RODE VideoMic Shotgun mic with Black Deadcat

The VideoMic from Rode is a cost effective shotgun microphone that can easily be mounted on a video camera because it features an integrated shockmount that attaches to the camera's shoe. The VideoMic is lightweight, and when mounting on a camera it does not appear in the frame. Its supercardioid polar pattern attenuates sounds from the sides. The result is a signal that sounds closer to the camera, even when shooting in noisy environments or at moderate distances.

Replaceable rubber Orings suspend the microphone on the shockmount and protect against noise due to movement and handling. An attached, coiled cable terminates to a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini output connection. The VideoMic features a condenser element that utilizes a standard 9 Volt battery (sold separately). The microphone will run for approximately 100 hours on a single battery. This microphone was used in the making of the lowbudget blockbuster hit film Paranormal Activity. If you're wondering if you can get good sound with the VideoMic, wonder no more.

Barrel Canceling Pick Up
The Rode Video Mic functions as a true line plus gradient microphone with a supercardioid pattern in the front and a barrel that cancels sideaudio. The result is maximum pick up of the source in highly ambient and noisy environments.
Integrated ShockMount
The VideoMic features a permanently attached shock mount with a camera mounting shoe underneath. The shock mount features replaceable rubber orings that protect against noise caused by abrupt movement and shock.
High Pass Filter Switch
A highpass filter switch eliminates room ambiance and noise below 80Hz. This results in improved intelligibility while recording around machinery, wind or close proximities.
Internal Power
The condenser element is powered with a standard 9volt battery for up to 100 hours (approximately). The KTek KR50180 Fur Windsock is intended to be used as an extra layer of wind protection; fitting over existing foam windscreens and plastic windshields. This Windsock is made of topgrade synthetic fur and measures 1.96 x 7.08" (50 x 180mm), which allows it to fit snugly over the Rode Video Mic and windscreen. The Wind Muff greatly reduces wind noise when recording in windy conditions.