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.
The grip you need for shooting professional videos easily with your smartphone.
Create videos that stand out from the crowd by adding external mics, lights or batteries to your iPhone or Android mobile camera.
The grip you need for shooting professional videos easily with your smartphone.
Create videos that stand out from the crowd by adding external mics, lights or batteries to your iPhone or Android mobile camera.
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.
Compact 5000mAh power-bank for charging your smartphone while shooting video.
Never miss an important moment again. Keep your smartphone fully charged and shoot video for longer with our high-capacity mobile power-bank.
Compact 5000mAh power-bank for charging your smartphone while shooting video.
Never miss an important moment again. Keep your smartphone fully charged and shoot video for longer with our high-capacity mobile power-bank.
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.
3D Printed clamp for mounting the 5000 mAh external power-bank on the G2 video grip
Finally a solution for holding an external power-bank neatly on your smartphone video setup! The Z3 clamp has been exclusively designed to fit the G2 cold shoes while holding the 5000 mAh rechargeable battery. Shoot video comfortably while charging your phone.
3D Printed clamp for mounting the 5000 mAh external power-bank on the G2 video grip
Finally a solution for holding an external power-bank neatly on your smartphone video setup! The Z3 clamp has been exclusively designed to fit the G2 cold shoes while holding the 5000 mAh rechargeable battery. Shoot video comfortably while charging your phone.
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.
Belkin
Split your Lightning’s port in two and connect an external microphone and a battery-cell simultaneously to your iPhone.
Belkin
Split your Lightning’s port in two and connect an external microphone and a battery-cell simultaneously to your iPhone.
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.
3D printed clamp for mounting the Belkin Lightning splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z4 is a custom-made clamp designed to prevent your Belkin Lightning splitter from dangling around once connected to your iPhone.
3D printed clamp for mounting the Belkin Lightning splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z4 is a custom-made clamp designed to prevent your Belkin Lightning 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.
Charge your iPhone while shooting video
Plug your 5000 mAh Power-Bank to your Belkin Lightning splitter so you can charge your iPhone comfortably while using an external microphone.
Charge your iPhone while shooting video
Plug your 5000 mAh Power-Bank to your Belkin Lightning splitter so you can charge your iPhone comfortably while using an external microphone.
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.
Plug external mics to your iPhone’s Lightning port
The C2000 is the perfect short cable for plugging external microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS output connector directly into your iPhone’s Lightning port.
Plug external mics to your iPhone’s Lightning port
The C2000 is the perfect short cable for plugging external microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS output connector directly into your iPhone’s Lightning port.
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.
Belkin adapter that splits your smartphone’s USB-C port in two.
Connect an external microphone and a battery-cell simultaneously to your Android phone.
Belkin adapter that splits your smartphone’s USB-C port in two.
Connect an external microphone and a battery-cell simultaneously to your Android phone.
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.
3D printed clamp for mounting the Belkin Audio+Charge USB-C splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z5 is a custom-made clamp designed to prevent your Belkin splitter from dangling around once connected to your Android phone.
3D printed clamp for mounting the Belkin Audio+Charge USB-C splitter on your Shoulderpod G2 video grip
The Z5 is a custom-made clamp designed to prevent your Belkin splitter from dangling around once connected to your Android phone.
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.
Charge your smartphone while shooting video
Plug your 5000 mAh Power-Bank to your Belkin USB-C splitter so you can charge your Android smartphone comfortably while using an external microphone.
Charge your smartphone while shooting video
Plug your 5000 mAh Power-Bank to your Belkin USB-C splitter so you can charge your Android smartphone comfortably while using an external microphone.
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.
Plug external mics to your USB-C smartphone’s port
The C2001 is the perfect short cable for plugging external microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS output connector directly into your smartphone’s USB-C port.
Plug external mics to your USB-C smartphone’s port
The C2001 is the perfect short cable for plugging external microphones with a 3.5 mm TRS output connector directly into your smartphone’s USB-C port.
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.
The perfect smartphone microphone for the practical professional.
The RODE VideoMicro is an easy-to-use compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your smartphone videos thanks to its directional pattern and high-performance capsule. A perfect mic for professionals who seek a practical and reliable audio solution.
The perfect smartphone microphone for the practical professional.
The RODE VideoMicro is an easy-to-use compact microphone designed to improve the audio quality of your smartphone videos thanks to its directional pattern and high-performance capsule. A perfect mic for professionals who seek a practical and reliable audio solution.
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.
The broadcast-grade shotgun microphone for professionals who seek excellence.
If sound quality is important to you, the RODE’s VideoMic NTG is no doubt the way to go. It includes the most advanced acoustic and digital features for delivering unmatched natural audio to your smartphone videos.
The broadcast-grade shotgun microphone for professionals who seek excellence.
If sound quality is important to you, the RODE’s VideoMic NTG is no doubt the way to go. It includes the most advanced acoustic and digital features for delivering unmatched natural audio to your smartphone videos.
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.
Enjoy the freedom of recording superb sound quality videos without cables.
The new Wireless ME is an ultra-compact and easy to use wireless system that will help you deliver a superb sound quality to your audience while enjoying the freedom of a world without cables.
Enjoy the freedom of recording superb sound quality videos without cables.
The new Wireless ME is an ultra-compact and easy to use wireless system that will help you deliver a superb sound quality to your audience while enjoying the freedom of a world without cables.
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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