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RØDE VideoMic GO II – New Compact Analog/USB Shotgun Microphone Released

RØDE VideoMic GO II is a new compact and lightweight shotgun microphone for use on cameras, mobile devices, or with USB-equipped computers. Powered straight from the 3.5mm TRS or USB-C cable, its design was inspired by the VideoMic NTG. The VideoMic GO II is available now for pre-order from $99 (including foam windscreen, shock mount, and 3.5mm TRS cable). The VideoMic series of microphones from the Australian company RØDE is perhaps the most popular on-camera shotgun mic product line for filmmakers out there. Back in 2011, the original RØDE VideoMic was my first on-camera microphone. In November 2013, RØDE released a more compact version of the VideoMic that did not require any battery and they decided to simply call it VideoMic GO. That’s right – the first VideoMic GO is already over 8 years old. About time we got a new generation – let’s take a look at the newly released RØDE VideoMic GO II. RØDE VideoMic GO II VideoMic GO II shotgun microphone. Source: RØDE The new VideoMic GO II is being marketed by RØDE as a smaller, simplified version of the VideoMic NTG which is currently one of the most popular on-camera shotgun mics. The VideoMic GO II is designed to work with cameras, portable recorders, iOS, and Android mobile devices, as well as USB-equipped computers. The microphone utilizes a super-cardioid polar pattern to focus on the sound in front of it while attenuating other sounds from the sides and rear. RØDE claims the VideoMic GO II offers...

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Published By: CineD - Thursday, 13 January, 2022

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