Attainable Pro-Level Audio
A lot of us creators started with the original VideoMicro which has been around for nearly a decade. Now, the arguably, most widely used mini shotgun microphone got a huge upgrade. Enter the Rode VideoMicro II

A lot of us creators started with the original VideoMicro which has been around for nearly a decade. Now, the arguably, most widely used mini shotgun microphone got a huge upgrade. Enter the Rode VideoMicro II
This is probably the biggest question you'll be asking and it's fair that you want to know the differences between the V1 and V2 of the VideoMicro...
The VideoMicro II is a true shotgun microphone that captures highly directional audio. Rode completely redesigned the body utilizing their revolutionary annular line tube technology. This gives the mic an incredibly natural sound that is crystal clear and full-bodied and is unlike anything you've heard before in such a small form factor. The other big upgrade is the Helix Mount, a highly innovative isolation mount system specifically for the VideoMicro II. Molded from a single piece of advanced high-trail thermoplastic, it fully isolates the capsule from vibrations that can occur during use, which can result in rumbles and other audio artifacts in a recording.
The body has been completely redesigned, utilizing RØDE’s revolutionary annular line tube technology for unmatched transparency and natural, full-bodied sound. The circuitry has also been overhauled, offering enhanced sensitivity and lower self-noise. The VideoMicro II delivers incredible sound quality never heard before in such a compact form factor, but it is just as simple to use as the original.
With no batteries required to operate and no complicated controls, it is the perfect
microphone for creators who want to instantly elevate the audio quality of their camera or
smartphone with no fuss.
The HELIXTM isolation mount is a highly innovative shock mount system developed in-house at RØDE specifically for the VideoMicro II. Featuring a groundbreaking design expertly crafted to the exact specifications of the microphone. Molded from a single piece of advanced Hytrel® thermoplastic, it fully isolates the capsule from vibrations that occur from knocks, bumps, and general handling, which can result in rumbles and other audio artifacts in a recording.
The VideoMicro II comes with deluxe foam and furry
windshields for protection from wind noise, making it suitable for recording in a wide range of
environments, indoors or in the elements. It also has all the cables that you'll need to get started.
At just 39g, the VideoMicro II is incredibly compact and lightweight, making it ideal for use with DSLR
and mirrorless cameras, compact and action cameras, and smartphones. It is super portable, taking
up minimal space in a creator kit, camera bag, or simply a backpack or handbag.
The VideoMicro II comes with everything you need to get started. This includes all the cables like a TRS to TRRS cable for mobile devices, and computers and a TRS to TRS cable for traditional cameras. The package also includes a furry windscreen (deadcat) for those outdoor shots and a foam pop filter for general use.