Pan Optional Mic at DVinfo.net

Steve Nunez · October 31st, 2003, 03:50 PM

B&H sells the optional Panasonic unidirectional mic for $150...is this the best option for that kind of money or are there similar alternatives in that price range? Also- how much of an actual improvement over the onboard mic can we actually expect?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&Q=&sku=276816

Dean Harrington · November 4th, 2003, 05:00 PM

I've got this mic and it's not very good. I'd suggest you get something better the Me 66.

Jarred Land · November 12th, 2003, 07:27 PM

I like the SA-568

its by nrgresearch.com

Peter J Alessandria · November 12th, 2003, 11:03 PM

Steve - you can get the Azden SGM -1X shot gun mic for $150. Not a great mic, but better than what Panasonic is offering. (It mounts perfectly in the included mic mount BTW.) And I think the one Jarred is suggesting is even less and has two pickup settings. In any event you'll also need a short XLR cable so don't forget to order that as well.

No matter what mic you get, you'll find the difference is night and day over the on board mic.

October 31st, 2003, 03:50 PM	#1
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	Pan Optional Mic B&H sells the optional Panasonic unidirectional mic for $150...is this the best option for that kind of money or are there similar alternatives in that price range? Also- how much of an actual improvement over the onboard mic can we actually expect? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...&Q=&sku=276816 __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

November 4th, 2003, 05:00 PM	#2
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	panasonic mic..... I've got this mic and it's not very good. I'd suggest you get something better the Me 66.

November 12th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#3
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	I like the SA-568 its by nrgresearch.com

November 12th, 2003, 11:03 PM	#4
Peter J Alessandria Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 293	Steve - you can get the Azden SGM -1X shot gun mic for $150. Not a great mic, but better than what Panasonic is offering. (It mounts perfectly in the included mic mount BTW.) And I think the one Jarred is suggesting is even less and has two pickup settings. In any event you'll also need a short XLR cable so don't forget to order that as well. No matter what mic you get, you'll find the difference is night and day over the on board mic.