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Rode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone | 
| Brand: Rode
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $248.90
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 864
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 3 x 5
This product, like the VideoMic (VM), now the world's biggest selling on camera shotgun microphone, is also destined to become an Industry standard and not only offers the same sound quality & performance as it's predecessor, but also meets the industry demand for stereo recording. Now videographers may use true 'studio' stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the SVM to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high le
Warranty: 10 Year Warranty
MPN: 0698813000890
Model: SVM
UPC: 698813000890
EAN: 1783817110023
ASIN: B000I5W7K8
Release Date: March 1, 2010
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| Features:
| • | Versatile X/Y configured, supercardioid stereo microphone well suited for all video applications | | • | Captures true ambience of recording space with high level of rear rejection and low noise | | • | Two-step high-pass filter (flat or 80 Hz), -10dB pad switch | | • | Custom designed integral windshield; windscreen included | | • | 9V battery powered |
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Product Description
The Rode VideoMic, Stereo Video Microphone, is a camera mountable shotgun mic destined to become an Industry standard. Videographers choose it for true studio stereo recording techniques in the field. In additon, it meets the music industry demand for stereo recording applications. The X/Y configuration enables the Stereo VideoMic to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise. Fitted with a shoe mount and low noise circuit design make this an excellent addition to your microphone arsenal. The Stereo VideoMic offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control. You can also use the Stereo VideoMic as a remote mic on a stand which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events & Interviews. Rode Stereo Video Mic Features Stereo X/Y condenser microphone Broadcast sound quality Two stp high-pass filter - flat or 80 Hz Rugged cast aluminum body 9V battery operation Custom designed integral windshield Low noise circuitry Low handling noise Integral camera-shoe mount Includes Dead Kitten windscreen
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Good microphone July 13, 2010
Bloomington Bookworm (Central Illinois, USA)
Works well to pick up conversations, even in relatively noisy environments. Much better than the built in mike in my Canon Vixia camcorder.
Must remeber: the power switch must be turned to the on position before it will record anything. I forgot for the first one or two clips of my initial sessions. A newbie mistake.
The deadcat cover is fairly good, but I still ended up with some wind noise outdoors in mildly windy conditions.
 Must Have if you have a Canon 5D Mk2 February 1, 2010
George Wada (Arlington, TX)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This microphone is part of my camera equipment. I do still photography, but delivering a video product to your client is an extra plus. I usually put together a video slideshow. Only minus, no sound check, and on off switch is not secure. I keep battery out when not in use.
An exceptional stereo microphone October 6, 2009
N. Hawkins (Chicago)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought a Canon 5D Mark II with the understanding that at some point, I'd like to take amazing HD footage. Awesome footage is made or ruined with sound quality, and I looked at multiple reviews online and at sites [...] and others, and the Rode Stereo VideoMic got good reviews for a "starter" microphone.
Being a photography buff, I figured that this would be good enough for me to get started with. I'm amazed at the sound quality and range that I get with the microphone. With the onboard mic from the 5D, I'd sometimes catch myself breathing heavily (which sucks to have good footage ruined by that.) With the Rode mic, it's gone. The mic fits into the Canon's hotshoe and plugs in just fine. The Rode mic also includes the awesomely named Dead Kitten, to block wind noise (Canon's internal microphone is pretty good at picking it up.) I'm really surprised at how much it blocks. While shooting friends goofing off outdoors over the weekend, I got to shoot video with my point and shoot and the 5D + Rode rig. The point/shoot picked up more wind noise than my friends and the Rode mic didn't pick up any of the wind.
I haven't gotten a chance to do anything indepth, such as use Magic Lantern for the 5D Mark II so I can do things like manual gain control, look at on-screen audio and things of that nature. I bought this because I wanted a good stereo microphone without having aspirations of making the next big feature at Sundance. The fact that I can put the microphone on a boom pole and have it work well is just an added bonus (but then I'd have to bribe friends to hold it for me since I only have so many hands!)
I'm happy with it, and I generally dislike most electronics. That says a lot.
Concert sound? No Problem! July 27, 2009
R. Maurer (California)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've been using this Rode mic to make archival videos of concerts for the last 3 years and it is awesome. Clear, transparent and the next best thing to being there. Great sound at a reasonable price seems to be the Rode mission statement. I wish the camera man(me)was as good as the mic!
 too soft no vol control no indicator light July 24, 2009
G. Gersaba (Honolulu, HI)
1 out of 53 found this review helpful
I just got it a day ago. I couldn't get any sound from the thing until I discovered there was sound, but was so soft that it was below human hearing. if it weren't for the KM video player, I would never had heard my cursing! I bought it b/c of a reviewer that said he used it with his Canon Mrk II DSLR, which is what I have. What a loss! The manual says "indicator light" and I don't have one. There's no in-camera volume control, nor is there any on the camera or in the documentation. I'll just have to resell this bastid and maybe buy some "dummy" signs to hang around my neck.
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