The Saramonic VMIC Mini is an ultracompact cardioid shotgun microphone engineered for mobile journalists, vloggers, and livestreamers who demand clear, focused audio without the bulk. Powered entirely by plug-in power from your camera or smartphone, it connects via a 3.5mm TRS jack and ships with both a TRS cable for DSLR and mirrorless cameras and a TRRS cable for mobile devices, making it a true plug-and-play upgrade over any built-in mic.
Housed in a precision-cut aluminum-alloy body, the Saramonic VMIC Mini mounts securely to cameras, gimbals, tripods, or boom poles through its integrated locking shockmount with a 1/4″-20 thread. A cardioid pickup pattern tuned with a presence boost at 8 kHz keeps your voice front and center while rejecting background noise, and the included bullet-shaped foam windscreen ensures clean audio even when shooting outdoors.
Key features
- Focused Cardioid Pattern: Captures audio directly in front of the camera and rejects off-axis background noise, delivering clear, on-subject sound for interviews and vlogs.
- Plug-in Power — No Batteries Needed: Draws power straight from your camera, smartphone, or recorder, reducing weight and eliminating the hassle of charging or replacing batteries.
- Two Cables for Universal Compatibility: Includes a coiled TRS-to-TRS cable for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, plus a TRS-to-TRRS cable for smartphones and tablets — both with gold-plated connectors.
- Integrated Shockmount Reduces Handling Noise: The built-in locking shoe/tripod shockmount with 1/4″-20 thread isolates the mic from vibrations and low-end rumble, keeping your audio clean while on the move.
- Bullet-Shaped Windscreen for Outdoor Shooting: The included foam windscreen blocks wind noise and protects the capsule from the elements, so your audio stays usable in outdoor environments.
- Ultracompact Aluminum-Alloy Body: The lightweight, precision-cut housing adds virtually no weight to your camera rig and fits comfortably on small-format cameras, gimbals, and mobile devices.
Specifications
| Type | Shotgun Microphone |
|---|---|
| Pickup Pattern | Cardioid |
| Connection | 3.5mm TRS Output Jack |
| Included Cables | TRS to TRS (cameras) & TRS to TRRS (mobile devices) |
| Power Source | Plug-in Power (no batteries required) |
| Body Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Mount | Integrated Shoe/Tripod Shockmount with 1/4"-20 thread |
| Windscreen | Bullet-shaped foam windscreen included |
| Compatibility | DSLR, Mirrorless, Video Cameras, Smartphones, Tablets, Recorders |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Saramonic VMIC Mini with my smartphone?
Yes. The VMIC Mini includes a TRS-to-TRRS cable specifically for connecting to the headphone/mic combo jack on smartphones and tablets, so no adapter is needed for most mobile devices.
Does the Saramonic VMIC Mini require batteries?
No. The VMIC Mini runs entirely on plug-in power supplied by your camera, smartphone, or recorder through the 3.5mm connection, so there are no batteries to install, charge, or replace.
What pickup pattern does the VMIC Mini use, and how does it reduce background noise?
The VMIC Mini uses a cardioid pickup pattern that focuses audio capture in front of the microphone while rejecting sounds from the sides and rear. It is also tuned with a presence boost at 8 kHz to enhance speech clarity, making it ideal for interviews, vlogs, and live streams.
