Attention vloggers, content creators, mobile journalists, and run-and-gun videographers – the Saramonic Vmic5 is here to revolutionise your audio game. This compact and lightweight shotgun microphone is your ticket to crystal-clear, high-quality sound for all your video projects. With its focused supercardioid directionality and onboard controls for level and bass, you'll capture audio with precision and clarity. Plus, enjoy the convenience of headphone monitoring for real-time feedback. Thanks to its integrated shockmount, mounting the Vmic5 on your camera or tripod is a breeze, while keeping vibrations and handling noise at bay. And with the included coiled TRS cable, wiring between the mic and your camera or recorder is neat and tidy. Elevate your audio quality with the Saramonic Vmic5 – the ultimate tool for professional-grade sound on the go.
By operating on an internal rechargeable battery or USB bus power, the Vmic5 is able to work with cameras that don't supply plug-in power or phantom power. The rear of the mic features onboard controls for the two-stage gain adjustment and high-pass filter-helpful functions that let you optimize the signal quality at the mic instead of during postproduction. The mic comes two types of windscreens for recording indoors or outside in high-wind environments.
Directional Response
The Vmic5 features a directional supercardioid polar pattern that focuses on sound in front of it while greatly attenuating sound from the sides, making it a considerable step up from the audio capture quality of internal camera mics.
Onboard Gain Control
It features a gain switch with two positions-the 10 dB boost is for achieving clean gain on cameras with noisy preamps, whereas the 0 dB setting is for use with high-quality preamps.
Bass Control
A 150 Hz high-pass filter eliminates low-frequency noise and rumble caused by HVAC systems, wind, or footsteps that can ruin a recording.
Camera Mount
The integrated shockmount isolates the Vmic5 from unwanted vibration noise and includes a built-in shoe mount, so it can be attached to cameras with ease.
Battery or Bus Power
The Vmic5 runs on an internal USB-rechargeable battery for up to 150 hours, so your camera or recording device doesn't need to supply plug-in power or phantom power. Alternatively, the mic may be powered by a USB-connected device such as a power bank.
Main and Headphone Outputs
Use the included short, coiled output cable to connect the main 3.5mm output jack to your camera, mixer, or recorder. A built-in headphone output on the Vmic5 enables you to hear your sound, even when your camera lacks a headphone jack.
Expanded Connectivity
Since the included cable is removable, it allows use of other 3.5mm TRS output cables (available separately) in its place. Attach a longer cable for use on a boompole, use a 3.5mm to Lightning cable (Saramonic SR-C2000) to connect to iPhones and iPads, 3.5mm to USB Type-C cable (Saramonic SR-C2001) to connect to Android smartphones, tablets, and computers, or a 3.5mm to TRRS cable (Saramonic SR-PMC2) for smartphones, tablets, and modern computers with a headphone port.
Indoor and Outdoor Wind Protection
The inclusion of a foam windscreen and a furry windshield allows you to record anywhere with less noise from wind.
Specifications
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- For Cameras and Portable Recorders
- 150-Hour USB Rechargeable Battery
- Gain and Bass Roll-Off Switches
- 3.5mm Camera and Headphone Outputs
- Detachable Coiled TRS Cable
- Compliant with USB Powering
- Focused Supercardioid Polar Pattern
- Indoor and Outdoor Wind Protection
- Integrated Shoe Shockmount
Primary Applications |
ENG (Electronic News Gathering), Audio for Video, Location Sound
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Form Factor |
Camera-Mount
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Intended Sound Sources |
Speech/Voice-Over, Room Ambiance
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Sound Field |
Mono
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Element Type |
1x Condenser
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Polar Pattern |
Supercardioid
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Orientation |
End Address
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Circuitry |
Solid-State
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High-Pass Filter |
150 Hz
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Gain Adjustment |
0 to 10 dB
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On-Board Controls |
Gain/Sensitivity, High-Pass Filter, On/Off
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Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz
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Maximum SPL |
130 dB SPL
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Impedance |
200 Ohms
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Sensitivity |
-26 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
85 dB
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Analog Output |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female (on Mic)
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1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (on Included Cable) | |
Power Sources |
Battery / Bus Power
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Battery Type |
1x Built-In (Included)
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Colour |
Grey
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Mounting Thread Size |
Included Mount Has No Threading
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Dimensions |
H: 10.9 x W: 6.6 x L: 18.5 cm
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Weight |
180 g
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What's Included
1 x Saramonic Vmic5 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
1 x Foam Windscreen
1 x Furry Windshield
1 x 3.5mm TRS Audio Cable
1 x USB Type-C Charging Cable