http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: shotgun - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:37:58 +0000 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/shotgun-microphone-for-a-panasonic-tm-700#post-65294 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:36:05 +0000 vid-e-o-man 65294@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Signmax, if you look at Bhphoto's web site you can compare the two microphones that you mentioned. There are hundreds of customer reviews from people who have these microphones. You might also search their site for other mics in your price range.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-microphone-for-a-panasonic-tm-700#post-65292 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:47:45 +0000 wtzup 65292@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Have you tried to turn off AGC on the camera? I just run manual Audio. I use a Sony UHF wireless system works pretty good. Jacks Music Factory got back with me. He is not sure if he is going to sell that unit. Would love to know what microphone you go with.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>James</p> <p><a href="http://www.JimmyJackFarm.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.JimmyJackFarm.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-microphone-for-a-panasonic-tm-700#post-65289 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:05:12 +0000 signmax 65289@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>I am agree with you Panasonic has a very good product the picture quality and white balance is so nice that is probably the top we can for the price we pay. The only problem is the camera pick up too much the room noise compare to my old Panasonic DV.</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>YR</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-microphone-for-a-panasonic-tm-700#post-65283 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:15:38 +0000 wtzup 65283@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have the same camera. Love it. How about this:  <a href="http://rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=videomicpro" rel="nofollow">http://rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=videomicpro</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Just contacted Jacks Music Factory to see how much they sell it for.</p> <p> </p> <p>Rode is a great company. I used a Rode SVM on my HV30 for a long time. </p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>James</p> <p> </p> <p>Check out some of my Videos: <a href="http://www.JimmyJackFarm.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.JimmyJackFarm.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-microphone-for-a-panasonic-tm-700#post-65280 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:41:34 +0000 signmax 65280@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>I need a shotgun micro to fit on a Panasonic HDC TM700 somebody can recommand one. A dealer told me today that Rhode VideoMic is too big and suggest higher price like Sennheiser MKE 400.</p> <p>Any suggestion for price around $150 or less?</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>YR</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/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> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64915 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:58:41 +0000 Hesstifer 64915@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks, Earl.  I believe you are right that it is a "combination of the two."  Not in the sense that there is anything wrong with either mic or Zoom on their own, but from what I've read in a few other forums is that the Zoom doesn't have enough gain in its pre amp.  So I guess one would need either a really sensitive shotgun mic, or to feed the mic into a separate pre-amp, and then the pre-amp into the Zoom.  Definitely not what I wanted to hear.  Oh well.  I appreciate your response! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64911 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:25:31 +0000 EarlC 64911@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I suspect it might be a combination of the two, but first I have to say I do not have the H4 model, only a set of H2's that I absolutely love and use extensively. On them, I have, and with the configuration you're using, I have to set the levels to between 125-128 on the Zoom, to get the kind of response I want from my Nady shotgun (one sorry mic, I have to say). The ONLY way I've been able to have serious silence with little/no air or noise is to use baffles and sound abatement, quilts, blankets, etc. in conjunction with the setup. I can set the H2 outside this perimeter, but I have to run a cable from the shotgun to the recorder, and the shotgun is about 20" away from me.</p> <p>My Rhode does much better, but I still prefer to be closer to the mic than 3 feet, still setting the Zoom at 125-128 and modulating carefully so as to not have moments where I might exceed the settings and hit the ceiling.</p> <p>The softer levels are not a problem as I can "normalize" from within the Zoom, or do it in one of my audio editing programs during post.</p> <p>Regardless of how "quiet" you perceive your room to be, there's noise levels to be concerned with unless it is a soundproof booth or recording studio room where they've taken measures to arrange for noise abatement.</p> <p>One other thought: You don't have the AGC on the Zooms "on" do you? Just asking.