Rode VideoMicro II
External Microphones

VideoMicro II

Rode

Released Nov 2022

Rode VideoMicro II Microphone in the External Microphones category. The Rode VideoMicro II scores 82/100 based on 8 expert reviews.

Critic Score

828 reviews

Where to buy

Pros

  • Ultra-compact and lightweight(7)
  • Includes windshields and cables(6)
  • Improved helix isolation mount(5)
  • Excellent sound quality for the price(4)
  • No batteries required(3)

Cons

  • Limited range beyond 4 meters(2)

8 Critic Reviews

85
PetapixelJan 2023

The Rode VideoMicro II delivers excellent sound quality that punches above its weight for an $80 microphone, making it perfect for creators wanting to improve their audio without breaking the bank.

85
Latestintech

The RODE VideoMicro II is a compact, user-friendly shotgun microphone that delivers professional-quality audio with excellent noise reduction and includes useful accessories like the innovative HELIX ...

85
Camerakit

The VideoMicro II is a professional-quality microphone that will instantly elevate the audio of your camera or smartphone.

85
Store Bandccamera

Combining professional audio quality and simple operation, the VideoMicro II offers the best of both worlds with its revolutionary annular line tube technology and HELIX isolation mount system.

82
Cre-8

The RØDE VideoMicro II is an ultra-light 39g camera top mic that offers good audio quality and significant improvement over built-in microphones for vlogging and videography.

80
PhotofocusFeb 2023

The Rode VideoMicro II is an improvement upon their prior ultracompact on-camera microphones, offering simplicity, versatility, and professional quality in a small package.

78
DigitalcameraworldDec 2022

The RODE VideoMicro II is an affordable, lightweight on-camera shotgun mic that offers clear audio quality and simple operation, making it ideal for video beginners despite some limitations in connect...

75
Tk-tech-bayDec 2022

The Rode VideoMic 2 is a shotgun mic that is better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV, designed for capturing accurate audio in challenging environments.