Run-N-Gun. The Rode VideoMicro II Ultracompact On-Camera Shotgun Microphone is perfect for those on-the-go video content creators and live streamers. This true shotgun microphone improves on its predecessor by adding a supercardioid pickup pattern and annular line tube technology (first introduced with the NTG5 shotgun microphone professional) to deliver highly transparent and directional sound for your videos on TikTok and YouTube, or for live streaming and online meetings. This is a battery-free system with no complicated controls, and can be set up in seconds outside of the box.

Crystal Clear. The innovative HELIX isolation mount system and included foam and furry windshields ensure all your recordings are crystal-clear, free from knocks, bumps, and wind noises—whether shooting at home or outdoors on the go. The supercardioid directional pickup pattern ensures crisp and clear audio while Rode’s revolutionary annular line tube technology, delivering natural, full-bodied sound never before heard in such a compact form factor.

Ports & Design. This microphone is as simple as it gets—there is a single 3.5mm jack port incorporated into the design and includesa 3.5mm TRS to TRS cable for connecting to a DSLR/mirrorless camera and a 3.5mm TRS to TRRS cable for connecting to the headphone jack of a smartphone or tablet. Its lightweight & compact nature reflects a sense of ease, coming in at only 3.1-inches long and weighing just 1.4-ounces.