Rode VMP+ Videomic Pro Plus

Features

• For DSLRs, Camcorders & More
• Improved RF-Immunity Over Previous Model
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
• Rycote Lyre Shockmount
• 3.5mm Mini-Jack Output, Dual Mono Output
• Right Channel Can Act as Safety Channel
• Selectable HPF and High-Frequency Boost
• Included Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
• Battery Lasts Over 100 Hours
• Includes Micro-USB & TRS Cables

The Rode VideoMic Pro Plus Overview

The Rode VideoMic Pro Plus is a supercardioid condenser shotgun microphone with an integrated Rycote Lyre shockmount, a built-in rechargeable battery, an improved response over its predecessor (20 Hz to 20 kHz), and improved RF-immunity as well. The microphone can be used to capture audio for camcorders, DSLR, and portable recorders as a source of primary and reference audio.

The VideoMic Pro Plus sports a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack termination, outputs a dual-mono signal, and provides a TRS cable to make the connection. A micro-USB cable is also supplied, which can be used to draw bus-power. The microphone's supercardioid polar pattern ensures that surrounding audio is minimized, and that your recording is focused on the subject in front of the camera. Its inherent low-noise circuitry ensures you will not pick up any sound from the microphone's robust innards. The microphone boasts +20 dB settings for DSLR cameras, a flat setting for high-quality preamps, and a -10 dB pad.

Additional Features

Other features abound, such as an Automatic Power Function, a built-in battery door, and a high-pass filter with cuts at 75 Hz and 150 Hz. The filter will prevent low-end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being picked up on the resulting track. If you're unsure how loud the audio you're capturing might be, you can set the right channel to record at a lower level for safety. A selectable high-frequency boost is also available.

Power Options

To power the VideoMic Pro Plus, you can use two AA batteries, the micro-USB cable, or the built-in rechargeable LB-1 lithium-ion battery, which lasts 100 hours on a single charge. This microphone features an auto-powering feature which helps you save battery life by powering on with a mic cable is connected and powering off when it isn't.

Key Features at a Glance

• Automatic power function with plug-in power
• Power via LB-1, 2 x AA batteries, or micro-USB
• Ships with LB-1 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, detachable 3.5mm TRS cable
• Built-in battery door
• LED indicator for power source and charging / discharging status
• Micro-USB port for charging removable LB-1 battery
• Digital switching
• Audio level adjustment
• Dual high-pass filter options
• High-frequency boost
• Dual mono unbalanced output
• Safety channel option on right channel
• Ambient-light detect to boost LED brightness
• Low-noise circuitry
• Improved RF immunity
• Rycote Lyre shock mounting on-board

Specifications

Rode VMP+

Acoustic Principle

Line gradient

Directional Pattern

Supercardioid

Frequency Range

20 Hz to approximately 20 kHz

High-Pass Filter

Selectable at 75 Hz, 150 Hz

Sensitivity

-33.6 dB re 1 V/Pa (21.2 mV at 94 dB SPL) ±2dB at 1 kHz

Output Impedance

200 Ohms

Equivalent Noise

14.2 dBA SPL

Maximum Output

7.72 dBu (at 1 kHz, 1% THD into 1 kOhm)

Dynamic Range

118.8 dB

Maximum SPL

133 dB SPL

Signal to Noise Ratio

79.8 dB

Power Options

LB-1 RØDE custom lithium-ion rechargeable battery (~12 mA current draw)
2 x AA batteries (~17 mA current draw), or via micro-USB port

Battery Life

LB-1 Battery Life: Over 100 hours

Battery Charger

Micro-USB cable (supplied)

Output Connection

Dual mono unbalanced on stereo 3.5 mm jack

Dimensions

6.7 x 4.4 x 2.6" / 170.0 x 111.0 x 66.0 mm

Weight

4.3 oz / 122 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight

0.75 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

8.5 x 5.1 x 3.1"