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product_id: 20963123
title: "Rode VideoMic Me Compact TRRS Cardioid Mini-Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones"
brand: "rode"
price: "R1162"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/20963123-rode-videomic-me-compact-trrs-cardioid-mini-shotgun-microphone-smartphones
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# Compact TRRS cardioid mic 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring Deluxe furry windshield for wind noise reduction Rode VideoMic Me Compact TRRS Cardioid Mini-Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones

**Brand:** rode
**Price:** R1162
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your smartphone videos with pro audio that demands attention!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rode VideoMic Me Compact TRRS Cardioid Mini-Shotgun Microphone for Smartphones by rode
- **How much does it cost?** R1162 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/20963123-rode-videomic-me-compact-trrs-cardioid-mini-shotgun-microphone-smartphones)

## Best For

- rode enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rode brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Sleek Design:** Aluminum body with ceramic anti-glare finish combines durability with modern style for on-the-go pros.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No batteries or complicated setup—just clip it on and capture studio-quality sound instantly.
- • **Wind-Resistant Recording:** Includes deluxe furry windshield to keep your audio crisp and clear, even outdoors.
- • **Real-Time Audio Monitoring:** Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack lets you listen live, ensuring every take is pitch-perfect.
- • **Crystal-Clear Directional Audio:** Focuses on your subject, cutting out distracting background noise for professional-grade recordings.

## Overview

The Rode VideoMic Me is a compact, unidirectional cardioid microphone designed specifically for iOS devices and smartphones. It connects directly via the TRRS jack, requires no batteries, and features a built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring. With a frequency range of 100Hz to 20kHz and a rugged aluminum body finished in ceramic anti-glare black, it delivers clear, focused audio while minimizing background noise. The included deluxe furry windshield ensures wind noise is reduced during outdoor recordings, making it an essential tool for mobile filmmakers and content creators seeking professional sound quality on the go.

## Description

VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smartphones. The VideoMicro is a compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your videos. There is a bit of conventional wisdom that goes something like, "Half of good video is good audio." And it’s true. Say you’re recording a video of a live performance. Who cares if the band looks like they’re cooking if it doesn’t sound great; The VideoMicro incorporates a high-quality cardioid condenser microphone capsule for great quality audio recordings when used with a wide range of cameras. The VideoMicro reduces distracting peripheral sounds and focuses on the audio in front of the camera. Its pickup is more forgiving than other on-camera microphones, providing a more natural sound when recording indoors. The microphone body is made from aluminum, giving it a high level of RF rejection, and is finished in RODE's high-grade ceramic anti-glare black coating. Included with the VideoMicro is a camera shoe mount featuring a Rycote Lyre shockmount. Featuring a suspension structure composed of a rugged thermoplastic, it is far more effective at minimizing unwanted vibrations, handling and cable-borne noise than traditional elastic suspensions. The Rycote Lyre will never sag, snap, wear out or require rethreading to maintain its effectiveness. Also included is the WS9 synthetic furry wind screen with foam inner cell, designed for use in outdoor scenarios where wind and environmental noise can inhibit recordings. SPECSAcoustic Principle: Pressure GradientActive Electronics: JFET impedance converterCapsule: 0.50" Polar Pattern: Cardioid Address Type: EndFrequency Range: 100Hz - 20kHzMaximum SPL: 140dB SPL (at 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhm load) Sensitivity: -33.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (22.00mV at 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB at 1kHz Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 20dB-A Weight: 42g Dimensions: 21mm x 21mm x 80mm. The mount will flex to accommodate the thickness of your device when attached, do not bend or force open.

