Shotgun Mic Suggestions for GL-2 at DVinfo.net

Rick Forge · May 8th, 2005, 02:53 PM

Looking for a suggestion for a shotgun mic for my GL-2. I film outdoor video- fishing and hunting. Should I consider Azden SGM series and if so should I consider the x, 1x or 2x model? Or should I just get the Canon dm-50? I would like to keep the price under $200 if possible. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Rick

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 8th, 2005, 03:56 PM

it boils down to your budget, Rick. You can spend light now, and spend heavy later, or you can spend heavy now.
Personally, I'd never consider either the Azden or the Canon. I'd look at an AudioTechnica or a Rode NT series. personally I like the Audio Technica stuff, but for just a little more than your budget, you'll get a lot more mike. I promise you won't be happy with the Azden, and definitely won't be happy with the Canon.
Plan on around 300.00 for a decent starter mic, and you'll be much happier.

Jon Miova · May 9th, 2005, 09:23 AM

Hi,
i just recieved my Azden sgm2x and i must say that it's not what i wanted from a shotgun mic. When recording at less than 2' it's good, the sound is clear and crispy, but for over 4' distance sound capture it's a deception.

And sound is so important... I think we must invest in something good.

Rick Forge · May 9th, 2005, 10:49 AM

Which Audio Technica shotgun or Rode mic would you suggest?

Erik Bien · May 13th, 2005, 12:42 PM

Greetings, all.

I'm a newbie to dvinfo and first-time poster, so apologies in advance if I flub this up in some way ... ;)

I'm also looking to upgrade my GL-2's audio in a way which will neither empty my wallet nor impair my rig's ends-of-the-earth portability. Rather than bore everyone with a laundry list of what I already have, what I tend to use it for, and what I hope to add to my camera bag, I put together an ugly little web-page here ...

http://home.att.net/~ebw3/vidpage.html

Suggestions either here or on e-mail are encouraged!

Thanks in advance,

-- Erik

Alan Craven · May 13th, 2005, 01:24 PM

I bought a Sennheiser MKE300D hoping fora major improvement, but found that it did not have the long range pick-up I wanted for wildlife video.

I ended up spending a lot more money on a sennheiser K6/ME67 combination which is excellent. I mount it in a Beyer EA86 mount fitted to a modified Flash bracket which fits onto a shoe screwed into one of the threaded holes in a Manfrotto sliding plate.

This microphone is very sensitive and does exactly what I want.

Kevin Kimmell · May 13th, 2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Forge

Which Audio Technica shotgun or Rode mic would you suggest?

I'm a big fan of the AT 897 Shotgun. It was my first shotgun and is still the most used of my mics...

If it's good enough for SNL it's good enough for me!

:)

-Kevin

May 8th, 2005, 02:53 PM	#1
Rick Forge Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 81	Shotgun Mic Suggestions for GL-2 Looking for a suggestion for a shotgun mic for my GL-2. I film outdoor video- fishing and hunting. Should I consider Azden SGM series and if so should I consider the x, 1x or 2x model? Or should I just get the Canon dm-50? I would like to keep the price under $200 if possible. Any suggestions? Thanks, Rick __________________ Rick

May 8th, 2005, 03:56 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	it boils down to your budget, Rick. You can spend light now, and spend heavy later, or you can spend heavy now. Personally, I'd never consider either the Azden or the Canon. I'd look at an AudioTechnica or a Rode NT series. personally I like the Audio Technica stuff, but for just a little more than your budget, you'll get a lot more mike. I promise you won't be happy with the Azden, and definitely won't be happy with the Canon. Plan on around 300.00 for a decent starter mic, and you'll be much happier. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 9th, 2005, 09:23 AM	#3
Jon Miova Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 47	azden Hi, i just recieved my Azden sgm2x and i must say that it's not what i wanted from a shotgun mic. When recording at less than 2' it's good, the sound is clear and crispy, but for over 4' distance sound capture it's a deception. And sound is so important... I think we must invest in something good.

May 9th, 2005, 10:49 AM	#4
Rick Forge Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 81	Which Audio Technica shotgun or Rode mic would you suggest? __________________ Rick

May 13th, 2005, 12:42 PM	#5
Erik Bien New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 10	Facing the same dilemma ... Greetings, all. I'm a newbie to dvinfo and first-time poster, so apologies in advance if I flub this up in some way ... ;) I'm also looking to upgrade my GL-2's audio in a way which will neither empty my wallet nor impair my rig's ends-of-the-earth portability. Rather than bore everyone with a laundry list of what I already have, what I tend to use it for, and what I hope to add to my camera bag, I put together an ugly little web-page here ... http://home.att.net/~ebw3/vidpage.html Suggestions either here or on e-mail are encouraged! Thanks in advance, -- Erik

May 13th, 2005, 01:24 PM	#6
Alan Craven Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: York, England Posts: 518	I bought a Sennheiser MKE300D hoping fora major improvement, but found that it did not have the long range pick-up I wanted for wildlife video. I ended up spending a lot more money on a sennheiser K6/ME67 combination which is excellent. I mount it in a Beyer EA86 mount fitted to a modified Flash bracket which fits onto a shoe screwed into one of the threaded holes in a Manfrotto sliding plate. This microphone is very sensitive and does exactly what I want.