Globalmediapro M-203 Shotgun Condenser

MasterP

MasterP

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Hi folks - was wondering if anyone here has used this mic at all?
http://www.globalmediapro.com/do/product/1172/

Specifications

Length : 255mm
Elements : Capacitor
Polar Pattern : Hyper-cardioid
Frequency : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity : -34dB +- 3dB
Output Impedance : 100 Ohm
Load Impedance : >= 1000 Ohm
Maximum Input SPL : 134dB (1kHz at 1% THD)
S/N Ratio : 74dB
Self Noise : 20dB A
Low Frequency Attenuation : 100Hz 12dB/oct
Phanton Power : 48V DC
I'm looking to buy my first shotgun mic to be used on my DVX - it'll be primarily used for ENG/documentry-type stuff, maybe the occasional wedding too.

As I know very little about microphones (and exactly what the specs mean to us newbies), I thought some of the seasoned audio heads might be able to offer some input

The mic above is cheaper than the Panasonic AG-MC100G by a decent amount and the "reviews" claim that it's better (albeit they don't cite sources for these claims)
I'd like to know if it would be a worthwile buy or if I'd be p!ssing into the wind by getting it....

Thanks in advance!
 
saneproductions said:
go with the rode ntg1 instead
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I'd considered that as an option but considering that it's twice the price of this mic (and I'm rather strapped for cash) do you think the one above would make a decent entry/mid range option?
I know virtually nothing about mics and "what makes a mic good" so to speak
 
I second the recommendation on the Rode NTG1 as an entry level mic. With few exceptions more expensive mics sound better. While audio is very important in any film, if you are doing weddings and getting paid, your clients will expect something high quality and the better product you make the more gigs you can book.
 
it is really the minimum. If you want to spend the maximum there are shotguns upwards of $2000 and the mkh416 is considered standard at around $1050

You also need sony 7506 headphones.

Don't buy something that won't do the job and then just buy the right thing again later.

You should read the stickies.
 
mic specs are also often suspect so do not judge by the #s
there are different ways to measure these #s and without seeing their reference = useless
Best thing to do is ear comparison. Even if numbers and references are same on 2 different brands, unless both brands use same exact parts, there will be noticeable tonal differences. and then there is consistency of quality factored in to prices...

Bottom line. you asked for advice from seasoned audio heads. so far seems best bang for buck, cheap mic that most know of is ntg1
 
Got the NTG-1 a while back based on all the advice on this site and dollar for dollar you cannot do any better without spending a good deal more. Anything less than the NTG-1 might very well be a waste of money. Got mine for $200 which is only $70 more than that mike you are looking at. Have no idea what it is but would anybody ever pay anything close to it when you want to move up?. The Rode will get a buyer right away used. In fact, look for a used Rode instead of that other mike.
 
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Look at the Rode Videomic, you can get on the net for 125 to $150. It is the ABS version of the NTG2, it does a great job.
 
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