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Josh Swan · January 15th, 2009, 01:19 PM

I've been using a AT897 for my weddings and am in need of purchasing a new mic. I haven't really used anything else. Do you guys have any suggestions on which shotgun might be the best bang for the buck? (I wouldn't mind if it was a bit cheeper in price)

Thank you

Dan Brockett · January 15th, 2009, 02:16 PM

I have two for you...

As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone
Low Cost Shotgun Microphone Comparison

Dan

Mark Cinense · January 15th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Dan,

thanks for the links.

Mark

Ty Ford · January 15th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Swan

I've been using a AT897 for my weddings and am in need of purchasing a new mic. I haven't really used anything else. Do you guys have any suggestions on which shotgun might be the best bang for the buck? (I wouldn't mind if it was a bit cheeper in price)

Thank you

Josh,

Why do you want new shotgun mic?

Regards,

Ty Ford

Jeff Kellam · January 16th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Brockett

I have two for you...

As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone
Low Cost Shotgun Microphone Comparison

Dan

Dan:

A great resource, thanks!

Jeff

Dan Brockett · January 16th, 2009, 12:52 PM

You are welcome guys.

I am thinking I will need to review/test the Rode Mics sometime this year because they seem to have just grown in popularity over the past year or so. When I wrote the last mic article, the Rodes were still kind of "underground". Also, Ty recommended the Audix SC-1 that I would like to try as well. Did try to obtain the AKG Blueline mics but they would not cooperate.

I shot at a movie premier last night with my HPX170 with the Audio Technica AT875r mounted on camera. I was working alone and managed to shoot red carpet interviews. I had the camera about a foot from the actors and the audio was totally usable. Didn't sound as good as it would from a boom, but for a noisy, crazy situation like a typical red carpet setup, it worked out really well.

This cheap little mic continues to impress me every time I use it.

Dan

Jay Gladwell · January 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Dan, the NTG-3 will be a VERY pleasant surprise!

Josh Swan · January 16th, 2009, 03:11 PM

The AT897 was a friends of mine, he let me borrow it for a while. I am purchasing a mic so I didn't know if you guys had any thoughts on different ones.

Jon Braeley · January 16th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Brockett

You are welcome guys.

I am thinking I will need to review/test the Rode Mics sometime this year because they seem to have just grown in popularity over the past year or so. When I wrote the last mic article, the Rodes were still kind of "underground". Also, Ty recommended the Audix SC-1 that I would like to try as well. Did try to obtain the AKG Blueline mics but they would not cooperate.

I shot at a movie premier last night with my HPX170 with the Audio Technica AT875r mounted on camera. I was working alone and managed to shoot red carpet interviews. I had the camera about a foot from the actors and the audio was totally usable. Didn't sound as good as it would from a boom, but for a noisy, crazy situation like a typical red carpet setup, it worked out really well.

This cheap little mic continues to impress me every time I use it.

Dan

I got the AT875 last year - initially as a small 'travel' option for my remote shoots where taking tons of gear is not an option. I also take along the AT4035a.
These two mics are amazing - especially the AT875 for the money. I find myself using these all the time.

Jack Walker · January 16th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Brockett

You are welcome guys.

cooperate.

I shot at a movie premier last night with my HPX170 with the Audio Technica AT875r mounted on camera....

This cheap little mic continues to impress me every time I use it.

Dan

After reading Dan's review, and wanting a small, good quality shotgun, I bought an AT875R.

For on camera, travel, impromptu boom/clip and other uses, this mic is great.

There is nothing like it considering size, price, sound, low-handling noise, and versatility:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...r_Shotgun.html

Mike Leah · January 16th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Slightly off topic but, How good is the schoeps cmit 5u? The clips that i have heard of it sound really good. Is there anything better in the similar pricerange?

Jack Walker · January 16th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Leah

Slightly off topic but, How good is the schoeps cmit 5u? The clips that i have heard of it sound really good. Is there anything better in the similar pricerange?

Here's a review in Mix Magazine:
Schoeps CMIT 5 U shotgun mic in Mix magazine product review of the Schoeps CMIT 5U shotgun microphone

It has been very popular in Hollywood.

Dan Brockett · January 16th, 2009, 11:41 PM

If I did sound for a living, the CMIT5u and the CMC641 would be the basis of my audio kit, period. CMIT5u is amazing, there are lots of samples I recorded with it in the article if you want to hear how it sounds.

A good old sales adage, "you will never regret buying the best."

I am seeing the CMIT5u on lots of features and television shows that I shoot on. Good stuff.

Dan

Bruce S. Yarock · January 18th, 2009, 05:54 AM

I've always had excellent results with my AT 897. I've used it for 4 years, in all kinds of situations, and it has never let me down.
Bruce Yarock
Yarock Video and Photo

Marco Leavitt · January 19th, 2009, 10:29 PM

CMIT5u is awesome, but I don't know if it's really directional enough to be your only shotgun. I worked on a feature in which the CMIT5u and the Sanken CS3e were both available, and I used the Sanken most of the time.

January 15th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#1
Josh Swan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scarborough Me Posts: 186	Which Shotgun I've been using a AT897 for my weddings and am in need of purchasing a new mic. I haven't really used anything else. Do you guys have any suggestions on which shotgun might be the best bang for the buck? (I wouldn't mind if it was a bit cheeper in price) Thank you

January 15th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#3
Mark Cinense Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Duke City, USA Posts: 53	Dan, thanks for the links. Mark __________________ Best Regards, M A Cinense

January 16th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#8
Josh Swan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scarborough Me Posts: 186	At897 The AT897 was a friends of mine, he let me borrow it for a while. I am purchasing a mic so I didn't know if you guys had any thoughts on different ones.

January 15th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	I have two for you... As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone Low Cost Shotgun Microphone Comparison Dan

January 16th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#6
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	You are welcome guys. I am thinking I will need to review/test the Rode Mics sometime this year because they seem to have just grown in popularity over the past year or so. When I wrote the last mic article, the Rodes were still kind of "underground". Also, Ty recommended the Audix SC-1 that I would like to try as well. Did try to obtain the AKG Blueline mics but they would not cooperate. I shot at a movie premier last night with my HPX170 with the Audio Technica AT875r mounted on camera. I was working alone and managed to shoot red carpet interviews. I had the camera about a foot from the actors and the audio was totally usable. Didn't sound as good as it would from a boom, but for a noisy, crazy situation like a typical red carpet setup, it worked out really well. This cheap little mic continues to impress me every time I use it. Dan

January 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#7
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Dan, the NTG-3 will be a VERY pleasant surprise!

January 16th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#11
Mike Leah Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 91	Slightly off topic but, How good is the schoeps cmit 5u? The clips that i have heard of it sound really good. Is there anything better in the similar pricerange?

January 16th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#13
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	If I did sound for a living, the CMIT5u and the CMC641 would be the basis of my audio kit, period. CMIT5u is amazing, there are lots of samples I recorded with it in the article if you want to hear how it sounds. A good old sales adage, "you will never regret buying the best." I am seeing the CMIT5u on lots of features and television shows that I shoot on. Good stuff. Dan

January 18th, 2009, 05:54 AM	#14
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	I've always had excellent results with my AT 897. I've used it for 4 years, in all kinds of situations, and it has never let me down. Bruce Yarock Yarock Video and Photo

January 19th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#15
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	CMIT5u is awesome, but I don't know if it's really directional enough to be your only shotgun. I worked on a feature in which the CMIT5u and the Sanken CS3e were both available, and I used the Sanken most of the time.