http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Tag: mic - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:56:33 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/input-mic#post-52103 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:57:03 +0000 Stephan 52103@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I myself have a Canon Vixia HF 10 but it was way above $400. I agree with XTR-91, if you're looking for an HD camcorder that is of any quality for $400 or less then you will have a tough search on your hands. Especially if you what the ability to add microphones and other accessories.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/input-mic#post-52102 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:28:44 +0000 XTR-91 52102@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"I'm looking for camcorder that offers an Input Mic" ... "$400.00"</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Unfortunately, this price range generally poses no interest for having this feature among most manufacturers. The mic input is an essential feature for good sound gathering, even on some of the lower end budgets. Canon, more so than anybody else, has accomplished this by having a mic input in virtually their entire realm of consumer camcorders. But at a budget under $500, I never thought I would have any luck searching. The Canon HG10 HD hard disk camcorder is one thing I came across.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Canon HG10 (Full HD) has a retail value of $1,300, but is currently selling at some places online for around $400. It's got a mic jack, manual focus ring, and headphone jack, which shares its port with the A/V jack being toggled on menu.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/input-mic#post-52097 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:59 +0000 dkntz6489 52097@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking for camcorder that offers an Input Mic.  Are there any HD camcorders for under $400.00 with this option.  </p> <p>Thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-boompole-used-115-usd-rode-m3-mic-new-165-usd#post-52004 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:27:11 +0000 vanlam 52004@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello All.</p> <p>I have two items I'm trying to sell:</p> <p>- <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/accessory.php?product=Boompole">Rode Boompole</a> (Used, $115 USD)This is the longer one that Rode sells. Extends to 10ft, retracts to 33 inches. Supports internal cabling. In very good, like new, condition. Retails for $150.</p> <p>- <a href="http://www.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=M3">Rode M3</a> (New, $165 USD)A studio/location condenser mic. Noteable features include: a heavy-duty metal body, internal shock mount, three stage PAD, High Pass Filter, &amp; the option for either phantom or battery power. It's new and still in the box (Includes windscreen, stand mount, etc). Retails for $200.</p> <p> </p> <p>Two options for buying:</p> <p>1) You can buy them at my amazon marketplace listing (My username is "twocutfilms"):</p> <p>- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000OPQ0BO/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=used">Rode Boompole</a></p> <p>- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000UXIEPU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=new">Rode M3</a></p> <p>2) Or, if you're in the Santa Cruz/Bay Area, I'll knock 5 dollars off (110 for the boom, 160 for the M3 mic) and we can arrange a pickup. Cash only please.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/portable-wireless-audio-equipment#post-51948 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:06:15 +0000 lucifer2a 51948@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have the Sennsenheiser EW100 G2 ENG... It is a wireless lav system... However, you can get a hand held option too... They are now up to G3 (G2 was last years model... )... I love it... Great sounds.. Battery operated...  You can get it at B&amp;H or on Ebay.... </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/portable-wireless-audio-equipment#post-51945 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:10 +0000 grinner 51945@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> BandH has plenty of wireless lavs to choose from. It's where I got mine. Your local camera stores will have em as well.</p> <p>I've never had a use for handhelds. Some reporters still like them becuase they don't know what to do with their hands but I find them to be limiting and distracting. They also create deer in the headlights vibe for those not use to being on camera.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/portable-wireless-audio-equipment#post-51943 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:41:39 +0000 realjmccoy 51943@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am trying to find a quality hand held &amp;/or lav WIRELESS microphone that I can plug into my camera, WHILE IN THE FIELD (battery operated...)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-mic-adapters#post-51928 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:45:51 +0000 composite1 51928@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Adam,</p> <p>Check out the wireless mic kits on B&amp;H Photovideo.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-mic-adapters#post-51922 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:33:11 +0000 Adamesq 51922@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm not sure if what I'm looking for is actually available.  I'd like to get a wireless adapter for microphones I already use.  XLR, 1/8th or both.  Basically, I want to be able to plug my mic into a transmitter and plug a receiver in to my camera.  Ideally, it would be great to inexpensively turn my SM58 into a wireless mic, but even if I can do it with self-powered lavs it would be helpful!</p> <p>Thanx so much!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51797 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:23:39 +0000 flaubert 51797@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51795 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:55:05 +0000 Cville 51795@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The short answer is yes you will be able to add a voice over in sony vegas.  </p> <p> You can always delete the audio track in your editing software.  I always use my mic even if I don't want the sound.  You never know when the adudio portion may come in handy.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mic-not-connected-on-gl2#post-51790 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:18:52 +0000 flaubert 51790@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am using a GL2, and am filming an educational video which will have much of the footage voiced over with narration.  