(Part 2) Best professional microphones according to redditors
We found 1,125 Reddit comments discussing the best professional microphones. We ranked the 153 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Budget Rig
I mainly shoot internet video for my daughter and events.
I'm sooooo happy with my G85. I've taken it around the world. Here's a list of things I've been keeping track of:
Microphones:
Get the Videomic Pro+. The differences are that the mic turns on/off automatically and it has a usb rechargeable battery.
Having to carry extra batteries are dumb. Especially when they're not rechargeable. Also, you WILL forget to turn the mic on, then your whole shot is ruined because NO SOUND will be recorded. Trust me.
You probably noticed that you can't look in the viewfinder because of the videomic. This Movo 4" bar will fix that.
Batteries:
Speaking of extra batteries, you're going to want more. There are two types: cheap non-decoded, cheap decoded, and OEM.
Non-decoded means you won't know how much battery you have left in the camera. Obviously that's dumb. Spend a little more and get decoded. I really like these OAproda 2 pack + charger. No battery lasts as long as the OEM, but it's close enough. Plus, the OAproda charger is much thinner than the others and charges via USB.
SD Cards:
I love these SanDisk Extreme Pro. I purchased the 128gb because I NEVER want to be in a position that I can ever possibly run out of space.
You'll want a way to copy the files to your pc. This Transcend USB 3.0 works amazingly, and it's $9 for a two pack.
Lens:
The kit lens is pretty damn good. But here are the lenses that you'll see people talk about all the time. Depending how new you are in photography/videography, you should know this: we have a crop sensor. It's not the end of the world. A majority of the people don't mind it. But when you're looking at lens sizes, you need to double the number in order to compare it with full frame camera's. But again, not a big deal.
Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - compared to the "nifty fifty" on a full frame (25mm*2=50mm). This lens works aaaaaaamazing in low light / day light / etc. But to get an idea of how 'zoomed in' it is, take your kit lens and rotate it to "25mm". That's how this lens is. Nevertheless, still such an awesome lens.
Panasonic 45-150mm f4.0-5.6 - I just bought this lens from Amazon Warehouse for $100. It's very well built and serves it's purpose (when I want to zoom in on something far away)
Rokinon 12mm f2.0 - Everyone loves this lens, but keep in mind that it does not have autofocus. Is it the worst thing in the world? No. But it's the only drawback so it's worth mentioning. I was doing some night time time lapses last night and man, this sucker was beautiful. It's WIDER than any other lens, so you'll capture more of the image but it DOES NOT have a fisheye effect (which is awesome).
DSLR Video Shooter's G85 guide was wellllll worth the $20. Most of it was pretty elementary, but I did learn so much more and started using about 90% of what he spoke about. Brilliant.
Cameras are not PCs, you can't just plug in something through a USB interface and expect it to work. The micro USB on the GX85 can be used for two things: charging the battery and exposing the SD card as an external disk to the computer. I very much doubt the chip could even support using audio input from USB even if you somehow managed to hack the software to do it.
Long story short, if you want to record clips with good quality audio on the GX85, record with the onboard mic and have an external recording setup. Since it won't be tied to the camera, consider a lav mic if you can, they're much cheaper and give you better sound quality than shotguns. Something like this can plug into a smartphone, with very good results. If you want even better results, you can use a lav into a dedicated recorder like the zoom H1. If you really need a shotgun, you can still use something like the zoom H1 and mount it on the hotshoe, or have the Rode Shotgun plugged into it, but it might be a bit cumbersome to put it all on the camera, so there you'd really need someone else to carry it and help with the sound capture.
If you wanted to do it solo in a run-n-gun type situation , only wanted decent sound and didn't care about audio monitoring, you got the wrong camera. The G85 would have allowed you to do that.
The Comica is just a cheap knockoff of this kit from Shure. Both will probably work but you get what you pay for.
Sure!
My gear is easily affordable (except a few choice pieces being the studio monitors and the PC itself).
I use a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 - Which is overkill for recording, but I have other projects that involve a lot more inputs. The Focusrite Scarlett is more than adequate for this kind of work.
For my Mic, I use a [Rode NT2A] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/R%C3%98DE-NT2AANNIV-NT2A-STUDIO-PACK/dp/B004L06ZCM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415053266&sr=8-2&keywords=) for the bulk of the recording, I have a few smaller Clip on mics for some more sensitive recording.
