Common questions

How do you adjust rode mic gains?

How do you adjust rode mic gains?

To activate it, open RØDE Central, plug in the receiver, navigate to the settings page, and toggle the ‘Gain Mode’ button to ‘Fine’. This will expand the Wireless GO II’s three-stage pad to a 10-stage pad, which goes from 0dB to -30dB in 3dB increments.

What is DB on Rode mic?

The term dB SPL is used to show the measurement of sound pressure. It is a logarithmic measure relative to a reference value of 20u pa, which is accepted as the level of human hearing at 1kHz.

Is Canon 60D good for video?

The Canon EOS 60D is capable of recording HD-quality movies. It doesn’t have quite as many bells and whistles as a dedicated video camera, but it can shoot a good short film or two when necessary. Set the Mode dial to the Movie setting. As soon as you select Movie mode, you can preview your shot on the monitor.

How big is the Røde VideoMic Pro shotgun?

Adding the affordable RØDE VideoMic Pro shotgun to your video-capable DSLR will improve the audio on your project without becoming too complicated. With only half an inch in length and a weight of three ounces, you’re adding very little weight to your camera while gaining superior sound.

How long does a VideoMic Pro microphone last?

The microphone uses a standard sized shoe mount for on camera use, and features a 3/8″ thread in the base of the mount for easy boom pole mounting. The VideoMic pro is battery powered, and provides over 70 hours recording from a single 9V battery.

What is the + 20dB boost on VideoMic X?

First introduced on the Pro series of on-camera microphones (VideoMic Pro, Stereo VideoMic Pro) and also on the Stereo VideoMic X, the +20dB boost does exactly the opposite of the PAD switch. It boosts the overall recorded signal by +20dB (obviously!) and was designed with DSLR cameras in mind.

What does the PAD do on the Røde VideoMic?

The RØDE VideoMic will also have a -20dB PAD switch. PAD is an acronym that stands for ‘Passive Attenuation Device’, and when activated, the switch will attenuate, or lower the sensitivity of the microphone by the chosen value (either -10dB or -20dB).

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Ruth Doyle