Rode Micro Boompole - 3-Section Boom Pole

As long as you keep in mind that where you buy is important for the warranty, the RØDE VideoMic GO II microphone is an excellent entry-level device for those getting started in content creation.

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  The connection versatility – analog or digital, and pretty much ready to connect digitally with anything out there, The professional quality build in a consumer device, The sound quality is outstanding – not as good as the top end Rode mics, but head and shoulders better than the native device mic

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  Offer a desktop stand for the Go II in case you want to use it with a laptop

I've had this mic a couple of months now. The first few times I used it, I was impressed. The sound quality is impressive for such a budget mic. Nice form factor, great coiled cord that is replaceable. But, there is a serious problem. I noticed a loud hum in a recording from a Panasonic G85.

I've been using this mic for my Canon m50 mark ii and it has been working well. Plan on seeing how long this mic will last me, but I have high hopes.

For any videographer that's constantly on the go, the RODE Video Mic GO is the best option. If you're doing any kind of backstage interviews, small concert videos to show your friends, or just need a professional sound in an everyday video setting without the room for a boom mic and operator, this...

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  easy to use, lightweight, pro sound

A neat little device that gives some direction and focus to recorded sound. Well made and good value with the included shock mount and Rycote windshield.

A neat little device that gives some direction and focus to recorded sound. Well made and good value with the included shock mount and Rycote windshield.

I love the mic, the built quality and sound is amazing. I’m very happy with my purchase and it came right in time. I would recommend this product to my friends and family or to anyone who does videography.

The only reason I give this mic a 4.5 and not a 5 is because the connection wire to camera was not very long at all and needed to buy an extension since I was actually setting the mic up closer than the camera was. Otherwise, performed great!

I don't use this product much, but the few times that I have, the product has worked as intended. It's useful with my Rode VideoMic when needing more mobility with my microphone.

This microphone is light and easy to attach to my camera rig. It is incredibly silent in manual mode and picks up heavily in front (which is a good thing!). On full auto mode, the microphone does create some slight hum, but it is not bad enough to be noticeable to the average person.

Good quality for the price. I don't know much about microphones or cameras, but this is a great form factor for streaming / podcasting and the sound quality is pretty decent.