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Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

Model: VMICMINI
SKU: 12186413
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Customers are satisfied with the product's excellent sound quality, which is frequently praised. They also appreciate its ease of use, compact and lightweight design, and easy connectivity with devices like smartphones. However, some users have noted compatibility issues, particularly when trying to use it with their computers.

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Features

  • Mini Broadcast-Quality Directional On-Camera Microphone for Cameras and Mobile Devices

    Provides clear, broadcast-quality sound to DSLR, Mirrorless and Video Cameras or Smartphones and Tablets

  • Plug-In Powered

    Easy-to-use with plug-and-play operation and no batteries required for operation

  • Lightweight and Rugged

    Sleek camera-mountable design that is lightweight and compact, yet features durable metal construction

  • TRS and TRRS Output Cables Included

    Includes two output cables: one for cameras, one for mobile devices

  • Cold-Shoe Mount with 1/4"-20 Thread

    Mounts to camera shoes, camera cages, boom poles, tripods, stands and more

Specifications

  • Microphone Type
    Shotgun microphones
    Wireless
    No
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Reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 184 reviews

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84% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers are satisfied with the product's excellent sound quality, which is frequently praised. They also appreciate its ease of use, compact and lightweight design, and easy connectivity with devices like smartphones. However, some users have noted compatibility issues, particularly when trying to use it with their computers.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (73)
  • Ease of Use (12)
  • Size (8)
  • Weight (6)
  • Connectivity (4)
  • Compatibility (8)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lives on my camera

    For the price this is a really good deal. I used to buy really expensive ones and they would sometimes not turned on and I would have like a bunch of clips that have no audio. And now whenever I fire up my camera this audio I don't have to turn on the mic there's no on button no off button it just flows. Like when I used to use Amazon ones there was this button that you had to push to start recording sound and guess who always forgets to push that button. This guy here has years of footage that's in the silence but not with this one this one here this mic right here can't go any better. For the price of course.

    This review is from Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

    Posted by BestFries

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great option for your recording projects

    I bought this mic instead of the RODE Videomicro on camera microphone - Why? This mic is metal construction, comes with a TRS to TRRS cord, which allows you to use the mic with your cell phone, tablet, etc. The cord would have been an extra $15 purchase, if I had bought the RODE mic. The sound recorded with my Galaxy S8+ is great, which will be nice for Facebook Live Streaming on the go! The shock mount looks better than the one that comes with the RODE and it works very well using the 1/4" tripod mount or a Hot Shoe Flash Mount found on many camera tops and my JOBY tripod accessory (See Pic). You will have to be patient and careful when putting the wind screen on as it is a bit tight at the mic entrance point on the screen, which is a rubber stretchy port (See pic). I would not hesitate buying another of these mics.

    This review is from Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

    Posted by FarmerEd

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    As good as a Rode

    Using this mic in conjunction with my EOS m6 Mirrorless improved the sound quality in my recorded videos. It's built sturdily and has a nice feel to it. I recommend if you find the RODE mics are too expensive.

    This review is from Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

    Posted by Tony

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High value microphone with nice build quality

    Needed a compact and inexpensive mic that could run on plug in power for my secondary camera, this works well. Was previously using an older Rode VideoMic Pro but got tired of using 9V batteries. A nice surprise was the included fuzzy windscreen that can go over the foam windscreen when using in high winds.

    This review is from Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

    Posted by homerc67

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mic

    Rode mic got broken bestbuy was out of rode mics so I tried the saramonic mic as a temp I admit this lil mics has impressed me with quality sound from recording live videos pick up vocals very well I would recommend this mic

    This review is from Saramonic - On-Camera Mini Shotgun Mic for DSLR, Mirrorless, Video, Smartphones & Tablets (Vmic Mini)

    Posted by BestBuyGuy

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Questions & Answers

  • What type of microphone is this?

    This is a shotgun microphone.

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  • Can I use this microphone with my smartphone?

    Yes, this microphone can be connected to smartphones and tablets using the included TRRS output cable.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • Does this microphone require batteries?

    No, this microphone is plug-in powered and does not require batteries.

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  • How is this microphone powered?

    This microphone is plug-in powered, meaning it receives power directly from the device it's plugged into.

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  • What is the maximum frequency response of this microphone?

    The maximum frequency response of this microphone is 20 kilohertz.

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