The Rode VideoMic Me-C+ is a compact mono-directional microphone, only about 8 cm long, which significantly improves the audio quality of video and sound recordings. It is compatible with all smartphones that have a USB-C port and run on Android 12 or higher.
Thanks to the new MFi certification, it can also be used with iPhones® as long as they have a USB-C port and are equipped with iOS 17 or later. The microphone is attached directly to the smartphone via the integrated USB-C connector so that it is either facing forwards or towards the user, depending on its orientation. A sturdy retaining clip, which is included in the scope of delivery, ensures a secure hold.
With a 1/2" microphone capsule and a pick-up angle of 90°, the VideoMic Me-C+ reliably captures sound sources that are within this range - ideal for voice recordings or other audio sources directly in front of the microphone. It largely blocks out lateral or rear noise, making it ideal for focused recordings.
The high-quality pre-amplification and 24-bit/48 kHz digital conversion takes place directly in the microphone, so that the signal is passed on to the smartphone in digital quality and its pre-amplifier is bypassed. Another practical feature is the 3.5 mm headphone socket on the back of the microphone, which, depending on app support, makes it possible to listen in while recording and eliminates the need to constantly switch between microphone and headphones.
The robust aluminum housing protects the microphone from interference and the scratch-resistant ceramic coating ensures long-lasting good looks. The WS9 deluxe windscreen is included for outdoor recordings. This can be attached quickly and protects against disruptive air noise with a thick foam layer and synthetic fur up to wind force 5 - ideal for outdoor recordings.
Air noise, especially from wind, is particularly annoying when recording outdoors because it hits the sensitive microphone diaphragm directly and is perceived as strong, low-frequency noise. This low-frequency noise often overlays the actual audio signal and makes it difficult to obtain clear voice or ambient recordings. As microphones are very sensitive to changes in pressure, even slight movements in the air cause significant interference that is difficult to eliminate, even with post-processing.
Wind noise can also produce clicks or pops, which are caused by sudden gusts of air and severely impair the recording quality. A special windscreen, such as the one on the VideoMic Me-C+, reduces such air noise and prevents it from negatively affecting the quality of the sound recording.