Stereo VideoMic Pro Versatile Stereo On-Camera Microphone with Dual Half InchCapsules in Fixed X/Y Array for Filmmaking, Content Creation and Location Recording,Black

This is a great microphone, buy it!! OK, I could end there, but that statement is fine for me, I'm just into video for recording life events in vlog style snapshots, not at all professionally BUT I'm always OTT in that I want to achieve near proffessional standards with budget kit (yeh, I do expect a lot out of the DJI Pocket 2 and a Panasonic FZ2000 I've teamed this mic up with, but it works for me). Sound is important in video, possibly more so than the already excellent imaging I get from my cameras and, for me, it's been an expensive learning curve. Tried a Rode videomicro, a Zoom H1n. Both good in their way but I wanted ambient capture the mono of the Videomicro fails to achieve and I kept forgetting to press record on the Zoom (just feeding the camera with the monitor output of the recorder, until it would power down for energy saving 🤬🤬 my stupid fault). The Rode Stereo Videomic Pro gives me the sound quality I need feeding the cameras with the ambient depth stereo provides, the clarity is fantastic, IMHO better than the Zoom recorder, with some minor tweaking in Davinci Resolve it blows me away picking up distant bird song and the sounds that put you right back in the moment whilst keeping base noise levels very manageable. Rearward sound rejection is very good, not as absolute as the mono Videomicro but then it's designed for ambient sound more the directional. If I want vlog style live narration I actually point yhe Zoom rearward and sync the separate audio, (works for me). The Rode stereo videomic pro, seems well made given that the rycote suspension system by its nature is a delicate wobbly affair, my only criticism would be that the cable is captive (so damage it and you're stuffed!) and the cable clip that stops an unsecured cable introducing unwanted sound is a bit lame. This latter problem I have overcome by securing the cable to my bracket with small rubber bands. For my pocket this has been pushing the limit but I do believe it's been a good investment, I hope with care it will do me good service, time will tell on that, but allegedly with registration it's got a ten year warranty! I also bought the Rode Dead Kitten I've fitted on it but not had chance to test it in really windy conditions to see how well it copes, but then from past experience I'm keeping expectations realistic, there's only so much you can attenuate, and even the wind is ambiance.

This is the most amazing Mic I have ever used and produces very high quality audio. My Son has also used this really well on his Canon 5D Mark ii - a local band, 110 db, with a rubbish sound engineer - this Mic sorted everything out and the resulting audio sounded like the band had been recorded in a recording studio. As with all cameras, the noise that comes through using the built in Mic is rubbish - on the Canon, using manual with no in camera gain, the input gain was turned right down to just one click above nothing - this mic sorted out everything beyond that point with NO Noise !!!!! Totally amazed and you will never be disappointed. Please please please also invest in the Dead Kitten Windjammer- when outside, the slightest gust of wind will undo all the great work that's gone into this mic. I truly am totally amazed with this mic.

This mic is a great partner with the Rode Videomic Pro+. The Pro+ is mono only and has its own rechargeable battery. Great for isolating the subject, where this one picks out a little more from the front while giving much more a sense of the space. Stereo staging is very natural and it has a more etched sound than the Pro+. As a combo, they’re great because you get the choice. The Rycote mount is quite soft so the mic does move about if you walk around with it attached. It has a little more self noise than I’d like but it’s insignificant in most situations. The 20dB boost is very welcome and boosts the audio cleanly which means less noise from your camera preamp. I’ve even used it with my GoPro and it sounds great. I like its sound. It’s natural and you can plainly hear where anyone speaking is in the sound stage. It’s not too wide and does open up the ‘feel’ of your videos. Of course, there’s nothing to stop you combining channels or even using just one in post production if you want mono and this works well for central speech. Sometimes I record twice. Once for speech in mono and then ambience separately. This means you can get the mic close to the speaker and add ambience at any volume you like later giving you a mono track planted inside a stereo ambience track. This gives both a great sense of space as well as a clear sense of where the speaker is with a stereo ambience track. It’s a great mic. but buy a deadcat with it.

I have no idea why Rode would gimp themselves by putting all their mics on one page. The vast majority of reviews are useless because they respond to a different product. So to be clear, this is for the STEREOMIC PRO. While odd looking, this is an amazing stereo microphone. High quality, great pickup pattern...it just works. The globe layout gives a great impression of full stereo ambience even through two channels. Want a mic for wild track, ambience or even a cheap option for recording concerts? Here's your partner in crime.

Can't vouch for the quality of the sound or it's fitness for purpose yet. The lack of a battery is a big penny-pinching mistake on such an expensive item; I suspect it was sold originally with a battery as there is a perfect but empty space for it in the packaging. The packaging space for the microphone is too tight for the foam protection, which squeezes the foam into a lopsided distorted shape which doesn't seem to spring back; again, unforgivable on such a supposedly high-end mic. Hence only three stars.

This is one amazing piece of kit. Picks up great sounds and has super filters to help. I just filmed a breakfast being made and the sounds of the eggs frying and coffee being poured helped the video immensely. I cannot fault it

Llego en plazo, el envoltorio un poco deteriorado "inapreciable", el microfono NUEVO, y lo queria para grabar en un salon de actos y como gana el video en sonido, lastima no habermelo comprado antes. TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE

Sehr gut, perfekt.

Excellent micro monté sur un APN pour faire des vidéos d'ambiance ou les prises de son d'orchestre en petites salles. Récupère un peu trop d'ambiance arrière, il eût gagné en étant plus directif. Un peu de matière absorbante placée délicatement derrière ces derniers ont partiellement résolu le problème. Il est évident que des super cardioïdes professionnels seraient la solution, mais à quel prix ??? Par contre, excellent en reportage "micro-trottoir"

Used for recording concerts. Combined with 4k camera such as a Canon R7 gives a great result at an affordable price for that quality.

The Videomic works great. But it seems it was used already. It has lot of scratches on it. I don't mind to use it. But when you spend ~55k, it should be brand new. Glad Amazon has refund policy.