Rode Microphones VideoMic Shotgun Condenser Microphone Studio recording quality condenser microphone Rugged fiber-reinforced ABS construction 9V battery operation Custom designed integral wind screen Low-noise circuitry Low handling noise Integral hot-shoe mount and zip pouch Designed and manufactured in Australia Full 2-year guarantee The RDE VideoMic is a professional-grade shotgun condenser microphone Based on the latest film industry technology, the RDE VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high-quality digital video cameras The microphone offers low noise and has an unusually wide bandwidth for its size It is ultralightweight, yet rugged as a result of its ABS construction