RODE VideoMic GO Shotgun Microphone User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Rode
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RODE VideoMic GO Shotgun Microphone
The RØDE VideoMic GO™TM features an integrated hock mount based on Rycote® Lyre® technology. 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.
VideoMic GO™ – Parts Guide
- Foam windshield
- Camera shoe mount
- Integrated Rycote Lyre Suspension
- 3.5mm microphone output
- 3.5mm dual mono output cable
Mounting Confi gurations
Mounting to camera
- Turn the tightening ring counter-clockwise to loosen the camera shoe connection, before attaching to camera.
- Slide the camera-shoe into place on the camera mount. Once the mic is in place, secure it by tightening the ring clockwise.
- Connect one end of the VideoMic GO™’s 3.5mm output cable into the output socket on the rear of the microphone.
- 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.
Mounting Confi gurations Continued
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.
- Audio input: Microphone input.
- Audio Level/Gain control: Manual (when available)
- Plugin Power : ON
Warning!
Do not supply phantom power to the VideoMic GO™. Phantom power is the 24 or
48 volt powering option supplied through professional XLR microphone inputs on
some cameras. The VideoMic GO™ requires Plugin power, which is typically
supplied by default through your camera’s 3.5mm microphone input socket at
around 2 – 3 Volts. Refer to the user manual supplied with your camera for
instructions on adjusting audio settings.
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References
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