Buy Rode SVM Stereo Condenser MicrophoneRode SVM Stereo Condenser Microphone Product Description:
- Versatile X/Y configured, supercardioid stereo microphone well suited for all video applications
- Captures true ambience of recording space with high level of rear rejection and low noise
- Two-step high-pass filter (flat or 80 Hz), -10dB pad switch
- Custom designed integral windshield; windscreen included
- 9V battery powered
Product Description
Now videographers can use true 'studio' stereo recording techniques in the field with ease. The X/Y configuration enables the StereoVideoMic to capture the true ambience of the recording space, while still offering a high level of rear rejection and low noise. Fitted with a shoe mount, the StereoVideoMic has the same low noise circuit design as the best selling VideoMic. The StereoVideoMic offers 9V battery operation, an LED battery status indicator, high pass filter switch, and a -10dB pad switch which allows for the mic to be used on most cameras with perfect level control. You can also use the StereoVideoMic as a remote mic on a stand, or a RØDE boom pole (optional), which truly makes this versatile product well suited for all video applications including Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Weddings, Sports Events and Interviews.
StereoVideoMic Features- Stereo X/Y Condenser Microphone
- Broadcast Sound Quality
- Low Noise Circuitry
- Two step High-Pass Filter - Flat or 80Hz
- Rugged cast aluminium body
- Custom designed integral windshield
- Low handling noise
- 9V battery powered
- Integrated camera-shoe mount
- Ten-year warranty
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StereoVideoMic Specs
| Power: | 9V Battery Powered |
| Acoustic Principle: | Pressure gradient |
| Directional Pattern: | Super Cardioid |
| Frequency range: | 40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Output impedance: | 200Ω |
| Signal noise ratio: | 74 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) |
| Equivalent noise: | 20 dB SPL (A - weighted per IEC651) |
| Maximum SPL: | 134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KΩ load) |
| Sensitivity: | -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (12.6 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz |
| Weight: | 288gm |
| Dimensions: | 65mm x 170mm x 102mm (H x W x D) |
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What's in the Box
RØDE StereoVideoMic, Custom Windscreen, 3.5mm Cable, Shock Mount, Accessory Shoe, 3/8" Thread Adaptor, User's Manual, Warranty Card
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127 of 128 people found the following review helpful.
Great Sound, Great Company
By J. Libertor
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1858A1WMDK4TL I have a Canon HG10 High Definition camera that I use for recording my small kids and family events. The camera's built-in sound was just poor. With my default mic, the targets could barely be heard, and whenever the cameraman spoke the sound was overly pronounced. So I researched many mics over months and decided on this one.The sound is superb, but you have to make sure you know what you are working with. Different mics are better for different situations. I am not an expert but here are the rules of thumb I have picked up.*Super-Cartoid Stereo Mic*The Rode Stereo mic is a "Super Cartoid Stereo Mic". It yields high-quality sound at a close range, less than 8 feet or closer is best . It emphasizes sound in front, and de-emphasizes sound from behind (i.e. the cameraman) It does not do well at long range.*Shotgun mics*Shotgun mics (i.e. Rode VideoMic directional Video Condenser w/microphone) on the other hand do well at isolating sound at long ranges. However, the sound will never be as good as a well-placed Supercartoid stereo mic. Those are good for school plays, football games, and such.*Bonus*It also comes with a Dead-cat wind guard, and it works great! Even in very gusty wind no sound is made from the wind.*Tips for good sound*For absolutely super quality sound with ANY mic you must get really close! Just think of those boom mic guys who hold the mic right inches over the actors heads! You have several options.1- Stand as close as possible2 - Buy a wide-angle lense for your camera (Canon WD-H43 0.7x Wide Angle Converter for HV20 & HV30 Camcorders). I did this and it makes a huge difference. The lense allows you to get much closer to the subject and the sound is super.3 - Buy an extension cable and mini-tripod. This is only practical in some situations, but is not expensive. I did this when I wanted to film thanksgiving dinner. I placed the mic close to the table, just out of shot. I placed the camera far away, and then ran a 15' cable between the mic and camera. I got a great shot and top-notch sound.4 - Buy a boom pole (Rode Mini Boompole Microphone Boom Pole) and have a friend hold it over the subject's head when filming. This is not practical since I do not own a boom pole and I do not have any friends. But Rode does sell a boom pole for this mic that requires no adapters.*Warranty*My 4-year old accidentally knocked the mic off a table and broke a small aluminum part. I contacted Rode and was amazed at how incredibly kind, accommodating, and prompt they were in helping me out.Be sure to register your mic to get a 10-year warranty!***---***---***---***---***---***---***---***---***---***---***---**UPDATE**Since writing this post I actually got the other mic; the RODE shotgun mic: Rode VideoMic directional Video Condenser w/microphoneSince I now own and use both, I have more to add.The SVM is of much better construction than the Video Mic. The SVM uses aluminium, while the less expensive Video Mic uses plastic.I use them interchangeably now, and though I wish I could say that the more pricey RODE SVM is plain better than the RODE Video (shotgun) mic, they are actually different tools for different jobs.Here are situations for using each mic:Use the RODE SVM (Super-Cartoid Stereo Mic) for:-The camera person is talking (the camera person comes though balanced and clear)-Indoor quiet settings (amazing, beautiful clear sound)-Outdoors where you want superior ambient sound (crashing of the waves, seagulls, people talking in the background, etc)-Concerts or live performances (or other really loud settings where you want to capture the full sound)-Voice overs (if you get inches away from the mic the sound is nearly as good as a professional DVD voice over)Use the RODE Video Mic Shotgun Rode VideoMic directional Video Condenser w/microphone for:-The camera person will NOT be talking much. (the camera person's voice loses clarity, and is a little muffled.)-Indoor Parties (where you want to catch the subject talking, and exclude other sound)-Outdoor Fairs or the beach (where you want to catch the subject talking)Bottom line, The SVM does do a good job capturing a subjects voice in a noisy setting, but the Video Mic does it better. Otherwise the SVM is superior in all regards.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
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By R. Sutton
Jeremy Libertor (another reviewer) said it all. I fully concur. I'm using the microphone on a Canon 5D Mark II with great success. I highly recommend this unit if you want quality and have the $$$. Yes, there are less expensive units around but you get what you pay for. And the included 'dead-cat" does a nice job killing wind noises as well.UPDATE: May 1st - I used the Canon 5D Mark II and the Rode to video the Union Pacific's Steam Locomotive (844) when it visited hear. Theyre was a light breeze at the time. A steam locomotive, at times 4 feet away from the mic, is the acid test. Every sound, from quiet hisses of small steam escapes to full throated steam locomovive whistle blasts, were recorded perfectly with the Rode.Later, down the track, the 844 passed by me at 60 or so MPH and I got broadcast quality locomotive sounds from about 1000 feet away and as it passed my location 8 feet from the camera/mic. Perfect sound again. I now highly recommend this microphone. No wind noises just great audio.March 2012 - Still a great mic. Added the Rode Videomic Directional Video Condenser microphone for recording distand sounds. Also a great unit.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Concert sound? No Problem!
By R. Maurer
I've been using this Rode mic to make archival videos of concerts for the last 3 years and it is awesome. Clear, transparent and the next best thing to being there. Great sound at a reasonable price seems to be the Rode mission statement. I wish the camera man(me)was as good as the mic!
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