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RØDE VideoMicro II

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RØDE VideoMicro II

A beginner-tier ultra-compact shotgun that needs no battery — it draws plug-in power and records as soon as you connect it via 3.5mm TRS or TRRS. That simplicity is the appeal for the smallest run-and-gun setups. Skip it if your camera or phone jack lacks plug-in power, or if you're on a USB-only setup; it's a no-fuss starter mic.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall66±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).

Beginner Friendliness94
Compatibility50
Confidence82
Pro Readiness32
Upgrade Path55
Value90

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
mic typeshotgunSourced
connection3.5mm TRS, 3.5mm TRRSSourced
phantom power requirednoSourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • Ultra-compact starter mic — no battery, plug in and record

Who should skip this

  • Cameras/phones whose 3.5mm jack lacks plug-in power
  • USB-only setups

Where to buy

List price $79

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Compatibility

No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the RØDE NT-USB+ is the natural next step up in microphones. See it →