RODE have a great reputation for making quality condenser microphones for recording studios and musical applications. A little while ago they turned their attention to the Video market and produced the truly superb VideoMic (RVM). This has been such a great success that they’ve now expanded the range and produced a true stereo microphone along the same lines. The build quality is excellent with an all metal case giving it a truly bomb-proof feel and again using a fully suspended design to keep camera noise to an absolute minimum. It utilises two capsules in an X/Y configuration to give true stereo recordings with good soundstage whilst still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise. It’s powered by a standard 9V PP3 type battery, (not included by Rode, but we throw one in because we’re nice like that!) The Rode power LED is constantly illuminated green to let you know all is well and battery life is over 100 hours. There’s a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble, and also a switch for 10db attenuation, useful for recording in high sound pressure level situations eg concerts, racetracks, train stations etc. It has a standard hot-shoe mount and the shock mount body is also threaded for mounting on a boom arm or tripod. The connection is via a 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Also included in the box is the Rode “Dead Cat” Pro furry windjammer. This is a really lovely bit of kit.



Features:
• Studio recording quality.
• Rugged die-cast construction.
• 9v battery operation.
• Pro Furry windjammer included.
• Condenser Microphone.
• Low noise circuitry.
• switchable 10db attenuation
• switchable low pass filter
• Low handling noise.
• Integral hot shoe mount.
• Designed & manufactured in Australia.
• Full 10 year guarantee*










Specifications:
Acoustic Principle: Gradient
Directional Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 40 Hz ~ 20 000 Hz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12dB/octave
Output Impedance: 200 Ohm
Signal/Noise ratio: 79 dB (1 kHz)
Equivalent Noise: 15 dB
Maximum SPL: 130 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kO)
Power (Supply voltage): 9 V DC Alkaline Battery
Current consumption: 7mA
Battery Life: >60 hours
Output Connection: Stereo mini jack plug - 3.5 mm.
Weight - no battery: 330gm
Dimensions: 172 x 100 x 64mm

(*product registration direct with RODE is required for the 10 year guarantee to become effective)

Have a look at the specification sheet here (Acrobat pdf file)