What do you think of this rental package?

I'm not sure I understand the itemized list.

From what I can gather, this rental kit includes 2 g3 wireless systems with Me-2 mics, an me-66 with k6 power supply (listed as K6 boom mic, Idon't know what they mean by a k6 power stem), an additional (cheap) shotgun mic, boom pole, shock mount, cables, and case. There is no mixer and/or recorder in this kit. There is no wind protection in this kit.

That being said, in Atlanta the G3s are renting for between 60 and 75 per channel per day. If I needed additional wireless for a shoot I would jump on this kit (but bring better lavs).

Regarding the NTG-2, in my opinion, the Rode mic may sound a bit better than the ME-66. Since the kit you listed does not include a recorder, there're nothing to compare there.

What are you trying to do? What camera are you using? Do you already have a boom pole and shock mount?

It's all about the application.
 
I have nothing audio related.

I am working on a short film and I was told that this is the audio equipment they are planning on renting. But, when I looked at it, I was confused with what half the stuff was and I have never heard of the mics. So, I dont really know the quality of it either.

I am using the T2i. I was thinking of using the H4n as the recorder. And youre right, there is no mixer. Hmm.
 
DDirector, are you personally doing sound on this project or are you trying to get gear for a sound guy to use?
 
manglerBMX said:
DDirector, are you personally doing sound on this project or are you trying to get gear for a sound guy to use?
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No, Im not doing audio myself. Its for a sound guy to use.
I talked to the person who is renting all the gear and said that they wanted to rent the gear I listed above. I looked over it and did not like it. So, that is why I am confirming if I made the right choice telling them not to rent that and look for something else. - Probably because it was cheap, that's why they wanted to rent it. People with no knowledge of audio equipment. lol shame. I dont know a whole bunch myself, but I know whats somewhat good and not good from reading forums.
 
Why not let the production sound mixer choose the sound package? I'm sure that you have a budget in mind, but don't handcuff him/her right from the start.

And remind your bean counters that every dollar/minute spent on production sound saves a minimum of ten in audio post. As an example, if you have crappy production sound it will take at least one (1) hour per linear minute to clean it up before you can move on to dialog editing and the "fun stuff" like Foley and sound FX.
 
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