I'm looking to buy a shotgun mic for my DVX100. I've never had a shotgun mic before so I have been researching like crazy. I'm looking for one that is about $200, xlr, shorter (for use on a camera shockmount), also I want to be able to use it on a boom pole. The audio technica at-875 appealed to me, and my teacher said that the azdens are nice. Please help me out. Thanks!
Buying a mic...
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JordanBlock
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There aren't many decent options around $200. You're not going to find many people here saying anything good about Azden products in general.
The AT875 ($200, 7") and Rode's NTG-1 ($250, 8.5") are pretty much the only mics that come to mind. There are sound samples of the 875 here and a sample of an NTG-2 (the NTG-1 with a battery power option) here.
The AT8035 is in that price range as well, but it's something like double the length of the 875.
The AT875 ($200, 7") and Rode's NTG-1 ($250, 8.5") are pretty much the only mics that come to mind. There are sound samples of the 875 here and a sample of an NTG-2 (the NTG-1 with a battery power option) here.
The AT8035 is in that price range as well, but it's something like double the length of the 875.
unclebob6958
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What kind of stuff will you be shooting?
Are you working alone or with a crew?
Is $200 the absolute minimum budget?
What is your ultimate goal, to build a career or to have some fun?
Are you working alone or with a crew?
Is $200 the absolute minimum budget?
What is your ultimate goal, to build a career or to have some fun?
green thumb
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I got a rode ntg-1 at a pawn shop for like $115 or so