The Rode VideoMic GO II supercardioid shotgun microphone offers unprecedented convenience and ease-of-use. Completely plug and play, this lightweight shotgun mic is powered by your camera's external microphone input or USB-C connection — no batteries required. You can even use the TRS output for headphones while USB mode is engaged! It doesn't skimp on quality, either. When we first heard the VideoMic GO II at Music Experience, we were absolutely stunned by the ultra-clean sound afforded by its tight, highly-directional pickup pattern. Whether you're working on a television or film set, in a stadium, or on a wildlife preserve, the Rode VideoMic GO II supercardioid shotgun microphone's time-saving design will ensure that you never miss a great shot again.

Rode VideoMic GO II at a Glance:

• Supercardioid design delivers a tight, ultra-clean sound
• Plug-and-play design for battery-free operation
• 3.5mm TRS and digital USB-C output
• Connect to mobile devices, laptops, computers and more
• SM8-R camera mount
• ABS construction ensures durability and reliability

Intelligent design delivers ultra-clean sound

The VideoMic GO II delivers clear, crisp, directional audio. Its tight pickup area focuses directly in front of the microphone and reduces other surrounding sounds, ensuring that your subject is isolated from distracting background noise that could ruin an otherwise perfect recording. To provide further isolation from wind that could interfere with your sound, the VideoMic GO II also features a handy windshield.

Rode delivers high-quality, value-priced microphones

Rode Microphones was one of the earliest established manufacturers of professional and affordable recording-quality condenser microphones. Committed to offering the highest-quality microphones possible for the dollar, Rode has developed a solid reputation among professional and project studios the world over. In fact, their NT2-A won a series of accolades including "World's Best Studio Microphone" at the prestigious Frankfurt Musikmesse. With corporate headquarters and all manufacturing based in Australia, we continue to see some of the first-rate, affordable microphones in existence from Rode Microphones.

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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.

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.