VideoMicro II - Compact On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

RØDE VideoMicro II — 39-Gram Shotgun That Upgrades Any Camera Instantly

The gist: The lightest serious on-camera shotgun in RØDE’s lineup — 80mm long, 39 grams, no battery required, and a HELIX isolation mount that eliminates handling noise without adding bulk to a travel camera setup.

• Annular line tube technology: The same directional audio tech from RØDE’s professional NTG5 shotgun, delivering transparent, focused sound in a body shorter than a pen.
• Supercardioid polar pattern: Directional capture audible up to 4m — strong enough for sit-down interviews and walking vlog shots alike.
• HELIX isolation mount: Decoupled shock mount built into the cold-shoe foot absorbs camera handling vibration without requiring a separate shock mount accessory.
• Battery-free, plug & go: Phantom-powered from the camera’s 3.5mm jack — zero setup, zero batteries to pack.

Digital Camera World reviewed the VideoMicro II as a “clear step up from a camera’s in-built mic,” noting consistent speech capture even at 4m distance — a practical advantage for travel creators who don’t always mic up their subjects.

Best for: Travel photographers and vloggers who want a no-setup audio upgrade for their mirrorless or DSLR that doesn’t add meaningful weight or length to the camera. Skip it if: You need USB connectivity or want to record directly to a laptop — this is a 3.5mm analog camera mic only. Runs ~$79 — check the current price before buying.