The Power POD
Charge your smartphone while shooting video
Nothing is more distressing than setting up your gear for a shooting session, only to discover that your phone’s battery is almost dead.
Here’s where the Power POD comes in. The most reliable video setup for plugging an external battery and microphone to your smartphone.
Never miss a story again because your battery dies in the middle of the action.
Build your Power POD
Add to your cart only the parts you need
Shoulderpod G2
The heart of your video setup
The G2 is the perfect grip for recording professional video with your smartphone. Features an ergonomic design for steady hand-held shooting, 6 cold shoes for adding external accessories such as microphones and lights, 2 tripod mounts for shooting horizontal and vertical video and an innovative quick-release clamping mechanism that fits all smartphone models with or without a case.
Shoulderpod T1
Multifunctional tripod
The T1 is a multifunctional support that unfolds as a tripod, a monopod and a hand-held stabilizer, providing you with a three-in-one solution for shooting outstanding videos with your smartphone. All made in solid and lightweight aluminium, the Shoulderpod T1 will be the only support you’ll need to create professional videos with your smartphone.
External battery
5000 mAh rechargeable power bank
Never miss an important moment again. Keep your smartphone charged while shooting videos with a compact, lightweight, and high-capacity rechargeable power bank. Simplify your video setup by conveniently mounting the battery on your G2 grip using the Z3 cold-shoe clamp. For added convenience, use the C1 or C2 short cables to neatly charge your Android or iPhone devices.
Shoulderpod Z3
Cold-shoe clamp for the external battery
Finally, a solution for holding an external power-bank neatly to your smartphone video-setup! Our Z3 3D-printed clamp has been exclusively designed to fit the G2 cold shoes tightly while holding our 5000 mAh rechargeable battery firmly in place. Say goodbye to messy setups and enjoy the experience of shooting video with a neatly organized solution.
If you have an iPhone with a lightning port these are the the additional parts you need:
Lightning port splitter
Plug a mic + battery simultaneously
Split your Lightning port in two and connect an external microphone and a battery simultaneously to your iPhone. For added convenience, mount the splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 grip with the Z4 cold-shoe clamp.
Shoulderpod Z4
Cold-shoe clamp for iPhone splitter
The Z4 is a 3D-printed clamp for mounting the Belkin Lightning splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip. It is a custom-made design to prevent your splitter from dangling around once connected to your iPhone.
Charging cable for iPhone
USB-A to Lightning charging cable
The C2 is a short cable to connect the 5000 mAh external battery directly to your iPhone or to the Lightning-port splitter.
3.5mm mic cable for Lightning
Plug external mics to your iPhone
The C2000 is a short cable that includes a 3.5mm TRS connector on one end and a Lightning connector on the other one. It will allow you to plug your external microphone directly to your iPhone’s Lightning port, avoiding you the inconvenience of having to deal with messy dongles and adapters.
If you have and Android or iPhone with a USB-C port, these are the parts you need:
USB-C splitter
Plug a mic + battery simultaneously
Split your USB-C port in two and connect an external microphone and a battery-cell simultaneously to your device. For added convenience, it can be mounted on your Shoulderpod G2 grip with the Z5 cold-shoe clamp.
Shoulderpod Z5
Cold-shoe clamp for the USB-C splitter
The Z5 is a 3D-printed clamp for mounting the Belkin USB-C splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip. It is a custom-made design to prevent your splitter from dangling around once connected to your smartphone.
Charging cable for USB-C
USB-A to USB-C charging cable
The C1 is a short cable to connect the 5000 mAh external battery directly to your phone or to the USB-C port splitter.
3.5mm mic cable for USB-C
Plug external mics to your device
The C2001 is a short cable that includes a 3.5mm TRS connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other one. It will allow you to plug your external microphone directly to your smartphone’s port, avoiding you the inconvenience of having to deal with messy dongles and adapters.
Final step, select a microphone model that aligns with your workflow:
For completing this POD, you will need a microphone with a 3.5mm output connector
Mini directional microphone
A simple solution to capture great audio
The Rode VideoMicro is a directional microphone designed to capture audio primarily from the front, while effectively reducing unwanted sounds from the sides and rear. It excels when shooting at distances ranging from 0.5m to 1.5m. Choose this microphone if you are looking for a plug-and-play video solution, avoiding the hassles of dealing with internal batteries, pre-adjustments, or complex audio settings typically found on more advanced models.
Pro directional microphone
A premium external mic for your smartphone
The Rode VideoMic NTG is a broadcast-grade directional microphone that delivers outstanding audio quality under all circumstances. With a longer shooting distance compared to the Rode VideoMicro, it provides excellent reach for capturing crystal-clear sound. Equipped with a wide range of additional features and adjustable settings, you can optimize your audio recordings to perfection. If you're seeking for premium audio quality when shooting videos with your smartphone, the VideoMic NTG is the perfect choice for you.
Wireless microphone ( 1 or 2 channels)
Stop dealing with messy cables
The Rode Wireless ME is an exceptional microphone set designed for capturing presentations, classes, or tutorials with outstanding audio quality. It can be upgraded with an additional transmitter, enabling simultaneous recording of two sound sources on independent channels, all without the hassle of dealing with microphone cables. Simply clip the compact microphone modules onto your clothing and enjoy the freedom of moving around while transmitting your message to your audience. To enhance versatility, add a discreet Lapel Microphone or a Reporter Handle for covering a wide range of shooting scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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POD stands for Professional-Oriented Design. A POD is a mobile video-setup created to solve a common problem faced by a specific group of professionals.
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Because building a smartphone video kit can be a real challenge due to the vast array of accessories and options available out there. That’s why we’ve done all the hard work of testing and rejecting what doesn’t work, so you don’t have to. By selecting the appropriate POD for your needs, you can avoid struggling with inefficient gear, and focus all your energy on what matters most – telling your story.
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Yes. While a POD is a tested combination of parts designed to seamlessly work together for a specific task, you are encouraged to test new configurations and adapt any POD to your unique workflow.
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The Shoulderpod Z series cold-shoes are meticulously designed to securely fit into any of the G2 slots. While they may also fit on standard cold shoes from other manufacturers, we cannot guarantee a tight fit once mounted or that they will slide-in without the risk of damage.
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Yes, as long as it has an analog 3.5mm TRS output jack for using the C2000 or C2001 microphone cables.
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