DESCRIPTION
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.
Broadcast-recording-quality on-camera microphone
Matched pair, 1/2" condenser capsules in X/Y stereo configuration
Ultra-lightweight, compact form factor
Two-step high-pass filter (flat, 75 Hz)
Three-position level control (-10, 0, +20 dB)
9V-battery-powered - over 100 hours of use (alkaline)
Integrated Rycote Lyre shockmount
Denser foam windscreen
1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini-jack output
Billeted metal camera shoe mount with 3/8" thread for easy boompole mounting
SPECIFICATIONS
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
4.5 x 3.1 x 5.3" (115 x 80 x 134 mm)
Weight
0.26 lb (116 g) (without battery)
