RodeStereo VideoMic Pro Rycote Camera-Mount Stereo Microphone, Black

Easy to operate and provides great audio on my D750. I appreciate that I can listen to the recording level. I recorded a friend playing guitar in the outdoors and got a great recording.

This microphone does not work reliably. If you move your camera during use, you get operation sounds that ruin the audio. I sent my original back to Rode and they replaced it; the replacement did the same thing. The microphone is good; it just doesn't function reliably when mounted on a camera--meaning it is essentially useless and a big waste of money.

Very nice build and sound quality. I've had no issues thus far. The plus 20 boost is really awesome

The first mic I received had unbalanced capsules. The right channel was much louder than the left (I had to put my ear up to my speaker to hear that it was even working at all), and didn't seem to change based on where the sound was coming from. The audio quality/range overall was unimpressive. After requesting an exchange, the second mic I got is balanced, however it has the same low-end recording quality. It sounds muffled, like it's missing a chunk of mid-high range frequencies and just overall clarity. I haven't put it on a spectrum analyzer or done any other comparisons, so I can't provide exact numbers, it's just seat-of-the-pants with a bit of experience.I also haven't had any other Rode mics, so I don't have a basis for comparison with their other items but this one at this price point is absolutely unimpressive. I thought Rode mics were meant to be pro-level but it's hard to tell the difference between this and a cheap lav mic. I was hoping to use this as a multipurpose mic, recording live music, interviews, and car audio. Unfortunately I think it will be relegated to only non-essential car audio/b-roll.

One side of the mic stopped working immediately. I then bought the more expensive Rode Stereo VideoMic X, and it happened again, one side stopped working after 6 months! Now Rode says they have discontinued it and don’t have parts to repair it…even though it is under warranty. Clearly Rode has a problem; this is low-end consumer junk not build for even delicate real world use.I’d buy the Sennheiser stereo mic, or invest in a real pro-grade mic.

Very disappointed in this microphone, especially for the price. The wind screen they sell for it DOES NOT WORK, and when filming outside this microphone pics up wind noise/distortion anytime there is even the slightest breeze, making the audio unusable. If you are looking for high quality nature sounds, look elsewhere.

This microphone I just opened after a few months to use, and it did not come with a battery, or a charger. For the price, I would expect it to come with both. Disappointing! I wish I opened it right away, and looked closer at it that it needs a battery in the first place.

Useless, no battery