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-mic-zoom-h4n#post-64910 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:03:43 +0000 Hesstifer 64910@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I own two shotgun mics, an AT-897 and a Rode NTG-2, and I'm having the same problem with each (which makes me think that what I'm experiencing is not a "problem" and is completely normal).  Here's the situation:  When I have one of the mics connected to a Zoom H4N audio recorder, I have to have the recording levels all the way up (to level 100).  With the levels all the way up, I have to be just 6-inches directly in front of the mic to be able to talk in a normal voice volume and register -12db on the Zoom (in an otherwise silent room).  If I back up to 3 feet from the front of the mic, speaking in a normal voice volume only gets me to -24db.  Now, I know you need to be as close to the mic as possible to obtain the best quality, but I would expect to be able to be at least 3ft away and not have to turn the audio recorder's levels to their max.  Because when I bring the -24db to normal levels in post, the amount of noise increases as well.  </p> <p>My question is:  are shotgun mics supposed to be like this?  Is this an issue with the Zoom H4N?  It would seem to me that I should have more wiggle room with the Zoom's recording levels to make the mic much more sensitive.  </p> <p>Any advice would be very much appreciated.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-nature-audio#post-51026 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:25:48 +0000 gldnears 51026@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Peachydingo asks: " I would like to do field recordings of nature sounds here in Florida (birds, frogs, etc.) The conditions can be hot and humid, and I need to work at night.</p> <p>What types of mikes and recorders would you recommend?</p> <p>I like the idea of the zoom H4n with phantom powered shotguns, but should I also consider a high end stereo mic for ambient? "</p> <p>There are a couple dozen or more decent small, portable digital audio recorders. I haven't had enough experience with them so I can't make any recommendations other than the Korg MR-1000 which I have owned for a couple years. Phantom power at the mic jacks is a good thing, but be sure the available voltage will power your mic of choice; ie, some " Phantom power " is only 12 volts, whereas most of the better condenser mics require 48 volts. I'm not a fan of pocket recorders which feature automatic level control. If one is not careful, a recording may come out squashed; ie, obviously compressed dynamic range . . . </p> <p>My preference for " ambiences " would be a pair of good omni-directional condenser mics, spaced ten or twelve feet. ( Gee, I hope you're not considering surround sound! ) Coincident stereo mics, shotgun or otherwise, simply do not provide the sense of space an omni pair can provide. ( doubling up a mono track is poor man's faux stereo which went out a couple decades ago ) There is no need for tall mic stands when recording BG's ( less gear to tote ). The mics should be as close to the ground as possible w/o getting em wet!</p> <p>As for recording specific critter noises, it's hard to beat something like the Sennheiser 815 long shotgun. You'll need only one mic here, to record your critter in mono, which will presumably be mixed into the stereo BG bed you have recorded, when you get to the sound mix on your project. Parabolic mics color the sound too much in my opinion. </p> <p>Try to keep your gear to a minimum and your setups simple as possible out there in the boonies!</p> <p>R Crampton </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-nature-audio#post-50947 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:05:08 +0000 composite1 50947@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"... Old DAT recorder...."</p> <p>Ha! I've even got some old 'brand new' never been opened DAT tape I could sell you cheap. Yeah, you could easily run with that. But if you're of the growing throng of production pros who can't stand to digitize anything anymore, your best option is flash media. I kinda miss DAT's. If you had one with timecode on it long as you kept it dry and the heads clean they worked great. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-nature-audio#post-50921 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:14:25 +0000 grinner 50921@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>an old DAT recorder from ebay. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-nature-audio#post-50912 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:04:05 +0000 composite1 50912@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Peachy,</p> <p>Shotgun mics + parabolic dish + pistol grip + fuzzy muff. Add unlubricated condom over the mic (not over the muff) if conditions are wet. You can buy a PB Dish or prefab one yourself. Save your money from the 'high-end stereo mic' and use it to buy a good flash format audio recorder and XLR cables. You get good audio on one channel and you can copy it to a second for the 'stereo effect' in audio post.</p> <p>Enjoy the mosquitoes and don't forget to set your watch for the 3 O'clock rainstorms. Oh and that thing floating in the water coming towards you isn't a log.... </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-nature-audio#post-50901 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:11:15 +0000 peachydingo 50901@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I would like to do field recordings of nature sounds here in Florida (birds, frogs, etc.) The conditions can be hot and humid, and I need to work at night.</p> <p>What types of mikes and recorders would you recommend?</p> <p>I like the idea of the zoom H4n with phantom powered shotguns, but should I also consider a high end stereo mic for ambient?