RODE VideoMicro Quickstart Guide

PARTS GUIDE

1. Microphone Body
2. WS9 Deluxe Windshield
3. Rycote Lyre Shockmount
4. Camera Shoe Mount with 3/8" thread
5. 3.5mm microphone output socket
6. 3.5mm dual mono output cable

INITIAL SETUP

1. Insert microphone body into the captive mount on the Rycote Lyre Shockmount. Place the lyre within the located groove as in diagram A. Ensure the microphone body is centered and well balanced.
2. Attach the WS9 Deluxe Windshield onto the front of the microphone body. A recessed section of the foam will accept the shape of the microphone body, holding it in place.
3. Connect the 3.5mm dual mono output cable to the 3.5mm output socket on the microphone body.

MOUNTING

Mounting to Camera

1. Turn the tightening ring above the camera shoe mount counter-clockwise to loosen the camera shoe connection, before attaching to camera.
2. Slide the camera-shoe into place on the camera mount. Once the mic is in place, secure it by tightening the ring clockwise.
3. Connect one end of the 3.5mm output cable into the output socket on the rear of the microphone and the other end of the 3.5mm output cable to the camera's 'Microphone In' socket.

Mounting to Boom Pole or Microphone Stand

1. Connect the 3/8" thread on the bottom of the camera shoe mount to the 3/8" thread used on your Boompole or microphone stand.
2. Rotate clockwise until connection is secure. Do not over-tighten.

SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA FOR USE

The VideoMicro does not require batteries for operation, but instead uses the plugin power supplied via your camera's microphone input. For best results with the VideoMicro, set your camera's audio input to the following settings where possible.

Audio input: Microphone input.
Audio Level/Gain control: Manual (when available)
Plugin Power: ON

Refer to the user manual supplied with your camera for instructions on adjusting audio settings.

Do not supply phantom power to the VideoMicro. Phantom power is the 24 or 48 volt powering option supplied through professional XLR microphone inputs on some cameras. The VideoMicro requires Plugin power, which is typically supplied by default through your camera's 3.5mm microphone input socket at around 2 – 3 Volts.