Audio-Technica ATR-55 Shotgun Mic at DVinfo.net

Chris Wax · March 7th, 2003, 09:11 PM

Does anybody have any experience with this cheapie shotgun mic. Basically I have a GL1 with a bad on board mic (lots of motor hum). Just looking for a cheap, better alternative. Let me hear your thoughts.

Nathan Gifford · March 7th, 2003, 11:00 PM

I am not familar with that AT. Here is a good article on shotgun mics by LAFCPUG. If nothing else, it will be a primer on shotgun techniques and operation.

I think the general recommendation on the low price end is the AT-835.

Bud Kuenzli · March 8th, 2003, 01:17 AM

based on that article and the recommendation of a friend I have a sgm-2x on order. I'll get an xlr connector soon but for the moment i just got an xlr-> mini cable since it's all just home video at the moment.

Alex Dunn · May 27th, 2003, 11:31 AM

I've heard great things about this mic. I recently worked with a sound guy that has done at least a dozen feature films, and in a pinch, he said the ATR55 worked great. In fact, he said that they did an entire movie with one.

Don Palomaki · May 27th, 2003, 05:21 PM

In general, with mics, price is a good indicator of quality in an absolute sense. However, there is little point in buying more quality than you need. That is where the decision proces scomes into play.

Do you want/need stereo?

March 7th, 2003, 09:11 PM	#1
Chris Wax New Boot Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7	Audio-Technica ATR-55 Shotgun Mic Does anybody have any experience with this cheapie shotgun mic. Basically I have a GL1 with a bad on board mic (lots of motor hum). Just looking for a cheap, better alternative. Let me hear your thoughts.

March 7th, 2003, 11:00 PM	#2
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	I am not familar with that AT. Here is a good article on shotgun mics by LAFCPUG. If nothing else, it will be a primer on shotgun techniques and operation. I think the general recommendation on the low price end is the AT-835. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

March 8th, 2003, 01:17 AM	#3
Bud Kuenzli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 197	sgm-2x based on that article and the recommendation of a friend I have a sgm-2x on order. I'll get an xlr connector soon but for the moment i just got an xlr-> mini cable since it's all just home video at the moment.

May 27th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#5
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	In general, with mics, price is a good indicator of quality in an absolute sense. However, there is little point in buying more quality than you need. That is where the decision proces scomes into play. Do you want/need stereo? __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

May 27th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#4
Alex Dunn Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 202	I've heard great things about this mic. I recently worked with a sound guy that has done at least a dozen feature films, and in a pinch, he said the ATR55 worked great. In fact, he said that they did an entire movie with one.