The Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote from Rode builds on the success of the Stereo VideoMic Pro with a few improved upgrades such as a Rycote Lyre shockmount, higher-sensitivity X/Y capsules, denser foam windscreen, better RF shielding, and a thicker Kevlar braided cable. The microphone retains all of the switch locations and other features as the previous model, for use as an on-camera DSLR and camcorder microphone for video applications.
The integrated Rycote Lyre shockmount system protects against handling noise. The Stereo VideoMic features a high-pass filter switch at 75 Hz for minimizing low-frequency noise, and a -10 dB pad for maximizing headroom on behalf of capturing loud signals without distortion. The +20 dB level-boost switch is specifically designed to provide a higher-quality signal with DSLR cameras. When activated, the camera preamp level is reduced, resulting in a lower noise floor and a much clearer recording.
| Transducer | Pressure gradient |
| Polar Pattern | XY Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 20 kHz (selectable HPF @ 75 Hz) |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB (12.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL) ±2 dB re 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz |
| Output Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Maximum Output | +4.2 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kOhms) |
| Dynamic Range | 100 dB |
| Maximum SPL | 134 dB, max (1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kOhms load) |
| Signal / Noise | 76 dBA (A-weighted per IED651) |
| Power Supply | 9 V alkaline battery |
| Connection | 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jack |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 76 dBA SPL (A-weighted per IEC651) |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 5.3" (115 x 80 x 134 mm) |
| Weight | 0.26 lb (116 g) (without battery) |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.6 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.5 x 5.1 x 3.2" |
