Rode VideoMic GO II

VideoMic GO II
Lightweight Directional Microphone

The next generation of RØDE VideoMics is well and truly here.

The VideoMic GO II is designed to make capturing incredible audio incredibly easy. Ultra-lightweight and compact, with powerful features that are simple to use, it is perfect for all forms of content creation with a camera, smartphone or tablet, or computer. It’s time to take your content to the next level.

Key Features:

• Broadcast-quality compact shotgun microphone
• Ultra-lightweight (just 89 grams)
• No battery required and no complicated switching – incredibly easy to use
• 3.5mm TRS output for use with cameras
• USB output for use with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and computers (macOS and Windows)
• Compatible with RØDE apps for accessing advanced features, powerful audio processing and studio-quality recording on any device

On-Camera Microphone 

The VideoMic GO II is an ultra-lightweight and versatile shotgun microphone for capturing incredible audio with a camera. In addition to being incredibly compact and lightweight, the VideoMic GO II is super simple to use and requires no batteries to operate.

Fully featured USB microphone with built-in DSP

The supremely versatile connectivity of the VideoMic GO II allows full functionality as a USB microphone, where the 3.5mm output will act as a powerful headphone output. Introducing the next microphone for RØDE Connect, allowing up to four microphones to be plugged into one computer with optimized DSP — compressor, noise gate and the legendary Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

Complete compatibility with mobile devices and unlocked digital control 

Connection through the USB-C output is certified for direct use with iOS and Android devices, with supporting cables specifically designed with optimal cable management. Without the requirement of additional adapters. Compatibility with RØDE Central and Reporter unlock additional features in the microphone such as a high-pass filter, -20dB pad and a windshield compensation.

Incredible Sound with Ease

You don’t need to be an audio expert to get incredible sound. The VideoMic GO II does all the hard work for you. Featuring the same annular line tube technology as our VideoMic NTG and NTG5 microphones, it delivers rich, full-bodied audio that is perfect for a wide range of recording applications. It is a highly directional microphone, meaning it focuses on what you have it pointed at while reducing background noise, giving you crystal-clear, professional sound with ease.

The VideoMic GO II also comes with a ​high-quality windshield for capturing clean recordings outdoors​ and reducing plosives, plus a professional shockmount for superior absorption of handling noise.

Small but Mighty

Weighing in at just 89 grams, the VideoMic GO II is compact and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. Perfect for use with compact cameras, mobile recording rigs, or on a desktop as a USB microphone for capturing high-quality audio anywhere.

As Simple as Plug and Go

The VideoMic GO II has no complicated controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate, so you can get recording in seconds. It connects seamlessly to cameras, computers, smartphones and tablets, giving you instant professional audio with minimal fuss – just pick it up, plug it in and go.

One Mic For All Your Devices

The VideoMic GO II is designed to suit the diverse needs of today’s content creators, offering universal compatibility with all your devices*.

Use it with your camera in the field. Use it with your smartphone or tablet for crystal-clear recording on the go. Use it as a desktop USB mic for podcasting, gaming and livestreaming, or video calls. Incredible versatility for maximum creativity.

*Additional cables required for connecting the VideoMic GO II to computers and mobile devices via USB – USB-C devices: SC16, SC17, SC18; iOS (Lightning) devices: SC15, SC19.

Supercharged with USB Power

Plugging the VideoMic GO II into your computer turns it into a fully functional USB microphone – perfect for anything from podcasting to video calls and voice overs to streaming. This groundbreaking patent-pending technology makes the VideoMic GO II unlike any other microphone in its class. When used in USB mode, the 3.5mm output doubles as a headphone output for easy audio monitoring and playback of your recordings.

Unlock More Creative Potential With RØDE Apps

The VideoMic GO II is compatible with the entire RØDE app suite, giving you access to advanced features, powerful audio processing and studio-quality recording on any device.