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Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone

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Now videographers can use true 'studio' stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the StereoVideoMic to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise. Fitted with a shoe mount, the StereoVideoMic has the same low noise circuit design as the best selling VideoMic. The StereoVideoMic offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control. You can also use the StereoVideoMic as a remote mic on a stand, or a RØDE boom pole (optional), which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events and Interviews.

StereoVideoMic Features

Stereo X/Y Condenser Microphone
Broadcast Sound Quality
Low Noise Circuitry
Two step High-Pass Filter - Flat or 80Hz
Rugged cast aluminium body
Custom designed integral windshield
Low handling noise
9V battery powered
Integrated camera-shoe mount
Ten-year warranty

StereoVideoMic Specs

Power:	9V Battery Powered
Acoustic Principle:	Pressure gradient
Directional Pattern:	Super Cardioid
Frequency range:	40 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance:	200Ω
Signal noise ratio:	74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Equivalent noise:	20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651)
Maximum SPL:	134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load)
Sensitivity:	-38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
Weight:	288gm
Dimensions:	65mm x 170mm x 102mm (H x W x D)

Polar Pattern and Frequency Response

What's in the Box

RØDE StereoVideoMic, Custom Windscreen, 3.5mm Cable, Shock Mount, Accessory Shoe, 3/8" Thread Adaptor, User's Manual, Warranty Card

List Price:	$349.00
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Product Details

Product Length:	10.75 inches
Product Width:	3.0 inches
Product Height:	5.0 inches
Product Weight:	1.0 pounds
Package Length:	10.8 inches
Package Width:	4.9 inches
Package Height:	2.8 inches
Package Weight:	1.0 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 8 reviews

Features

Versatile X/Y configured, supercardioid stereo microphone well suited for all video applications
Captures true ambience of recording space with high level of rear rejection and low noise
Two-step high-pass filter (flat or 80 Hz), -10dB pad switch
Custom designed integral windshield; windscreen included
9V battery powered

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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Good microphone Jul 13, 2010
Works well to pick up conversations, even in relatively noisy environments. Much better than the built in mike in my Canon Vixia camcorder.
Must remeber: the power switch must be turned to the on position before it will record anything. I forgot for the first one or two clips of my initial sessions. A newbie mistake.
The deadcat cover is fairly good, but I still ended up with some wind noise outdoors in mildly windy conditions.

2 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Must Have if you have a Canon 5D Mk2 Feb 01, 2010
This microphone is part of my camera equipment. I do still photography, but delivering a video product to your client is an extra plus. I usually put together a video slideshow. Only minus, no sound check, and on off switch is not secure. I keep battery out when not in use.

5 of 5 found the following review helpful:

An exceptional stereo microphone Oct 06, 2009
I bought a Canon 5D Mark II with the understanding that at some point, I'd like to take amazing HD footage. Awesome footage is made or ruined with sound quality, and I looked at multiple reviews online and at sites [...] and others, and the Rode Stereo VideoMic got good reviews for a "starter" microphone.

Being a photography buff, I figured that this would be good enough for me to get started with. I'm amazed at the sound quality and range that I get with the microphone. With the onboard mic from the 5D, I'd sometimes catch myself breathing heavily (which sucks to have good footage ruined by that.) With the Rode mic, it's gone. The mic fits into the Canon's hotshoe and plugs in just fine. The Rode mic also includes the awesomely named Dead Kitten, to block wind noise (Canon's internal microphone is pretty good at picking it up.) I'm really surprised at how much it blocks. While shooting friends goofing off outdoors over the weekend, I got to shoot video with my point and shoot and the 5D + Rode rig. The point/shoot picked up more wind noise than my friends and the Rode mic didn't pick up any of the wind.

I haven't gotten a chance to do anything indepth, such as use Magic Lantern for the 5D Mark II so I can do things like manual gain control, look at on-screen audio and things of that nature. I bought this because I wanted a good stereo microphone without having aspirations of making the next big feature at Sundance. The fact that I can put the microphone on a boom pole and have it work well is just an added bonus (but then I'd have to bribe friends to hold it for me since I only have so many hands!)

I'm happy with it, and I generally dislike most electronics. That says a lot.

9 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Concert sound? No Problem! Jul 27, 2009
I've been using this Rode mic to make archival videos of concerts for the last 3 years and it is awesome. Clear, transparent and the next best thing to being there. Great sound at a reasonable price seems to be the Rode mission statement. I wish the camera man(me)was as good as the mic!

1 of 51 found the following review helpful:

too soft no vol control no indicator light Jul 24, 2009
I just got it a day ago. I couldn't get any sound from the thing until I discovered there was sound, but was so soft that it was below human hearing. if it weren't for the KM video player, I would never had heard my cursing! I bought it b/c of a reviewer that said he used it with his Canon Mrk II DSLR, which is what I have. What a loss! The manual says "indicator light" and I don't have one. There's no in-camera volume control, nor is there any on the camera or in the documentation. I'll just have to resell this bastid and maybe buy some "dummy" signs to hang around my neck.