Using rode videomic on boom pole? at DVinfo.net

Sam Johnston · December 3rd, 2007, 03:27 PM

Hi,
I bought a rode videomic a while back from BH photo/video; the audio from it seems great, but I can't help but think in a lot of cases I'd get better audio by putting it on a pole and getting close, I'm just not sure this mic is designed with that purpose in mind?

I've personally modified mine so that there is no mount (not really modified-- you can take off the whole suspension system so it directly mounts to a cam, which is what I've done); If I get a nice 5 metre jack to jack cable and a half decent boom pole, will this mic do the job? (would be used for recording everything from interviews, short movies, and a lot more)

Thanks in advance for any replies...

EDIT: Am using a Canon XH A1

Guy Cochran · December 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

The closer you can get the mic to the subject, the better the sound.

If you listen to the RODE Videomic sample on this page http://dvestore.com/theatre/mics_guide.html
It is on a 20' XLR cable with the RODE VXLR.

Works great for price! The Videomic can be attached to a variety of stands and poles as the bottom is threaded for 1/4" and 3/8"

Hope this helps,

December 3rd, 2007, 03:27 PM	#1
Sam Johnston New Boot Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 19	Using rode videomic on boom pole? Hi, I bought a rode videomic a while back from BH photo/video; the audio from it seems great, but I can't help but think in a lot of cases I'd get better audio by putting it on a pole and getting close, I'm just not sure this mic is designed with that purpose in mind? I've personally modified mine so that there is no mount (not really modified-- you can take off the whole suspension system so it directly mounts to a cam, which is what I've done); If I get a nice 5 metre jack to jack cable and a half decent boom pole, will this mic do the job? (would be used for recording everything from interviews, short movies, and a lot more) Thanks in advance for any replies... EDIT: Am using a Canon XH A1

December 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM	#2
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	The closer you can get the mic to the subject, the better the sound. If you listen to the RODE Videomic sample on this page http://dvestore.com/theatre/mics_guide.html It is on a 20' XLR cable with the RODE VXLR. Works great for price! The Videomic can be attached to a variety of stands and poles as the bottom is threaded for 1/4" and 3/8" Hope this helps, __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!