Review: Rode has something to make your audio experience even better. There are lots of mini microphone for iphone ... - Ever heard about the latest and mini mobile friendly microphone? Rode has something to make your audio experience even better. There are lots of mini microphone for iphone available in the market today, but Rode VideoMic Directional Microphone for Smart Phones seems to be the top choice to be carried every day. Although this iphone external microphone has large similarities to VideoMicro for using similar cardoid capsule, still they differ to flexible mounting bracket and TRRS jack. Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones enables to let the microphone to clip to the device without even the need for hotshoe mount. Also, this wireless microphone for iphone is an ideal option to those who are avid in taking high quality audios for their videos. Interestingly, headphone jack is added in monitoring audios together with the particular recording apps. Product Features If you are interested to have one of this external mic for iphone, the following features will help you to be more familiar. 1. A compact TRRS cardoid microphone specifically designed and created for iOS devices and smart phones 2. High quality wireless microphone for iphone which directly connect to iphone TRRS 3. 3.5 mm headphone output 4. Exception to iphone 7 5. No required batteries 6. Directional shotgun mic 7. Built-in headphone jack for effective audio monitoring 8. Includes deluxe furry windshield Product Description Together with elegant electronic stabilization, 4k resolution and modern high quality smartphones, this iphone external microphone can satisfy your requirements for quality and exquisite audio for your video recordings. Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones serves to be the best and newest option for picky, demanding and savvy smartphone film makers. This wireless microphone for iphone is a versatile directional microphone that connects through TTRS microphone jack or headphone and weighs about 34 grams making it light to carry. Because of its flexible mounting bracket, it perfectly fit to work with most of the high end smartphones and is ideal to be used with front or main camera. When you use some video recording apps, the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the microphone rear allows you to play-through of the audio while you are recording. This also means that you can timely and easily playback your footage or simply listening to music while you are in a break without a need for removing the microphone. Advantages You Can Get From Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones Since recording audios or videos with the use of iphone, there is an increasing demand for it and it is becoming a norm. Now, you can have the chance to improve the quality of audio of your videos with the help of Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones. If you buy this microphone for iphone you can expect the following advantages: • Suitable Price for Quality Audio Experience You can buy Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones for as low as $59. You can get satisfied to leave your kit with this iphone external microphone. You get happy when clipping the microphone on to your device where you need not have to move it. If this kind of ease of use and convenience you are requiring for, then this microphone for iphone is all you need. This can be more ideal if you are doing pieces to your camera. • Incomparable freedom When you do video or audio recording, you wanted your movements to be comfortable or you are free to move so that it will be easier for you to do a detailed more. Also, this will help you to enhance the quality of your project. Fortunately, Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones can provide you the freedom you desire. It gives you the freedom where you will not worry or take an extra effort of using handle or rig. • Flexible Built-in Mic You have to keep in mind that this wireless microphone for iphone is characterized with tiny shotgun as well as it can be directly picked up in front of it. And, this will help you in focusing to the sound you wanted from your subject. In quiet rooms without a hint of distractions, it is perfect to use an external mic for iphone. Also, this can be useful to a room with noise or with lots of going. A Hint of Disadvantages You Can Get from Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones Like any other products, there will always be cons. Disadvantages will always depend to the users distinct requirements. • No Carry Case Since this iphone external microphone does not come with carry case, you have to pack it with a windshield attached. Final Verdict Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones offers simple and affordable features. It also effectively delivers great quality audio whether indoor or outdoor projects. It comes with ceramic coated body and with no battery required and no switches making it perfect for various audio recordings.
Review: Does Very Little 👎 Till 3 Years Later 😳 - I have the micro and the pro and this. The others are good the pro mic is my favorite. This ME barely makes any difference on my Note 8 S4 Active or my iPad mini. It is disappointing considering I spent way more money on this when I could have purchased several cheaper alternatives that work better. Loved the convenience of just plugging it into a phone with a firm attachment but it does very little to improve the audio. I added a foam cover it did not come with one. UPDATE: I purchased this mic 3 years ago. It did very little in terms of performance. Here i am updating this review 3 years later. This mic sat around for 3 years as a paper weight since I did not use it because of its poor performance. A friend was doing a wedding shoot and asked to borrow several mics. This was one of them for a cellphone used to record video to straight post to social media. She told me the sound was great. I said what? I checked out the videos and they had good sound. This made me test this mic on my phones and tablets all over again. WTH. The audio was improved. You can hear a noticeable difference. After further tests it seems either several FW updates later on my devices cleared whatever issue there was or tossing it around all these years fixed something. 🤔 I would have returned it but threw the box away. Not sure what happened but the audio is much better and recording volume is actually boosted too. 😲 It sounds good.

