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Why not spend a little more and pick up a proven winner? Like the Road NTG-2 or AT-897? For the money, people on these boards love 'em.
 
If you're really on a tight budget, a decent mic is the Azden sgm-1x. Its a shotgun mic that's below $200 at B&H. But, there are different mics for different situations.
 
See! This is why these forums are great. I would have ended up taking the retailer 'best buy'.

Can I ask a bit about the ME66 SENNHEISER? Can it be used in all situations? Is it completely uni directional? Can it pick up backgroung/ambient noise (e.g. traffic) well? I've had a look at the product descriptions and whatnot, but info from you guys is much more valuable.

Thanks

Doonae
 
I think ME66 is more for use at outdoors on a boom poles. ME64 can you use both in-outdoors on the camera, or in hand and many situation. I can connect ME64 to my wireless EW112P-G2 :thumbsup:
I also use Sennheiser MD421.
 
doonae-

If you go to the audio section of DVXuser you will read COUNTLESS threads about this topic. In a nutshell, they will re-iterate what I am going to suggest to you.

If you have $200-300 dollars to spend, you will want a Rode NTG-2 or the AT-897. Stop there, look no further. They EASILY offer the most bang for the buck.

If you have $400-$500 dollars to spend, you are in the Sennheiser ME-66 territory. There are quite a few on these boards that have gone this route. However, for a little extra, you can get a FAR FAR FAR better sounding mic in the AT-4073a. I have this mic and it's outdoor pickup capabilities are fantastic. The ME-66 sounds tinny. It's sounds like crap, basically. Who wants to spend more than $400.00 dollars and get a crap sounding mic? I don't. In fact, I'd rather have the lesser Rode NTG-2 or AT-897 for the money saved. So, as a recap---less than $300.00 dollars, get the Rode NTG-2 or the AT-897. For around $500.00 dollar range get the AT-4073a.

As for their versatility...these are shotgun mics. These mics are great at events, and especially outdoors. However, if you want a great interior mic you will want to consider the Oktava-mk012 with the hyper cap. Period. It is a great sounding mic and costs way less than $200.00 dollars. So, if you want the best of both worlds for around $500 dollars, pick up a Rode NTG-2 for exteriors and an Oktava-mk012 for interiors and be done with it. For now...

Rick
 
rlm7189 said:
doonae-

If you go to the audio section of DVXuser you will read COUNTLESS threads about this topic. In a nutshell, they will re-iterate what I am going to suggest to you.

If you have $200-300 dollars to spend, you will want a Rode NTG-2 or the AT-897. Stop there, look no further. They EASILY offer the most bang for the buck.

If you have $400-$500 dollars to spend, you are in the Sennheiser ME-66 territory. There are quite a few on these boards that have gone this route. However, for a little extra, you can get a FAR FAR FAR better sounding mic in the AT-4073a. I have this mic and it's outdoor pickup capabilities are fantastic. The ME-66 sounds tinny. It's sounds like crap, basically. Who wants to spend more than $400.00 dollars and get a crap sounding mic? I don't. In fact, I'd rather have the lesser Rode NTG-2 or AT-897 for the money saved. So, as a recap---less than $300.00 dollars, get the Rode NTG-2 or the AT-897. For around $500.00 dollar range get the AT-4073a.

As for their versatility...these are shotgun mics. These mics are great at events, and especially outdoors. However, if you want a great interior mic you will want to consider the Oktava-mk012 with the hyper cap. Period. It is a great sounding mic and costs way less than $200.00 dollars. So, if you want the best of both worlds for around $500 dollars, pick up a Rode NTG-2 for exteriors and an Oktava-mk012 for interiors and be done with it. For now...

Rick
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Thanks for this man. The Rode looks pretty reasonable and more or less within my budget. You sure I wouldn't get away with using it indoors as well?
 
You could use it indoors, sure, but you could also use a saw to cut a steak. the pick-up pattern is different. indoors, you will pick up sounds that you dont want to hear. but, in a pinch, go for it. if MOST of your work is going to be indoors, i would say go to http://sound-room.com/customer/home.php?cat=2 and take a hard look at the Oktava mk-012. It really depends on what you need it for. im learning that mics are like tools in a tool box. you wouldnt use a wrench to hammer in a nail? each mic has an invisible pick-up pattern which renders them more or less effective in different environments. your job is to know which tool (mic) you want for the specific job. and, in a really watered down list...to make your life easier...Oktava mk-012 indoors(with a hyper cap), and NTG-2 for outdoors. You could get both mics for $400.00 dollars. Ya can't really beat that.

Rick
 
There is only one microphone type that will work both indoors and outdoors, and that is a modular microphone kit. The ME series from Sennheiser is a modular set up, hence why someone recommended the 66 outdoor and the 64 indoor.

The fact is that the 66 with a DVX is a bad combination. Levels fluctuate and it is not a constant performer, sounds thin, and it way too hot.

I personally have the AKG SE300b, CK93, & CK98 (plus some other stuff) as my modular set up and get excellent results with this.

Read this thread: http://www.dvxuser.com/V3/showthread.php?t=35667

That is the only way to get good sound and have it in one mic.

For your budget, as has been recommended time and again, the Rode or AKG 897 are your best bets. The 835 is a longer gun and better suited for ENG. The Rode is a hotter mic and is a little bottom heavy in sound reproduction. The AKG is a more neutral sounding mic, better rear rejection, but not hot enough.

For my ears I prefer the tonal qualities of the Rode... Do a search through the audio thread, that's what its there for, and you will find HUNDREDS of threads with people asking this exact question.
 
TheYankee said:
For your budget, as has been recommended time and again, the Rode or AKG 897 are your best bets. The 835 is a longer gun and better suited for ENG. The Rode is a hotter mic and is a little bottom heavy in sound reproduction. The AKG is a more neutral sounding mic, better rear rejection, but not hot enough.
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What do you mean ENG ? ( noob here in technical terms )
 
ENG camera, bluntly refers to a BIGGER camera. These days, you'll have a tough time using another criteria for distinguishing an ENG camera and a top quality prosumer. They both have all sorts of timecode options, XLR jacks, as well as manual/automatic settings.


However, an ENG camera is something that is typically used for broadcast, news journalism, etc. They are ususally 3 Chip cameras, just like our good ol' buddy the DVX but they usually come equipped with shoulder mounts, interchangeable lenses and often will use a higher standard of medium such as Betacam tapes or DVCpro.

So, Yankee was commenting on how long the 835 mic is and how it teeters on being almost too long for the small form factor of the DVX.
 
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