Sony Handycam DCR HC 96 - external mike setup

1. mkoplin
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   upgrading sound on Sony handycam - 

   I finally decided to improve the quality of the sound in my video.  I have a Sony Handycam DCR HC 96.  the ext mike is on a hot shoe - but I wanted to get better sound that what is available from Sony microphones (although I am considering the bluetooth wireless)

   There is a VCM 100 mike adapter available with 1/8".  this is a converted shotgun mike with zoom,.  you can use a wireless mike or handheld.

   I've heard of someone using a Beach Tech DXA - 4 P adapter for XLR and then a mike.

   I don't know much yet.  can someone please explain?  

   I'd like to get set up for a variety of shooting circumstances.  I am a semi-serious amateur, mostly doing family and pro bono documentary work. 

    

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. XTR-91
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   Depends on the type of shooting conditions. There is virtually no such thing as an all-purpose microphone, even if you are only talking about videography. If you want a good multi-purpose microphone for location sound, I'd go with a cardioid condenser or short shotgun mic. A short shotgun condenser (which is highly directional) is probably the most ideal for recording dialogue, but you might also want a cardioid (slightly broader in direction) condenser mic for a wider location of sound (e.g. more than one person speaking). A boom pole for your mic is ideal too.

   Here are some articles on this topic:

   http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/right_mic_brockett.html

   http://www.videouniversity.com/articles/audio_for_video_part_2

   Posted 2 years ago #

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