Shotgun upgrade.
I run a rode videomic on my vx2100 and it works fine for wedding ceremonies.
I am now looking for an equivalent upgrade for the stock mic on my PD150's. Any suggestions for a low cost upgrade? |
Jeff,
For value for money, it's hard to beat the Rode NTG-1. I use it (well, the NTG-2, close enough) on my Sony V1, it's great bang for the buck. $200-ish, I think, not sure of the US price. The NTG-1 takes phantom power, the NTG-2 is a couple of inches longer and can take either a AA battery or phantom power. |
Thanks, Mike!
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I really like the NTG-2 as well. Dan Brockett is fond of the AT875r and it is available for under $200, you might give it a look.
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B&H has a nice set of NTG-1 with a cable and a shock-mount (SM-3, which is a shoe-mount) for $250 w/free shipping. I asked them to replace SM-3 for SM-5 shock-mount, since I use my light in the shoe-mount. SM-5 fits exactly into staff mic place, you can insert it there from front or back of the mic mount. Though it is heavier, it serves my purpose well. Good Luck! |
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