Microfon for HVR-Z1U at DVinfo.net

Martin Gruber · August 12th, 2007, 05:10 PM

I have the cam.for short time,but I am not very happy with build in microfon.
Can someone advice ,I want buy external microfon,which is good one?
I du not know which to choice?
Thanks

Martin Pauly · August 13th, 2007, 01:49 PM

Martin,

you are asking a fairly loaded question. The Z1U has XLR connections and a microphone holder that allow you to choose from a huge selection of different microphones. You need to think about what you want to record (dialogue, ambience, etc.) and where (inside, outside), and I guess in general whether an on-camera microphone is even the best way to go (hint: in most cases, it is not) if sound quality is important to you.

Once you can summarize the expected use of the mic, I suggest you create a post over in the "Now Hear This" forum where the audio gurus hang out. They can help you find a good microphone; making that mic work with the Z1U should not be a problem.

- Martin

Martin Gruber · August 13th, 2007, 10:42 PM

I was thing microfon for general(any) purpose ,in my budget for this $500,-.
OK I go ask elsewhere ,I know my question look stupid but I try so hard to get better knowledge of anythihg about video.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 13th, 2007, 10:55 PM

Martin, for general purpose, you're not going to get much better than the built in mic. If you have some specifics, you could get better recommendations.
Shotguns for outdoor use, short shotguns/cards for indoor use are quite common add-on/replacement mics.
In your budget, I highly recommend the AT 897.

Joseph Hutson · August 14th, 2007, 12:12 PM

It's not a stupid question and we that use DVinfo should be able to help people in need of information.

I use the ECM-674. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...arch&Q=*&bhs=t

Christian Magnussen · August 14th, 2007, 03:35 PM

I've been using the Rode NTG2 with my dvc30 and now Z1 with good results, still going strong after rain, snow, "desert" dust and stuff you should not do with a mic.

You can either get the ntg2 which can run on batteries or phantom power or the ntg1 which is the same mic but phantom power only and is slightly shorter than the ntg2. Its about 250$ at BHP.

Martin Gruber · August 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Thanks guys ,yes i was thing about the AT 897 and the NTG2.

August 12th, 2007, 05:10 PM	#1
Martin Gruber New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panama City Beeach Posts: 11	Microfon for HVR-Z1U I have the cam.for short time,but I am not very happy with build in microfon. Can someone advice ,I want buy external microfon,which is good one? I du not know which to choice? Thanks

August 13th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#2
Martin Pauly Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 563	Martin, you are asking a fairly loaded question. The Z1U has XLR connections and a microphone holder that allow you to choose from a huge selection of different microphones. You need to think about what you want to record (dialogue, ambience, etc.) and where (inside, outside), and I guess in general whether an on-camera microphone is even the best way to go (hint: in most cases, it is not) if sound quality is important to you. Once you can summarize the expected use of the mic, I suggest you create a post over in the "Now Hear This" forum where the audio gurus hang out. They can help you find a good microphone; making that mic work with the Z1U should not be a problem. - Martin __________________ Martin Pauly

August 13th, 2007, 10:42 PM	#3
Martin Gruber New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panama City Beeach Posts: 11	I know you right Martin I was thing microfon for general(any) purpose ,in my budget for this $500,-. OK I go ask elsewhere ,I know my question look stupid but I try so hard to get better knowledge of anythihg about video.

August 13th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Martin, for general purpose, you're not going to get much better than the built in mic. If you have some specifics, you could get better recommendations. Shotguns for outdoor use, short shotguns/cards for indoor use are quite common add-on/replacement mics. In your budget, I highly recommend the AT 897. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#7
Martin Gruber New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Panama City Beeach Posts: 11	Thanks Thanks guys ,yes i was thing about the AT 897 and the NTG2.

August 14th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#5
Joseph Hutson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 131	It's not a stupid question and we that use DVinfo should be able to help people in need of information. I use the ECM-674. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...arch&Q=*&bhs=t

August 14th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#6
Christian Magnussen Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 191	I've been using the Rode NTG2 with my dvc30 and now Z1 with good results, still going strong after rain, snow, "desert" dust and stuff you should not do with a mic. You can either get the ntg2 which can run on batteries or phantom power or the ntg1 which is the same mic but phantom power only and is slightly shorter than the ntg2. Its about 250$ at BHP.