## Features

- Compact Trrs Cardioid Microphone Designed For Ios Devices And Smartphones
- High-Quality Directional Microphone That Connects Directly To The Iphone Trrs Microphone/Headphone Socket
- 3.5Mmm Headphone Output
- Includes furry windshield
- Frequency Range 100Hz - 20Khz

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B018KIJGU8 |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 20 db |
| Best Sellers Rank | #207 in Professional Video Microphones |
| Brand | Rode |
| Built-In Media | Videomic Me; Deluxe Furry Windshield |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connector Type | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 2,745 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| External Testing Certification | 177202201739 |
| Frequency Range | 100Hz - 20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00698813004478 |
| Hardware Platform | Camera, Smartphone |
| Item Dimensions | 3.15 x 0.83 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Microphone Preamp |
| Item Weight | 0.03 kg |
| Manufacturer | RØDE Microphones |
| Mfr Part Number | VideoMic Me |
| Microphone Form Factor | Mini, Shotgun |
| Model Name | VMM Smartphone |
| Model Number | 400410005 |
| Number of Batteries | Unknown batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Singing, Streaming |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 94 db |
| Special Feature | Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording |
| UPC | 698813004478 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rode
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Included Components:** Videomic Me; Deluxe Furry Windshield
- **Model Name:** VMM Smartphone
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rode has something to make your audio experience even better. There are lots of mini microphone for iphone ...
*by H***A on April 19, 2017*

Ever heard about the latest and mini mobile friendly microphone? Rode has something to make your audio experience even better. There are lots of mini microphone for iphone available in the market today, but Rode VideoMic Directional Microphone for Smart Phones seems to be the top choice to be carried every day. Although this iphone external microphone has large similarities to VideoMicro for using similar cardoid capsule, still they differ to flexible mounting bracket and TRRS jack. Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones enables to let the microphone to clip to the device without even the need for hotshoe mount. Also, this wireless microphone for iphone is an ideal option to those who are avid in taking high quality audios for their videos. Interestingly, headphone jack is added in monitoring audios together with the particular recording apps. Product Features If you are interested to have one of this external mic for iphone, the following features will help you to be more familiar. 1. A compact TRRS cardoid microphone specifically designed and created for iOS devices and smart phones 2. High quality wireless microphone for iphone which directly connect to iphone TRRS 3. 3.5 mm headphone output 4. Exception to iphone 7 5. No required batteries 6. Directional shotgun mic 7. Built-in headphone jack for effective audio monitoring 8. Includes deluxe furry windshield Product Description Together with elegant electronic stabilization, 4k resolution and modern high quality smartphones, this iphone external microphone can satisfy your requirements for quality and exquisite audio for your video recordings. Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones serves to be the best and newest option for picky, demanding and savvy smartphone film makers. This wireless microphone for iphone is a versatile directional microphone that connects through TTRS microphone jack or headphone and weighs about 34 grams making it light to carry. Because of its flexible mounting bracket, it perfectly fit to work with most of the high end smartphones and is ideal to be used with front or main camera. When you use some video recording apps, the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the microphone rear allows you to play-through of the audio while you are recording. This also means that you can timely and easily playback your footage or simply listening to music while you are in a break without a need for removing the microphone. Advantages You Can Get From Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones Since recording audios or videos with the use of iphone, there is an increasing demand for it and it is becoming a norm. Now, you can have the chance to improve the quality of audio of your videos with the help of Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones. If you buy this microphone for iphone you can expect the following advantages: • Suitable Price for Quality Audio Experience You can buy Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones for as low as $59. You can get satisfied to leave your kit with this iphone external microphone. You get happy when clipping the microphone on to your device where you need not have to move it. If this kind of ease of use and convenience you are requiring for, then this microphone for iphone is all you need. This can be more ideal if you are doing pieces to your camera. • Incomparable freedom When you do video or audio recording, you wanted your movements to be comfortable or you are free to move so that it will be easier for you to do a detailed more. Also, this will help you to enhance the quality of your project. Fortunately, Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones can provide you the freedom you desire. It gives you the freedom where you will not worry or take an extra effort of using handle or rig. • Flexible Built-in Mic You have to keep in mind that this wireless microphone for iphone is characterized with tiny shotgun as well as it can be directly picked up in front of it. And, this will help you in focusing to the sound you wanted from your subject. In quiet rooms without a hint of distractions, it is perfect to use an external mic for iphone. Also, this can be useful to a room with noise or with lots of going. A Hint of Disadvantages You Can Get from Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones Like any other products, there will always be cons. Disadvantages will always depend to the users distinct requirements. • No Carry Case Since this iphone external microphone does not come with carry case, you have to pack it with a windshield attached. Final Verdict Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone for Smart Phones offers simple and affordable features. It also effectively delivers great quality audio whether indoor or outdoor projects. It comes with ceramic coated body and with no battery required and no switches making it perfect for various audio recordings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does Very Little 👎 Till 3 Years Later 😳
*by S***N on December 29, 2018*

