loud, and at that point, it picks up every other sound in the room, like fans, street noise, etc.

    This RODE does not have that issue due to its design type. I got it so I could be heard on streams during times I am doing activities that prevent me from being be close up to the RE-20. It works great for that!

    I wouldn't use it for recording music or anything like that. Look at an SM57 or SM58 for that, as it costs just a bit more (if you have a USB interface for XLR already) and provides excellent sound with a low noise floor.

    The beauty of this mic however, is the narrow pickup field, combined with solid sound quality at distance. You don't have to be right close to it or worry about your mouth placement, and the sound coming form where it points will be relatively a lot louder than any other background noises, so you don't have to crank its volume, and the background noises will be very quiet in relation to your voice.

    I use it for gaming also, and it sits on a desk about 5 feet away from me, and other people in my games or streams always tell me it sounds great. For it's price? It's a really great deal. Just don't expect the quality you get from a mic designed for music recording. This mic will NOT be a factor that prevents your videos from having high production quality. Top content creators could use this mic and no one would bat an eye. When audiophiles discuss sound quality, they are really discussing tiny differences. Those differences to us, are important because we're obsessed with fidelity and minimal background noise.

    To the every day person, 99% of people - You wouldn't care enough to notice if my videos are using this, or my $600 XLR mic.

    Drivers for this have never given me a problem. Integrates perfectly with windows as a audio capture device. It's also VERY light. Weighs as much as maybe a fork. So it's easy to mount, affix, hang in different ways. The USB clicks in very firmly, and can very, very easily support the weight of the mic with no issues if you want to hang this mic for any particular reason.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Top mic for the cost!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2024
    Model name: VideoMic GO IIVerified Purchase
    Use this for my Pc and camera - great mic and software, has good sensitivity and produces quality sound.

    Best used for video calls and vlogs!
    Cysko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top super micro
    Reviewed in Belgium on April 8, 2024
    Model name: VideoMic GO IIVerified Purchase
    Foncez! il fait le taf largement et son très propre . Je recommande