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Comments about Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone: Four only because of the fuzz in the background. It does a very good job but does have some fuzz created by the camera's internal mic amp. This is because this microphone doesn't use batteries.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012003-REG/rode_videomic_go_videomic_go_on_camera_shotgun.html#!
This microphone is ideal for DSLR videography. • ( 1 1) Microphone. • 2  This microphone requires a 9V battery for operation and may not be included with your rental. Have a spare ready. • 3  The VideoMic Pro features a 3.5mm plug for connection to DSLR cameras and camcorders. Check for this port on your DSLR before renting.
https://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Rode_videomic_pro
Comments about Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone: I purchased this microphone for use with my Canon 70D. Surprisingly, the Canon's built in microphone does a decent job but you get echo/flat sound that you would expect from a built in microphone.
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Rode's New DSLR Video Mic Doesn't Require a Battery. If you're like me and shoot a lot of video, you use both an on-camera shotgun as well as lav mics interchangeably, depending on the situation. The shotgun I use is the Rode DSLR video mic, and it rocks except for the need for a 9 volt battery. Seriously, who has those kicking around anymore? It seems Rode is listening to bitter complaints like mine, and their latest microphone, the VideoMic GO, requires no dedicated battery.
https://fstoppers.com/gear/rodes-new-dslr-video-mic-doesnt-require-battery-8566
The VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Microphone from Rode is a lightweight microphone which adds high-quality audio recording to your small camcorder and HDSLR camera. At only 2.6 ounces, the microphone keeps your camera setup lightweight, making it ideal for handheld shooting.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012003-REG/rode_videomic_go_videomic_go_on_camera_shotgun.html#!
Fstoppers Reviews the RODE VideoMic GO In-Line Power Microphone. RODE downsized their popular Videomic with the new Videomic GO, half the size and can run without a dedicated battery through the use of in-line power. This looks like a perfect run-and-gun mic, but would the smaller size affect audio quality? You decide, as I compare the two against on-camera audio and a lav mic.
https://fstoppers.com/gear/fstoppers-reviews-rode-videomic-go-line-power-microphone-8204
Bass quality is overall less good, audio gets a “tinny” sound past 3 feet from subject. In-line power draws battery noticeably from camera. Limited range. The RODE Videomic GO is an excellent little microphone for jobs employing smaller cameras in run-and-gun situations.
https://fstoppers.com/gear/fstoppers-reviews-rode-videomic-go-line-power-microphone-8204
• This mic is a mono shotgun mic. If you need stereo, see the Rode Stereo VideoMic Hotshoe Microphone. • The 3-way level control offers -10 dB, 0 dB, and +2 0dB modes, letting you set the perfect level regardless of what device the mic is connected to.
https://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Rode_videomic_pro
• The VideoMic Pro features a 3.5mm plug for connection to DSLR cameras and camcorders. Check for this port on your DSLR before renting. The hot shoe is actually a cold shoe mount used to hold the mic in place and does not interface with the camera other than through the 3.5mm plug.
https://www.borrowlenses.com/product/Rode_videomic_pro
what battery does rode mic use
Rode's New DSLR Video Mic Doesn't Require a Battery.