For my electronic audio samples, I use a [Alesis QX61] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/ALESIS-QX61-Master-keyboards-Keys/dp/B006Z6VIZO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1415053433&sr=8-7&keywords=Alesis+Q) which for this kind of work is not necessary at all.
As for Software, this can get a little expensive but I've built this up over the years, I use Ableton Live 9 and a list of plugins to extensive to name, but 90% of the recorded samples have been edited very little, and if they have, the default suite plugins are more than adequate (EQ, Reverb etc).
I only really have to dig into specialist plugins when looking to create a certain effect - such as space, etc.
u/superavatar1997 - sadly, "a good shotgun mic to plug into my camera" and "great clear audio" are not really compatible goals due to the poor internal preamps in most cameras.
Instead, you might want try a compact recorder/mic combo such as the $299 Shure VP83F, Zoom F1-SP ($229.99 new or $194.99 renewed) or the $69 Tascam DR10SG) [Referrals].
With these combination setups, you can record a clean external track plus a "scratch" internal track at the same time for sync.
VP83F reviewed by The Location Crew here, example shot with the Shure here.
Zoom F1-SP reviewed by Photo Savings here, product film here.
DR-10SG reviewed by Johnnie Behiri here, example shot with this mic/recorder setup here.
Hope this is helpful and good luck finding the right run and gun mic solution for your needs!
IEM and a low profile comm headset then.
This comes in useful too
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N2GJCB2/?coliid=I727N3RBRYI94&colid=1CSWVTZP0FQZS&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
There is this Sony Hotshoe mic
that supports it, I had the A6000 for a couple of days, but I went to the A6300 for the 4k and mic input.
Also, you could use another recorder and combine in post. Premiere can essentially automatically line up both tracks.
My budget recommendation for this would be a condenser mic such as the Behringer C3. I did a short video for some audio solutions, and gave a short demo of the C3 in this video.
Other good mics:
Shure SM27
Rode NT2A
Audio Technica AT2020
EDIT: Formatting
It really depends on how much you want to spend and what you're planning to do with your setup.
I personally use a Rode NT2-A with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface (or you could get the Solo and save 50 bucks, but I needed two input ports) and I am pretty satisfied with my setup - I've been using both of them for a whole bunch of paid audiobooks I've done over the years, so they've paid for themselves many times over.
I started out with a Blue Yeti myself, but I decided to change it as soon as I started getting more work. It's not a bad mic, but it's not stellar. When it comes to cheaper USB mics though I'd recommend the Rode NT-USB - my NT2-A broke down over the summer and I was supposed to be recording an audiobook, so I needed a decent replacement until my main mic got repaired. It's slightly more expensive than a Blue Yeti (goes for around $170, while the Yeti is around $100), but I think it's a better quality mic. I still keep my NT-USB at home to use for smaller work that doesn't require going to the studio.
Well, the obvious upgrade would be the Videomic Pro Plus. It even has auto power on so you don't have to worry too much about that (still have to recharge it though)
For wind though, thought of picking up a dead cat? No not one of the street try this Much cheaper than a whole new mic.
As far as muffled sounds behind the camera that's the whole point of a directional mic! Otherwise, you'll get all the unwanted environment noise and you'll think the mic is shit.
If it's just you talking on the vlogs consider also a lavalier set up, though yeah lots more things to fail and worry about power but in terms of quality probably the most reliable.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008CCQI72/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397501620&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
As a zero-budget filmmaker, this is my favorite mic for the money. It's a good upgrader's mic, as it comes with support for both headphone style input (for DSLRs) and XLR input (for pro cams). The quality is awesome and low hiss. You can not beat it for the price.
Here's a video I made with the mic (forgive the lack of focus in the image.)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=quf0LkrI8mY
Hi /u/tserbear - welcome to the world of filmmaking!
For $2500, I would get:
Camera: [Panasonic GH4 for 4K and slo-mo - $1697.99] (http://amzn.to/1wMLHAM) - I own this camera and it is the best value for money in this price class.
Lens: [Rokinon 14mm T3.1 cine lens for Canon - $359.99] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=360817097434&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
Speed Booster: [Third party Canon EF to micro 4/3 Speed Booster - $94] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=281240980971&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)
This combination will give you EF lens compatibility plus a fast, wide cine lens for not a lot of money.
