Rode VideoMicro II is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 14,500, and every unit we sell is brand new and sealed. The Rode VideoMicro II is a compact on-camera microphone made by Rode, the Australian audio brand, and it weighs just 24 g. It uses a supercardioid pickup pattern to focus on the person in front of the lens, takes power from your camera or phone, and needs no batteries. Two cables in the box connect the Rode VideoMicro II to cameras and to phones. Collect yours from Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, with a 12-month warranty.
Designed for wedding videographers, YouTubers, journalists, church media teams and university students, the Rode VideoMicro II handles the job a camera's built-in microphone does badly. Built-in mics hear the whole room: the generator next door, the fan overhead, the crowd behind you. The Rode VideoMicro II narrows its hearing to the front, so a pastor at a Nakuru service or an interviewee on a busy Upper Hill street comes through clearly. It slides onto a camera's cold shoe and plugs into the 3.5 mm microphone socket, and you are ready to record.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell grey-import microphones with missing cables, Mascom International stocks the Rode VideoMicro II sealed with every accessory Rode packs. At Mascom International, we're seeing more creators upgrade from phone-only setups to a mirrorless camera with a proper microphone, and this is the one they ask for most. We will connect the Rode VideoMicro II to your camera or phone in the shop and play back a test clip. Walk in on Kimathi Street, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery across the country.
Common Questions About the Rode VideoMicro II
What is the Rode VideoMicro II price in Kenya?
The Rode VideoMicro II costs KSh 14,500, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price includes the Helix isolation mount, a foam windshield, the WS12 furry windshield, and both the SC7 and SC13 cables, so you can connect to a camera or a phone straight away. You also get a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. The full Rode Vlogger Kit in this batch costs KSh 8,500 more and adds a light, phone grip and tripod.
Should I buy the Rode VideoMicro II or the original VideoMicro?
Choose the Rode VideoMicro II for tighter, fuller sound in a lighter body. Rode's original VideoMicro uses a wider cardioid pattern and starts at 100 Hz, while the Rode VideoMicro II uses a narrower supercardioid pattern and reaches down to 20 Hz. The newer model weighs 24 g against 42 g, and it ships with a cable for phones and one for cameras. The original still suits a buyer who already owns one and records only in quiet rooms; new buyers should pick the Rode VideoMicro II.
Will the Rode VideoMicro II work with my phone?
The Rode VideoMicro II works with any phone that has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, using the SC7 cable included in the box. Many Tecno, Infinix and budget Samsung phones in Kenya still carry that jack. Phones with only a USB-C port need a USB-C to 3.5 mm headset adapter with a microphone channel, sold separately. Your phone's camera app treats the microphone as a wired headset, so no setup is needed. Send us your phone model on WhatsApp and we will confirm it before you buy.
Which cameras does the Rode VideoMicro II work with?
The Rode VideoMicro II works with any camera that has a 3.5 mm microphone input and supplies plug-in power, which covers most mirrorless cameras and DSLRs. Connect it with the SC13 cable and slide the Helix mount onto the camera's cold shoe. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and Fujifilm bodies with a mic socket all qualify. Older or entry-level cameras without a 3.5 mm input will not work. If you are unsure, bring the camera to our Kimathi Street shop and we will test the Rode VideoMicro II on it.
Does the Rode VideoMicro II need batteries or charging?
No, the Rode VideoMicro II needs no batteries and never needs charging. It runs on plug-in power, a small current supplied through the 3.5 mm socket by your camera or phone. That is a real advantage during KPLC power cuts, because you have one less device to keep topped up before a shoot. Your camera's battery will drain slightly faster, so carry a spare for long events. Turn the camera's own input level down and let the microphone's clean signal do the work.
How does the Rode VideoMicro II handle wind, dust and outdoor shoots in Kenya?
The Rode VideoMicro II comes ready for outdoor work, with a foam windshield for light breezes and the WS12 furry windshield for strong wind. That matters on open-air shoots in Machakos, coastal events in Mombasa and windy rooftops in Westlands. The Helix isolation mount absorbs knocks when you walk with the camera. After dusty field days, brush the furry windshield and store the microphone in a bag. Rode does not list it as weather-sealed, so keep it covered during heavy rain.
Who should buy the Rode VideoMicro II and who should skip it?
Buy the Rode VideoMicro II if you shoot on a camera or a jack-equipped phone and want clearer voice without carrying batteries. Skip it if the speaker stands more than a couple of metres from the camera, because any on-camera microphone loses detail with distance. For that, the Rode Wireless ME at KSh 20,000 clips a transmitter onto the speaker and sends sound wirelessly. Phone creators with no tripod or light may also prefer the Rode Vlogger Kit, which bundles those pieces.
