Mic suggestion for vx2100 at DVinfo.net

Lalo Alvidrez · November 1st, 2006, 12:46 PM

I am in the market for a shotgun mic for my vx2100. I will be doing some interviewing at my next wedding shoot and need a descent mic. I was going to go with the rode mic but read where some foks didn't care for them because they pic up too much camera noise. Any suggestions?

Lalo Alvidrez · November 2nd, 2006, 08:24 AM

Can't believe that I posted 24 hours ago and not one reply. Guess I'll post it on the wedding forum.

Mike Rehmus · November 2nd, 2006, 12:48 PM

Well, you should have posted it in 'Now Hear This,' the sound Forum.

However, you will probably not be happy with a shotgun for use during a wedding reception. Way too much noise and shotguns are noted for not blocking noise from the sides.

Much better to go with a wired microphone like a Shure 58. Or if you have an assistant, get a cardiod and have the assistant hold it just out of the field of view. But given the noise levels at most receptions, you will want the microphone as close to the speaker's mouth as possible.

Lalo Alvidrez · November 2nd, 2006, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the advice mike, The interviewing will be done in a seperate room from the reception/dance area. The mother of the bride wants this part to be a surprise to the bride when she watches the video. I will look into the other types of mics.

Don Bazley · November 4th, 2006, 03:29 PM

I'd like to second what Mike posted as a response. As I was reading the original post I was basically think just what Mike ended up posting. I'd go with a stick mic for interviews at weddings (or any other live event where there's lots of people/noise. (Even if it is in a separate room). I find I can shoot and hold the mic with no problem.

John M. Graham · November 9th, 2006, 10:10 PM

I didn't have a good experience with the Rode VideoMic and the VX2100. It picked up way too much motor noise at a pretty high volume. I really couldn't even use it, unless I didn't use the zoom.

Rick Steele · November 16th, 2006, 09:49 PM

My problem with the RODE on the VX is it's too sensitive and picks up all camera vibrations. Even just lightly touching the pan handle on a tripod results in a resounding "thump".

November 1st, 2006, 12:46 PM	#1
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	Mic suggestion for vx2100 I am in the market for a shotgun mic for my vx2100. I will be doing some interviewing at my next wedding shoot and need a descent mic. I was going to go with the rode mic but read where some foks didn't care for them because they pic up too much camera noise. Any suggestions?

November 2nd, 2006, 12:48 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Well, you should have posted it in 'Now Hear This,' the sound Forum. However, you will probably not be happy with a shotgun for use during a wedding reception. Way too much noise and shotguns are noted for not blocking noise from the sides. Much better to go with a wired microphone like a Shure 58. Or if you have an assistant, get a cardiod and have the assistant hold it just out of the field of view. But given the noise levels at most receptions, you will want the microphone as close to the speaker's mouth as possible. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

November 2nd, 2006, 08:24 AM	#2
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	Can't believe that I posted 24 hours ago and not one reply. Guess I'll post it on the wedding forum.

November 2nd, 2006, 01:32 PM	#4
Lalo Alvidrez Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longview, Tx. Posts: 227	Thanks for the advice mike, The interviewing will be done in a seperate room from the reception/dance area. The mother of the bride wants this part to be a surprise to the bride when she watches the video. I will look into the other types of mics.

November 4th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#5
Don Bazley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 149	I'd like to second what Mike posted as a response. As I was reading the original post I was basically think just what Mike ended up posting. I'd go with a stick mic for interviews at weddings (or any other live event where there's lots of people/noise. (Even if it is in a separate room). I find I can shoot and hold the mic with no problem.

November 9th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#6
John M. Graham Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 83	I didn't have a good experience with the Rode VideoMic and the VX2100. It picked up way too much motor noise at a pretty high volume. I really couldn't even use it, unless I didn't use the zoom.

November 16th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#7
Rick Steele Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 654	My problem with the RODE on the VX is it's too sensitive and picks up all camera vibrations. Even just lightly touching the pan handle on a tripod results in a resounding "thump".