Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote
External Microphones

VideoMic Pro Rycote

Rode

Released Jun 30, 2017 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026

Camera microphone with stereo recording, Rycote lyre shock mount, and three-position level control in a compact design. The Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote scores 91/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Doremistudios, Videoaktiv, Fotomaniak, and Cutemonster.

Critic Score

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91

based on 5 expert reviews

DoremistudiosVideoaktivFotomaniakCutemonsterPostperspective

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 85 (Postperspective) to 95 (Doremistudios). Doremistudios tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Compact and lightweight(4)
  • High quality stereo recording(3)
  • Integrated rycote lyre shock mount(3)

Cons

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5 Publication Reviews

95
Independent publication09/2019

AI summary of this review

The Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro is highly recommended by us at Do Re Mi Studios. It is very user-friendly and the results we have produced are of a very high quality.

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95
Independent publication07/2017

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The Røde Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote is described as a reference-quality stereo microphone that handles high sound pressure levels well and is ideal for both concert halls and general stereo recording.

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90
Independent publication01/2023

AI summary of this review

Rode VideoMic Pro Rycote is rightly considered one of the best microphones on the market, offering crystal clear sound quality and excellent features despite a few minor drawbacks.

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90
Independent publication

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After some trial and error with both the internal settings of my camera as well as the settings of the Rode VideoMic Pro external microphone, I was able to record sound that was exponentially better t...

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85
Independent publication09/2017

AI summary of this review

The Røde Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote is a high-level external microphone that will add production value to any camera recording, especially for outdoor b-roll and performances.

Score estimated from the review text