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Shotgun microphone for a DSLR.

  • 29-03-2013 9:03pm
    #1
    13spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone have any recommendations for a microphone for a DSLR?

    Shooting video in the wind and getting mainly wind noises has me considering getting a hot-shoe mounted shotgun mic.

    It'd be used for recording machinery working, which are fairly loud. No need for beautiful quality sound, just enough to keep to wind at bay :)

    Preferably under the €40 mark, so what do you think? Would I be better off somehow guarding the cameras built in mic from the wind...?


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  • #2
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    I was considering the same. I plan to shoot a bit of video soon.

    Through research and asking around, the Rode VideoMix Pro came as the highest recommended. A good bit more than your price range though.


  • #3
    13spanner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭13spanner


    Paulw wrote: »
    I was considering the same. I plan to shoot a bit of video soon.

    Through research and asking around, the Rode VideoMix Pro came as the highest recommended. A good bit more than your price range though.

    Same here, from the little bit of searching I've done Rode seem to be the high end of the market.

    The amount of use I have for a microphone doesn't really justify going over €50 or €60 tops, but the things I've been hearing about Rode would tempt me to go that bit further with my wallet :o


  • #4
    Ballyman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭Ballyman


    If you don't need high quality sound (which you can't get from a DSLR anyway) but are happy with the quality from the DSLR then get a cheap mic like this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro%C2%AE-Professional-Directional-Microphone-Cameras/dp/B006DD44D2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364624064&sr=8-1 and get a windsock/dead cat like this one - http://www.amazon.co.uk/RODE-Deadkitten-Windshield-Microphone-VideoMics/dp/B0017JHU10/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1364624272&sr=1-8 for it as the one on it isn't the best.


  • #5
    condra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    Spend a bit extra and get a second-hand Zoom h1/h2, or Rode Video Mic is my advice. They're well made, sound excellent, and the Zooms are very versitile.

    Either way, even if you spent 2 grand on a mic, it will sound terrible in a windy setting without a dead cat of some sort.


  • #6
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    I have a sennheiser mke 400, I think it's available slightly cheaper then the Rhode. I think the Rhode is definitely the best but as has been said you will want a wind kit.


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