Is the Rode VideoMicro II good for YouTube and church live streams?
The Rode VideoMicro II is a solid pick for YouTube channels and church media teams who film the speaker from a fixed spot. Mounted on a camera near the pulpit or desk, the supercardioid pattern cuts much of the congregation and room echo. Its 110 dB SPL ceiling handles loud singing without crackling. For live streams to YouTube or Facebook over Safaricom Home Fibre, run the camera into your capture setup and the Rode VideoMicro II becomes the stream's audio source with no extra mixer.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware
- Pressure gradient electret condenser capsule — the same basic design used in studio microphones, tuned here for clear spoken word.
- Supercardioid polar pattern — hears a narrow area in front and rejects much of the sound from the sides.
- Frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz — covers the full range of human hearing, so deep voices keep their body.
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 79 dB — a measure of how far your voice sits above the microphone's own hiss.
- Handles up to 110 dB SPL with 95 dB dynamic range — loud singing and soft speech both record without distortion.
Connectivity and Device Compatibility
- Output is a 3.5 mm TRS socket — the standard microphone input found on most mirrorless cameras and DSLRs.
- SC13 cable included for cameras — a short TRS-to-TRS lead that connects the microphone to the camera's mic socket.
- SC7 cable included for phones — converts the signal to TRRS, the four-ring plug phones use for headset microphones.
- Sensitivity of -30 dBV at 1 kHz — a strong signal, so you can lower the camera's noisy preamp gain.
- Output impedance of about 2.6 kΩ — a figure that matches the inputs on everyday cameras, phones and recorders.
Power and Battery-Free Operation
- Runs on plug-in power from the connected device — no AA batteries, no internal cell and nothing to charge before a shoot.
- No power switch to forget — the microphone wakes up as soon as the camera or phone supplies power through the cable.
- Draws only a small current from the camera — expect slightly shorter camera battery life on long weddings or conferences.
- Battery-free design adds no weight — useful when every gram counts on a gimbal, a small vlogging camera or a handheld phone rig.
- Ready during power cuts — with no charger needed, the microphone works whenever your camera or phone has charge left.
Build and Durability
- Weighs 24 g alone and 39 g on its mount — barely noticeable on top of a small mirrorless camera or a phone grip.
- Measures 80 mm long and 22 mm across — fits in a shirt pocket or the side pouch of a camera bag between jobs.
- Helix isolation mount — a flexible cradle that keeps handling bumps and lens motor noise out of your recording.
- Foam windshield for indoor use and light breezes — also softens the popping sound of P and B words.
- WS12 furry windshield for outdoor shoots — slips over the body to cut wind rumble in open spaces.
Mounting and Accessory Options
- Helix mount slides onto any standard cold shoe — the accessory slot on top of most cameras, phone grips and cages.
- Works with the Rode DCS-1 dual cold shoe — mount the microphone and a small LED light side by side on one camera.
- Fits the Rode Tripod 2 and Mini Boompole — handy for desk recordings or for holding the mic closer to a speaker.
- Compatible with Rode SC3, SC4, SC8 and SC11 cables — longer or alternative leads for tablets, recorders and other devices.
- Pairs with Rode VXLR Pro and VXLR+ adapters — lets the microphone feed a video camera or audio recorder with XLR inputs.
Package Contents
The Rode VideoMicro II arrives brand new and sealed with everything Rode packs for cameras and phones. Inside the box you get the microphone, the Helix isolation mount, a foam windshield, the WS12 furry windshield, an SC13 TRS-to-TRS cable for cameras and an SC7 TRS-to-TRRS cable for phones. USB-C adapters, extra cables and camera grips are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Rode VideoMicro II ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cover applies to the microphone and the parts packed with it. Claims are handled at our service desk in Nairobi CBD.
Buying the Rode VideoMicro II from Mascom International
You can see the Rode VideoMicro II at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your camera or phone and we will mount the microphone, record a short clip and play it back so you can hear the difference. The microphone comes in black.
For stock checks, orders or questions, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery reaches all 47 counties with pay on arrival, so you open the sealed box before paying. Buyers in Nairobi and its environs receive their order the same day, and videographers in Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri and Machakos get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your microphone is backed by the 12-month warranty above. Every listing we publish carries real specifications and the true price, and our team stays on hand after the sale to help with setup or cables.
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