Rode STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO User manual

STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS

Thank you for investing in the RØDE Stereo VideoMic Pro.

The Stereo VideoMic Pro boasts an impressive lineage as RØDE’s
latest addition to our celebrated on-camera microphone range.
The now legendary RØDE VideoMic was released in 2004 during the
MiniDV camera boom, the only microphone of its kind in a market
that only offered either cheap inferior quality or high cost shotgun
microphones which were not designed to integrate easily with the
cameras.

RØDE has now been bridging this gap for years by providing
microphones which feature broadcast audio quality and integrated
shock mounting while maintaining an accessible price tag. The
VideoMic has gone on to become the world’s largest selling
microphone for consumer cameras.

As innovative new video cameras are designed with increasing
rapidity, we know the audio devices that match them must also adapt
and grow with the technology. The Stereo VideoMic Pro has been
designed for ambient audio recording with the latest consumer and
prosumer cameras; incorporating remarkable stereo imaging and a
more intuitive and resilient shock mounting system than ever before.
Of course, the form factor has also been updated to a conveniently
compact size, which is perfect for videographers who prefer wide
angle lenses.

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO STRUCTURE

SETUP AND USE

Installing the battery

Mounting and connecting

Stereo VideoMic Pro controls

Replacing shock mount bands

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and register your
microphone for a full ten year warranty.

Peter Freedman
RØDE Microphones
Sydney, Australia

SAFETY / CARE INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ

PRODUCT WARRANTY

SUPPORT AND SERVICE

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SPECIFICATIONS

Acoustic Principle:

Frequency Range:

Frequency Range:
(High Pass Filter)

Output impedance:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Equivalent Noise:

Maximum SPL:

Maximum output:

Sensitivity:

Dynamic Range:

Power requirements:

Output Connection:

Battery Life:

Pressure gradient

40 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz

Selectable HPF
@ 75 Hz / -10 dB /octave

200

76 dBA

18 dBA SPL (as per IEC651)

134 dB SPL

4.2 dBu
(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K  load)

-38 dB re 1V/Pa
(12.60 mV @ 94 dB SPL)
± 2 dB @ 1kHz

102 dB SPL

9 Volt/PP3

3.5 Stereo mini jack
Tip – left channel
Ring – right channel

Over 100 hours (alkaline)
Over 10 hours on low battery life

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Frequency Response:

High Pass Filter:

POLAR PATTERN

+5.0

0.0

-2.0

-4.0

-6.0

-8.0

-10.0

-12.0

-14.0

-16.0

-18.0

-20.0

-22.0

-24.0

-25.0

dB rel. 1V/Pa

90˚ 270˚

0˚

-2.0

-10.0

-20.0

Weight:

Dimension (W x L x H):

115g (0.253lb) without battery
Packed weight: 240g (0.529lb)

66.0mm × 108.0mm ×130.0 mm
(2.598in × 4.251in × 5.118in)

Frequency:

500 Hz:
1000 Hz:
4000 Hz:

180˚

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FEATURES WHAT’S IN THE BOX

STEREO ON-CAMERA MICROPHONE

• X/Y Stereo recording confi guration

• Broadcast recording quality

• Compact, lightweight body

• Integrated shock mount provides isolation

from handling / mechanical noise

• Integrated foam windshield

• 3.5mm stereo mini jack output

DETAILED CONTROL

• Two step high-pass fi lter (0, 75 Hz)

• Three position level control (-10dB, 0dB, +20dB)

• LED on / off power indicator

• Integrated billeted metal camera shoe mount

with 3/8” thread for easy boompole mounting

HIGH QUALITY PERFORMANCE

• 9V battery powered – over 100 hours use (alkaline)

• RF/EMI shielded cable and electronics for extremely

low radio interference

• Low noise circuitry

• Australian designed and manufactured

• Stereo VideoMic Pro

• Spare shock mount bands (4 pieces)

• Stereo VideoMic Pro quick start guide

• Moisture absorbent crystals

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STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO STRUCTURE

1. Foam windshield

2. Shock mount cradle

3. Shock mount band

4. Power / High Pass Filter switch

5. Level attenuation / boost switch

6. Power on / off LED indicator

7. Battery cover

8. Billeted metal
camera shoe mount

9. Fastening ring

10. 3/8” thread mount

11. Signal output cable

12. 3.5mm stereo mini jack

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SETUP AND USE

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Before you can record with your Stereo VideoMic Pro, you will need
to install a standard 9V battery (ANS1:1604A or IEC:6LR61). RØDE
recommends using a high quality lithium or alkaline battery to
achieve the best possible battery life.

To install the battery, open the battery cover that is located on the
back of the Stereo VideoMic Pro, just under the switch controls.
To open, hold the microphone in one hand, and in the other hand
hold the sides of the battery cover between your thumb and index
fi nger. Pull the cover in an upwards motion until it clicks out of place.

Insert the battery with the negative terminal on top

Replace the battery cover by sliding it into the clips at the bottom of
the battery cavity using a downward motion. Press the cover down
fi rmly to click it into place.

Hold the sides of the battery cover between thumb and index fi nger and

pull upwards to remove

Insert the battery with the negative terminal (-) on top as shown in
the next diagram. The correct battery orientation is also shown on
the inside of the battery cover. If the battery orientation is incorrect
the cover will not close fully.

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