Indoor/Outdoor Solution for film

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etrust

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Hi,

after reading a lot, i hope this could be a good solution for a good quality and a slow budget for my situation:


I want to make Short Films.

Indoor
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- Laptop (to be able to record direct to Sony Vegas over Firewire)
- Rode NT3 (this mic i will plug in to the my M-Audio Interface over XLR)
- M-Audio (Conected over Firewire to the Laptop)

M-Audio Interface: http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/0/3/8/518038.jpg

I have a Laptop, M-Audio. Mic not yet.



Outdoor
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- Rode NTG-2 (Shotgun Mic)
- Beachtec (XLR Adapter -> Mini Jack)

I have nothing yet.

What you think?

Thank you.
 
If you're using a boom (and you should be) you want to keep the weight on the end of the boom as low as possible, every single ounce counts. The NT3 is a big, heavy mic, you're going to want something much lighter.

As for laptop recording, don't shoot without a backup. Computers can and do crash, and generally to so when they're most needed. You'll want to take the time to tune the computer so that you're not running a lot of extra crap in the background while you're trying to record, it's really best if ALL the machine does is record.

If you're looking at an adapter already (beachtech) look at spending a little more for one from them (or juicedlink) that supplies phantom power, and record everything to camera, don't bother with the laptop rig for now.
 
The NT3 isn't THAT heavy. I use it all the time. It sounds fabulous. You can lose some of the weight by removing the battery.

Of course there are lighter mics out there, but not ones that match the sound quality / price ratio. But if budget isn't a concern go find a lighter/better mic.

As far as recording goes - get a portable recorder. Laptops withh firewier interfaces are not the most reasonable choice for field work. Try an Oade Brothers R-44 with modified preamps. 4 portable channels of "F-yeah!"
 
Are you using the NT3 on a boom or on cam?

I agree it's a great sounding mic, but even without the battery it's nearly a pound.
 
JordanBlock said:
Are you using the NT3 on a boom or on cam?

I agree it's a great sounding mic, but even without the battery it's nearly a pound.
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Both. Boom for pro stuff. On-cam for around the house. On a mic stand for interviews.

Here's an example:

This was in a very big room, so it's got too much room sound I admit.
Stir Fry Willie's DJ Service
http://www.vimeo.com/6462112

On a boom - Low's Furniture (Due to the shot it was farther away than I wanted)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt_er1XjV5s

Female VO into a Zoom H4:
Graystone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzEedoxdXNw

VO into Zoom H4, and Interview on boom
Alder Bay Assisted Living
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0PVr5Ghhc



What are some good hypers for indoor booming that sound great? Anyone?

I'm interested in the OcktivaMK12, but that sees to be a drag as far as handling noise goes.
 
Chadfish said:
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What are some good hypers for indoor booming that sound great? Anyone?

I'm interested in the OcktivaMK12, but that sees to be a drag as far as handling noise goes.
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AT4053b
AKGSE300/CK93
AKGC480/CK63
Sennheiser MHK50
Sennheiser MHK8050
Sanken CS3 (looks like a shotgun but is not an interference tube mic)
Neumann KM185
Schoeps CMC641
 
Steve House said:
AT4053b
AKGSE300/CK93
AKGC480/CK63
Sennheiser MHK50
Sennheiser MHK8050
Sanken CS3 (looks like a shotgun but is not an interference tube mic)
Neumann KM185
Schoeps CMC641
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Cool Steve. I have seen most of those around (on line, not in real live out here in the sticks of Northern California) and I have made a folder. Surprisingly the Neuman KM 185 is only 903.00 at B&H. I have been interested on the AKG Blue Line, but I'm not sure if it will even sound better than the NT3. It definitely looks cool, and has good specs, and roll off & pad. I'm going to research that again.

Thanks!
 
Also possible is renting mices.. I think it cost's about... 15 - 20 dollar to rent a mice.

Well, I live in europe...so I count in euro's.... translated to dollars... (difficult calculations :-p)

But, renting is not that expencive I want to say
 
Chadfish said:
Both. Boom for pro stuff. On-cam for around the house. On a mic stand for interviews.

Here's an example:

This was in a very big room, so it's got too much room sound I admit.
Stir Fry Willie's DJ Service
http://www.vimeo.com/6462112

On a boom - Low's Furniture (Due to the shot it was farther away than I wanted)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt_er1XjV5s

Female VO into a Zoom H4:
Graystone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzEedoxdXNw

VO into Zoom H4, and Interview on boom
Alder Bay Assisted Living
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct0PVr5Ghhc



What are some good hypers for indoor booming that sound great? Anyone?

I'm interested in the OcktivaMK12, but that sees to be a drag as far as handling noise goes.
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I can see the mount of the boompole at the left corner :2vrolijk_08:
 
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