What is the next step up after Rode VideoMic Pro?

hasselblad

hasselblad

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I would like to use the Rode Videomic Pro for on camera sound for wedding cinematography. What other options do I have? What is the next best option for on camera sound without spending thousands of dollars.
 
...The catch is always going to be "on camera" sound, as you really need better mic placement to record better sound.

If you want to keep to a modest budget, then something like the $400 Sennheiser MKE600 shotgun mic with a good mic pre-amp ( JuicedLink Riggy or Sound Devices MM-1 : $400 - $500 ) will produce an audible improvement.
 
I totally agree! On camera is not the best solution but we are talking about unpredictable "shot and run" wedding cinematography... :)
 
You can put any mic you want on a camera. I saw someone with the Schoeps CMIT5 on their camera once. Doesn't matter how good the mic is. It is still on the camera. It's like putting a ferrari engine in a Yugo. If you are only going to be camera mounting your mic, then something that doesn't get in the shot if you are zoomed all the way out will work.
 
hasselblad said:
Anybody using Sennheiser MKH416 for on camera? ( I know on camera is not the best ... :)
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This is often used on-camera, but needs a good Rycote shockmount. But the MKH 416 is a very old design and nowadays I would go for the MKH 8060.

The 68060 has teh same pattern but is much shorter - if you use a remote cable and remove the XLR module from the mic. head, this is much better and lighter to use on-camera.
 
The AT875R is a more camera friendly short shotgun but as others have said getting the mic closer to the subject and off camera would be a better choice.
 
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