http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: shotgun - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:28:30 +0000 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-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-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-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-38723 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:21:33 +0000 MikeFlowline 38723@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm assuming I will need some sort of shotgun mic, since I won't be closer than 20 or 30 feet from the altar. I am running a Sony HDR-FX7 so I only have an 1/8" input. What equipment do you recommend that will have pretty good sound, but doesn't cost like $1200?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shotgun-vs-lavalier#post-46180 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:08:54 +0000 Ferragui 46180@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Please help, I am starting a local TV show, it is about sketches either outdoors or indoors (inside a house or restaurant not studio), I have </p> <p>a GL2 and PD170 with its Sony Shotgun and Audio Technica ATR55 shotgun and Azden WR Pro lavalier. Both Shotguns pick up noise and I just</p> <p>have one Lav, so I need to invest on audio some more, (you can see a sketch I did using the audio technica <a href="http://www.dmentes.com.mx/videos.htm) any" rel="nofollow">http://www.dmentes.com.mx/videos.htm) any</a> feedback will be appreciated by the way, lights etc, !!!, (sorry it is in spanish) </p> <p>my problem is:</p> <p>Should I need to buy a better shotgun? if so what would be the best option for 300$?</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-39113 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:21:46 +0000 BigV 39113@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I require a microphone for my GL1 and I think a camera mounted shotgun microphone will meet my needs.</p> <p>What do you recommend?</p> <p>I have been looking at the Sennheiser M66/K6 and the Beyerdynamic MCE86 S ll - any recommendations?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/good-camera-with-mic-jack#post-35453 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:00:14 +0000 greggomatic76 35453@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Got a quick question for you knowledgeable pros out there; I am looking for an inexpensive camera that also has a mic jack.  It will be used to produce video that will only be shown on the internet (640 x 480 resolution) and ipods.  I will be doing some interviews using a shotgun or lavalier mic and need something with a simple mic jack to record better audio.  Any ideas?  Thanks!</p>