Overhead Boom mic for interviews

[John Foundas]

Can someone recommend an overhead boom mic for sit down interviews etc...Something that has a nice full, fat sound (not thin) and is under a $1000 price range.


Thank you !

 

[jlpskydive]

Inside or outside?? Inside take a look at the AKG blue line mics. I really like the CK93 Blueline

 

[Josh Bass]

I have that one. It sounds okay to me, doesnt blow me away. What i might recommend after seeing two pro sound guys on shoots with them, and keep in mind these are guys with access to schoeps etc, is the oktava mk012. Its a modular system, comes with 3 capsules (i think). There is some kind of modification everyone recommends you have done that raises the cost to about $500 or $550 (normally its $350 or so). But supposed to be very good for the money. And again, comes with three different capsules.

 

[Bruce Watson]

Can someone recommend an overhead boom mic for sit down interviews etc...Something that has a nice full, fat sound (not thin) and is under a $1000 price range.

"Sit down interviews" implies in doors. For this duty I've been using a AT4053B on a boom pole on a c-stand, running the mic into a little MixPre-D and that into the camera. Works a treat and I have been blown away by the sound.

 

[Matt Gottshalk]

My vote is to stretch the budget a bit and get the Schoeps CMC6 mk41.

It is one of the most-seen mics for sitdowns around these parts, and for good reason.

 

[David W. Jones]

Used MKH-50

 

[unclebob6958]

Just keep in mind that it's the placement/aiming as much as the mic.

 

[Rick R]

For under $1k USD, the AT 4053 or Audix M1255B hypercardioid condenser microphones would be my choice .. if a (in good condition) pre-owned Sennheiser MKH50 cannot be found.

 

[Shawnvfx]

I own sennheiser 8060, just curious whats its position in this situation

 

[John Foundas]

Thanks to all...

 

[Rick R]

Like the 'old' Sennheiser 416, the 8060 is an interference tube (short) shotgun and a very very nice mic for sure, though I do not have any hands-on experience with it. Generally speaking, an interference tube shotgun mic may not be the best choice in a reflective settings...

 

[Roger Pinto]

Used MKH-50

How does a MKH50p performs for Dialogues Indoors ? Its Super Cardiod polar pattern just like a 416/416T type shotgun mic (correct me if wrong) ?

Also would a good condition MKH416T(12v mic) be a better choice than a new rode NTG3 for dialogues outdoors ?

 

[videoatlanta]

I second the Sennheiser 416. Run mine into a SD Mix Pre-D as well.