Rode Videomic Go II Lightweight Directional Microphone Overview:

The VideoMic GO II is designed to make capturing incredible audio incredibly easy. Ultra-lightweight and compact with powerful features that are simple to use it is perfect for all forms of content creation with a camera smartphone or tablet or computer. It’s time to take your content to the next level.

Features:

• Broadcast-quality compact shotgun microphone
• Ultra-lightweight (just 89 grams)
• No battery required and no complicated switching – incredibly easy to use
• 3.5mm TRS output for use with cameras
• USB output for use with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and computers (macOS and Windows)
• Compatible with RØDE apps for accessing advanced features powerful digital signal processing and studio-quality recording on any device

Incredible Sound with Ease

You don’t need to be an audio expert to get incredible sound. The VideoMic GO II does all the hard work for you. Featuring the same annular line tube technology as our VideoMic NTG and NTG5 microphones it delivers rich full-bodied audio that is perfect for a wide range of recording applications. It is a highly directional microphone meaning it focuses on what you have it pointed at while reducing background noise giving you crystal-clear professional sound with ease.

The VideoMic GO II also comes with a ?high-quality windshield for capturing clean recordings outdoors? and reducing plosives plus a professional shockmount for superior absorption of handling noise.

Small but Mighty

Weighing in at just 89 grams the VideoMic GO II is compact and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. Perfect for use with compact cameras mobile recording rigs or on a desktop as a USB microphone for capturing high-quality audio anywhere.

As Simple as Plug and Go

The VideoMic GO II has no complicated controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate so you can get recording in seconds. It connects seamlessly to cameras computers smartphones and tablets giving you instant professional audio with minimal fuss – just pick it up plug it in and go.

One Mic For All Your Devices

The VideoMic GO II is designed to suit the diverse needs of today’s content creators offering universal compatibility with all your devices*.

Use it with your camera in the field. Use it with your smartphone or tablet for crystal-clear recording on the go. Use it as a desktop USB mic for podcasting gaming and livestreaming or video calls. Incredible versatility for maximum creativity.

*Additional cables required for connecting the VideoMic GO II to computers and mobile devices via USB – USB-C devices: SC16 SC17 SC18; iOS (Lightning) devices: SC15 SC19.

Supercharged with USB Power

Plugging the VideoMic GO II into your computer turns it into a fully functional USB microphone – perfect for anything from podcasting to video calls and voice overs to streaming. This groundbreaking patent-pending technology makes the VideoMic GO II unlike any other microphone in its class. When used in USB mode the 3.5mm output doubles as a headphone output for easy audio monitoring and playback of your recordings.

Specifications

• Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient electret condenser
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Output Impedance: 2K2?
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79 dBA
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted): 15 dBA
• Dynamic Range: 95 dBA Typical
• Sensitivity: -31dBV(28.78mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 1dB @ 1kHz
• Max Input SPL: 110 dB SPL
• Output Connection
• 3.5mm TRS
• USB-C
• Computer Connectivity: USB-C (USB 2.0)
• Simultaneous I/O: Stereo input and output when in USB mode
• Power Requirements
• 3.5mm plug-in power 2 – 5V
• USB 5V
• Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Sample Rates: 48 kHz
• Minimum OS Requirements
• macOS 10.15
• Windows 10 (20H2)
•  iOS 14
• Android 9.0 

Mechanical Specifications

• Weight (g)
• VideoMic GO II: 33
• VideoMic GO II with SM8-R: 89
• VideoMic GO II and all included accessories: 96 
• Dimensions (mm)
• VideoMic GO II:
• Height: 120
• Diameter: 21.6
• VideoMic GO II and included accessories:
• Length: 150
• Width: 70
• Height: 86

Included Accessories

• 1 x SC14 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable
• 1 x Foam Windshield
• 1 x SM8-R Shockmount