Audio: [Rode VideoMic Studio Boom Kit - $175.99] (http://amzn.to/1sBSXsD) - microphone w a boom stand for one man operation.
Lighting: [Fancierstudio 2400 watt lighting kit softbox light kit video lighting kit - $109.99] (http://amzn.to/1uZUM5g)
Sticks: [Ravelli AVTP w 75mm bowl head - $129.69] (http://amzn.to/1mlN4mp) - I have this tripod and the head pans smoothly - plus it is all metal and very tough.
For $2567.65, you'll have a basic studio that can produce high quality audio and video.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your short film!
Bill
That said I would encourage you to pick up a cheap mic for your smartphone if you go this route. After years of only using the built in mic on my phone, I was quite surprised at the huge increase in quality. Recording apps are also not created equally; I use Hi-q on Android.
Welcome man. We're all here to share and learn. I'm learning too!
I just picked up a refurb'd Hero 3 black and have already purchased a slew of accessories. One of them being an external mic and the mic adapter. If you're interested in getting better audio out of your videos, perhaps you could benefit from a mic as well. Getting one with a "dead cat" cover is supposed to help with cross wind noise.
Here's the mic I bought:
Edutige Dual Microphone ETM-001 by Edutige http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IP0ST78/
Good luck filming!
As far as a Mic Goes, an Azden SGM-1X works fairly well, you will need to do a little editing in post, however. Then you can get an XLR to 1/8 for about $7. Then if that doesn't cut out the wind well enough then you could check into a wind muff.
As far as audio syncing goes, if you get the mic I recommended above there would be no need for that as your camera would use the audio from that rather than your on-board camera mic. If you decide to get something else, such as an external recording device (Which I would love to snag a Zoom H4N someday) then Final Cut Pro X has a super easy way to sync up your audio... (Seriously selecting your Video and Audio clips, right clicking and synchronizing) If you can't afford that, then you could easily clap in front of the camera and use that sharp waveform from your camera's audio and match it up with the sharp one from your external audio recorder.
Hopefully that helps!
That sounds awful. Apparently this works BOYA by M1 Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras Camcorders Audio Recorder PC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MRMU2HU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-MvhDbGB42GSV
I did hella research and one of the most frequent camera reviewers suggested this one. $30 rounded up including the dongle
The Rode is the way to go.
But I'd get this setup:
https://www.amazon.com/VideoMic-Studio-windmuff-windmuff-Adapter/dp/B00ISKJJ5Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1486863035&sr=8-4&keywords=rode+shotgun+mic
Get an external recorder and sync with the scratch audio from the camera in post.
recorder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PTM82R
lav mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MRMU2HU
shotgun mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012GR6YE
mic stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019NY2PKG
mic stand to tripod converter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0075DMYC2
shock mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KXQIU5S
xlr to 3.5 converter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N75X709
$203.56 total
I'd also get a boom pole or monopod (as cheap as possible), and long xlr and 1/8 inch cords.
Audio Adapter This allows you to have up to two inputs and monitor the audio as well as control the individual inputs. It only works with battery powered mic's though.
No problem dude.
So first off I just want to go against your thought on only using an iPhone until you can get a professional camera. I really do think that you need the DSLR step in between the iPhone and the professional camera for many factors. Even though the app that you are using is very impressive, it still cannot match a DSLR. You even said it yourself, the camera sensor is way too small to use in anything but exceptional light. Secondly being able to tell the story not just the angle you have the camera, but in the lens choice is something that is awesome to do. With a single change in a lens you can make someone who is in an ally look like they are claustrophobic and trapped, to someone being alone in a large amount of space. So using lenses are a huge help in telling the story you want and being able to know that before using a professional camera is huge. I also want to point out one of the big and main differences why someone would want a professional cinematic camera. One of the main reasons is to have the capability to shoot in RAW which allows for awesome post production. I've used RAW many times before and it is awesome to adjust almost every aspect of the shot. Here is the thing though, you almost really don't need that unless you are really going to push the camera in post, or if you are doing a movie. Even without RAW a DSLR or mirrorless camera can achieve professional looking video without breaking the bank. Here a great video on professionals comparing 8bit vs 10bit which is essentially the difference between cinema cameras and mirrorless ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekKwgvS5K0 ). This is a very interesting video and really shows how good mirrorless cameras are, and the small gap between the two. I know it's fun to say that you filmed a whole film on an iPhone. I've also used an iPhone and android phones to film really good looking video, but I knew what it can and can't do because I had used dslr and professional cameras. Without the knowledge I had there would've been wild problems that I couldn't fix in post, and even with all of my knowledge I had to change how I did things to get everything right. It was a great experience, but there is a time and place for everything.