I have the micro and the pro and this. The others are good the pro mic is my favorite. This ME barely makes any difference on my Note 8 S4 Active or my iPad mini. It is disappointing considering I spent way more money on this when I could have purchased several cheaper alternatives that work better. Loved the convenience of just plugging it into a phone with a firm attachment but it does very little to improve the audio. I added a foam cover it did not come with one. UPDATE: I purchased this mic 3 years ago. It did very little in terms of performance. Here i am updating this review 3 years later. This mic sat around for 3 years as a paper weight since I did not use it because of its poor performance. A friend was doing a wedding shoot and asked to borrow several mics. This was one of them for a cellphone used to record video to straight post to social media. She told me the sound was great. I said what? I checked out the videos and they had good sound. This made me test this mic on my phones and tablets all over again. WTH. The audio was improved. You can hear a noticeable difference. After further tests it seems either several FW updates later on my devices cleared whatever issue there was or tossing it around all these years fixed something. 🤔 I would have returned it but threw the box away. Not sure what happened but the audio is much better and recording volume is actually boosted too. 😲 It sounds good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Decent "Shotgun" Mic For Smartphone
*by C***O on October 2, 2018*

Do you want better-quality audio from your smartphone? Are you tired of getting cheap mics that barely do better than your built-in smartphone mic? Then Rode has the answer for you! This Rode VideoMic Me Directional Microphone is just what you're looking for! I did an audio test with my smartphone without the included wind muff (known as a "Dead Cat") with the ceiling fan on. It does pic up the noise of the wind generated by the fan, but with the "Dead Cat" on, you couldn't hear the wind from the ceiling fan and it even improved the overall quality of the audio recording. The product feels quite sturdy to the touch and should last you for a long time! The stabilizer that is included just slips onto the back of the mic and will help prevent the mic from spinning around while in use. One star off because the mic won't work with the Otter Box I have around my Galaxy S8+ coupled with the fact that Rode does not have Android versions of its in-house smartphone software to assist you in getting better audio quality from your mic. You'll have to find another program (which there are loads). If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod that DOES NOT have a headphone jack, you will have to buy an adapter to make this work (even though the box explicitly states for use with iPhone and iPad). Another quality product from Rode that I think will help the average consumer achieve better audio quality with their smartphones!

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