Rode VideoMic Pro giving buzzing noise when recording

5 years 3 weeks ago #638227 by ThatNikonGuy
I just bought one of these mics after reading a number of good reviews on it.  I have it set up and all my audio has a slight buzzing noise through out.  I have checked all the wires, all good.  Google wasn't much help, so before I get to frustrated this evening, I'll ask you all. 

Any clue on what might be causing this white noise?


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5 years 3 weeks ago #638300 by Chris Grimm
These are good mics, did you check your gains to make sure this isn't cranked up to high? Make sure both ends of the connectors are fully seated and while at it, check the connecting wire for unusual cracks or bends.  

Other than that, I can't think of anything.  


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5 years 3 weeks ago #638374 by Studio Queen
It definitely sounds like you have a connection issue. I don’t suppose you have a spare wire are you test?


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5 years 3 weeks ago #638375 by vinniechu
Check to make sure your wifi is turned off. That was what was causing issues with mine.

I also noticed that it picks up ultrasonic interference sometimes.


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5 years 3 weeks ago #638403 by Peter Nunez
+1 connection issue, check your wires.  


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5 years 2 weeks ago #638539 by Tim Kelley
You might just have a bad mic too, these things don't get flying colored reviews all the time:  www.amazon.com/Rode-Microphones-VideoMic...s#reviews-filter-bar


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5 years 2 weeks ago #639021 by Inez Villarin
So, what did you find out?  Wire or defective mic? 


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