The VideoMic Go II Helix is a highly versatile, ultra-lightweight on-camera microphone suitable for a variety of recording styles.
It features the new RØDE-developed HELIX™ isolation mount, which holds the microphone body securely while effectively blocking noise from the camera and installation location.
It is smaller and lighter than the previous shock mount, making it easier to handle.
In addition to the analog output via a 3.5mm TRS connector for on-camera use, it also has a digital output via a USB-C connector, so it can be used as a USB microphone* by connecting it to a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, or a PC.
When connected via the USB-C connector, you can control recording from various RØDE apps, as well as adjust settings such as input gain, pad and high-pass filter.
In windy environments, the optional WS12 windshield can be used to reduce wind noise and the HF boost reduces muffled sound when worn.
When using the USB-C output, you can monitor microphone audio (this can be turned on/off in the app) and listen to audio output from the connected device via the 3.5mm TRS connector.
* This product does not come with a USB-C output cable.
Please purchase a cable separately that is appropriate for your connected device, such as SC15 (USB-C to Lightning), SC16 (USB-C to USB-C), or SC18 (USB-C to USB-A).
Dimensions (Main Unit): 12cm H x 2.16cm Φ
Dimensions (with all options): 5.2cm H x 5cm W x 15cm D
Weight: 33g (Main Unit), 57g (With all options)
Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Output Impedance: 2K2Ω
S/N Ratio: 79dBA
Equivalent Noise Level: 15dBA (A-Weighted)
Dynamic Range: 95dBA Typical
Sensitivity: -31dBV (28.78mV @ 94dB SPL) ± 1dB @ 1kHz
Maximum SPL: 110dB SPL
Output Connectors: 3.5mm TRS (Analog Output), USB-C (Digital Output)
Device Connection: USB-C (USB 2.0)
Power Supply: 2-5V Plug-in Power (3.5mm TRS), 5V USB Bus-powered (USB-C)
Bit depth (digital output): 24-bit
Sample rate (digital output): 48 kHz
OS requirements: macOS 10.15 or later, Windows 10 (20H2) or later, iOS 14 or later, Android 9.0 or later
Compatible RØDE apps: RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Capture, RØDE Reporter
Versatile, ultra-lightweight on-camera microphone
Newly developed HELIX isolation mount
USB-C and 3.5mm compatible for easy connection to PCs and smartphones
Gain and high-pass filter settings available via the app
Optional wind noise suppression accessory (sold separately)