Shotgun mic for Z1 at DVinfo.net

Mark Woollard · March 18th, 2005, 08:07 AM

I'm looking to buy an on-board shotgun for my Z1 for one-on-one interviews. It's primarily for mixing a bit of room presence in post. My primary sound comes from an ECM44B lav.

I've tried the NV-1 from a PD170. Seems to have a fair amount of handling noise. Would the Sony EMC670 be better isolated? Or would folks recommend something else in its price range?

Robin Davies-Rollinson · March 18th, 2005, 08:41 AM

I'm very impressed with my Audio-Technica AT-897.
You can read more reports on it by making a search on this forum.

Robin

Mark Woollard · March 19th, 2005, 08:41 PM

Robin

Took your advice and did a search of the archives (something a newbie like me should do in the first place). Strong endorsements for the AT-897 from you and others led me to buy one today.

Thanks

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 19th, 2005, 09:02 PM

You'll love it. The 897 is by far the best mic in it's class, and it can almost be used well indoors. Sits very nicely in the cradle of the Z1, no doubt.

Mark Woollard · March 20th, 2005, 06:31 AM

It sits nicely after I wrapped a few elastic bands around the barrel.

But it's longer than the Sony so has to come off the camera to get the camera into its case. I'm not complaining. It's well worth the slight inconvenience to get the better sound.

Jerry Waters · March 25th, 2005, 05:57 PM

Is the 897 good fenough to use on a boom for a scene in a feature? I guess that is a question for Spot.

March 18th, 2005, 08:07 AM	#1
Mark Woollard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 54	Shotgun mic for Z1 I'm looking to buy an on-board shotgun for my Z1 for one-on-one interviews. It's primarily for mixing a bit of room presence in post. My primary sound comes from an ECM44B lav. I've tried the NV-1 from a PD170. Seems to have a fair amount of handling noise. Would the Sony EMC670 be better isolated? Or would folks recommend something else in its price range? __________________ Mark Woollard

March 19th, 2005, 08:41 PM	#3
Mark Woollard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 54	Robin Took your advice and did a search of the archives (something a newbie like me should do in the first place). Strong endorsements for the AT-897 from you and others led me to buy one today. Thanks __________________ Mark Woollard

March 19th, 2005, 09:02 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	You'll love it. The 897 is by far the best mic in it's class, and it can almost be used well indoors. Sits very nicely in the cradle of the Z1, no doubt. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

March 20th, 2005, 06:31 AM	#5
Mark Woollard Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 54	It sits nicely after I wrapped a few elastic bands around the barrel. But it's longer than the Sony so has to come off the camera to get the camera into its case. I'm not complaining. It's well worth the slight inconvenience to get the better sound. __________________ Mark Woollard

March 25th, 2005, 05:57 PM	#6
Jerry Waters Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 136	897 question Is the 897 good fenough to use on a boom for a scene in a feature? I guess that is a question for Spot. __________________ Jerry Waters Arize Productions

March 18th, 2005, 08:41 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I'm very impressed with my Audio-Technica AT-897. You can read more reports on it by making a search on this forum. Robin