Microphone Rode VideoMic Me-C+

The Rode VideoMic Me-C+ is a compact directional microphone designed for mobile devices with a USB-C connection. It provides focused audio capture using a supercardioid polar pattern to reduce background noise and improve speech clarity during recordings with smartphones and tablets. The microphone is lightweight and includes a windscreen, making it suitable for run-and-gun use, vlogging, interviews and field recordings where a small, easy-to-connect mic is required.

Advantages

The microphone’s USB-C connector enables plug-and-play compatibility with many modern Android devices and other USB-C equipped mobile platforms without adapters. Its supercardioid polar pattern concentrates sensitivity toward the subject while rejecting off-axis sounds, lowering ambient noise in crowded or windy environments. The included windscreen helps reduce wind noise and plosives for clearer voice capture outdoors. The compact and lightweight design simplifies mounting and handling for handheld, mounted, or on-device recording scenarios.

Suitable for

• Vlogging and mobile video content creation
• On-the-street interviews and field reporting
• Podcasting and voice notes recorded on a smartphone or tablet
• Content capture for social media and live streaming

Key specifications

• Connection type: USB-C
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid
• Form factor: Compact, directional microphone for mobile devices
• Includes: Windscreen for wind noise reduction
• Compatibility: Designed for smartphones and tablets with USB-C ports

How to use

Attach the Rode VideoMic Me-C+ directly to the USB-C port of a compatible smartphone or tablet. Position the microphone so the capsule points toward the sound source for optimal directional pickup. If recording outdoors or in windy conditions, fit the supplied windscreen over the capsule before starting. Use the device’s camera or audio app to capture sound; the microphone is recognized as an external audio input and typically requires no additional drivers. Monitor levels where possible within your recording app and adjust device microphone input settings if available.

Usage recommendations

For best results, keep the microphone pointed at the speaker and maintain a consistent distance to avoid level variation. When recording in very noisy environments, pair the directional microphone with close-miking techniques and limit background sources where practical.