Rode VideoMic GO II Helix

• Compact directional microphone in broadcast quality
• Ultra-light (only 89 grams)
• 3.5 mm TRS output for use with cameras
• USB output for use with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and computers (macOS and Windows)
• Pressure gradient electret condenser with a super-cardioid polar pattern
• HELIX™ isolation mount system for excellent protection against shock, vibration and hand noise
• No battery required and no complicated settings - extremely easy to use
• Compatible with RØDE apps for advanced features, powerful digital signal processing and studio quality on any device
• Designed and manufactured in RØDE's state-of-the-art production facilities in Sydney, Australia

• 1x VideoMic Go II
• 1 x HELIX™ Isolation Mount
• 1 x Windshield
• 1 x SC14

The VideoMic GO II Helix is designed to make recording high-quality audio easy. Its ultra-lightweight and compact design makes it easy to take anywhere, and its powerful features are intuitive and user-friendly. This microphone is ideal for any type of content creation - whether with a camera, smartphone, tablet or computer. It allows you to effortlessly give your recordings a professional sound quality and take your content to a new Level level.

You don't need to be an audio expert to record impressive sound - the VideoMic GO II does the work for you. Thanks to the innovative ring-tube technology, which is also used in the VideoMic NTG, it delivers a full, clear sound that is ideal for a wide range of recording situations. As a highly directional microphone, it focuses on what you point it at while reducing background noise. This gives you effortlessly crystal-clear, professional sound for your recordings.

The VideoMic GO II is specifically designed for the versatile needs of modern content creators and offers universal compatibility with all your devices*. Use it on the go with your camera, mobile with your smartphone or as a USB microphone on your desk, ideal for podcasts, gaming, live streams or video calls. In USB mode, you have access to additional features such as a high-pass filter, high-frequency boost and pad, which you can unlock via the RØDE Central app. The VideoMic GO II gives you incredible flexibility to unleash your creativity.

Whether you're in the studio, on the road or in your home office, this microphone will adapt perfectly to your creative needs.

As mentioned above, a shotgun microphone or a microphone with a clear polar pattern is particularly advantageous for outdoor recordings or recordings in noisy environments, as it picks up sound from a specific direction and largely blocks out disturbing ambient noise. This focusing ensures that wind noise, traffic noise, voices or other interference from the side or rear are minimized, while the desired sound - such as speech or specific sound sources - is captured clearly and distinctly.

The result is a clean and professional sound quality that focuses on the essentials and requires less post-processing to remove noise.

As mentioned above, a shotgun microphone or a microphone with a clear polar pattern is particularly advantageous for outdoor recordings or recordings in noisy environments, as it picks up sound from a specific direction and largely blocks out disturbing ambient noise. This focusing ensures that wind noise, traffic noise, voices or other interference from the side or rear are minimized, while the desired sound - such as speech or specific sound sources - is captured clearly and distinctly.

The result is a clean and professional sound quality that focuses on the essentials and requires less post-processing to remove noise.

A super-cardioid polar pattern is ideal for this microphone as it offers a narrower pick-up angle and suppresses sound from the sides and rear even more than a conventional cardioid pattern. As a result, the microphone is aimed specifically at the desired sound source and ambient noise is further reduced, which is particularly important in loud or acoustically uncontrolled environments.

With the super-cardioid, you can improve the focused recording quality by further blocking out unwanted noise from the sides and background. This makes it ideal for recordings where a clear separation between the main source and ambient noise is desired, such as interviews, film shoots or outdoor recordings with a lot of background noise.

HELIX™ is a revolutionary isolation mount developed by the RØDE team specifically for the VideoMic GO II. With a precisely tuned design, this mount optimally protects the microphone from bumps, shocks and handling noise that could otherwise cause unpleasant vibrations and rumble in recordings. At the same time, HELIX™ is extremely compact, keeping your setup sleek and slim without compromising on acoustic performance. The mount also features convenient cable routing slots and a mounting option for the camera, as well as a thread that allows for mounting to a boompole or other accessories.