Mic package for indie film MXL2003/603S at DVinfo.net

David Delaney · March 1st, 2007, 02:31 PM

I haven't really gone out and purchased Expensive mic's just yet and have been able to get by doing indie films, but I came across this :

http://store.hytechgear.com/Items/801813091038?

This looks like a good deal, and since I am a customer of their, the price is even lower then advertised. Would this be something that could work for film or is it going to be to sensitive because it isn't really that directional?

Thanks

Chris Luker · March 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM

I wouldn't use those for filming.
The 603s is not a shotgun mic (not directional), it's more for instrument recording, and the 2003 isn't that great a sounding condenser for any voice over work (harsh upper frequencies I found).
Cheap, yes. Good, eh, not that good.
My $.02

Ty Ford · March 1st, 2007, 06:28 PM

ditto.

Buy an Audix SCX-1 for interiors and a Rode NTG 1 or 2 for exteriors.

Ty Ford

David Delaney · March 4th, 2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks,
What prices can I be expected to pay for the Rode NTG or the Audix SCX-1?
Is there an all-around mic I could get to do both to save since I am on a budget?

Ty Ford · March 4th, 2007, 10:52 AM

That's what google is for.
The answer to your second question is, no.

Ty Ford

David Delaney · March 4th, 2007, 11:52 AM

yeah, I did a search and thought I was seeing things with the Audix SCX-1 at around 600 euros, so I was hoping I was mistaken.

Well, I guess I am going to have to make do with something cheaper until I can get that kind of cash. Thanks Ty,

March 1st, 2007, 02:31 PM	#1
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Mic package for indie film MXL2003/603S I haven't really gone out and purchased Expensive mic's just yet and have been able to get by doing indie films, but I came across this : http://store.hytechgear.com/Items/801813091038? This looks like a good deal, and since I am a customer of their, the price is even lower then advertised. Would this be something that could work for film or is it going to be to sensitive because it isn't really that directional? Thanks

March 1st, 2007, 06:28 PM	#3
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	ditto. Buy an Audix SCX-1 for interiors and a Rode NTG 1 or 2 for exteriors. Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

March 4th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#5
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	That's what google is for. The answer to your second question is, no. Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

March 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM	#2
Chris Luker Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woods Cross, Utah Posts: 310	I wouldn't use those for filming. The 603s is not a shotgun mic (not directional), it's more for instrument recording, and the 2003 isn't that great a sounding condenser for any voice over work (harsh upper frequencies I found). Cheap, yes. Good, eh, not that good. My $.02

March 4th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#4
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	Thanks, What prices can I be expected to pay for the Rode NTG or the Audix SCX-1? Is there an all-around mic I could get to do both to save since I am on a budget?

March 4th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#6
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	yeah, I did a search and thought I was seeing things with the Audix SCX-1 at around 600 euros, so I was hoping I was mistaken. Well, I guess I am going to have to make do with something cheaper until I can get that kind of cash. Thanks Ty,