Okay not that is out of the way I'll tackle the audio questions you had. So when I said that you can eliminate background noise while recording it wasn't necessarily in a software, rather in what you are doing while filming. The number one thing that you need to do is get the mic as close to the actor as possible. By doing this it eliminates most factors so you can have more flexibility in post. Secondly it is a good idea to have someone dedicated to being the audio engineer. Having to do both is exhausting and results in lukewarm audio and video. Third you need to get an app or some external device that allows for adjusting the gain. There should be multiple apps that can do this, however I would recommend a pre-amp. Here is a link to a great pre-amp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LBS52YI/ref=psdc_11974581_t3_B007534LFK . It is a great deal for what it is, but it is still pretty pricey if you don't have much money or much income at all. This is a great tool because it will allow for any audio recorder, phone, or camera to accept xlr, quater inch, and normal aux connections and even providing two. You can also adjust the volume it is putting out so you can more easily adjust on the fly. Getting the right levels is essential for getting good audio in post. The next thing you can do is have some portable sound proofing. There are audio blankets that do a great job, but they are $60 for one. Not to say it isn't worth it, but it's a bit much if it's between getting that and a new mic. So instead I recommend getting a moving blanket. It isn't perfect, but you can get a huge amount of them for cheap and they do almost as good as the audio blanket. The way can use this is to cover up whatever is making the noise if you can. If you can't you can make a wall out of the blankets with light stands, or pretty much whatever you can attach them to. This will not only reduce echos from the actor, but it will also greatly reduce the amount of ambient noise that the mic is picking up. Seriously pick up some moving blankets, they are a great tool not just for audio, but you can use them to block out light, and actually move stuff. They are a really awesome tool. So by doing all of this it should reduce the amount of ambient noise that the mic picks up. Also for good shotgun mics, I am not a great resource for this but I do know a few good mics. Here are two that I know are good and that others say good things about. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Advanced-Broadcast-Microphone-accessories/dp/B00N39J0LU/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1503160247&sr=1-4&keywords=shotgun+mic https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR-6550-Condenser-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B002GYPS3M/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1503160247&sr=1-5&keywords=shotgun+mic . If you want to know more there are a large amount of articles on good mics for cheap.
Next I just want to quickly mention that you should invest in some lights. No matter what it is a good idea to have them. Here is a link to a great budget light, https://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503160499&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+light . It isn't the most exiting thing to buy, but it is well worth your money.
For the acting questions, it is hard to put to words what I experience. It's more of an instinct, and is different in every situation . However I know I would not be happy with that answer, so here is a link to an article that I think has some really good points. http://www.masteringfilm.com/tips-for-directing-actors/ . This isn't the guide lines for what you can do, but this is just a starting point for what you can do to direct actors better. There are many articles out there so pick and choose what you want. My only piece of advice that I could find words for is this, make your actors not act. You want them to be the character. So a good way to get this to happen is to have them write a back story for the character, it won't be incorporated in the film, but it will help them shape their decisions on how they act. It is really a great way to have the actor connect with the character. Also just tell the actor what they are doing. Don't be a dick about it, but let them know so they can change it. Don't be vague by saying "do that but happier" because no one really gets that. Instead say something like "Jim while you are saying that line could you have a bit of a smile and have a bit more hop in your step" something like that. That might've not been the best example, but you hopefully get the idea.
Okay I hope that answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have more.
Can I suggest something? I have a background in sound production :)
This recorder:
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Handy-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001QWBM62
Plus this starter mic rig:
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Advanced-Broadcast-Microphone-accessories/dp/B00N39J0LU/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1453274565&sr=1-4&keywords=boom+mic
Plus this Boom Pole:
http://www.amazon.com/LyxPro-MPL-05-Sections-Lightweight-Microphones/dp/B014E6CZB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453274746&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=boom+pole&psc=1
Use the mic mount from the shotgun rig as it has nylon wraps and wont cause vibration sounds.
