Pro-audio company RØDE Microphones has announced a new addition to its impressive range of on-camera microphones, the VideoMic Pro+

Announced at the 2017 RØDEShow, the VideoMic Pro+ is hoping to prove that RØDE Microphones has pushed the envelope for the prosumer filmmaker.

Damien Wilson, RØDE and Freedman Group CEO told PhotoBite: “The VideoMic Pro+ is a new benchmark in on-camera microphones. We have listened to our customers  and are delivering the microphone they’ve asked for, with features such as the built-in battery door, automatic power function and included Lithium-Ion Battery”.

Complete with the Rycote Lyre suspension system on board, the VideoMic Pro+ improves on the existing VideoMic Pro capsule/line tube and windshield, and hosts a number of new features, to boot:

• Automatic Power Function [subject to plug-in power availability] is perfect for run-and-gun shooting, automatically turning the microphone off when unplugged from the camera
• Built-in Battery Door makes replacing the battery simple and far less tricky than previous VideoMic models
• Power options, the VideoMic Pro+ can be powered by the new [and included] RØDE LB-1 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, 2 x AA Batteries or continuously via Micro USB
• Digital Switching , giving the user capture of the audio signal at the source, reducing post production and edit times. the Digital Switching includes:
  • 3-Stage High Pass Filter to reduce low frequencies such as rumble from traffic or air conditioning
  • 3-Stage Gain Control, with +20dB function, designed to improve audio quality on DSLR or mirrorless cameras
  • High-Frequency Boost will boost high frequencies enhancing detail and clarity in the recording
  • Safety Channel to help ensure the signal does not clip when unexpected spikes occur

The VideoMic Pro+ ships with a 3.5mm TRS Cable, LB-1 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery and includes RØDE’s 10-year warranty

Pricing & availability:

RRP: £289.00 [Inc VAT]

Available now from authorised RØDE dealers. For more information take a look at RØDE’s website