Because of this, I filmed the footage so far (2 days worth) with the mic adapter connected to the mic input on the camera, but I did not connect the mic to the adapter (being a complete newbie, I thought for some reason this would be better than having sound generated from the GL2's mic).  My question is, with what I have done so far, will I still be able to add the narration (i am using Sony Vegas)?  Second question - is it better to film the way I filmed so far, or film with the sound from the GL2's mic?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camera-add-on-advice-needed#post-49427 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:48:41 +0000 TDedmonSBP 49427@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, to be honest I consider myself a professional. I have worked for Gospel music channel, shot an indie feature, and won some awards for 48-hour filmmaking. My reasoning for the thread is that I have never felt held back by my lack of the "professional" tools. I use filters but typically only the big three, my lens hood tends to give me all the shade I need, and my manfrotto tripod dolly is one of my favorite tools, I use it every chance I get. Yes I can see that a matte box could come in handy if I wanted a full size glass filter to also help keep debri out of the lens (sand, dust, etc.) but I really think at the independent or freelance level, it's a bit overkill.</p> <p>The jvc has a great lens, and I love the camera. My only complaint is that the 110 doesn't have HD video out, so I can only preview in SD on a monitor. Other than that, it's my first time using a lens with a back focus, but once I got the hang of it, I think I am hooked on a "real" lens from now on.</p> <p>I actually built a jib last year for use with a Canon HF10 but it couldn't support the weight of the JVC so I scrapped it until I could build a sturdier one. I also don't have the skills to make it functional with electronic pan/tilt so I will probably buy my next one. One of the guys I worked with a few months ago had one that I got to help with and I def see the advantage.</p> <p>I think part of my reason for not seeing all of the thrill is that once I got serious about film and video I got an XL1 and then my JVC so I always have had shoulder cams so I never really get carried away with the follow focuses and rail systems, etc. because I work solo a bunch and only have two hands. </p> <p>Thanks for your response, you are among the most knowledgable on these forums and I love reading what advice you have to give.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camera-add-on-advice-needed#post-49390 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:08:03 +0000 composite1 49390@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>TD,</p> <p>This isn't a 'NoobQ' at all. You're obviously an intermediate ready to move into advanced level work. Really all matteboxes do is help block unwanted light and allow you to use higher end lens filters comprised of high quality glass. They also with the help of a lens adapter, rails and focus support gear facilitate using 35mm lenses for film or video cameras. All both the stuff you mentioned and what I just described are just tools to allow you to get a much more polished and professional look to your work. </p> <p>Dollys help you to make smooth tracking shots. Cranes and Jibs help give your shots a more '3 Dimensional feel' by allowing you to move the camera smoothly up, down, side-to-side and everything in between. Filters give you different looks or act as protectors (you should have a UV filter on your lens at all times to protect the glass.)</p> <p>'Your skills' will become more advanced as you learn when, where and how to use these other tools. Truthfully, if you don't have the basics of composition, focus and exposure down, none of that other stuff will help you at all. You asked, <em>"What accessories are needed and which ones are just superlative?" </em>The only real answer I can give you is another question, "What do you want to do?" </p> <p>BTW, the 110U is a nice camera. We use the 200 and 250 also nice cameras. There's a deep resevoir of stuff to learn just with what you have. How to get desired looks in camera by adjusting the menu's and so on. On a recent job, I figured out you can get stereo sound out of one mic just by putting the mic selector switch between the audio 1&amp;2 channel. It's kind of tricky to get it to work the first time, but once you figure it out, it's easy. You can't use it like that with two mics though. </p> <p>What will get you to the 'next level' will be you trying new things and building up your kit. Of course, the more complicated your shots get, your requirements for additional personnel will grow too.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camera-add-on-advice-needed#post-49385 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:54:34 +0000 TDedmonSBP 49385@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I couldn't think of a better title but hopefully this will suffice. I read Videomaker religiously as one of only two magazines that I never miss a month. The other is HD Video Pro. The stuff I notice in all of the magazines are ads and review guides about all kinds of accessories for cameras. My problem is that this dilutes the market and it makes it very hard to know what are accessories and what are add-ons. Things like mate boxes, add-on batteries, dollies, lights, twelve mics, 87 filters, rail systems, etc. It all just seems so daunting. What accessories are needed and which ones are just supperlative? </p> <p>I currently use a JVC GY-HD110u with a tripod, dolly, extra mic and XLR cable, and a three light kit. Am I missing out on something that would really set me to the next level, or am I still beign held back only by my skill? I don't usually post general noob Q's like this but I just can't figure out who would &lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;need&lt;/span&gt; all of that stuff.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-49306 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:22:30 +0000 jans123 49306@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi! Read the post and just had to register to get into this forum.</p> <p>With a similar budget problem I bought a H2 a year ago. Unfortunately my camcorders external mic input only works in editing mode, not when recording video (! yeah, silly!) hence I can't test if I can use it as an external mic on that device, but the H2 has a active line/earphone output making it probably possible to use in conjunction with a suitable camcorder as external mic while recoding on the H2’s SD-card. The benefit is that the audio quality is probably much higher on the sound recorded in the H2 and also you have the soundtrack at the vide recording to chose from.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-can-easily-pick-up-camera-noise-with-my-new-mic#post-47744 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:25:48 +0000 jimcvideo 47744@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This reason 978 on my list of 10,000 reasons I swear by tape media. Hard drives are noisy, and they only get noisier as time goes by.