RØDE Releases an All New VideoMic
RØDE Microphones announced their alliance with UK-based audio accessory maker Rycote into a wide range of microphones and accessories, commencing with its popular VideoMic on-camera microphone. The RØDE VideoMic with Lyre onboard marks the debut product of the RØDE Rycote relationship. Its new form factor using the integrated Lyre suspension, gives the microphone a lower profile and also features an upgraded all metal cold-shoe mount for increased rigidity.
Rycote’s Lyre is a non-elasticated suspension structure composed of a hard-wearing thermoplastic, and is markedly more effective at acoustically decoupling microphones from unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than elasticated suspensions. The Lyre is virtually indestructible. It will never wear out, sag, snap or require any rethreading to maintain its effectiveness. Under the details of the agreement, RØDE will have access to implement the Lyre suspension element across a wide range of microphones and accessories, on both an external and internal level.
The RØDE VideoMic featuring Rycote Lyre suspension is shipping to authorized RØDE retailers worldwide this month for a fraction of what you’ll pay for the more expensive, current VideoMic Pro. At the moment of release, you can expect the new VideoMic to retail for around $149. Once the older versions taper off, the new VM will probably land in at around $169.
NEW RØDE VideoMic featuring Rycote Lyre suspension
I wish this mic has the +20db boost the Pro has
So is it just the mount that has changed? or does it sound better as well?
I wonder if Rode can sell just the mount because I already have the VideoMic…. that mount looks very cool.
@Victor I’m find that out now. Just emailed RODE so I will have a response to this as soon as I hear back
Are they fixing the Videomic Pro as well then in the near future? I am in the market and don’t want to get the Pro and have version 2 come out a month later.Thanks!
The sound of the design of the mount sounds good, no more rubberbands. But the mix of red and black isn’t done well. Looks weird. Hope they just do an all black one.
I have the Video Mic Pro and I hate the rubber band system they have for their shock design. I have lost bands when transporting the mic plus the locking system to hold the bands is not good.. They never stay on. Will the Video Mic Pro get an upgrade like this too?
@Dale You aren’t the only person with this concern and related question. As soon as Rode gets back to me with an answer, I will let you guys know.
@Olivia Did you ever get a reply from RODE as to whether they will upgrade the VideoMic Pro or provide a new mount? I currently have the VideoMic Pro.
@Patrick They did not give me a concrete answer in regards to this.