http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Mics - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:13:59 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/xlr-to-12-cable-vs-beachtek-adapter#post-70768 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:15:53 +0000 Phillip 70768@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I shot with a DSLR and I have been looking into getting an xlr adapter box such as the one made by Beachtek so I can use xlr mics. After thinking, I was wonder what the difference would be if I just bought an xlr to 1/8 (1/8 goes into my dslr) cable as long as my mic is powered? Thats $10 vs $300...am I missing something here?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-sought-microphones-for-kodak-zi8-camera-the-itouch#post-64818 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:16:31 +0000 Anonymous 64818@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>Any recommendations for clip on mics, attached mics,<br /> or wireless mics to enable the recording of at least 3 people for the Kodak Zi8<br /> camera &amp; the iTouch?</p> <p><a href="http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/pd/Zi8_Pocket_Video_Camera__Black/baseProductID.156585800/productID.156585900" rel="nofollow">http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/pd/Zi8_Pocket_Video_Camera__Black/baseProductID.156585800/productID.156585900</a></p> <p><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch?afid=p219" rel="nofollow">http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch?afid=p219</a>|GOUS&amp;cid=OAS-US-KWG-iPodBrandTerms-US</p> <p> </p> <p> Thanks, </p> <p> -Jeff</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/equipment-shopping-list#post-57298 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:09:50 +0000 EarlC 57298@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This could fall in any one of a number of other topic titles, and certainly might become more of a "Making Losses" instead of "Making Profit" but I'm gonna put my wish/shopping list for 2010 up here. Some, if not all of it will be purchased by Dec. 31, and hopefully the remainder in 1st quarter 2011. At the current level of production work I'm getting, and have booked over the next several months, it is not ALL wishful thinking.</p> <p>Two JVC GY-HM100 HD camcorders</p> <p>Two Litepanels MicroPro units</p> <p>Two Sennheiser MKE 400 and/or MKH 416-Pr8U3</p> <p>Two Sennheiser wireless units in the 3000/5000 model series</p> <p>One Manfrotto 468MGRC3 Head w/ 190XPROB sticks</p> <p>One Disc Makers 15-unit portable CD/DVD burning rack</p> <p>One of the BRAVO disk printing systems ??? or suitable heavy duty alternative for in-house printing</p> <p>Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it (or most of it, well some of it, then again...)</p> <p>Anyone else care to share, or debate or willing to volunteer donations to help make my wishes come true ;-)</p> <p>Sorry about the poll, wanted to have one for tripods/heads/support, one for "other" and one for none, but settled for NOPE.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hand-held-microphones-question-looking-for-help#post-56802 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:14:41 +0000 smp 56802@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, </p> <p>I am not sure I am posting at the right location, but I just joined Videomaker today with the hope that I will be able to get some assistance with a few questions I have about shooting on camera interviews.</p> <p>My first question is what brand and type of hand held microphone do you recommend the most, for in front of camera interviews. I am talking about something like the interviews for instance done at the red carpet events, like from E online for example: <a href="http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/redcarpet/2010_oscars/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/redcarpet/2010_oscars/index.html</a></p> <p>Do you know what ,mics they use, what brand, price range etc, or what else might do the job and look and sound similar?</p> <p>Also, where can I go to order a branded slip on for the mic?</p> <p>I have more questions about type of camera etc. But these two are my most burning questions at the moment. I hope I can get some assistance here. I highly appreciate it in advance.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-5d-mark-ii-video-accessories#post-53811 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:07:46 +0000 stolenbuick 53811@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am a pro still photographer and relatively new to video. I have a canon 5d mark 2 still camera that has video capability. I have heard that you need external audio since internal mic is weak and picks up camera noise and auto focus motor noise. </p> <p>Question: what are the best options for adding external audio mics for this type of camera? What other types of add ons or accessories should i consider? </p> <p>My primary use is shooting candid b-roll during corporate meetings and events and occasionally recording over the shoulder interviews. </p> <p>Thanks for any feedback! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-lavalier-mics-1#post-52116 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:55:33 +0000 rockydm92 52116@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello all, I am new to this forum and new to video production, kinda... Anyway I am starting a wedding videography business and I have a Sony HVR A1u, and a Sony HD1000u shoulder mount.  I was wondering if you guys and gals could help me?  What are the best types of wireless lavalier mics to buy.  My budget is in the $300.00 range?  Do I need one to fit in the XLR input in my camera? or is mini stereo okay?  I bought the A1U because of the XLR. Any pointer you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!!   </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pull-an-all-nighter-trying-to-find-answers#post-53095 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:11:38 +0000 Msmoonlight4u 53095@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I am a new member in this forum. I am very serious about video production. I will be having my first camera this coming Christmas.. I will be purchasing an hd minidv hv40.</p> <p>The problem I have is that I do not know if my cmputer will be able to handle it. I currently have the AMD phenom x4 9150e quadcore. It is the hp pavilion phoenix special edition se a6655f.It comes with a nvidia geforce 6150 se graphics (read it is not good) but also read it doesnt matter in video editing??I have a gpu of 300watts, sata interface 3gb/s and 5gb of RAM.