Z5 supplied mic - ECM-XM1 at DVinfo.net

Tony Fogarty · February 12th, 2010, 05:21 AM

Hi

Forum newbie here...

I've recently bought a Z5. Although I know it's not the best mic out there I was considering trying to use the supplied mic (ECM-XM1) on the end of a boom in a project coming up.

At the moment I'm struggling to know what shockmount might make that possible.

Has anyone any experience of swapping this mic onto a boom mount?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

T

Leslie Wand · February 12th, 2010, 06:14 PM

i wouldn't consider the mic that good - you'd be better either hiring or buying something.

i read that rode have some pretty good, and relatively inexpensive shot gun mics, and they also do a range of suitable fittings, both for their own and other mics...

leslie

Lou Bruno · February 12th, 2010, 07:33 PM

I replaced the stock mic. on my Z-5 with the RODE NTG-1. An outstanding mic. However, the SONY mic. is an improvement over the PD-170 mic.

Mark Goodsell · February 12th, 2010, 10:43 PM

I couldn't find any specs on the mic, but doesn't seem to me to be 20,000hz mike. But it's not too bad either. It's compact, that is one good thing about it. I went with a Sennheiser ME64.

Tony Fogarty · February 17th, 2010, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys... Look's like a bit more cash being splashed then... I'm erring towards the Rode NTG2 now.

Mark Devine · February 25th, 2010, 09:51 AM

Hi there,

I have just recently went through the same exercise and after extensive research from trying out and professional opinions this is what I concluded:

The Sennheiser 416 is by far the best mic in its catogary to the point it was delisted then listed again by popular demand. At over £800 this was well over my budget.

The Sony ECM 678 get a great write up but grossly over priced in many peoples opinion at around £800.

Again Sennheiser boast the ME66 but you do hear a slight buzzing, cost around £400

The best mic by far that I tested (and in others opinion) was the Rode NTG-3 ranging between £350 - £400.

If you go for any you will probably need a mic suspension kit to hold the mic away out of view from the camera (especially if you have a windcover on)
Best price I seen and it works great with lots of extras included is the Rycote universal camera kit:
Soundkit Ltd, UK Rycote Universal Camera Kit

February 12th, 2010, 05:21 AM	#1
Tony Fogarty New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 21	Z5 supplied mic - ECM-XM1 Hi Forum newbie here... I've recently bought a Z5. Although I know it's not the best mic out there I was considering trying to use the supplied mic (ECM-XM1) on the end of a boom in a project coming up. At the moment I'm struggling to know what shockmount might make that possible. Has anyone any experience of swapping this mic onto a boom mount? Any suggestions gratefully received. T

February 12th, 2010, 07:33 PM	#3
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	I replaced the stock mic. on my Z-5 with the RODE NTG-1. An outstanding mic. However, the SONY mic. is an improvement over the PD-170 mic. __________________ Lou Bruno

February 12th, 2010, 10:43 PM	#4
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	I couldn't find any specs on the mic, but doesn't seem to me to be 20,000hz mike. But it's not too bad either. It's compact, that is one good thing about it. I went with a Sennheiser ME64. __________________ Mark Goodsell

February 17th, 2010, 12:38 PM	#5
Tony Fogarty New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 21	Thanks Thanks for the feedback guys... Look's like a bit more cash being splashed then... I'm erring towards the Rode NTG2 now.

February 12th, 2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	i wouldn't consider the mic that good - you'd be better either hiring or buying something. i read that rode have some pretty good, and relatively inexpensive shot gun mics, and they also do a range of suitable fittings, both for their own and other mics... leslie

February 25th, 2010, 09:51 AM	#6
Mark Devine Tourist Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 3	Hi there, I have just recently went through the same exercise and after extensive research from trying out and professional opinions this is what I concluded: The Sennheiser 416 is by far the best mic in its catogary to the point it was delisted then listed again by popular demand. At over £800 this was well over my budget. The Sony ECM 678 get a great write up but grossly over priced in many peoples opinion at around £800. Again Sennheiser boast the ME66 but you do hear a slight buzzing, cost around £400 The best mic by far that I tested (and in others opinion) was the Rode NTG-3 ranging between £350 - £400. If you go for any you will probably need a mic suspension kit to hold the mic away out of view from the camera (especially if you have a windcover on) Best price I seen and it works great with lots of extras included is the Rycote universal camera kit: Soundkit Ltd, UK Rycote Universal Camera Kit