http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: mic - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:49:16 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xm1-help#post-74608 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:41:09 +0000 Phil Green 74608@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, </p> <p> </p> <p>I hope you all can help me. I have just got myself a second hand Canon XM1 which is really good for what I want. However, it never came with any instructions and I have an issue that I just cant work out.</p> <p> </p> <p>I want to use a microphone to help boost sound levels...especially when I interview however, when I put the mic jack in the slot, it kills off all sound completely. </p> <p>Any thoughts?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70806 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:48:00 +0000 EarlC 70806@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>That is true, Tom, glad you got your sale. Congrats.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70804 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:08:11 +0000 Tom 70804@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sold, thanks Bill.</p> <p>BTW, the frequencies banned by the FCC are in the 700MHz band, which happens to be <em><strong>UHF</strong></em> not VHF.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70800 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:35:20 +0000 EarlC 70800@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>State your frequencies. Mine are banned and not upgradable, perhaps you're aren't.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70799 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:22:53 +0000 Billy Bender 70799@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Tom, PM sent.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70793 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:00:21 +0000 doublehamm 70793@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here is the FCC site and list:  </p> <p><a href="http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/wireless-microphones-manufacturers-equipment-list" rel="nofollow">http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/wireless-microphones-manufacturers-equipment-list</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70792 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:55:15 +0000 doublehamm 70792@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Not all VHF is banned.  There is a thread here somewhere that goes into detail about all of this.  It is certain frequencies and many models were affected and have been discontinued.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70790 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:46:26 +0000 Tom 70790@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>QUOTE: "Anyhow, how does $10 sound?"</em></p> <p>Sold! +$120 for shipping. I take Paypal.</p> <p>As for these mics or any other VHF based mics being regulated out of existence by FCC regs, where the hell did that come from.  And if they are, someone ought to inform Azden, B&amp;H, Adorama and everyone else that are selling them. VHF is a very crowded spectrum, thus the slam that VHF mics get. But they are not banned by the FCC, here or in Europe. If you can live with a wireless set with inherent range limitations and an occasional dropout and don't want to pony up the price of UHF, VHF is still a valid option.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70764 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:23 +0000 vid-e-o-man 70764@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have wondered if the wireless systems that are fine except for the fact that are unusable because they don't comply with the FCC's regulations would be marketable in Europe or other countries.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70762 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:22:41 +0000 doublehamm 70762@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Eric?  Anyhow, how does $10 sound?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70761 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:51:26 +0000 Tom 70761@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Eric, does this mean you're not a buyer?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70760 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:17:15 +0000 EarlC 70760@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In all honesty, Tom, considering 13-year-old technology and age/use of the unit; current prices for the latest technology; the inherent weaknesses and lack of dependability of VHF systems in general, your system represented NO value for any video producer in today's business or hobby community.</p> <p>I realize that we all have equipment that represents "value of sorts" to us personally for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is how much we spent on these tools when they were purchased. But we also have to be realistic when it comes to not only pricing but even offering certain technology. I have a Panasonic AG-3 and AG-460 that cost me a bundle back in the day and I cannot get a plugged nickel for either today; also a dual set of excellent (built-like-tanks) Azden wireless that have been demoted due to the FCC restrictions on specific frequencies upon which these were built. They're not upgradable. A LOT of money, to me, invested that I cannot recoup. Perhaps someday I can donate them to a museum ;-)</p> <p>Just saying that sometimes one person's trash (or, in this case used equipment) is also another person's trash. I'm able to repurpose the two Panasonic cameras for other uses, but for the amount I could get for them (likely zero) I do better keeping them for overhead feed and direct-to-harddrive feed units. It would be nice if we all could get back a buck or two, but mostly we have to either throw it away, donate it/give it away, or put it in a box and forget about it.</p> <p>You will likely not receive ANY monetary offers for your system. Sorry.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70759 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:18:44 +0000 Tom 70759@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Right you are.  make an offer.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70758 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:13:17 +0000 MediaFish 70758@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>B&amp;H have them brand new for $144 - $130 for 10 years old is overpriced.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70757 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:54:40 +0000 EarlC 70757@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Overpriced.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70754 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:20:39 +0000 Tom 70754@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;I used this item for 2-3 years and then it sat in storage for a good 10 years.  I powered it up and checked it and it works fine.  Please note that this is a VHF system and is subject to VHF anomalies.  One of the belt clips on a lavalier mic is busted, otherwise functionally and cosmetically good to go.  $130 shipped USPS Priority.&lt;/span&gt;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mic-for-everio#post-69306 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:02:46 +0000 PanaDocs 69306@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I saw on the VM community forums a post to a blog where it shows how to open a jvc everio. However, it seems that JVC found it was too easy to open their older camcorders. The recent hybrid Hard Drive / micro SD series GZ-HD500, 520, 620, are not anymore easy to open unless one breaks something. The bottom panel next to the microSD slot is no longer easy to open. I would not like to break mine (HD500BUS) but it has been a hassle to record with an external recorder. I have used so far  a Sony ICD-UX71 recorder with a stereo Azaden SMX-10 boom mike or a ECM-CS10 stereo lavalier (when I attached the mike to the subject in an interview) and then edit the sound (sync is done using a key sound signal or a clapper board), which is like going back to the 8mm ages. If someone has been able to open the new Everios without damaging, it will be helpful for many.