Rode Camera Mics
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Marantz PMD661 Portable SD Recorder $649.00 The PMD661 from Marantz is a professional-quality stereo field audio recorder that packs a wealth of recording, playback and editing features into a compact and ergonomic package. The recorder uses high-quality internal preamps to record pristine sound to SD or SDHC flash memory cards. You can use the on-board microphones or the dual XLR inputs to connect external mics. The jacks will supply +48V … |
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Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB Condenser Microphone, Multipattern. $249.00 The Yeti Pro is the world’s first USB microphone combining 24 bit/192 kHz digital recording resolution with analog XLR output. Featuring three custom condenser capsules and four different pattern settings, the Yeti Pro can capture digital audio with up to four times the clarity found on CDs. Plus, the Yeti Pro features a cutting-edge A-D converter chip and separate analog circuit path for usewith … |
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Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount $149.00 The Rode VideoMic is a cost effective, camera mounting shotgun microphone that features an integrated shock mount and close signal reproduction. The VideoMic features a small, light weight profile allowing quick, unobtrusive mounting on DV and HDV cameras without appearing in the frame. The super-cardioid polar pattern and barrel canceling design attenuates side axis audio and results in maximum r… |
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On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Microphone Stand, Black $8.80 The On-Stage Stands DS7200B adjustable-height desk microphone stand offers a brain-dead simple, small, and straightforward solution for desktop and short-height instrument miking situations. Using a strong weighted steel base, the DS7200B is made to stay put and resist tipping. Its removeble shaft offers up a 9″-13″ height-adjustment range, and a die-cast steel clutch ensures that your microphone … |
Shotgun mic help please…?
I’m going to get a shotgun mic, from what I heard, there are a couple of mics that are compatible with my HDR-
SR11 camera. Some of them are: Audio Technica ATR-55, NRG Research SA-568, and
RODE Video Mic. Since I live in Canada, the only one I can find is RODE Video Mic, and I won’t be able to get an
XLR connector based camera since it’s out of my budget so RODE Video Mic is my only option eventhough I heard
XLR is better. Will the RODE Video Mic still give me a little of that hissing noise once I plug it in? I need to
know that before I get it, thanks.
Not sure where you are in Canada, but if you’re in Toronto, Long and McQuade (and they have more locations) is an excellent place to shop for audio gear, including microphones. I’ve had them order in an Audio Technica ATR55 mic for me, although I’m not terribly happy with the sound. It’s a mono mic with a mono connector and even with a stereo/mono mini adapter it’s still not grounding properly (a poor ground, or an impedence mismatch is likely causing your hissing.)
XLR may be better, but if you want to go XLR, you’ll also want to get either the BeachTek or the juicedlink adapters if you want to retain some quality. Typically, for a consumer application, it’s expense and trouble that you don’t want to get into. If you have a pro use for the camera, you may be happier with a camera that actually has XLR inputs — like the Sony A1U.