Overview:

Clear, directional audio on the GO!

• Compact and light weight by design, the Rode VideoMic GO delivers clear, crisp, directional audio with incredible ease of use. Its tight pickup area focuses directly in front of the microphone and reduces other surrounding sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from distracting background noise.
• The integrated Rycote® Lyre® shock mount isolates your microphone from bumps and vibrations that could otherwise interfere with your sound.
• Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre® provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap.
• The VideoMic GO has no complicated switches or settings and is powered by your camera's external microphone input, requiring no batteries to operate, ensuring you never miss a great shot.

Features:

• High quality directional microphone
• No battery required (powered by camera plug-in power –min 2.5V)
• Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting
• Only 73gm (2.5oz)
• Rugged reinforce ABS construction
• Integrated cold-shoe mount with 3/8” thread
• Designed and manufactured in Australia

• Windshield included
• 3.5MM mini-jack output (20cm cable included, extendable to 35cm)

VIDEOMIC GO – Parts Guide:

1 .) Foam Windshield

2.) Camera Shoe Mount

3.) Integrated Rycote Lyre Suspension

4.) 3.5mm Microphone Output

5.) 3.5mm Dual mono Output cable

Mounting Configurations:

• Mounting to camera

1. Turn the tightening ring counter-clockwise to loosen the camera shoe connection, before attaching to camera.

2. Slide the camera-shoe into place on the camera mount. Once the mic is in place, secure it by tightening the ring clockwise.

3. Connect one end of the VideoMic GO™’s 3.5mm output cable into the output socket on the rear of the microphone.

4. Connect the other end of the 3.5mm output cable to the camera’s ‘Microphone In’ socket and secure the cable using the in-built cable clip.

Securing the cable

• Securing the cable will help to eliminate undesired noise caused by cable movement. The cable can be secured to the rear of the VideoMic GO™, for added strain relief between the microphone and the input of your camera.
• To secure the cable, fi rst ensure that there is a small amount of slack between the microphone output socket and the cable clip, then press the cable into the slot on the base of the suspension mount.

Setting up your camera for use with the VideoMic GO™

• The VideoMic GO™ does not require batteries for operation, but instead uses the plugin power supplied via your camera’s microphone input. For best results with the VideoMic GO™, set your camera’s audio input to the following settings where possible.

Specifications:

• Acoustic Principle : Line Gradient
• Directional Pattern:  Super-Cardioid
• Frequency Range :100Hz ~ 16,000Hz
• Sensitivity :-35dB re 1V/Pa (17.8V @ 94dB SPL) ±2dB @ 1kHz
• Equivalent Noise:  34dBA SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Signal/Noise:  60dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
• Dynamic Range: 96dB (per IEC651) Dimensions 167mm L x 79mm H x 70mm D
• Maximum SPL:  120dB (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1kΩ load)
• Weight:  73gm
• Power Req: . Plug-in power required (330uA @ 2.5V)
• Output Connection:  3.5mm TRS mini-jack (dual mono)