Interbee 2015: Rode Video Micro launches in Japan

Rode microphones have launched their Video Micro on-camera microphone with a video that’s one part instruction manual to one part affectionate pastiche of Japanese TV.

We’ve had a look at the Video Micro before – it’s a very reasonably priced on-camera mic that’s a great first step for anyone wanting to capture better audio than is possible using the built-in microphones on their video camera. It has an all metal body and features a Rycote Lyre shockmount to isolate it from handling noise.

The Video Micro is available now for around ¥8000 or $59 US.

By Matthew Allard ACS

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 35 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

Matthew is available to hire as a DP in Japan or for work anywhere else in the world.