Godox VDS-M3 Rechargeable Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone

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VDS-M3

$428.00

$372.17 excl. GST

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This shotgun microphone is ideal for video, film, interview, and documentary work, focusing on capturing clear and natural sound. Its supercardioid pattern minimizes background noise, while a high-pass filter and high-frequency boost enhance audio quality. It offers up to 220 hours of use with a built-in rechargeable battery, even without 48V phantom power. The included adjustable mount and foam windscreen provide flexibility and noise reduction, ensuring professional-grade audio capture in various settings.

Features

The Godox VDS-M3 is a shotgun microphone for video, film, interview, and documentary work. The mic provides a smart feature set that allows you to tailor the sound to your needs, offers an XLR output, and includes a built-in rechargeable battery, which can power the mic for up to 220 hours when a 48V phantom-power source is unavailable.

Audio Capture and Features

The mic features a supercardioid pickup pattern that focuses audio capture on the subject and reduces unwanted background sound, while engaging the -10 dB pad allows the mic to handle louder sources. Unwanted low-end rumbles can be reduced via the high-pass filter with settings at 75 Hz, while the high-frequency boost switch can be engaged to add presence for more intelligible dialog. The VDS-M3 mounts to a boompole or stand via the included adjustable bracket, which can pivot 270¡ã for optimal positioning. An included foam windscreen helps further reduce noise, and a USB charging cable is also supplied.

Features at a Glance

  • Featuring a highly directional pickup pattern with a superflat response and low self-noise, the VDS-M3 is designed to deliver clear, natural sound, without any coloration
  • The supercardioid pickup pattern helps to focus audio capture on the subject, reducing unwanted background noise
  • Useful and convenient features to help you get high-quality recordings include: a high-pass filter, -10 dB pad, high-frequency boost, and LED status indicators
  • The included foam windscreen aids in reducing wind noise while protecting the mic from weather and dust
  • The mic is powered via 48V phantom power or by its built-in rechargeable battery for up to 220 hours on a single charge
  • The mic's XLR output is compatible with a wide range of professional audio gear
  • A directional microphone mount with a 270¡ã adjustable angle is supplied for stand and boompole mounting

Specifications

Microphone

Primary Applications
Podcast, Web-Streaming, Recording to Mobile Device, ENG (Electronic News Gathering), Audio for Video, Location Sound
Form Factor
Camera-Mount
Intended Sound Sources
Vocals, Speech/Voice-Over, Instrument
Sound Field
Mono
Element Type
1 x Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Windscreen
Foam (Included)

Performance

Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Impedance
200 Ohms
Sensitivity
-37 dBV/Pa
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
75 dB

Connectivity

Output Connector
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)

Power

Operating Voltage
48 V
Battery Type
1 x Built-In (Included)
Approximate Battery Life
25 Hours

Physical

Color
Black
Mounting
Boompole, Floor Mic Stand (with Included Hardware)
Included Case
None
Included Filters
None
Construction Material
Metal
Operating Temperature
14 to 122¡ãF / -10 to 50¡ãC
Dimensions
?: 0.9 x L: 10.9" / ?: 2.2 x L: 27.8 cm
Weight
6.5 oz / 183 g (Microphone, with Mount)