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-for-the-tm700#post-66751 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:54:06 +0000 signmax 66751@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>The model I use if a small model compare to tradionnal model like Rode for the Panasonic TM 700 the only one to fit and avoid problem with zoom action is Sennheiser MKE400 the length is about 5 inches and not too heavy.</p> <p>This mic capture a better sound than the original camera mic and battery can last very longtime.</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>YR</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-for-the-tm700#post-66750 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:45:55 +0000 birdcat 66750@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I don't have one but I have always heard good things about the Rode VideoMic - they have both a mono and a stereo version.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-for-the-tm700#post-66748 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:38:01 +0000 Michael Woods 66748@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. Can anyone recommend a good shotgun mic for the Panasonic TM700. I want to spend between $150 and $250. Not absolutely professional but a reasonable piece of equipment for the price. All suggestions appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mic-for-everio#post-65351 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:04:33 +0000 vid-e-o-man 65351@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've seen some tutorials on adding mic jacks for other camcorders (google search). I don't recall exactly where off hand but they were done on some tight spaces. You coulod try some of the DIY forms. The tutorials decribed the wiring changes necessary. Some level of handyman skill is essential. If that is not an option, some other poster with this unit might be able to help with the A/V jack info or you could try JVC's support. Another direction that you might go to use an external audio recorder with a mic and join the audio and video in your NLE, although you were probably trying to avoid this.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mic-for-everio#post-65336 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:27:55 +0000 jimeditorial 65336@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'd like to experiment with an ext mic for my GZ-MS100U...I understand that it may be possible to drive an audio in signal through the A/V jack.....anyone try this? I think the built-in is a condenser mic, so would a small preamp be needed with an external? I tried opening the unit up to add a jack but there's just no room in this tightly packed cam...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-65037 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:41:24 +0000 jakeman3 65037@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I also had that problem. I "fixed" it by adding a Nady DMP-2 between the mics &amp; the H4n or camcorder. I must admit it adds a little circuitry hiss (an easy fix in post - well worth it) and it's output is line level only.</p> <p>It's pre-amp with 2 XLR in &amp; outputs, +48V phantom power &amp; powered by one 9 volt battery.</p> <p>It's small - about  4.5" W  X 2.25" H X 5.25" D and only 1 pound. </p> <p>Priced under $75 and easy to use. </p> <p>Good luck - Jake - Torrance, CA</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64946 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:48:47 +0000 Hesstifer 64946@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>UPDATE: The Rode Power Plug did the trick!  It has turned out to be a nifty, cheap, and portable solution to this problem.  Have about 20db more in gain now, everything sounds great.  Just need to feed 48v phantom out from the H4n into the Rode Power Plug, and the mic needs to have a battery in it as well for it all to work.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-mic-an-rv-for-a-road-trip-shoot#post-64935 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:01:06 +0000 grinner 64935@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I just stick with camera mics for these. Have never had a single issue in all my years of doing it this way.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64928 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:16:38 +0000 2ten 64928@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the H4n and just did some recording with my Sennheiser Me66 with the K6 phantom power (this basically does what you're buying above I believe).  If i turn on the phantom power on the mic but off on the h4n I get around -4db at around 3 feet away.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64925 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:12:33 +0000 Hesstifer 64925@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>From reading other posts, it seems that this problem is common for both the AT-897 and the NTG-2... of course, the exact two mics that I invested in!  DOH!  I went over to a buddy's place, who is an audio pro, and we ran the mic first through one of his professional-grade preamps.  That did the trick!  Both mics sounded great (although the AT-897 was clearly better than the NTG-2).  So for my purposes, not wanting a huge 20 lb professional preamp to lug around on shoots, I'm going to try this little guy, the Rode Power Plug:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392814-REG/Rode_D_POWER_PLUG_D_PowerPlug_In_Line_Cable_Mounted.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/392814-REG/Rode_D_POWER_PLUG_D_PowerPlug_In_Line_Cable_Mounted.html</a></p> <p>My friend assured me that even though it says its only for dynamic mics, it should work with my shotguns given they have battery power, and the configuration would be:</p> <p>mic (w/ battery) &lt;-&gt; Rode Power plug &lt;-&gt; XLR cable &lt;-&gt; H4n (w/ 48v phantom enabled)</p> <p>If it works, it would be a very cheap solution.  I'll report back when I know.  Unless any of you know with 100% certainty that it won't work... </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64919 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:44:18 +0000 fx1shooter 64919@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ok I tried it connecting directly (however i have an NTG-1 not the -2) and it works fine. if I set the volume to 100, i can get -6db standing 3ft away and talking just a bit loader than normal like if you would talk to a group of 5 people at the restaurant. if i talk loader like in front of a group of 20 or so people it peaks.</p> <p>to compare it, I connected my Neumann BCM104 (i use for voice overs) and got the exact same scenario.</p> <p>the only things i set were phantom 48v and low cut at 133hz.</p> <p>hope this can help you</p> <p>Robert</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64917 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:24:29 +0000 Hesstifer 64917@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've tried both... using a battery (and turning Zoom's phantom power off) and taking the battery out and using the Zoom's phantom power.  What stinks is that I'm trying to remain as portable as possible, i.e. don't want to lug around some huge mixer or pre-amp.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64916 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:08:51 +0000 fx1shooter 64916@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Are you using the battery for Phantom power or the Zoom Phantom power?</p> <p>I have a H4-n and NTG-2 but I always connect the NTG-2 to my mixer and the mixer to the Zoom. I will however test to see if I get the same results.</p> <p> </p>