RODE VideoMic GO II (Helix)
RODE VideoMic GO II (Helix)
The RODE VideoMic GO II (Helix) microphone is designed to make capturing incredible sound easy. It is ultra-light and compact, with powerful features, that are easy to use, making it ideal for all forms of content creation using the camera, smartphone, tablet or computer. Featuring the same ring tube technology as the VideoMic NTG from the same manufacturer, it provides a rich and full sound that is ideal for a wide range of recording applications. This is a highly directional microphone, which means, that it focuses on the fact what you're aiming at, while reducing background noise, so you get crystal clear and professional sound with ease.
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Microphone type
Condenser
The principle of the microphone
Narrowing (supercardioid)
Directional characteristic
20 - 20 000 Hz
Frequency range
Key features of the RODE VideoMic GO II (Helix)
- Compact shotgun microphone for broadcast
- Ultra-lightweight design (only 89 g including accessories)
- 3.5mm TRS output for use with cameras
- USB output for mobile devices and computers
- Compatible with iOS, Android, macOS and Windows
- HELIX shock and vibration isolation mounting system
- Protection against handling noise
- No battery needed
- Simple operation without complicated setup
- Compatible with RODE applications
- Advanced digital signal processing
- Studio recording option
- Production at RODE's state-of-the-art facility in Sydney
Suitable for mobile, camera and video production
Small, simple, powerful
Weighing just 33 grams, the VideoMic GO II is compact and light enough to take anywhere. It is ideal for use with compact cameras, mobile recording sets or on a desk as a USB microphone to record high-quality audio anywhere. It has no complex controls or switches and requires no batteries to operate.
One microphone for all your devices
VideoMic GO II is designed to meet the diverse needs of today's content creators and offers universal compatibility with all your devices. Use it with your camera in the field, your phone on the go, or as a USB desktop microphone for podcasting, gaming, live streaming or video calling - you can even unlock top pass, high frequency amplification or pad with RODE Central in USB mode. Additional cables are required to connect VideoMic GO II to computers and mobile devices via USB - devices with USB-C: SC16, SC17, SC18; iOS device (Lightning): SC15, SC19.
Innovative HELIX insulation holder
HELIX is a breakthrough isolation mount, developed in-house by the RODE team specifically for the VideoMic GO II. With an innovative design, expertly crafted to the exact specifications of the microphone, it provides excellent protection from bumps, shocks and general handling that can lead to annoying rumble in your recordings. It's also super low-profile, so your setup is sleek while offering optimal acoustic performance. The mount is equipped with convenient cable management slots, a camera mount and a thread for mounting on a stand and other accessories.
VideoMic GO II User Guide
Comprehensive user guide Covers everything from first time onboarding to accessing advanced features on a mobile device or computer using the powerful RODE Central suite of apps.
RØDE Central app
RØDE Central is a necessary companion application for configuring compatible RØDE devices, unlocking advanced features, enabling or disabling features and updating firmware. With a unified and intuitive interface on desktop and mobile, RØDE Central is designed for efficiency, helping you quickly optimize your equipment so you can focus on creating.
Technical specifications
- Acoustic principle: tlacquer gradient electret condenser
- Polar characteristics: supercardioid
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Output impedance: 2 k2 Ω
- Signal to noise ratio: 79 dBA
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 15 dBA
- Dynamic range: typically 95 dBA
- Sensitivity: -31 dBV (28.78 mV at 94 dB SPL) ± 1 dB at 1 kHz
- Maximum input SPL: 110 dB SPL
- Output connection: 3.5 mm TRS
- Connecting to a computer: USB-C (USB 2.0)
- Simultaneous input/output: stereo input and output in USB mode
- Power requirements: nand 3.5 mm connector with 2 - 5 V, USB 5 V
- Bit depth: 24 bits
- Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
- Minimum operating system requirements: macOS 10.15, Windows 10 (20H2), iOS 14, Android 9.0
Package contents
- 1× Microphone RODE VideoMic GO II (Helix)
- 1× HELIX Insulation holder
- 1× Windshield wind cover
- 1× SC14 cable
The principle of the microphone
The dynamic microphone is suitable for open performances, live input, music production, etc. It uses a magnet and a moving coil to capture sound.
You will use a condenser microphone mainly for studio purposes. It has higher sensitivity and lower noise. It is necessary to power it separately.
Frequency range
The frequency range indicates the range of frequency values that the microphone records. The higher the range, the more sounds it can record.
Low frequencies (e. g. 20–200 Hz): Bass, the deepest tones of instruments (double bass, kick drum) and male voices.
Medium frequency (e. g. 200–3000 Hz): The body of the instruments, the base of the voice, where the ear is most sensitive, important for speech intelligibility.
High frequencies (e. g. 3000–14000 Hz): Treble, detail, sibilance and " shine" of the sound.
Airband (above 14000 Hz): It gives recordings a sense of expensive, super-quality sound and space.
Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is the ratio of output voltage to sound pressure. It expresses how loud a signal a microphone produces at a given sound pressure; higher sensitivity means stronger voltage and is suitable for quiet studios, while lower sensitivity is better for noisy environments as it will amplify less ambient noise unnecessarily.
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
