RODE Microphones Stereo VideoMic Pro - Manual (Page 7)

7.
S E T U P A N D U S E
The Stereo VideoMic Pro will run continuously for over 100 hours
with a high quality alkaline or lithium battery. Battery performance
may vary depending on ambient temperature and battery shelf
life, so it is wise to always carry a spare battery. We suggest always
installing a fresh battery when the application is critical, with no
opportunity to re-shoot. Always remember to switch off the Stereo
VideoMic Pro when not in use.
MOUNTING AND CONNECTING YOUR
STEREO VIDEOMIC PRO
The standard shoe mount on the Stereo VideoMic Pro
The Stereo VideoMic Pro incorporates a standard camera shoe
mount on the underside of the shock mount cradle.
Designed to reduce handling and mechanical noise being carried
through from the camera to the microphone, the camera shoe mount
also has a 3/8” thread at the bottom to allow mounting on tripods
and boompoles.
Some older model and low cost cameras may produce a higher level
of mechanical noise, which can be picked up by the Stereo VideoMic
Pro. The integrated High Pass Filter should be switched on to reduce
the resulting low frequency rumble.
(Refer to page 8 for more details on engaging the High Pass Filter.)
Before sliding the camera shoe into place, loosen the fastening ring
by turning anti-clockwise until it is loose enough to fi t easily into your
camera’s shoe mount. Once the shoe is in place, gently tighten by
turning the fastening ring clockwise until the Stereo VideoMic Pro is
seated fi rmly in place.
Press your cable into the cable management clip on the underside of the
shock mount cradle
The Stereo VideoMic Pro has a small cable clip on the underside
of the shock mount to secure the cable in place and prevent any
unwanted movement noise. Simply press your cable into the clip /
groove until the cable is secured in place.