Rent the Rode VideoMic Pro+ in Canada — a premium camera-mount shotgun microphone with smart features that make clean audio almost foolproof. It’s a big step up from any built-in mic, ideal for vlogging, interviews, events and run-and-gun filmmaking. Key points:
- Directional shotgun pickup that focuses on your subject and rejects noise from the sides and rear
- Auto power on/off — it wakes when you connect the cable to the camera and sleeps when you unplug, so you never miss a take or drain the battery
- Safety channel records a second, quieter track so a sudden loud peak can be rescued in the edit
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (100+ hours), plus a high-pass filter, high-frequency boost and digitally-switched gain
Our thoughts
The Pro+ is the on-camera shotgun I’d recommend for people who want to set it and forget it. The auto-power feature alone saves so many missed takes and flat batteries — plug it into the camera and it’s recording. The safety channel is the other quiet hero: it captures a backup track at a lower level, so if someone suddenly gets loud you can recover clean audio from the safety take. Add the rechargeable battery and precise digital gain and it’s a dependable, low-stress upgrade for interviews and events.
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
| Type |
Camera-mount shotgun microphone (condenser) |
| Polar pattern |
Directional (supercardioid) — focuses on what the camera points at |
| Output |
Detachable 3.5mm TRS cable |
| Auto power |
Powers on when connected to the camera, off when disconnected |
| Safety channel |
Records a second track at a lower level to recover peaks |
| Gain control |
Digitally switched (−10 / 0 / +20 dB) |
| Filters & tone |
High-pass filter and selectable high-frequency boost |
| Shockmount |
Integrated Rycote Lyre suspension |
| Power |
Rechargeable LB-1 lithium-ion (100+ hrs) via USB; also runs on AA batteries |
| Mounting |
Camera hotshoe or boompole |
Compatibility & what you might add
- Works with any camera that has a 3.5mm microphone input — DSLRs, mirrorless and camcorders. It mounts in the hotshoe and needs no phantom power from the camera.
- For interviews or noisy locations, pair it with a lapel mic or a dedicated recorder for even more control.
- Add a furry windshield (“deadcat”) for outdoor use — ask and we’ll include what you need.
- Browse more shotgun mics and sound accessories.
Q&A
Why use this instead of my camera’s built-in mic?
Built-in mics are omnidirectional and sit next to the camera, so they pick up handling noise, lens motors and everything around you. The VideoMic Pro+ is a directional shotgun with a proper condenser capsule — it focuses on whatever the camera is pointed at and rejects much of the side and rear noise, giving cleaner, more professional-sounding audio.
What does the auto-power feature do?
The mic automatically turns on when you connect its cable to the camera, and turns off when you disconnect. That means it’s always ready when you start rolling and won’t quietly drain its battery if you forget to switch it off — two of the most common ways people ruin or lose audio.
What is the safety channel for?
It records a second copy of your audio at a lower level onto the other channel. If your main track suddenly clips because someone got loud or laughed, you can use the quieter safety track instead and keep clean, undistorted sound. It’s a simple insurance policy that’s saved many interviews.
How is it powered?
It has a rechargeable LB-1 lithium-ion battery good for 100+ hours, charged over USB, and it can also run on AA batteries as a backup. Combined with the auto-power feature, you rarely have to think about power. We supply it charged and ready to go.
Is it good for outdoor use?
Yes, with the right accessory. The included foam handles light wind, but for breezy outdoor shooting we’d recommend adding a furry windshield (“deadcat”) to prevent wind noise. Let us know your shoot and we’ll include one.