</p> <p>According to</p> <p> <a href="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&amp;dlc=en&amp;cc=us&amp;docname=c01357135" rel="nofollow">http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&amp;dlc=en&amp;cc=us&amp;docname=c01357135</a></p> <p>I found out that the maximun you can upgrade is to a Phenom with Quad Core technology (AM2+) up to 9600, and for video cardand according to </p> <p><a href="http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showtopic=18002" rel="nofollow">http://www.5starsupport.com/ipboard/index.php?showtopic=18002</a></p> <p>to anxfx geforce 9600 gso. </p> <p>I am super overwhelmed to the point that i can not sleep. I do not want to buy a camera that in the end won't be able to be editted , add effects and 3d animations maybe. I am planning to use Adobe Master collection, Maya and Realflow.I can not afford a Mac right now... maybe in the future.. I do not think i will be doing long films, I will start doing short videos and events such as live events, interviews, but eventually i will move to longer videos.</p> <p>As for the budget, I really care about optimal performance instead of minimal...I really would like to know if it would be more expensive to upgrade my computer's current's motherboard or should i just get a new one. Which one would be cheaper in the long run.. with this I mean pay more now but have more possibilities to upgrade in the future or upgrade now.. and reach the limit to what my motherboard can do. I know hd can be a pain to work with... but I have read in forums that that is where the future of video is heading torwards.</p> <p>I would love to know what is the perspective of video editing experts or people who have enough experience in the matter. I also would appreciate in mic recommendations.. and external hard drives.. so far for mics i want to get a good shotgun mic that i plan to set up in a mic stand. I really care about audio quality recording, I will be getting the juice link that accepts xlr mic connectors. As for hard drives, the research has made me nauseous.. so many good and bad reviews for every brand.. I know an external hard drive will be essential for video storage and real time editing. I have been recommended the WD and Lacie doesnt convince me because of so many bad reviews. I am scared to lose an entire product... some people say it is based on luck... that does not help at all..</p> <p>I hope I did not sound too confusing. English is my second language, so I apologize for anything that sounds weird and the run on sentences... </p> <p> </p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p> </p> <p>Kathy</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for your valuable time.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-equipment-for-video-prod-at-marketing-firm#post-53061 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:30:36 +0000 2stepNV 53061@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I work at a creative marketing agency an we are going to start some video production. What basic equipment do we need to get started? We want our videos to be high quality with good lighting and sound.</p> <p>What type of camera, mics, lighting equipment do you reccomend if we want to keep it in a 10,000 budget?</p> <p>We will be shooting things like short films, local ccommercials, video blogs, videos for client websites, corporate videos. </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-lavalier-comparison#post-43923 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:13:10 +0000 captbrandon 43923@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am currently using several sets of Samson wireless mics(uhf).  I am not thats impressed with the sound quality although they have performed well.  I ust think there is better without spending an arm and a leg.  I am particularly interested in the Sennhieser g2.  Will I see much of difference in the quality of audio produced?  Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-expert-advise-on-buying#post-39575 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:50:42 +0000 vegllc 39575@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>First Hello to all, this is a great forum for people that dont know what they need, so thank all of you who are out there helping. I want to say I joined because I need the help but I ended up reading so much I had to stop and ask my questions. HAH!</p> <p> I am wanting to take as many video clips of 1min to 30mins each night</p> <p>I will need alot of memory for each day and nite, but will remove all info for the next day.</p> <p>I am looking for a (I think HDD) video camera.</p> <p>I need a hand held mic that will work with the video camera (it must have mic and head set jacks)</p> <p>I need a video camera that has a light as a lot will be night time shooting</p> <p>I will be interviewing and taking quick clips and will need a long battery or extra</p> <p>I need and this is and its a must... to be able to to add it to youtube straight from the camera (do they make that other then the Flip)</p> <p>I thank any of you who can help, and like everyone that is looking for product, the best deal is what I am willing to spend as long as I can get what I am looking for.</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/parabolic-mics-question#post-34967 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:14:55 +0000 mathew3james 34967@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hello, i was always curious how in movies they'll have a long shot and you can hear the characters. I always wonder what kind of mic set up they used. I heard that Its a parabolic mic or voice over or wireless, but i think  there is a different technique that no one knows about. If you got any insight please let me know.</p> <p>thank you</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/production-equipment-for-30-sec-tv-spots#post-34632 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:29:53 +0000 ocean2026 34632@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm new and need to make some 30 sec not for profit spots.   Most of them will have someone speaking and they are for television stations.</p> <p>Would the Canon Hv20 or new HV30 be good for this project?    Is there advantages to the HV30 for this specifically?</p> <p>Would an extra mic be necessary to filter out noise? I was told a bi-directional mic would be good.</p> <p>Any other suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks</p>