How to get detailed info about DM50? at DVinfo.net

Giampy Car · January 21st, 2003, 01:11 PM

On the web there are no enought information about the subject.
i need to know something more about it.
Was it never tested by someone?
How where the results?
Please i need info, i'm just deciding to buy it.
Tnx

Chris Hurd · January 22nd, 2003, 01:14 AM

There's really not much to say about the DM50 except that it's a better mic than the one on the GL2/XM2. However it's still a consumer mic. If you're interested in the tech specs, etc., they'll probably disappoint you as it is definitely consumer equipment. It works fine; I think it's a great accessory for the camera. However if you're really concerned about the technical aspects of it, pass it by and get a professional mic instead. Hope this helps,

Scott Silverman · January 22nd, 2003, 01:27 AM

If you are putting out the money for a DM-50, I would say you should just forget about it and get a real shotgun mic. A real mic will enable you to do so much more. You can use it on a boom pole, as handheld, camera mounted, stand mounted and more. I am looking into buying a shotgun mic for my GL2 also. Im lookin at the Sennheiser ME66. It's about $400 though. Link to review of 3 mics: http://www.lafcpug.org/review_shotgun_mic.html

Here is a shotgun mic on eBay that is reviewed in the article above. Pretty cheap and better than the DM-50. Good luck!
eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3319

Giampy Car · January 22nd, 2003, 12:04 PM

thank you for all the precious informations.
I use my personal XM1 camera basicly to records some classicalmusic concert and in my personal opinion the on board mic is not so well indicated because the presence of high level of noise (such as type of rumbles) and the omnidirectional aperture record also the reverber.
I know that DM50 is designed specially for the advanced info shoe mounting (XM2), not for XM1 but it can also work.
I think i need for my activity a stereo cardioid external mic, and i was considering the DM50 just as a possible little improvement of the on board mic and also because is easier to purchase.
I have a big confusion in the matter if the price of DM50 can justify the sound improvement that i can reach.
Can you help me please?

Patrick Mollins · January 22nd, 2003, 03:33 PM

I have an Optura Pi and it can take the DM-50 as an attachement. I couldn't find one locally so I bought one of the Sony ones. It had a mini plug that I plugged into my mic port. From what I understand it was very similar to the Canon option. Did it sound better? Yes, was it worth the $100? No. I returned it and am saving money for an ME66.

Patrick Mollins

Tom Voigt · January 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM

I shoot low budget operas with an Optura Pi with the DM50 mic.

I am quite pleased with the sound quality of the DM50. Please note that this is a STEREO mic.

I haven't compared this to any other mic, and of course it is on-camera sound, and not mic'd close to the singers, but if the sound in the auditorium is good for you standing next to the camera you will be well pleased with the sound that the DM50 puts on tape.

Phil Stevens Jr. · July 28th, 2006, 03:11 PM

I trying to get rid of the internal camra noise the built in mic picks up on the Canon GL2. Does the Dm50 eliminate that completely? And how is the sound quality? I know all about the various mics out there but i'm curious to see how the dm50 works with the gl2.

Dale Guthormsen · July 29th, 2006, 11:41 PM

Phil,

I do not know about the dm 50, but if you purchase a rode mic, you will be highly satisfied with you audio. The rode mic has a suspended carrage for the mic so there is no real solid contact. It is 149.00 and a good investment. Below is the site to find it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=&ci=8902

Phil Stevens Jr. · July 30th, 2006, 04:52 PM

i have the rode video mic and sound sounds way too flat. I used it in doors about 6 feet away from the subject matter and it was way too quiet.

Stephen B. Malkinson · August 1st, 2007, 11:03 AM

I will be videoing live rock music with my GL2, I previously owned a DM50 which I used on my Optura Xi. Any thoughts on the Rode Stereo mic versus the DM50?

Don Palomaki · August 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM

In a live venue and/or with typically loud sound? If so, be sure to use MIC ATT setting no matter what mic you use.

The Rode SVM is probably better. Also check the the AT-822 if you are considerng buying a stereo mic.

Allan Black · August 1st, 2007, 07:14 PM

I've got the AT822 and the Rode SVM which is the better mic....and it eats the DM 50 for quality.
Don't get to far back at a loud live music gig and I agree put the mic attenuator on.

Dale Guthormsen · August 4th, 2007, 11:05 PM

Good evening,

The rode mic is definitely the better mic, and for the price almost unbeatable.

Stephen B. Malkinson · August 30th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Just shot 30 minutes of video with a DM50, over half of the clips have a very loud hiss on them, any one else experienced this ? If so any ideas what is causing it ? Thanks in advance.

Don Palomaki · August 30th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Using AGC? Lots of relatively silent intervals in the audio? Using GC can cause any noise/hiss from the mic or the preamps to be more apparent during relatively quiet parts of the program. The solution is to use manual level control, or MIC ATT setting, if the sound level allows.

It also can become an issue of the mic is more than a couple feet from the speaker/sound source depending on how loud the sound source is.

How are you listening to the audio? Head phones will make any hiss much more apparent than listening with typical TV speakers.

The DM50 is not a high end mic, so its noise floor is probably not great.

