Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

Hi Jalan, based on the replies we received for the SSM model even tho some users were satisfied, for *consumer* use I'd recommend you buy the Canon unit if you have any of the recommended cameras. Read the reviews.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675990-REG/Canon_4464B001_SM_V1_5_1_Channel_Surround.html

But you need a domestic home cinema rig with Dolby Pro logic to get any results you'd be satisfied with.

Cheers.

Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

Thanks you Allan but doesn't that only work on a "hot shoe"?

Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

It's just you.

Thank you very much for pointing that out -- let's try to keep this key DVi policy in mind when posting here. Thanks all,

Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

Cheers Chris.

Jalan yes for that Canon unit, you need the cams they specify for their proprietary hotshoe feature. That mic gets its power via their hotshoe.

Cheers.

Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

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Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

Sorry to drag up an old thread but today I recieved TWO Vive mics for $60. I have so far only tried it on the 600D which probably isnt the best because the pre-amps are crap on that camera. There does appear to be a slight off balance to the layout if that means anything.

WHen spoken into the mic to the left side, it is sounding to the right a bit, but it could be my speakers/sound card. I know there will be those who 'warned' me, but for that price I havent lost anything. B&H retail them for $99 each! :)

I will continue my tests and any calibrations.

This is helpful as well.
Vive Surround Sound Microphone Review

Re: Vive Surround Microphone
 

Any stereo microphone will behave that way. Even if each side had a hyper-cardioid element (which is doubtful), you will still hear some "crosstalk" from the other channel. This is normal.

The only way to get a sound to come out 100% on one side and 0% on the other side is to pan it while mixing in post-production editing.