RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro: Redesigned in 2016

RODE first shipped their Stereo VideoMic Pro in 2012. Now in 2016, they have updated the Stereo VideoMic Pro with the Rycote Lyre suspension system, redesigned the microphone capsules, updated the cable with kevlar reinforcement, increased the density of the foam wind cover, and added RF shielding. Let's have a listen and discuss when you might choose the Stereo VideoMic Pro vs the mono VideoMic Pro.

RODE was kind enough to send us the Stereo VideoMic Pro for review. Full disclosure: This microphone was given to me for this review, I did not purchase it with my money. I was not paid to do this review.

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Gear used in this episode:

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RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro with Rycote Suspension - Better for recording ambience

Amazon: https://geni.us/BuxsD4N

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1273119-REG/rode_stereo_videomic_pro_r_stereo_videomic_pro_rycote.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/ROSVMPR/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xROSVMPR

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RODE (mono) VideoMic Pro with Rycote Suspension - Better for recording dialogue

Amazon: https://geni.us/Lp8ZK

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1152351-REG/rode_videomic_pro_r_videomic_pro_with_lyre.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/ROVMPR/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xROVMPR

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Aurora Aperture Power XND 2000 Variable Neutral Density Filter

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1272890-REG/aurora_aperture_pxnd2k_39_39mm_powerxnd_2000_variable.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/AUPXND200039/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xAUPXND200039

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/yt16

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028453-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh4kbody_lumix_dmc_gh4_mirrorless_micro.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/PADMCGH4B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPADMCGH4B

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Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/BgTR

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/865111-REG/Panasonic_H_HS12035_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/PA123528XB/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPA123528XB

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens (for talking head shots)

Amazon: https://geni.us/5W6do52

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/971404-REG/olympus_v311030bu000_m_45mm_f1_8_lens.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/OL4518B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xOL4518B

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iPhone 7+ was used for the outdoor shots of the microphones. You know where to find iPhones.

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Copyright 2016 by Curtis Judd

Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.