Rode SOUNDBOOTH VideoMic Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Rode
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Rode SOUNDBOOTH VideoMic
Product Information
The VideoMicTM is a broadcast microphone designed for use with cameras. It comes with a foam windshield, camera shoe mount, battery cover, and a PAD switch inside the battery compartment. The microphone features mic controls including an LED power indicator, a High Pass Filter (HPF) for removing low frequency noise, and a battery OFF Mic mute function. The VideoMicTM also comes with a ten-year warranty.
Mic Controls:
- 80Hz – High Pass Filter setting to remove low frequency noise
- Mic ON using High Pass Filter
- Mic ON Flat setting
- Battery OFF Mic mute
The VideoMicTM can be mounted on a camera using the camera shoe mount. The
mounting process involves turning the tightening ring counterclockwise to
loosen the camera shoe connection, sliding the camera-shoe into place on the
camera mount, and securing it by gently tightening the ring clockwise. The
VideoMicTM’s audio lead should be connected to the camera’s Audio In or Mic
socket, and the cable can be secured using the in-built cable clips.
To secure the cable and eliminate undesired noise caused by cable movement,
follow these steps:
Securing the Cable:
For cameras with mic socket on the left (see diagram 1):
- Push the cable in from the bottom.
For cameras with mic socket on the right (see diagram 2):
- Push the cable in from the bottom.
The VideoMicTM uses a standard 9V battery, which should be inserted with the
positive (+) end upwards. A good quality Alkaline or Lithium battery can power
the VideoMicTM for up to 100 continuous hours. It is recommended to remove the
battery if storing the VideoMicTM for extended periods without use. The LED
power indicator next to the On/Off switch will turn red when the battery is
running low, indicating approximately one hour of remaining operation with
reduced performance.
The VideoMicTM also features a three-position PAD switch, located inside the
battery compartment, which provides a selectable 10 or 20dB reduction of the
input sensitivity. This allows for optimal level adjustment when recording
loud sound sources in
various situations.
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OVERVIEW
- Foam windshield
- Camera shoe mount
- Battery cover
- PAD switch (inside battery compartment)
- LED power indicator
- Power and HPF switch
- Integrated Rycote® Lyre® suspension
- 3.5mm dual mono output cable
Mic Controls
The High Pass Filter (HPF ) is a low frequency cut-off setting, which you can use to remove rumble, camera noise or other low frequency noise while recording.
- The RØDE VideoMicTM features an integrated shock 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.
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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. When the mic is in place, secure it by gently tightening the ring clockwise.
- Connect the VideoMic’s audio lead to the camera’s “Audio In” or “Mic” socket, and secure the cable in place using the in-built cable clips (see below).
Securing the cable
- Securing the cable will eliminate undesired noise caused by cable movement.
- The cable can be secured in one of two orientations, depending on the location of your camera’s “Audio In” socket.
- See diagram 1 for cameras with mic socket on the left.
- See diagram 2 for cameras with mic socket on the right.
Battery
- To change the battery, gently push and slide the battery cover off. Insert a standard 9V battery with the positive (+) end upwards.
- The VideoMic uses a standard 9V battery. With a good quality Alkaline or Lithium battery, the VideoMic will run for up to 100 continuous hours. We recommend you remove the battery if storing your VideoMic for extended periods without use.
- The LED power indicator next to the On/Off switch will turn red when the battery is running low. The mic will work for approximately one hour once the red indicator is lit, however with reduced performance.
PAD switch
- The VideoMic comes with a three-position PAD switch which is located inside the battery compartment.
- The PAD provides a selectable 10 or 20db reduction of the input sensitivity, reducing the output level when recording loud sound sources, so that the optimal level can be achieved in a wide range of situations.
References
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