I need a cheap but decent stereo directional mic at DVinfo.net

Sebastian Alvarez · February 5th, 2010, 07:14 PM

I recently got the HMC40 and I don't need a state of the art microphone for it, just one that is stereo and preferably also directional. I ordered the Azden SMX-10 and I got it today, but I'm not too happy with it. The sound is decent, but there's also a very evident hiss compared to the camera mic. Since I paid $65 for it I guess you could say "you get what you pay for", but sometimes you can get cheap stuff that still works pretty good for you. Does anybody have any advice on a decent and cheap shotgun microphone?

Thanks

Paul Digges · February 8th, 2010, 01:14 AM

There's always the Rode Stereo Videomic. I believe there's a thread on here about it that popped up recently. You should take a look.

February 5th, 2010, 07:14 PM	#1
Sebastian Alvarez Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 309	I need a cheap but decent stereo directional mic I recently got the HMC40 and I don't need a state of the art microphone for it, just one that is stereo and preferably also directional. I ordered the Azden SMX-10 and I got it today, but I'm not too happy with it. The sound is decent, but there's also a very evident hiss compared to the camera mic. Since I paid $65 for it I guess you could say "you get what you pay for", but sometimes you can get cheap stuff that still works pretty good for you. Does anybody have any advice on a decent and cheap shotgun microphone? Thanks

February 8th, 2010, 01:14 AM	#2
Paul Digges Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 153	There's always the Rode Stereo Videomic. I believe there's a thread on here about it that popped up recently. You should take a look.