Get some work gloves, unplug the fridge and get down to business. Hold the boom out of shot above the head of the actor, in front of their face and pointed at their nose.
The mic is a hyper-cardioid which means it picks up sound really well directly in front of the tip from far away. Get a clapper and log your shots.
Written on the clapper: Scene 1 Take 1
Spoken out load while audio and video is rolling: Scene one Take one
clap, so the recorder can hear, and the video can see.
You got this!
No sorry, the only mic equipment I have is this here: https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Microphone-Field-Recorder-Shotgun-F1-SP/dp/B0797P22HY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20 I recommenced the Rhode NTG2 because I know it’s good but I personally can’t afford one.
I'd say look into getting a Zoom device, think most people use the h4n model. It does have two on-board mics that will sound better than your camcorder, but ideally you would want to purchase a external mic as well. Sounds like a shotgun mic would work for you. That's my suggestion, of course there are other ways to do it. But as you know, audio is just as important as the video.
Any recent smartphone will do the trick rather than buying any dedicated device. Video quality is excellent and you can quickly and easily edit footage from the beginning and end to make it look better. The only downside is the microphone and so simply buy an external mic. I use the Shure MV88 which is iOS specific. There is also a Shure MV88+ which works on both Android and iOS. These are Stereo Condenser Microphones and are pretty much plug and play (a dedicated app is available free of charge too). The difference in audio quality is startling. You can get much more information (including 'before and after' examples) in this video.
If you want some further ideas of how to take this to a whole new level, then I also put together an eBook (two volumes so far, with a third to be released soon). You can get that here.
You won't get less expensive than that for an XLR recorder, but you can use a small lightweight recorder like a Zoom H1. That will give you a 3.5mm input, that you can connect a supercardioid microphone such as the Rode VideoMic Go to. At only $215, the entire setup will provide a lot more directional sound and better quality than something your camera can do, all while still being very lightweight and portable.
The VideoMicro is better than using the on-camera mic, but the end result will really depend on how far you are from the mic. The closer you are to the mic, the better/fuller the sound will be. The farther you are from the mic, the more echo you'll hear.
If you'll be sitting more than 3ft from the camera, you could get a longer audio cable to bring the mic closer to you using a stand/clip positioned just out of frame.
A lavalier mic is also a very good option for these types of videos. The mic is clipped to your shirt, so it can be positioned for the best pickup and moves with you, keeping the audio consistent as you move around. Here are a few different lavalier options:
Perhaps you can you Fedex a camera with a forward facing LCD, [inexpensive lav] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZB9XY4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EZB9XY4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), [2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QU3JN4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000QU3JN4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and [tabletop tripod] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046SKZ1G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0046SKZ1G&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) to them - and then walk them through the process via Skype?
Perhaps a [$479 Panasonic FZ200] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009WS2NGK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009WS2NGK&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a forward facing LCD and a constant f2.8 lens?
Good luck!
Here's a video that shows the quality you can get from this camera:
http://youtu.be/98QV1eN5rhQ
I did the same thing and use my ATH-M50's along with this mic http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZB9XY4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't want to sound contrary - I'm just after a fuller picture. Someone mentioned there's a line attenuation cable kit. (Tascam AK-DR11C accessory kit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tascam-AKDR11C-Handheld-Filmmaking-Accessory/dp/B00IMPKQGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518411599&sr=8-1&keywords=Tascam+AK-DR11C+accessory+kit )
With the issue of noise and such, why on earth would this kit even be a thing?
I never use autofocus with my video. I guess it does negate the AF-tracking, but I'm too picky in my shots I want complete control. I have a decent follow focus that I use which makes staying in focus really easy and silent. Or use one of the newer lenses with the silent wave motor. As for a shotgun mic, I use a lot of Neewer stuff whenever I don't want something really high end, but I know will work. So something like this mic would work well. I have a similar one.
http://smile.amazon.com/Neewer-Photography-Camcorder-Uni-Directional-Microphone/dp/B008CCQI72/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406119895&sr=8-2&keywords=shotgun+mic
Thanks for the reply!
I think you meant to say "stretch your budget by $70" :)
Also, what is dual system sound, and what are the advantages?
