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Hello,

I'm shooting an indy feature in the spring and was wondering if I can get some suggestions on a few items as well as some good reliable websites to buy from.



Is this a good microphone? The link isnt working so I am going to post the specs.

Principle of operation:
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type:
19 mm (0.75 in) pre-polarised condenser
Power supply:
48 V Phantom power
Frequency range, ± 2 dB:
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Directional characteristics:
Cardioid
Equivalent noise level A-weighted:
Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB:
10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4:
Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
Capsule diameter:
19 mm (0.75)
Total harmonic distortion (THD):
<0.5% up to 110 dB SPL peak
<1% up to 116 dB SPL peak
Preamplifier frequency range:
20 Hz to 40 kHz -3 dB (loaded with 2x10 kOhm// 10 nF - equivalent to 100 m cable)
Output impedance:
<200 Ohm
Cable drive capability:
Up to 100 m (328 ft)
Microphone length:
175 mm (6.89 in)
Max. SPL, peak before clipping:
158 dB
Weight:
165 g (5.82 oz)
Dynamic Range:
Typ. 97 dB
Switchable attenuator:
0 dB, -20 dB
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):
75 dB(A)
Connector:
3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)
Current consumption:
2.60 mA

Thanks alot.

JP
 
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Official Mic / Microphone / Shotgun/ Boom / Boom Pole F.A.Q.

Official Mic / Microphone / Shotgun/ Boom / Boom Pole F.A.Q.

Hi all,
I am trying to figure out what Mic to use for ambient nature here are a few I am looking at:

Neumann KM184MT
Schoeps CMC6 Microphone Amplifier with MK41 Super-Cardioid Capsule
Rode NT4
Sennheiser MKE44-P

I also don't know if stereo recording is necessary? I would like this mic to have more than one use.
Help an audio beginer!
Phil
 
if you can afford one, get a Sennheiser MKH-416p
most pro's will have at least one in their kit, very versitile mic.

Ian
 
The sanken cms10 is out of my budget.

since the Sennheiser MKH416 is a shotgun mic, will it be well-suited for ambiet nature sound?
I was under the impression that for nature you should use a cardiod or omni mic.

Thanks,
Phil
 
you're mostly going to be shooting outside, i presume!!
so i would get a short rifle mic, with a good suspention mount and windjammer
(look at Rycote). I work in a lot of windy locations i've used 416's for about 20 years

ian
 
I LOVE.. LOVE LOVE the M/S Stereo shotgun mike from Audio Technica.

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b92dc794916f0fa7/index.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...893&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation



They have two varieties... B and H has then for 600 or 700 brand new. It's a great camera mike.. great for nature, concerts and for interviews. It's easilily as good as a 416 up to 4' from subject... We did a test.. plus it's stereo and M/S stereo at that so you can do true stereo imaging. I got mine used for 400 bucks and it's awesome. My buddy who has high end audio gear loved useing it and it's better than using a stereo pair and a lot less money.. You can't go wrong with this. You'll need phantom power but that's not a big deal these days. I use it on almost every shoot and get great results. You can check out any of these clips on my server and they were all done with the AT.

www.electriccowtheater.com/ECT/


Good luck and it's such a great mike for the money... !
 
BenB said:
What is the brand and model of the mic? What will you be using it for?
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Its a DPA microphone. I believe the webste is DPAmicrophones.com and the mic should be in the basic microphone section.

I would be using it for a range of inside and outside dialogue.

Thanks
 
Best way to mount KSSM shockmount to HVX?

Best way to mount KSSM shockmount to HVX?

Ive seen a few options for doing this..

1) Via hotshoe adapter

2) via an adapter that connects info HVX's mic clip

3) Someone mentioned using the 1/4" screw hole on top of the HVX

Personally I'd like to use option 1, but there was also a mention as to the hotshoe being potentially weak, so I figured I see what others are doing..

Thanks.

Joe
 
I use the hotshoe one, works for me. Its less hardware between the mike and camera, and I think less possible movement of the mike.
 
Sony C76 short shotgun

Sony C76 short shotgun

I have had a C76 short shotgun for years and like it. Has anyone ever used
both this mic and a 416 and knows how they compare?
 
I used the senn me66 and 67's and had great results with both. I sold them both and upgraded to a 416. The 416 runs a little cooler and cleaner with more low end. Other than that I can't tell the difference. Good Luck.
 
quick question.

quick question.

this is alittle of track. I have being looking at the me66,me67 and was wondering. When shooting a scene with a boom, does the sound usually get recorded to a separate device then joined with the video later in post?

That little box on the boom pole operator's waist... is that the recorder?

i know the Senn. 416 is up there, is it overkill for a regular wedding shoot?
 
Generally speaking , mixers for features (why people say "indie" or "indy" isn't clear to me) use a shotgun and a cardiod or hyper-cardioid. It would be great to have both but you can get by with just one. If it's mostly outdoors I'd probably get a shotgun, if indoors I'd probably get a hyper-cardioid. However, I wouldn't worry about it because if you're shooting you'll be worrying about your 50% and the sound guy, who will likely bring his own mics, will be worrying about his 50%. I know of no sound guys who worry about what lenses to buy for their upcoming shoots!





TBSHVX said:
Hello,

I'm shooting an indy feature in the spring and was wondering if I can get some suggestions on a few items as well as some good reliable websites to buy from.



Is this a good microphone? The link isnt working so I am going to post the specs.

Principle of operation:
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type:
19 mm (0.75 in) pre-polarised condenser
Power supply:
48 V Phantom power
Frequency range, ± 2 dB:
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Directional characteristics:
Cardioid
Equivalent noise level A-weighted:
Typ. 19 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB:
10 mV/Pa; -40 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4:
Typ. 25 dB (correct with the attenuator in 0 dB or -20 dB setting)
Capsule diameter:
19 mm (0.75)
Total harmonic distortion (THD):
<0.5% up to 110 dB SPL peak
<1% up to 116 dB SPL peak
Preamplifier frequency range:
20 Hz to 40 kHz -3 dB (loaded with 2x10 kOhm// 10 nF - equivalent to 100 m cable)
Output impedance:
<200 Ohm
Cable drive capability:
Up to 100 m (328 ft)
Microphone length:
175 mm (6.89 in)
Max. SPL, peak before clipping:
158 dB
Weight:
165 g (5.82 oz)
Dynamic Range:
Typ. 97 dB
Switchable attenuator:
0 dB, -20 dB
S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL):
75 dB(A)
Connector:
3-pin XLR-M (Standard P48)
Current consumption:
2.60 mA

Thanks alot.

JP
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I am looking for an on-camera or shotgun mic, however I have a budget of about 400 for it. It needs to be preferably versatile, as it will be used in a combination of outdoor and indoor enviornments.

Any suggestions or things I should know?
 
Hi guys, my first post here. Everyone seems really open and friendly so if this is a silly question please forgive a Newb :)

Im looking for something really simple and low cost. Maybe around $100-200. Is it possible to get something half decent for that price or am I kidding myself. Im always reading that the mic on the camwera is insufficient. Is this right? Obviously it depends what you want to use it for.

Just to make it clear, I recently bought my first decent camera and basically want to start doing shorts and the like. Mainly to get my feet wet and learn as i go.

Thanks guys!

p.s. found this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280298928406) on ebay, any comments?
 
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Hi there,
I'm having a bit of an issue with using my Audio-Technica ART55 shotgun mic with my HVX.
I think the issue might be with going from the 3.5mm plug (headphone plug) thats attached to the mic, into a 1/4' adaptor, into the XLR adaptor.
I don't really know what the problem is but any insight would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks.
 
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