I need some “sound” advice from a sound expert. I am hoping to get a consensus here since the recommendations I’ve read seem to cut across a wide range of options.
I have just purchased a DVX100A and DV Rack. From all that I’ve read in this and other forums I am under the impression that the use of the mic that is built into the camera should be avoided in most situations.
I will be shooting mostly interviews and making training videos. I also suspect that most of the time I will be a one man show, that is, I will have to do everything from monitoring sound to manning the camera.
I have around $500 to spend on the sound equipment, or maybe a bit more if it really makes a difference in the quality.
1. From what I’ve read it appears as though I should invest in a shotgun mic, one that has a cardioid pickup pattern.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. what type of cardioid pattern would be best? hyper? , ….
2. It appears that the shotgun mic should be affixed within some type of shock mounting. Here I am totally at a loss as to what to look for.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. What type of support/boom should I consider.
3. Is there a specific brand/model of headset that I should consider for monitoring the sound?
4. I am also under the impression that I should not try to get by with just one mic, so I have been considering 1 or 2 lavs. I believe a good wireless lav in the UHF range would be beyond my budget so it appears as though I will have to get a wired model.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. are there pickup patterns with lavs of which I should be aware?
5. From what I’ve read on this forum, it appears that as a one man show I should not even consider buying a mixer. Besides, it appears that DV Rack may be able to handle that aspect of sound for me, if needed. Is this true?
6. Now that I’ve look at all the requirements it appears as though maybe $500 may not be enough. Or is it?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Dan
I have just purchased a DVX100A and DV Rack. From all that I’ve read in this and other forums I am under the impression that the use of the mic that is built into the camera should be avoided in most situations.
I will be shooting mostly interviews and making training videos. I also suspect that most of the time I will be a one man show, that is, I will have to do everything from monitoring sound to manning the camera.
I have around $500 to spend on the sound equipment, or maybe a bit more if it really makes a difference in the quality.
1. From what I’ve read it appears as though I should invest in a shotgun mic, one that has a cardioid pickup pattern.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. what type of cardioid pattern would be best? hyper? , ….
2. It appears that the shotgun mic should be affixed within some type of shock mounting. Here I am totally at a loss as to what to look for.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. What type of support/boom should I consider.
3. Is there a specific brand/model of headset that I should consider for monitoring the sound?
4. I am also under the impression that I should not try to get by with just one mic, so I have been considering 1 or 2 lavs. I believe a good wireless lav in the UHF range would be beyond my budget so it appears as though I will have to get a wired model.
a. what brand / model would you suggest?
b. are there pickup patterns with lavs of which I should be aware?
5. From what I’ve read on this forum, it appears that as a one man show I should not even consider buying a mixer. Besides, it appears that DV Rack may be able to handle that aspect of sound for me, if needed. Is this true?
6. Now that I’ve look at all the requirements it appears as though maybe $500 may not be enough. Or is it?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Dan
