Need to improve my sound

That Todd Guy

That Todd Guy

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Hey,

I've read numerous audio threads lately,
and I still can't make up my mind.
I was wondering if some of you experts out there
could help me spend some more of my money?

I have the DVX 100B ,
I do a lot of weddings and events,
but I do have future goals of producing documentaries.
I use my wireless (Senn ew-100 G2) whenever possible,
but I need to get a better camera mountable microphone,
I was thinking of adding a shotgun mic.
(to camera mount now & boom sometime later)

From the threads I have read...
It seems that the AT-4073 is liked by a lot of DVX users,
I was wondering if anyone has feelings one way or the other about this mic?
Is it worth the price?
Are there other mics that could give me the same sound for less money?

Thanx for the help,
 
I've also heard alot of great things about the Rode NTGs. They generally seem to be compared to the higher end Senheiser MKH416, and given their price it seems to be an unbeleivable value, even if they aren't quite as good as the MKH416s.

EDIT
I didn't notice you were from Waupaca! I used to spend alot of my summers at my grandparent's place just outside of town!
 
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i dont think many people compare the rode ntg favourably with the 416 at all. I think the rode is the best of the cheap shotguns, then the at4076 is recommended as a midrange mic approaching pro quality with the 416 a very popular pro shotgun mic. these seem to be the 3 shotguns most often recommended depending on your budget & experience, but there is a big jump in quality (& admittedly price) between the rode & the 416. bang for buck seems to point towards the at4076. there's loads of threads discussing this, such as
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=42674
 
My experience (with Sennheiser MKH 416 shock-mounted on cold shoe) is that there is too much transport noise on the DVX regardless of the mic brand. You're better off with your wireless. If you get a shotgun test it on the mount before you buy and I think you'll agree. Otherwise consider getting a boom cradle. That will allow a stand to hold the boom and you can just move the stand around as you need to. The boom must be counterbalanced with a small sandbag, though. Search B&H for "boom cradle." I have the ATS. It's only $75 and its worth its weight in gold if you always work alone.

Best,
Moe
 
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