RODE Microphones Stereo VideoMic User Manual

Stereo VideoMic

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for investing in the Stereo VideoMic
(SVM).

Those of you who are fi rst time
be interested to know that we are one of the largest and
most respected professional microphone companies
in the world. Our studio microphones are the ‘tone’
behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade, and
our award winning live performance microphones are
on tour throughout the world.

The
the success of the original VideoMic, now the world’s
biggest selling on camera shotgun. So why did we
design the SVM? It’s simple, our customers asked us
to give them the same sound quality and performance
they were getting from the VideoMic but in a stereo
system. We listen to our customers.

This was not an easy project, but as you will soon hear,

ambience of the recording space, and still offers a high
level of rear rejection and low noise. You can also use
the SVM as a remote mic on a stand or boom pole and
have a VideoMic on the camera, or an NTG1/2 on a
boom pole. By incorporating a simple mixer you can
then create a very professional audio track.

SVM is a very special product born out of

have done it again! The SVM captures the true

customers, may

Please take the time to visit www.rodemic.com and
register your microphone for a full ten year warranty.
While there you can view recording tips and techniques,
as well as browse the comprehensive range of
accessories for

Peter Freedman

Microphones

Sydney, Australia

microphones.

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Specifi cations

Acoustic
Principle:

Directional
Pattern:

Frequency
Range:

Output
Impedence:

Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.6 mV

Equivalent Noise: 20 dB SPL

Dynamic Range: 115 dB SPL

Maximum SPL: 134dB SPL

Pressure Gradient

Super Cardioid (per capsule)
(see graph)

40 Hz - 20 kHz
selectable High Pass Filter (HPF)
@ 80 HZ 12 dB/octave

200 

@ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz

(A - weighted per IEC651)

(A - weighted per IEC651)

(@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1K load)

Signal/Noise: 74 dB SPL

(A - weighted per IEC651)

Power
Requirement:

Output
Connection:

Net Weight: 288gm

9V battery powered

Stereo mini jack plug - ø3.5mm.
Right Channel - Ring
Left Channel - Tip

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Specifi cations

Frequency Response

Polar Response

-2.0

-10.0

-20.0

1KHz

Accessories

Dead Kitten Windscreen

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