original panasonic mic

[ulisses]

Hi,

Is a good idea to buy the panasonic directional mic ? I think it costs less than US$ 200,00

Thanks,
Ulisses

 

[pookie_old]

Re: original panasonic mic

No, you can find better mic's for the same money.

Look at Azden for example.

 

[David Jimerson]

Re: original panasonic mic

Azden SGM-1X for $150 is a much better choice. There are better mics for more money, of course, but go for IT before you go for the Panasonic.

 

[Vinnie03]

Re: original panasonic mic

I really was dissapointed with the panasonic mic. They included it in the package my work bought, and honestly it's hollow sounding. I would definately not reccomend it!

 

[ulisses]

Re: original panasonic mic

thanks, what I supposed...

Ulisses

 

[ulisses]

Re: original panasonic mic

Hi,

Could anyone tell me if the Azden quality is a lot worst than Sennheiser ME66 ?

Thanks again,
Ulisses

 

[Johan_Lundberg]

Re: original panasonic mic

Although a little more pricey, but IMHO playing in the same league as the ME66/K6 is the Audio Technica AT-897 (see link below), which really is alot of mike for the money!

http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AT897

 

[David Jimerson]

Re: original panasonic mic

[quote author=ulisses link=board=Links;num=1104539038;start=0#5 date=01/02/05 at 04:16:13]Hi,

Could anyone tell me if the Azden quality is a lot worst than Sennheiser ME66 ?

Thanks again,
Ulisses [/quote]

I think you'd have to define "a lot" worse.

The 1X is a remarkably good mic; good, clear sound, though probably not as deep. Good dismissal of ambient sound.

The ME66 is a better mic, but for the price, you can't beat the 1X.

 

[ulisses]

Re: original panasonic mic

I'm looking for record dialogs in general (studio, house, etc), the azden works good ? I also saw the azden 2X, but audio technica looks good for the cost (close to the azden 2X)

Thanks,
Ulisses

 

[David Jimerson]

Re: original panasonic mic

the 1X makes an outstanding on-camera mic. But you might want to look at the others for general dialogue recording use.

 

[danny]

Re: original panasonic mic

In any case, Do not neglect some kind of wind shield !
Rycote, LightWave...

Directional mics are extremely sensitive to wind.

Another issue is isolation from camera noise... More $$$

Danny.

 

[ulisses]

Re: original panasonic mic

I'll buy a boom pole as well, I don't plan to use the mic often in the camera

Ulisses

 

[danny]

Re: original panasonic mic

Then you really need a suspension for the mic.

 

[ddh]

Re: original panasonic mic

The AT897 is the best for your buck! There are better mics obviously the Sanken CS1 for example but it's nearly $800! I had the panasonic mic thrown in when I bought the DVX and it's pretty useless.