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Polaroid PLMICPRO-17 Pro Video Shotgun Microphone
Capture Crystal-Clear Audio with Professional Grade PrecisionThe Polaroid Pro Video Condenser Shotgun Microphone is engineered with a high-sensitivity electret condenser, this microphone captures even the subtlest sounds from a distance. Powered by a single 3V lithium battery (included), it easil...
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Overview
Capture Crystal-Clear Audio with Professional Grade Precision
The Polaroid Pro Video Condenser Shotgun Microphone is engineered with a high-sensitivity electret condenser, this microphone captures even the subtlest sounds from a distance. Powered by a single 3V lithium battery (included), it easily mounts to your camera or camcorder via the shoe mount, brackets, or video rig. Ensure your camera has a 3.5mm microphone jack for seamless connectivity.
Specifications:
- Transducer: Condenser Microphone
- Polar Pattern: Super-cardioid
- Modes: 90 or 120 degrees switchable pick up pattern
- Direction: Uni-Direction x2
- Frequency Response: 30-18,000Hz
- Sensitivity: -40dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 76dB
- MAX SPL: 120dB
- Power Supply: DC3V
- Dimensions (LxH): 5” x 2.3”
- Compatibility: All cameras with a 3.5mm external microphone terminal
What’s Included:
- Electret Condenser Microphone
- Anti-wind foam cap
- Carrying pouch
- User manual
- CR2 battery
- Bracket
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Highly directional pickup pattern isolates the subject and rejects off-axis noise
- Compact form factor mounts easily on camera hot shoes and boom poles
- Purpose-built for video production with focused, broadcast-quality audio capture
👎 Cons
- Narrow pickup pattern requires careful aiming — not forgiving of off-axis placement
- Indoor use in untreated rooms can produce unnatural coloration from reflections
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Polaroid PLMICPRO-17 mount on a camera?
The microphone includes a shock mount that attaches to your camera's hot shoe. The shock mount helps isolate the mic from handling vibrations transmitted through the camera body.
What type of connection does this microphone use?
The PLMICPRO-17 connects via a 3.5mm cable to your camera's mic input. No batteries or phantom power are required — it's powered by the plug-in power from the camera.
Is this compatible with smartphones?
It can be used with smartphones that have a 3.5mm headphone jack using a TRS-to-TRRS adapter (usually not included). For phones without a headphone jack, you'd also need a Lightning or USB-C audio adapter.
How does this compare to higher-end shotgun mics?
The PLMICPRO-17 is a budget on-camera option. It provides noticeably better audio than built-in camera microphones, but doesn't match the rejection, sensitivity, or build quality of professional shotguns like the Rode VideoMic Pro or Sennheiser MKE 600.
Does this microphone pick up a lot of handling noise?
The included shock mount helps reduce handling noise, but like all on-camera mics, it can pick up vibrations from camera operation (zoom motors, button presses). Minimizing handling during recording gives the best results.
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