Rode VideoMicro II

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Mic Type	Condenser
Form Factor	Shotgun
Connection	3.5mm, USB-C
Works With	Camera, Phone, Computer
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Phantom Power Required	No
Needs Audio Interface	No
Sound Quality Score	6
Noise Rejection Score	7
Ease Of Use Score	10
Self Noise Db	20
Max Spl Db	120
Weight Grams	39
Experience Level	Beginner, Intermediate
Primary Use Cases	Vlogging, Run and Gun, Interview

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What's good

Needs no battery — powered by the camera
Tiny and light
Windshield included

Trade-offs

Modest reach
Not for critical film sound

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