- The Rode VideoMic GO is a lightweight, directional shotgun microphone designed to deliver high-quality audio for video creators without the complexity of switches or battery management.
- Ideal for run-and-gun vloggers and travel filmmakers who need a professional audio solution that is ready to record the moment it is plugged in.
- Rent this over cheaper alternatives to benefit from the industry-standard Rycote Lyre shock mount, which prevents handling noise from ruining your professional video production.
Rode VideoMic GO
Questions about this gear
Does the Rode VideoMic GO need batteries?
No, it does not require batteries. It operates using 'Plug-in Power' supplied directly through your camera's 3.5mm microphone input jack.
Is the Rode VideoMic GO compatible with smartphones?
Yes, but it requires a TRS to TRRS adapter (like the Rode SC7) and potentially a Lightning or USB-C to 3.5mm dongle depending on your phone model.
Will this fit a standard camera mount?
Yes, it features an integrated cold-shoe mount with a 3/8" thread for easy attachment to cameras, tripods, or boom poles.
Why is there no sound when I plug it in?
Ensure your camera supports 'Plug-in Power' via the mic jack. Some older or entry-level DSLR models do not provide the necessary voltage to power the microphone.
About the RODE VideoMic GO
The Rode VideoMic GO camera-mount shotgun microphone offers enhanced off-axis rejection for tighter directionality. Like the VideoMicro, it runs on plug-in power and has no controls or switches, making it well suited for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters in a hurry.
This compact and lightweight shotgun microphone features an integrated shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. The windscreen design reduces wind noise, making it well suited for outdoor shoots. The detachable coiled 3.5mm TRS cable ensures easy hookup to your camera, and the dual-mono output means that no channel selection is necessary on your recording device.
Shotgun Mic with Directional Sound Pickup
Whereas most built-in camera microphones pick up sound from all directions, this microphone utilizes a supercardioid polar pattern to focus on sound in front of it while attenuating sound from the sides and rear. Its active electronics and directional condenser element deliver more detailed audio than the mics typically found in cameras and portable recorders.
Easy Hookup to Camera
A detachable coiled 3.5mm cable is supplied for fast hookup to your camera. The cable is wired in a dual-mono configuration, ensuring that the mic signal is sent identically to both input channels of your camera or portable recorder.
Runs on Plug-In Power
No batteries are required to operate the VideoMic GO. Just connect the microphone to your camera or recorder, enable plug-in power on the device, and forget about swapping or charging batteries.
Integrated Shockmount Inhibits Vibrations
Understanding that the rubber bands used in many shockmounts can snap and stretch, Rode chose to integrate a rugged Rycote Lyre suspension-style shockmount. This simplifies setup of the mic and inhibits the transfer of vibrations from the camera. Plus, the bottom of the shockmount features a camera shoe mount with a 3/8" thread, ensuring easy attachment to your camera or a boompole such as Rode's Micro Boompole (available separately).
Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise
The VideoMic GO has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in outdoor environments, consider a furry windshield such as the Rode DeadCat GO (available separately).
Renting the RODE VideoMic GO in Bangalore
This RODE VideoMic GO is delivered to your door anywhere in Bangalore and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Bangalore are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.