Rode VIDEOMIC PRO Manuel d'instructions

VideoMic ProCompact directional on-camera microphoneINSTRUCTION MANUALENGLISH1www.rodemic.com/videomicpro

10Mounting on the cameraThe VideoMic Pro incorporates a standard camera shoe mount on the underside of the shock mount cradle. Designed to reduce hand

11Figure 3 - Slide the camera-shoe into place on the camera mount.

12Connecting to the cameraThe VideoMic Pro has a small cable clip on the underside of the shock mount to secure the cable in place and prevent any unw

13Figure 4 - Be sure to clip the cable onto the mount, to eliminate unwanted cable noise.

14Figure 5 - The controls are located on the end of the mic body.VideoMic Pro ControlsLevel controls (see p16)Off | On | HPF

15High Pass FilterThe High Pass Filter (HPF) is a low frequency cut-off setting, which you can use to reduce rumble and other low frequency noise pick

16Level controlsThe VideoMic Pro features three settings to control the signal output level to your recording device. These are set via the right hand

17This will result in a much lower noise floor and an overall clearer recording when plugging the VideoMic Pro into the typically low quality mic prea

18The High Pass Filter is a low frequency cutoff setting, which you can use to remove rumble, motor noise or other low frequency noise while recording

19The shock mount bandsThe shock mount uses four elastomer suspension bands to hold the VideoMic Pro in its shock mount cradle. These bands have been

2FeaturesCompact Shotgun Microphone• Compact, lightweight body• Broadcast recording quality• Condenser microphone• Integrated shock mount provides

20Start by attaching your shock mount bands to the microphone body. The shock mount cradle will then slip easily up under the bands and support the mi

Match the ‘arrow’ shaped ends of the bands to the corresponding notches at the top of the mic (see Figure 7), and press each firmly into place until i

Once the first end is secured, angle the small square end of the band into the corresponding notch underneath the front or back of the mic body and pr

Figure 9 - Slide the tapered square in the middle of each band into the corresponding notch on the mount.Next, slide the tapered square on the middle

24• When not in use, always keep your VideoMic Pro in a cool, dry place, preferably in a camera bag or equivalent to protect from dust or damage. •

25Moisture absorbent crystalsInside the VideoMic Pro box, you will find a sachet of moisture absorbent crystals. Please retain these crystals and stor

26SupportIf you experience any problem, or have any questions regarding your RØDE microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you. If the micr

27International 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 AustraliaUSA P.O. Box 4189 Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4189Contact RØDE

3High Quality Performance• 9V battery powered – over 70 hours use (alkaline)• Low noise circuitry• Flexible and lightweight cable to minimise handl

Shotgun microphones such as the VideoMic Pro have a narrow pick-up angle or polar response, and so can be used to great effect with cameras for news g

5Polar ResponseFrequency ResponsedB re 1 V./Pa 100-10-20-30-4020 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 0˚90˚ 270˚180˚-2.0-20.0 -10.0 0.0-2.0-4.0-6.0-8.0-10.0-

6SpecificationsAcoustic PrincipleLine GradientDirectional PatternSuper-CardioidFrequency Range40Hz ~ 20 000HzFrequency Range (High Pass Filter)Selectab

Sensitivity-38dB re 1V/Pa (12.6mV @ 94 dB SPL) ± 2dB @ 1kHz Dynamic Range114dB SPL (as per IEC651)Power Requirements9V alkaline battery (Current 7.8mA

88Powering the VMPThe VideoMic Pro runs on a standard 9V battery. (ANS1:1604A or IEC:6LR61). We recommend using a high quality lithium or alkaline bat

12Figure 1 - The battery cover opens from the front of the mic.Figure 2 - Replace the cover by inserting the top at an angle then pushing down on the