Best Shotgun for DVX100A under $200? at DVinfo.net

Logan Vollmers · June 16th, 2005, 12:22 AM

What's the best shotgun/directional mic under $200, I was looking at the panasonic AG-MC100G, but wasn't sure if that was the best bang for the buck. Post your suggestions for good mics under $200.

Tim Borek · December 14th, 2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan Vollmers

What's the best shotgun/directional mic under $200, I was looking at the panasonic AG-MC100G, but wasn't sure if that was the best bang for the buck. Post your suggestions for good mics under $200.

I'm also looking for advice. There don't seem to be many options on the market.

Jim Feeley · December 14th, 2005, 11:54 AM

Hard to say, but you might want to listen to the $150ish Rode VideoMic
(which I've only heard at a trade show, but it appears some folks think it's decent) or perhaps the Ambient TinyMike. I think the Rode will be easier to find...

Best,

Jim

Mark Burlingame · December 14th, 2005, 04:27 PM

You can also consider the Rode NT3 as well, it isn't a shotgun, but if you don't need the high side and back rejection it's a great mic, as is the videomic. I have both. Guy Bruner reviewed them and the new Rode shotgun mics on his great site www.pana3ccduser.com. Check out the equipment review section. there are audio clips too! Mark

Michael Fossenkemper · December 14th, 2005, 09:24 PM

I bought the rode ntg-2 shotgun at b&h for about $225 and they had a special where they threw in an azden mount and a short xlr connector for free. I like the mic, for the price I think it's really good.

Ryan Gohlinghorst · December 22nd, 2005, 09:32 AM

If you're not completely sold on a shotgun, you might want to consider a nice hypercardioid like the Oktava MC012 available here http://www.sound-room.com for about $170. It's a great mic for the price and will blow away similar-priced shotguns in sound quality.

June 16th, 2005, 12:22 AM	#1
Logan Vollmers New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Best Shotgun for DVX100A under $200? What's the best shotgun/directional mic under $200, I was looking at the panasonic AG-MC100G, but wasn't sure if that was the best bang for the buck. Post your suggestions for good mics under $200.

December 14th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#4
Mark Burlingame Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 77	You can also consider the Rode NT3 as well, it isn't a shotgun, but if you don't need the high side and back rejection it's a great mic, as is the videomic. I have both. Guy Bruner reviewed them and the new Rode shotgun mics on his great site www.pana3ccduser.com. Check out the equipment review section. there are audio clips too! Mark __________________ DVX100a, PV-DV953 Rode NT3, NT1a, videomic Raynox HD6600pro WA Lens Vegas6+DVD

December 14th, 2005, 09:24 PM	#5
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	not for $200 but a little over I bought the rode ntg-2 shotgun at b&h for about $225 and they had a special where they threw in an azden mount and a short xlr connector for free. I like the mic, for the price I think it's really good.

December 22nd, 2005, 09:32 AM	#6
Ryan Gohlinghorst Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 104	If you're not completely sold on a shotgun, you might want to consider a nice hypercardioid like the Oktava MC012 available here http://www.sound-room.com for about $170. It's a great mic for the price and will blow away similar-priced shotguns in sound quality. __________________ http://www.horsefilms.com "I like Mankato just a little bit better than any other town in the world." -Sinclair Lewis

December 14th, 2005, 11:54 AM	#3
Jim Feeley Supports LPFM Radio Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern California USA Posts: 168	Hard to say, but you might want to listen to the $150ish Rode VideoMic (which I've only heard at a trade show, but it appears some folks think it's decent) or perhaps the Ambient TinyMike. I think the Rode will be easier to find... Best, Jim