January 21st, 2003, 01:11 PM	#1
Giampy Car New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Italy Posts: 18	How to get detailed info about DM50? On the web there are no enought information about the subject. i need to know something more about it. Was it never tested by someone? How where the results? Please i need info, i'm just deciding to buy it. Tnx __________________ Giampy

January 22nd, 2003, 01:14 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	There's really not much to say about the DM50 except that it's a better mic than the one on the GL2/XM2. However it's still a consumer mic. If you're interested in the tech specs, etc., they'll probably disappoint you as it is definitely consumer equipment. It works fine; I think it's a great accessory for the camera. However if you're really concerned about the technical aspects of it, pass it by and get a professional mic instead. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 22nd, 2003, 01:27 AM	#3
Scott Silverman Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cupertino, California, USA Posts: 301	If you are putting out the money for a DM-50, I would say you should just forget about it and get a real shotgun mic. A real mic will enable you to do so much more. You can use it on a boom pole, as handheld, camera mounted, stand mounted and more. I am looking into buying a shotgun mic for my GL2 also. Im lookin at the Sennheiser ME66. It's about $400 though. Link to review of 3 mics: http://www.lafcpug.org/review_shotgun_mic.html Here is a shotgun mic on eBay that is reviewed in the article above. Pretty cheap and better than the DM-50. Good luck! eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3319 __________________ Scott Silverman Shining Star Digital Video Productions Bay Area, CA

January 22nd, 2003, 12:04 PM	#4
Giampy Car New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Italy Posts: 18	thank you for all the precious informations. I use my personal XM1 camera basicly to records some classicalmusic concert and in my personal opinion the on board mic is not so well indicated because the presence of high level of noise (such as type of rumbles) and the omnidirectional aperture record also the reverber. I know that DM50 is designed specially for the advanced info shoe mounting (XM2), not for XM1 but it can also work. I think i need for my activity a stereo cardioid external mic, and i was considering the DM50 just as a possible little improvement of the on board mic and also because is easier to purchase. I have a big confusion in the matter if the price of DM50 can justify the sound improvement that i can reach. Can you help me please? __________________ Giampy

January 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM	#6
Tom Voigt Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 92	A vote for the DM50 for music I shoot low budget operas with an Optura Pi with the DM50 mic. I am quite pleased with the sound quality of the DM50. Please note that this is a STEREO mic. I haven't compared this to any other mic, and of course it is on-camera sound, and not mic'd close to the singers, but if the sound in the auditorium is good for you standing next to the camera you will be well pleased with the sound that the DM50 puts on tape.

January 22nd, 2003, 03:33 PM	#5
Patrick Mollins New Boot Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 15	I have an Optura Pi and it can take the DM-50 as an attachement. I couldn't find one locally so I bought one of the Sony ones. It had a mini plug that I plugged into my mic port. From what I understand it was very similar to the Canon option. Did it sound better? Yes, was it worth the $100? No. I returned it and am saving money for an ME66. Patrick Mollins

July 28th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#7
Phil Stevens Jr. Tourist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: phila, pa Posts: 3	Using the Canon Dm50 mic with GL2? Reviews? I trying to get rid of the internal camra noise the built in mic picks up on the Canon GL2. Does the Dm50 eliminate that completely? And how is the sound quality? I know all about the various mics out there but i'm curious to see how the dm50 works with the gl2.

July 29th, 2006, 11:41 PM	#8
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Phil, I do not know about the dm 50, but if you purchase a rode mic, you will be highly satisfied with you audio. The rode mic has a suspended carrage for the mic so there is no real solid contact. It is 149.00 and a good investment. Below is the site to find it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=&ci=8902 __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

July 30th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#9
Phil Stevens Jr. Tourist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: phila, pa Posts: 3	i have the rode video mic and sound sounds way too flat. I used it in doors about 6 feet away from the subject matter and it was way too quiet.

August 1st, 2007, 11:03 AM	#10
Stephen B. Malkinson Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rye Brook, NY Posts: 4	DM50 or Rode Stereo Mike on GL2 for rock music I will be videoing live rock music with my GL2, I previously owned a DM50 which I used on my Optura Xi. Any thoughts on the Rode Stereo mic versus the DM50?

August 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM	#11
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	In a live venue and/or with typically loud sound? If so, be sure to use MIC ATT setting no matter what mic you use. The Rode SVM is probably better. Also check the the AT-822 if you are considerng buying a stereo mic. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

August 1st, 2007, 07:14 PM	#12
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	I've got the AT822 and the Rode SVM which is the better mic....and it eats the DM 50 for quality. Don't get to far back at a loud live music gig and I agree put the mic attenuator on.

August 4th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#13
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good evening, The rode mic is definitely the better mic, and for the price almost unbeatable. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

August 30th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#14
Stephen B. Malkinson Tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rye Brook, NY Posts: 4	Hiss with DM50 on GL2 Just shot 30 minutes of video with a DM50, over half of the clips have a very loud hiss on them, any one else experienced this ? If so any ideas what is causing it ? Thanks in advance.

August 30th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#15
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Using AGC? Lots of relatively silent intervals in the audio? Using GC can cause any noise/hiss from the mic or the preamps to be more apparent during relatively quiet parts of the program. The solution is to use manual level control, or MIC ATT setting, if the sound level allows. It also can become an issue of the mic is more than a couple feet from the speaker/sound source depending on how loud the sound source is. How are you listening to the audio? Head phones will make any hiss much more apparent than listening with typical TV speakers. The DM50 is not a high end mic, so its noise floor is probably not great. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com