Would this bundle for the Tascam workout (also replacing the attenuation cable): https://www.amazon.com/TASCAM-Camera-Accessory-Handheld-Recorders/dp/B00IMPKQGI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465682867&sr=8-2&keywords=tascam+accessories
Is the attenuation cable used to match the external audio with the footage, or is there other uses for it?
Stretching my budget by $70 is a bit too much for now, so would the Tascam work out for now, and perhaps an upgrade later on?
Thanks!
The Azden SGM-1x. http://www.amazon.com/Azden-SGM-1X-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B0000ARKW3/
A Focusrite Saffire 6, an Azden SGM-1X, and Grado RS2s.
Being a sound engineer has it's perks when playing BC2 engineer. :D
Sure. The one I'm talking about is a Rode Smartlav. They have a new one coming out soon, I think, so you might want to wait a bit. I personally use a shotgun mic mounted to a boom pole right now. I bought an Azden and have it connected to a decent boom pole.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171LHPJO
Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Mic BUNDLE w/Rycote Mini Windjammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWCFIKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.CUZAbCKX8HXZ
I think you have the right idea with your plans to build an insulation/acoustics structure around your area, but what might also help is taking a look at your audio settings and equipment.
You might benefit from using a free digital mixer like VoiceMeeter Potato to more accurately noise-gate and equalize your audio. In addition to this, it's very common for people to use things like shotgun microphones to capture audio from a limited scope of area (which, in the case of a shotgun microphone, would be directly on top of it).
Nice that sounds like fun. Besides the iPhone do you have any other equipment?
There is no shame in starting the channel with iPhone then investing in a camera once your channel gains traction. Your really going to want to make sure you have good audio. People will tolerate poor video if the audio is good. The iPhone XR camera isnt bad. It really all depends on your budget.
If you want to use your phone to begin with check out the Shure MV88+. Quality mic with a good stand for vlogging.
I'm starting out myself and been debating investing in a dslr but I ended up using my iphone for video and buying the mic above and a cheap light kit. For me the light kit was a huge quality booster. Luckily your outside so unless your shooting in the dark you may not need one.
Here is what I am using:
Video: iPhone 7 Plus
Mic: Shure MV88+ and BOYA by M1 Lavalier Microphone.
Light: Fovitec - 1x Photography & Video 20"x28" Softbox Continuous Lighting Kit
Software: Adobe Premier
Audio/Music: Pro Tools, FL Studio, Audacity
(I come from more of a audio background but Audacity is free and will get the job done for editing audio.)
Just grab some lav's
[This Rode smartLav is great] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mic-reviews-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00EO4A7L0&linkId=4ccaf6812920138f74d980411d5a90a8)
[This ATR-3350] (https://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATR-3350-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B002HJ9PTO)
[If you can stretch for $800 bucks this will be excellent] (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618735-REG/Sennheiser_EW_100_ENG_G3_A_Evolution_G3_100_Series.html)
[This BOYA mic is great and inexpensive] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRMU2HU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MRMU2HU&linkCode=as2&tag=pv0dbb-20&linkId=UZT4YZXUAJ7VKBG6)
Basically watch this video and decide what you think is best for your application.
Keep in mind, for a condenser mic you need a sound treated room for the best quality audio.
But yeah, there are FAR better mics out there.
[This is a great setup] (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/140197666)
$377+$50+$30+$8+$27+7% = $526 - $350 = $176. Lazy or not, your better off retruning that stuff.
Les he invitado a comentar aquí. Ten en mente que el equipo de Cúcuta son tres, también Said, y que yo pago los salarios, incentivos, gastos, materiales, uniformes, etc del equipo a través de la propuesta de Dash Colombia.
Dicho eso, me pidieron un micrófono (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2VC8GF/) para grabar mejor audio y no he tenido los fondos para comprarlo.
I haven't used that mic, but I've heard decent reviews about it. Depending on the type of video though, you may want the LAV mic, but it should work fine. If you're looking for something that will be completely out of frame you could go with the Rode videomic or videomic pro.
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You might also have luck asking around in r/Filmmakers.
