Saramonic VMIC Recorder Super-Cardioid Video Microphone with Built-in Audio Recorder
MFR SKU: VMIC-REC | Helix SKU: SRVMICREC
Overview
The Saramonic Vmic Recorder is a premium on-camera shotgun microphone with a built-in high-resolution audio recorder that delivers broadcast-quality sound to DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and video cameras and provides many useful features. Specifically designed for DSLR, Mirrorless and Video Cameras that lack a microphone input or users that want to record to an external recorder as well as their camera. There are two outputs on the Vmic Recorder, one for your camera and another for headphones — so you can always listen to your audio while recording or even when your camera lacks a headphone jack. The built-in audio recorder captures rich and detailed sound with resolutions up to 24bit 48kHz, and like all Saramonic products, the Vmic Recorder is incredibly easy to use.
A backlit LCD screen with an intuitive menu system is provided on the rear of the Vmic Recorder, and a push-button joystick lets you quickly do a range of functions like controlling the headphone volume, adjusting the recording level, and turning on the low-cut filter, which makes dialog more intelligible and eliminates distracting rumble sounds. The exterior of the Vmic Recorder is constructed with durable metal and was built to survive the not-so-gentle world of video production. The robust integrated shockmount features a camera shoe mount and a metal 1/4 20 tripod thread for more mounting options.
In addition to impressive sound quality, the Vmic Recorder also efficiently utilizes power. It gets 9 hours of operation time when recording, and 10 hours when used as a shotgun mic and it runs on 2 standard AA batteries. Audio is recorded onto a MicroSDHC card (sold separately), and it’s compatible with up to 32GB capacities. Plus, the Vmic Recorder can be used as an excellent-sounding on-camera shotgun microphone even when you’re not recording. A foam windscreen is included for indoor use, and for outdoor recording in higher winds you can use the fitted VMIC-WS furry windscreen (sold separately).
- Broadcast-quality on-camera shotgun microphone with an integrated high-resolution MicroSDHC audio recorder, built-in headphone jack and removable output cable
- Durable metal construction, robust integrated shockmount with camera shoe mount
- Incredibly easy to use, low-cut filter makes dialog more intelligible and eliminates distracting rumble sounds
- Backlit LCD screen with easy-to-use menu system, camera shoe features a metal 1/4 20 tripod thread, records up to 24-bit 48kHz resolution
- Can be used as an on-camera shotgun microphone even when you’re not recording, runs on 2 standard AA batteries and gets up to 10 hours of operation
Specifications:
Frequency Response:50 Hz to 20 kHz
Type of Microphone: Condenser (Unidirectional)
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Maximum SPL: 104 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 22 dB, Gain Setting 66 dB
Operating Temperature Range: -17 to 57 Celsius
Output Impedance: 47 Ohms or less
Headphone Output Impedance: 16 Ohms
Sensitivity: -40 dB at 1 kHz
Filter: High-pass 200 Hz
Recording Media: MicroSDHC card slot
Resolution: 16-bit/48kHz wav or 24-bit/48kHz wav
Outputs: 2 x female 1.8” (3.5 mm), 1 for headphones, 1 for camera connection
Battery: 2 x AA (Alkaline or Lithium)
Dimensions: 10.04 x 2.6 x 3.15” (255 x 66 x 80 mm)
Weight: 7.3 oz (207 g)
In The Box:
1 x Vmic Recorder shotgun microphone with built-in audio recorder
1 x short, coiled cable with gold-plated mini-plug connectors
1 x foam windscreen
1 x printed manual
1 x warranty card
Optional Accessories (Sold Separately):
- VMIC-WS Outdoor high-wind furry windscreen
- SR-UC-201 1/8“ (3.5mm) Female TRS microphone adapter cable to 3.5mm male TRRS for smartphones and tablets with a headphone jack
- WM4C-C35 Replacement 1/8“ (3.5mm) male stereo TRS to 3.5mm male stereo TRS output connector cable
- SR-CS350 2-Pack of replacement 1/8“ (3.5mm) male stereo TRS to 3.5mm male stereo TRS output connector cables
- SR-SM-C301 1/8“ (3.5mm) output cable for iOS
- SR-SM-C302 1/8“ (3.5mm) output cable for Android
- LC-C35 Locking 1/8“ (3.5mm) to Lightning output cable for iPhone & iPad
- UTC-C35 Locking 1/8“ (3.5mm) to USB Type-C output cable for smartphones, tablets and Apple computers with USB Type-C
- SR-PMC2 1/8“ (3.5mm) TRS to 1/8“ (3.5mm) TRRS output cable for smartphones and tablets
- SR-GMC2 1/8“ (3.5mm) TRS to select GoPro camera output cable
- USB-C201 Locking 1/8“ (3.5mm) TRS to USB output cable for PC and Mac computers
