Rode VMP+ Videomic Pro Plus

For DSLRs, Camcorders & More

Improved RF-Immunity Over Previous Model

20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response

Rycote Lyre Shockmount

3.5mm Mini-Jack Output, Dual Mono Output

Right Channel Can Act as Safety Channel

Selectable HPF and High-Frequency Boost

Included Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Battery Lasts Over 100 Hours

Includes Micro-USB & TRS Cables

The Rode VideoMic Pro Plus is a supercardioid condenser shotgun microphone with an integrated Rycote Lyre shockmount, a built-in rechargeable battery, an improved response over its predecessor (20 Hz to 20 kHz), and improved RF-immunity as well. The microphone can be used to capture audio for camcorders, DSLR, and portable recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.

The VideoMic Pro Plus sports a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack termination, outputs a dual-mono signal, and provides a TRS cable to make the connection. A micro-USB cable is also supplied, which can be used to draw bus-power. The microphone's supercardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimized, and that your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera. Its inherent low-noise circuitry ensures you will not pick up any sound from the microphone's robust innards. The microphone boasts +20 dB settings for DSLR cameras, a flat setting for high-quality preamps, and a -10 dB pad.

Other features abound, such as an Automatic Power Function, a built-in battery door, and a high-pass filter with cuts at 75 Hz and 150 Hz. The filter will prevent low-end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being picked up on the resulting track. If you're unsure how loud the audio you're capturing might be, you can set the right channel to record at a lower level for safety. A selectable high-frequency boost is also available.

To power the VideoMic Pro Plus, you can use two AA batteries, the micro-USB cable, or the built-in rechargeable LB-1 lithium-ion battery, which lasts 100 hours on a single charge. This microphone features an auto-powering feature which helps you save battery life by powering on with a mic cable is connected and powering off when it isn't.

Key Features at a Glance

Automatic power function with plug-in power

Power via LB-1, 2 x AA batteries, or micro-USB

Ships with LB-1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, detachable 3.5mm TRS cable

Built-in battery door

LED indicator for power source and charging / discharging status

Micro-USB port for charging removable LB-1 battery

Digital switching

Audio level adjustment

Dual high-pass filter options

High-frequency boost

Dual mono unbalanced output

Safety channel option on right channel

Ambient-light detect to boost LED brightness

Low-noise circuitry

Improved RF immunity

Rycote Lyre shock mounting on-board

• Rode VMP+ Specs
• Acoustic Principle ... Line gradient
• Directional Pattern ... Supercardioid
• Frequency Range ... 20 Hz to approximately 20 kHz
• High-Pass Filter ... Selectable at 75 Hz, 150 Hz
• Sensitivity ... -33.6 dB re 1 V/Pa (21.2 mV at 94 dB SPL) ±2dB at 1 kHz
• Output Impedance ... 200 Ohms
• Equivalent Noise ... 14.2 dBA SPL
• Maximum Output ... 7.72 dBu (at 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kOhm)
• Dynamic Range ... 118.8 dB
• Maximum SPL ... 133 dB SPL
• Signal to Noise Ratio ... 79.8 dB
• Power Options ... LB-1 RØDE custom lithium-ion rechargeable battery (~12 mA current draw)
• 2 x AA batteries (~17 mA current draw), or via micro-USB port
• Battery Life ... LB-1 Battery Life: Over 100 hours
• Battery Charger ... Micro-USB cable (supplied)
• Output Connection ... Dual mono unbalanced on stereo 3.5 mm jack
• Dimensions ... 6.7 x 4.4 x 2.6" / 170.0 x 111.0 x 66.0 mm
• Weight ... 4.3 oz / 122 g
• Packaging Info
• Package Weight ... 0.75 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH) ... 8.5 x 5.1 x 3.1"