Inexpensive, quality mic for dslr?
Sep 14, 2015 09:39:55 #
I don't do much video, but would like to get an inexpensive, quality microphone to put on the hot shoe while recording video.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Sep 14, 2015 10:26:30 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I don't do much video, but would like to get an inexpensive, quality microphone to put on the hot shoe while recording video.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1017550-REG/rode_videomic_go_on_camera_shotgun.html
Sep 14, 2015 15:23:08 #
No experience here.
Are you recording yourself as you record?
Someone in front of you?
Pat
Are you recording yourself as you record?
Someone in front of you?
Pat
Sep 14, 2015 21:50:12 #
Bear in mind that sound quality on any mic is only going to be good several feet way for anything but ambient street sounds, etc. A shotgun mic is only really useful if your sound source is a few feet from the camera. Also mics pick up camera noises like zoom, aperture changes, etc. I use a separate recorder for audio and sync to the camera audio track, then mute the camera audio track in the editor. That way I place the recorder (if using it's onboard mics) and/or mic(s) attached to the recorder near the sound source.
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Bob
Sep 14, 2015 22:11:47 #
What's wrong with your camera's mic?
Mine seems to pick up everything, breathing, cussing, farting, things it really shouldn't......
I find inexpensive and quality are often on opposite ends of the spectrum. Food for thought....
What about a wireless mic?
Just a few to look at:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dphoto&field-keywords=DSLR+Microphones
Mine seems to pick up everything, breathing, cussing, farting, things it really shouldn't......
I find inexpensive and quality are often on opposite ends of the spectrum. Food for thought....
What about a wireless mic?
Just a few to look at:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dphoto&field-keywords=DSLR+Microphones
Sep 15, 2015 05:31:09 #
The Rode is pretty good. The audio circuitry on DSLRs sucks. You should record manual to eliminate the pumping of the AGC.
Sep 15, 2015 05:35:33 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1017550-REG/rode_videomic_go_on_camera_shotgun.html
I believe jeep daddy's response is definitely merit-ably a good recommendation.
Sep 15, 2015 07:53:39 #
Haydon wrote:
I believe jeep daddy's response is definitely merit-ably a good recommendation.
Agreed. I also have a rode mic, it does a much better job than the internal mic, and yes, set the volume controls to manual.
Canon has put a fair amount of work into DSLR video over the recent years, with STM lenses being almost silent. If you have Canon it may be worth investigating Magic Lantern for video. I've just seen the OP is a Nikon user, so this last paragraph won't help much.
If you are taking video outside a dead cat will be useful to surpress wind noise, and could possibly even be used to reduce SonnyE's bodily noises with a little creative application !
Sep 15, 2015 08:12:30 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I don't do much video, but would like to get an inexpensive, quality microphone to put on the hot shoe while recording video.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
My son and I each have one of these, and they given us good results. It's ironic that the first reference I'm giving is from 42nd St Photo - a place to avoid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm0WmEkQCPY
http://www.videomaker.com/article/14386-sony-ecm-hw2-bluetooth-wireless-microphone-review
A very good one is the Rode, not remote, but on-camera. It makes a huge difference in sound quality when recording from a longer distance.
http://www.amazon.com/Rode-Directional-Microphone-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0007U9SOC
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744768-REG/Rode_VIDEOMIC_PRO_VideoMic_Pro_Compact_Shotgun.html
Sep 15, 2015 08:47:23 #
Using the D800's mike while shooting video of outdoor stage performance from about 150' recorded nicely.
Sep 15, 2015 09:29:37 #
Greenguy33 wrote:
I don't do much video, but would like to get an inexpensive, quality microphone to put on the hot shoe while recording video.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
I looked at mics, but ended up going with a Zoom H1 recorder (about $100). It can be mounted on the hot shoe, but when I am shooting in church, I have it mounted separately on its own tripod. Then, I can sync all the footage from the cameras to this master sound track. It allows me to obtain a decent stereo sound track, where I can't mount any of the cameras in a central position. Most of my recordings are made with 4 or 5 cameras spread around the church.
Used on camera, it will give better results than the internal mic, but will still pick up focus noise, etc. I haven't had an opportunity to use it with my sole STM lens yet.
I had also purchased the interface cable to plug it into the camera, but never used it. I decided that the separate master recording was the way to go - plus, if something *does* happen to the recorder (at one function, someone knocked the tripod, and grabbed it to prevent it falling. Somehow, they managed to turn the recorder off...), you still have the camera audio to fall back on.
Sep 15, 2015 10:54:49 #
I bought a 'used' Nikon ME-1 to use on my D7100. Many times I will mount it to an old flash bracket to move it away from the lens and the noise that the lens produces.
It came from B and H at a reasonable cost - but did not appear that the box had ever been opened. It appeared to be brand new.
A word of caution - many of the low priced mics are not stereo which is how your camera records. Also, you will want a mic with a filter to reduce wind noise.
It came from B and H at a reasonable cost - but did not appear that the box had ever been opened. It appeared to be brand new.
A word of caution - many of the low priced mics are not stereo which is how your camera records. Also, you will want a mic with a filter to reduce wind noise.
Sep 15, 2015 11:01:21 #
Madman wrote:
Also, you will want a mic with a filter to reduce wind noise.
...Are you referring to my flatulence again? :-o
:lol:
Sep 15, 2015 11:10:25 #
Rhode here. Much better than built-in, not as good as wireless but well worth the $145. I got the second level up. Couldn't justify the cost of wireless.
Sep 15, 2015 14:00:26 #
I was going to record, and shoot a video of a friends group. I found a sale at B&H for a Senal X/Y Stereo Camera Mic/ SESCS98. It was on sale for $79.95, marked down from $199.95. I mounted on my 6D, and shot some really good video of the band, and their music. We were in a small venue, so it didn't pick up much other than the music. I did use a STM lens, on the 6D. I also shot with my 7D Mark II, at a different angle, but not with a STM lens since I didn't want that audio track. The project was used for a demo to promote the band, and their original music.
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