HV30 External Mic suggestions...

[Rockwood610]

I just bought a HV30 HD video cam.

I use Sony Software for my audio/video (I am a PC guy using Vegas 7/8 and Acid 6 for audio recording/mixing when needed).

I am getting ready to put some projects together, and I am trying to decide what Mics I should get for my HV30/external recording.

I know the steps to synch audio with video when recording with an external audio recorder. All I need is some feedback on what mics I should get.

I am not looking to spend no more then $150.00 to $200.00 per mic. I am looking for decent quality, but nothing so pro that it breaks the bank.

My first upcoming project, I'll be setting up a small set where I will be standing in front of either a green screen, or a back drop of some sort. I'll talking to the camera to kind of 'host' the production that my team be putting onto DVD.

Should I go with an overhead mic on a boom of some sort for these hosting segments? Or a Lavalier Mic cliped to my upper torso? And what are some good quality mics in these catagorys?

I'll also being doing some over video narriation. I already have a studio condensor mic for my setup. I am using the MXL V63M Studio Condenser mic. Will this mic work for the narriations? Or should I look into something else? Or would even a shure sm58 or beta 58A Mic work?

Of course, with any video cam, the built in mics are nothing great. This new mic just came out recently, and I was wondering if it would be a good mini-shotgun style mic for general recordings. I would use it just to sproose up my everyday recordings that are not to production savy. It is the Azden SMX-10. Videomaker magazine said its a gret upgrade from the built in mics, but I was looking for some extra feedback.

Please help if ya can. Thanks in advance.

[Huy Vu]

I am not looking to spend no more then $150.00 to $200.00 per mic. I am looking for decent quality, but nothing so pro that it breaks the bank.

For $200, such a mic does not exist. Good audio isn't just about the microphone. A basic kit consists of the mic(s), a shockmount, boompole, cable, wind muff etc. and can easily run you $600 before you're done; and we're not even into professional territory yet. Especially for a mini-jack type connector, it's not possible to have long cable run for booming, which is always the best choice. You'll need an XLR adapter that provides phantom power. A double system setup would be even better.

I would really suggest heading over to the Audio section and read some of the stickies there. This question is asked all the time and people have recommended budget audio kit that might fit your needs.

[Rockwood610]

Thanks for the reply.

But I may not go into the HV30 directly. I might be using osme sort of external recording device.

If I do go directly into the HV30, I already planned on buy a beachtech XLR adaptor for it, just needed some input on the mics.

Thanks again.

[Matthew R. Rodwell]

if you want an on camera mic I would suggest a Rode NTG2 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...icrophone.html

[Huy Vu]

If I do go directly into the HV30, I already planned on buy a beachtech XLR adaptor for it, just needed some input on the mics.

Thanks again.

Even so, you need to budget for a boompole and a shockmount as well as cable. It still would be helpful to read the stickies in the Audio section.

[Rockwood610]

I already did read the stickies, but I wasn't sure if the first 2 kits were ideal for what I was looking for or not.

I already have the cables I need. Along with a mixer with phantom power for the mic I get/external recorder.

Just looking for the mics... boom poles are easy to me, I can build one.

[Huy Vu]

In that case an NTG2 should serve you well.

[Rockwood610]

Ok. Thanks. Is this mic a good choice for the narriation/voice overs as well? And if so, how isolated should the room be? Is it extremly sencitive like a studio condesor mic?

[yommytacoe]

the rode video mic or the rode stereo video mic are both decent. they plug straight into the camera.

It's convenient because it has the 8th inch jack and just uses regular batteries. the downside is that its not XLR, so it isnt grounded, and you can get some interference. I dont fully understand the concept but, basically if you get any interference around 60 ohms, it will create a faint buzzing in the background.

anyone who knows more about this please reply.

I use a rode video mic and have never had a problem, but i only use a 15 foot extension for the mic cable.

[Sean Michael]

With my HV20 I use an Audio Technics AT897 combined with an AT8341 XLR-to-mini adapter cable. Works great! At around $250, it costs a little more than the Rode Videomic but the quality of construction (and in my experience, the audio captured) is well worth it.

Also from time to time I'll use an Oktava MK012 -- but it requires external phantom power.