Pros & Cons
Pros
There is a minefield of information to digest when it comes to microphones.
Rode stereo videomic pro is a great microphone for a modest price. The microphone has a built-in dead cat to reduce wind noise. It also has an ambient depth stereo setting.
Fujifilm videomic pro+ is the first external mic i've ever used. It's loud at 1m and has less noise than any other i've tried. The only fault i could find with it is that the single, elastomeric mount allows the mic to wobble around a great deal when ... Read More
The rode videomicro is small and compact, lightweight and easy to install and set up. It has a lightweight yet steady frame and good battery life. I runs on the power from the camera itself so it may drain the battery a little faster than usual when u... Read More
The trs cable is designed to plug the microphone into your dslr's mic/aux-in port. The mount is all plastic with a large thumb screw that secures it to the hot/cold shoe of the camera. I'm using it with the gopro media mod.
Cons
Tried trs trs cable on my pc and nothing happened. The sound with the microphone is worse! I trusted rode as a brand but having bought this mic, i now find umpteen reviews online pointing out a weird clicking noise on recordings.
Highlights
Quality
Its outstanding sound quality compact design easy setup and durable construction make it a fantastic investment for any filmmak... Read More
Great piece of kit superb sound quality
Packaging/appearance
I recently got my hands on the rØde videomicro compact oncamera directional microphone and i must admit it left me quite impressed
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I paid £31 for this in oct 23
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There is nothing to adjust on the mic you just plug it in to your camera adjust your audio levels on screen and go
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For £31 it was a an easy decision at £50 i would have looked at others
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ended up returning this as didnt fit the camera
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Watch out for the little black switch on the back going missing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Poor design and comes off easily
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So tiny its impossible to locate it when in the field
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Good quolity sound plug and play no batteries bracked looks easy to broke have to be carefull