I recommend the boya by-m1. Is only 20 bucks and the quality is great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2VC8GF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1Rs4CbS68V2XV
Thank you! I'm leaning towards the Kit. Looks like a safe bet... but I'm now also looking at the NT2-A - again, the advantages/differences aren't clear to me. Have you any thoughts on that one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/R%C3%98DE-NT2AANNIV-NT2A-STUDIO-PACK/dp/B004L06ZCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1502008741&sr=1-1&keywords=rode+nt2
Thanks again
How's this for a mic?
Rode VideoMic GO Lightweight On-Camera Mic BUNDLE w/Rycote Mini Windjammer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UWCFIKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H3GQAbCF0N5Z1
Thanks. I'm going to go ahead and buy the DR60Dmk2 as you and @Titlecard_Creative suggested. Regarding the shotgun mic, I saw this bundle that has a bunch of periphery accessories included. Do you think the mic would be good? It seems to have some good review. Alternative I might go with the MKE600 or Aputure Deity you suggested.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Advanced-Broadcast-Microphone-accessories/dp/B00N39J0LU/ref=pd_sim_267_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00N39J0LU&pd_rd_r=Z32ZB02KRD8Y430PR938&pd_rd_w=ufMpk&pd_rd_wg=oVRrS&psc=1&refRID=Z32ZB02KRD8Y430PR938
Hi, I'm about to buy all the gear and I was wondering if this mic would do the job (this would be instead of the one u suggested) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QCMEXIU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DWIGEC87XNXD&coliid=I1MEHW5RSLIW8P&psc=1
BOYA BY-M1 3.5mm Lavalier Condenser Microphone with AriMic Windscreen Windshield for iPhone 7 Plus Smartphones, Dslr, Recorder,Camcorders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2VC8GF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xtQOCbNNJ8NP1
Sony ECMXYST1M Stereo Microphone (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJSYV4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VrYTCbQANH22E
the NT1 is great, but the NT2A has polarity pattern, low cut, and pad switches on it, and is still under $500. ($399)
http://www.amazon.com/Rode-Anniversary-Condenser-Microphone-Package/dp/B004L06ZCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373384903&sr=8-1&keywords=NT2a
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Galaxy note 10+, dongles:
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Sometimes, I'd also get a big pop when I start recording.
I grabbed the Sony ECMXYST1M when it was on sale for $80; this has a mic input as shown in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTdtTgB4RTQ
The a6300 has a mic in but no headphone jack; a6000 has no mic or headphone jacks.
This stick: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CKPCJNO
This mic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IP0ST78
Thanks! The mic is this one, and I actually found it in a thread on here not long ago. Someone recommended it as a surprising alternative to something a lot more expensive.
I picked up a Canon T3i about a month ago for $400, also after hearing suggestions on here, and I've slowly been accessorizing.
my top 3 are the deity D3 Pro , the Shure VP83 which is prefer over the rode, and the Rode Videomic pro+ referral links. All three are excellent, I own the shure but if i was buying now i would probably buy the deity
So far great, it has amazing zoom and works well in the dark because of its lowlight. I would suggest getting it if you are into recording events. Here's my youtube if you are interested in checking out the footage. I am still learning its full potential, but it's a great camera if you can afford to shell out the money. You will need to know that the microphone you use needs to be independently powered because the camera will not power it(ex. Rode video mic go) and if you use a bigger mic such as the rode video mic like I am using, make sure you have a shoe adapter for the rear so the mic doesn't hang over the lens. Here's the dead cat for the mic. In total, expect to spend around $300 on equipment for the camera if you don't already have it and make sure you get extra batteries for it because that 180 minutes of recording can feel really short if you are using the camera a lot.
Yea you could record the audio first but if the audio needs to match the picture it's going to be really hard to get it in sync.
You can record audio on a digital audio recorder. The cheapest quality option is probably the zoom h1n - http://amzn.to/2ycYK2W
These are great little recorders that I use even in my professional life. You can add a little LAV mic and get great quality (I recommend this one - http://amzn.to/2f0Chxs) and they're super easy to use. Probably increase the quality of your videos by 10-20% easy.
You should absolutely light subjects if you can, that is really the only thing that sets amateurs apart from pro's these days.
34 dollars....
https://www.amazon.com/Aspen-Mics-Stereo-Lavalier-Microphone/dp/B00MRLMEEK/ref=sr_1_4?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1503587118&sr=1-4&keywords=lavalier+microphone