</p> <p>One option is to stop recording using the camera. Get a laptop and record directly onto that live. Another option is to put your external mic as far from the camera as you can get it. You may even consider hiring a boom operator to hold the mic for you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-can-easily-pick-up-camera-noise-with-my-new-mic#post-47742 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:40:33 +0000 FILMSinc 47742@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a Canon HG10. And i LOVE it. I also bought an  Audio Tech. ATR 55 mic. I have noticed a small noise that sounds like someone paning with a tight, cheap tripod. That grinding noise, happened to be my camera's hard drive. And boy dose it sound amatureish. I CANT STAND IT. I have tried an "L" bracket but it makes the camera sooooo much less conveinent. I really need a way for me to record anything withoul listening to zooming noise and Hard Drive noise.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47590 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:29:51 +0000 qre 47590@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What about these mics?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8902/Consumer_Microphones_Shotgun_On_Camera_Mics.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8902/Consumer_Microphones_Shotgun_On_Camera_Mics.html</a></p> <p> </p> <p>I'm on a budget, and the shotguns you mentioned are too expensive.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47589 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:34:00 +0000 butterflyguy 47589@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I know they make shotgun mics with 1/8" plugs since I have one, but it's a cheapy and certainly not professional. </p> <p>If you just want fair audio quality, I'd just use the microphone that's part of the camera.</p> <p>If you want to do interviews, I'd get a "good" microphone and an adapter like Rob says - I've got that setup also.</p> <p>I usually video from a tripod and the adapter attaches easily to the tripod.</p> <p>Go to <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com</a> and search for "shotgun" they have all sorts of good shotgun microphones.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47584 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:17:01 +0000 robgrauert 47584@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>have you ever seen a shotgun that plugs into an 1/8" jack? I haven't.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47583 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:21:59 +0000 qre 47583@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Why couldn't I get a shotgun mic that plugs into an 1/8" jack? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47579 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:33 +0000 robgrauert 47579@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>well mics use XLR cable, and since you're camera doesn't have XLR connections, you need an adapter. Whats the big deal? It's not like they're a huge nuisance. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47578 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:40:16 +0000 qre 47578@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'd rather not have to carry around an adapter, and I'm looking to make videos just good enough for Youtube.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47520 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:15:26 +0000 robgrauert 47520@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>you probably want a Shotgun mic and a BeachTek XLR adapter. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mountable-mics-good-for-filming-skateboarding#post-47507 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:22:13 +0000 qre 47507@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a JVC Everio GZ-MG555, and need a good mic that I can mount on my camera. I'll be talking into it, but I will also be shooting skateboarding videos very often. I know VERY little about this stuff. So what you recommend? </p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/external-camcorder-mic-vs-portable-audio-field-recorder#post-47281 Thu, 28 May 2009 04:22:03 +0000 Sterling 47281@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have recorded musical performances and lectures with my Audio-Technica ATR-25 stereo electret mic ($35) plugged into my Canon GL-1 and also to my Panasonic PV-GS350.  The quality is clean.  I use a shielded stereo extension cable going into a right-angle adapting cable, actually a headphone volume control adapting cable from Radio Shack.  As with any low-priced mic, low frequency extension will be limited, but you can hear what you are getting, monitoring with headphones, and the quality may even exceed your expectations.  If you can place your mic on a stand near a sound reinforcement speaker, you will probably get more direct sound and less crowd noise.  Of course, if that area is a mosh pit, it would not be a safe location.  And, the SPL may cause distortion in cheaper mics.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-sdr-60-microphone-workaround#post-46980 Tue, 19 May 2009 16:32:57 +0000 jburkhart 46980@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Unfortunately auto gain control on your mic is difficult to compensate for. The microphone on your camcorder is likely quite good, but it's in the wrong place. The voice recorder is a good option but requires a lot more work in post.</p> <p>We recently wrote an article on how to compensate somewhat for on camera mics, hopefully you'll find it useful</p> <p><a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14108/">http://www.videomaker.com/article/14108/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-sdr-60-microphone-workaround#post-46973 Tue, 19 May 2009 08:07:09 +0000 sputnik101 46973@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Monty</p> <p> </p> <p>I am no expert, but one solution could be to use a digital voice recorder with an external mic attached. Then you would have to synchronise the audio and video in your editing software.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hope this helps</p> <p> </p> <p>Sputnik</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-mic-to-use-in-a-room-with-lots-of-echo#post-46676 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:01:45 +0000 XTR-91 46676@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The only type of mic that I know of that is very resistent to off-axis noise is the long shotgun microphone. Long shotguns are designed for distance pickup and are very directional. A smaller diaphragm has a narrower frequency pickup, which works fine for voice. Like rob said, you should also look at narrow diaphragm microphones which will probably help the echo problem.</p>