VideoMic Pro Instruction Manual www.rodemic.
Introduction Thank you for investing in the VideoMic Pro. When released the original VideoMic in 2004 it was the only microphone of its kind on the market. Just like many great innovations it was born from a personal need. At the time MiniDV cameras were the latest technology, offering consumers and independent filmmakers unprecedented freedom and creativity for their video, but neglecting audio quality.
Specifications Acoustic Principle: Line Gradient Polar Pattern: Super-Cardioid Frequency Range: 40Hz ~ 20 000Hz Frequency Range: (High Pass Filter) Selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12 dB/octave Variable Level: 3 position switch (-10 dB, 0 dB, +20 dB) Output Impedence: 200 Signal to Noise Ratio: 74 dB Equivalent Noise: 20 dBA SPL (A- weighted as per IEC651) Maximum SPL: 134 dB Maximum Output: +6.9 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1K load) Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1V/Pa (12.
Specifications Frequency Response dB re 1 V./Pa 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 20 Hz 100 1000 10 000 20 000 Polar Response 0˚ +5.0 0.0 -2.0 -4.0 -6.0 -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -16.0 -18.0 -20.0 -22.0 -24.0 -2.0 -10.0 -20.0 -25.0 90˚ 270˚ dB rel.
Features • Compact, lightweight body • Broadcast recording quality • Condenser microphone • 9V battery powered - over 70 hours use (alkaline) • Integrated shock mounting • Integrated foam windshield • 3.
Powering the VideoMic Pro • The VideoMic Pro operates on a standard 9V battery (ANSI:1604A or IEC:6LR61). We recommend you use either Alkaline or Lithium batteries for the longest continuous operating time. • The VideoMic Pro will run continuously for over 70 hours with a good quality Alkaline battery. It is however important to understand that battery performance can vary dramatically with ambient temperature and shelf life. Actual operation times will vary, and we suggest you always carry a spare battery.
Installing the battery • To remove the cover, hold the sides of the cover with your thumb and third finger, and push up on the indentation with your index finger, then pivot the bottom of the cover away. • Insert the battery with the “-” negative terminal on top as shown above. The correct battery orientation is also shown on the inside of the battery cover. • Replace the cover by first hooking the top clips in, then press the bottom clips into place.
Mounting the VideoMic Pro Standard camera-shoe mount • The VideoMic Pro incorporates a standard camerashoe mount on the underside of the suspension shock mount. Designed to reduce motor and handling noise being carried through from the camera to the mic, the camera-shoe mount also has a 3/8” thread at the bottom to allow mounting on tripods and boompoles. • You will find older model and low cost cameras produce more motor noise, which the VideoMic Pro can pick up.
The VideoMic Pro has a small cable clip on the underside of the shockmount to secure the cable in place and prevent any unwanted movement noise. Secure your cable on the clip on the underside of the VideoMic Pro shockmount • The VideoMic Pro delivers a mic level signal to the video camera via a stereo mini jack audio lead. The mini jack should be connected to the camera via the camera’s “Audio-In” socket - refer to your video camera user manual for the location of the socket on your camera model.
VideoMic Pro Controls On/Off & High Pass Filter Switch • The power/HPF switch is located on the back of the mic body. Mic OFF Mic ON (FLAT) Mic ON (HPF) Power/High Pass Filter Switch The High Pass Filter (HPF ) is a low frequency cutoff setting, which you can use to remove rumble or other low frequency noise while recording. It will affect the tone slightly but in some situations it may be required. LED Power Indicator • The power indicator LED flashes RED briefly when the mic is first turned on.
Three position level control switch - The left setting (-10) will reduce or attenuate the signal by 10 dB, meaning that loud sound sources will be reduced and be less likely to overload or ‘clip’ the input of the camera. - The right setting (+20) will increase the signal level by 20 dB. This is useful where you have a very quiet sound source, or your camera requires a higher input level for better signal to noise ratio (as in many Digital SLR cameras). Loud sound levels can cause serious hearing damage.
Shockmount & bands • The VideoMic Pro has been designed with an integrated suspension shockmount, which reduces the chance of transmitting handling noise to the mic when recording your audio. • This shockmount uses four elastomer suspension bands to hold the VideoMic Pro in its shockmount cradle. These bands have been created to be intentionally soft, again to mimimise the transmission of camera and handling noise through this material.
Consult the image below to determine which band to use on the side of the mic that you are starting on. There are four bands in total, two of each shape. BAND TYPE ONE BAND TYPE TWO Top view of the VideoMic Pro. Use the band with the correct alignment for the area you are attaching The ‘arrow head’ end of the band is to be placed into the notch on the side of the mic body which is normally just below the windshield foam. Match the shape of the band to the notch, and press firmly into place.
Once the first end is secured, angle the square end of the band into the corresponding notch underneath the front or back of the mic body and press into place. Angle the square end of the band into the corresponding square notch on the bottom of the mic body Repeat the process for all four shockmount bands. Once all four are fitted on the mic body, pull up the shockmount cradle underneath the bands. The correct alignment will have the shoemount on the cradle closer towards the back end of the mic.
General Operation • The VideoMic Pro comes pre-fitted with a foam windshield. It is not necessary to remove it, however if it ever is removed please take care not to tear the foam. The windshield should be left on at all times while recording, as even the slightest breeze can cause sound interference. has a full line of accessories such as windshields, boom poles, cable extenders and pistol grips. Please visit our web site www.rodemic.com for further details.
Support If you experience any problem, or have any questions regarding your microphone, first contact the dealer who sold it to you. We have an extensive dealer network to assist you. If you have difficulty getting the advice or assistance you require, do not hesitate to contact us directly via the details below. International 107 Carnarvon Street Silverwater NSW 2128 Australia Ph: +61 2 9648 5855 Fax: +61 2 9648 2455 USA P.O.
