Detail 01
Supercardioid polar pattern
The microphone is designed to focus pickup in a narrower forward-facing pattern.
Product detailSKU #1500000443015
RODEVideoMic GO II (Helix)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for compact content-recording rigs, the black VideoMic GO II offers two connection paths: 3.5 mm TRS analog and USB-C digital. Its supercardioid pattern focuses capture toward the subject, while the foam windshield and HELIX isolation mount address wind and handling-related noise. Battery-free operation keeps the setup simple, and USB mode can handle stereo input and output. It also works with RØDE software including Connect, Central, Reporter, and Capture.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving between analog 3.5 mm TRS and USB-C digital recording setups.
- Camera or stabilizer-rig recording where a lightweight microphone matters.
- USB recording workflows that need simultaneous stereo input and output.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Battery-free operation
It draws power through 3.5 mm plug-in power or USB.
Detail 03
48 kHz, 24-bit USB audio
USB recording runs at the listed sample rate and bit depth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 3.5 mm connection requires 2–5V plug-in power; USB operation uses 5V.
- 02RØDE software support lists macOS 10.15, Windows 10 version 20H2, iOS 14, and Android 9.0 as minimum operating systems.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What connections does the VideoMic GO II provide?
It has a 3.5 mm TRS output and a USB-C USB 2.0 connection.
02Does it need a battery?
No. It operates from 3.5 mm plug-in power or USB power.
03What software works with it?
It is compatible with RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Reporter, and RØDE Capture.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- -31dBV (28.78mV @ 94dB SPL) ±1dB @ 1kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 2.2 ohm
- Power Requirements
- 3.5 mm plug-in power 2 - 5V, USB 5V
- Max Input SPL
- 110dB SPL
- Output Connections
- 3.5 mm TRS
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.2
- Equivalent Noise A Weighted
- 15dBA
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Dimensions
- 4.7” x 0.85”
9 detailsOther
- Simultaneous I O
- Stereo input and output when in USB mode
- Minimum Os Requirement
- macOS 10.15, Windows 10 (20H2), iOS 14, Android 9.0
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 79dBA
- Dynamic Range
- 95dBA Typical
- Acoustic Principle
- Pressure-gradient electret condenser
- Compatible R De Software
- RØDE Connect, RØDE Central, RØDE Reporter, RØDE Capture
- Compatible R De Accessories
- WS12, SC14, SC15, SC16, SC17, SC18, SC19, SC20, SC21, SC22, SC23, SC24, SC25, SC26
- Sample Rates
- 48kHz
- Computer Connectivity
- USB-C (USB 2.0)
