Directional Mic for HMC150 - Suggestions

[bryan777123]

I am about to purchase the HMC150 (HMC151, UK version). I have been using Canon HV20 plus Sennheiser 300 for outdoor filming.
The HMC150 will be used for Weddings and outdoor filming. Wanting to use directional mic to avoid surround sounds. Can you guys suggest a good value directional mic for the HMKC150, looking at less than £200 (UK).

 

[Superfresa66]

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=178580

 

[KnoxHotch]

audio technica at875r or rode ntg-1 are always a good bet (i just got the ntg-2 and it's awesome)

 

[DigitalNoir]

I also use the Rode NTG-2. Seems to be a great mic for a good price.

 

[Xaveryptak]

I was wondering if NTG-2 is not too long for HMC150? Especially if used with on camera light (casting shadow)?

 

[MadHMC150]

I was wondering if NTG-2 is not too long for HMC150? Especially if used with on camera light (casting shadow)?

Nah, the wind screen is small so you just move the mic back enough in the mount.

We have the ntg-1 and 2 on HMC's...

Here is a quick clip with the 2 on a hmc: http://vimeo.com/5955367

 

[andythefilmer]

Generally they are called shotgun mics. I use the Audio Technica AT897. A good price and an awesome mic.

 

[studio1972]

The NTG2 fits ok but it is a bit longer than the ntg 1 so I would go with the NTG1. Putting a dead cat on the NTG2 gets it in shot BTW so that is a problem.

 

[Hizzo]

I use the Panasonic AG-MC200G Super-Directional Phantom Powered Mic and love it. Purchased from B&H.

 

[KnoxHotch]

rode sells a shockmount (sm-5 ) that fits in the hmc's mic holder and raises the mic further out of the shot (enough for that dead cat), leaving your shoe open for a light or other accessories.

i've used the ntg-2 on my panasonic gs500 which is almost half the size of that mic and it works great.