</p> <p>Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-for-capturing-wedding-audio#post-47278 Wed, 27 May 2009 19:24:06 +0000 Sterling 47278@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The wireless mic is definitely easier to hide on the groom than on the bride.  I have found that by placing an omnidirectional mic element low on the chest, about sternum height, the level picked up from officiant and bride will be better balanced relative to the groom's voice, even though it will also pick up more other sounds.  (This mic location technique can also work well for the sound reinforcement mic the officiant may be using, allowing all to better hear the three.) I like to have a shotgun or directional mic on a desk stand hidden near the altar area, too, usually mixed with the wireless lavalier, mixer controlled at my camera location where I can monitor the sound.  That mic will usually get better sound than the camcorder mic could pick up if something goes awry, like the groom forgetting to turn on the mic. :-(</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-vs-lavalier#post-46181 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:13:23 +0000 Ferragui 46181@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If someone clicks on the link it will show you as first option a joke with masks, the example I wanted to show is the second video the actual "sketch"</p> <p>thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-vs-lavalier#post-46180 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:08:54 +0000 Ferragui 46180@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Please help, I am starting a local TV show, it is about sketches either outdoors or indoors (inside a house or restaurant not studio), I have </p> <p>a GL2 and PD170 with its Sony Shotgun and Audio Technica ATR55 shotgun and Azden WR Pro lavalier. Both Shotguns pick up noise and I just</p> <p>have one Lav, so I need to invest on audio some more, (you can see a sketch I did using the audio technica <a href="http://www.dmentes.com.mx/videos.htm) any" rel="nofollow">http://www.dmentes.com.mx/videos.htm) any</a> feedback will be appreciated by the way, lights etc, !!!, (sorry it is in spanish) </p> <p>my problem is:</p> <p>Should I need to buy a better shotgun? if so what would be the best option for 300$?</p> <p>or should I buy couple more lavs? </p> <p>thanks !!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-the-best-shotgun-microphone-for-a-canon-gl1#post-39294 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:06:05 +0000 jarhead9301 39294@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Me66/k6 is a great setup. Sound is excellent. Just remember to watch your levels because it is a hot one. I have a pd170 and use the pad switch on cam to drop the level. Not sure if your cam has that.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-for-capturing-wedding-audio#post-39293 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:59:21 +0000 jarhead9301 39293@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use a Sennheiser g2 wireless system for the vows and my Senn shotgun for ambience and music at the ceremony. Just watch out for Blackberrys and cell phones with the wireless. I had these awful pops of interference for a while and finally figured it out when i shot a lecture at 5 towns college. I saw the students messing with their phones and there was the pop. So now i ask the wedding party to turn off phones.</p> <p>Reception i use the Senn shotgun for close action and an audio techicia Stereo mic with a portable mixer With the wireless transmitter for the dj and mic mix. Gonna try my zoom h4 next time though. Easier setup and decent audio. It had a bad drift last time i used it for a concert but i fixed in post after some mountain dews. There have been a bunch of updates so maby they fixed it.</p> <p>Also as Rob mentioned the beachtek is worth it to get. Level adjustments and dual xlr inputs. You always want a backup source. You got 1 shot to do it.</p> <p>Hope this helps you out.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-the-best-shotgun-microphone-for-a-canon-gl1#post-39163 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:08 +0000 ralck 39163@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey there,</p> <p>I've got the NTG-2.  The shockmount for the microphone does attach to a normal shoe.  This is a physical connection only, meaning data between the mic and camera is not transfered through the shoe.</p> <p>One other thing to note: I assume since you mentioned those other two mics that you plan on getting either an XLR "box" like a Beachtek or Juicedlink or an XLR adapter cable to plug into the camera's mic input?  All of the mics mentioned so far are XLR mics, so you'll need some way to convert this to the 3.5mm mic input on your camera.</p> <p>Of course, boxes like the Beachtek or Juicedlink generally have at least 2 inputs (left channel and right channel). This might be more than you need if you always plan to be using 1 microphone and have it camera mounted.  Another option is you could take a look at the Rode VideoMic.  Instead of an XLR output, it has a 3.5mm.  Then you could save some money on an adapter box to put toward a decent NLE if you don't already have one or some lights, camera filters, tripod, or whatever else you might need.  I'm just throwing this out as an option because I don't know what your main use of the mic is.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-is-the-best-shotgun-microphone-for-a-canon-gl1#post-39162 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:27:11 +0000 BigV 39162@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Does the Rode NTG-2 fit the shoe on top of the GL1? </p> <p><strong></strong><strong></strong> </p>