Affordable audio recorder/microphone options.

[ccrudden]

Hi there,

Wondering if anyone could advise me on some options for recording decent sound on a low budget. Primarily I will be shooting short films and short documentary peices. Ideally I would like a set up where I can use a mic stand and microphone for indoor scenes and a camera mounted option for outdoor and moving shots.

I use a Panasonic GH1 and I am aware of the short fallings of recording directly into camera. Does anyone have any suggestions for any digital sound recorder & microphone combinations to fit a budget of $300 or less?

Having done some research it seems one realistic option would be the Zoom H1, but I am unsure of what Microphone to use with it. The Rode Video Mic Pro seems to be a popular option for in-camera recording but how does it work alongside the zoom? Or would a cheaper alternative work just as well with the H1?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Alex H.]

Welcome to DVXUser, ccrudden.

You'll find that these questions have all been asked - and answered - many times over around here. There's a handy search function at the top right of your screen, but much of the information you seek can be found in the yellow stickied posts at the top of the Audio forum. Start here:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?247260-Audio-101-Helpful-links-and-information

In fact, many of the same questions have been asked even in the last few days. Take some time to read through the first page of posts in Audio and you'll find several of them.