Booming with a studio mic? at DVinfo.net

Frank Ladner · October 22nd, 2003, 08:32 AM

Hi guys.

I was coming really close to getting the ME 66K6 Super-Cardioid
Mic Capsule with K6 ($379.95 at B&H - have to get price emailed, though), along with the Beachtek DXA-6 ($249.95) - the one with phantom power.

However, now I am thinging of just purchasing the DXA-6 and
using my studio microphone, which can be switched between
omni and hypercardioid. The Beachtek will supply the required
48V phantom power. The camera I'm using is a Canon GL2.

The plan is to get a shockmount & pole for the mic and boom really close. (This won't be used for event videography, but planned-
out filmmaking, so the 'clumsiness' won't matter.)

Has anyone done something similar to this?
The concern is the sound: If I can get close with the hypercardioid setting and pick up a hot signal (boost the pre on the beachtek and lower the pickup on the camera?) - then adjust in post (levels, continuous noise filter, etc), could this work for
high quality sound?

Thanks for your help!

,Frank

Frank Ladner · October 22nd, 2003, 08:41 AM

...oh, and I'll need a windscreen of some sort. Any cheaper alternatives to the Rycotes, at comparable performance?

Thanks!

Bryan Beasleigh · October 22nd, 2003, 09:29 AM

www.cavision.com

Frank Ladner · October 22nd, 2003, 10:13 AM

Those are some nice looking windjammers.

I like the idea of internal cabling on the boompoles.

Thanks for the link, Bryan!

,Frank

Bryan Beasleigh · October 22nd, 2003, 10:25 AM

I have the price list if you're interested.

email me at beasleigh at eudoramail dot com

Frank Ladner · October 22nd, 2003, 10:34 AM

email sent

Thanks!

Jay Massengill · October 22nd, 2003, 02:56 PM

What model of studio mic are you talking about?

Frank Ladner · October 22nd, 2003, 04:12 PM

Jay,

Peavey Studio Pro M2

http://www.acemusicsuperstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/487

http://www.peavey.com/products/shop_online/browse.cfm/action/details/item/00488040/wc/2A2A23/fam/WM/tcode/3/studio.cfm

Mike Rehmus · October 22nd, 2003, 08:55 PM

Studio booming is great. One can get away from the lavs and the shotguns.

We have a monster boom here at the local college with and ability to hang the microphone from a shock-mounted cradle that can be rotated so as to point the microphone at the sound source. Operated by a a handwheel on the other end.

The entire rig is about 20 feet long with a good tripod and wheels so it can be moved during the show.

From my experience, even a relatively inexpensive studio microphone outperforms a ME66 by quite a bit.

Frank Ladner · October 23rd, 2003, 08:02 AM

Mike,

Thanks! That gives me some encouragement.

That sounds like a nice rig.

One thing I have been neglecting and need to give consideration
to is how I am going to direct the mic at the end of the pole.
I am glad you mentioned that.

Thanks!

October 22nd, 2003, 08:32 AM	#1
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	Booming with a studio mic? Hi guys. I was coming really close to getting the ME 66K6 Super-Cardioid Mic Capsule with K6 ($379.95 at B&H - have to get price emailed, though), along with the Beachtek DXA-6 ($249.95) - the one with phantom power. However, now I am thinging of just purchasing the DXA-6 and using my studio microphone, which can be switched between omni and hypercardioid. The Beachtek will supply the required 48V phantom power. The camera I'm using is a Canon GL2. The plan is to get a shockmount & pole for the mic and boom really close. (This won't be used for event videography, but planned- out filmmaking, so the 'clumsiness' won't matter.) Has anyone done something similar to this? The concern is the sound: If I can get close with the hypercardioid setting and pick up a hot signal (boost the pre on the beachtek and lower the pickup on the camera?) - then adjust in post (levels, continuous noise filter, etc), could this work for high quality sound? Thanks for your help! ,Frank

October 22nd, 2003, 08:55 PM	#9
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Studio booming is great. One can get away from the lavs and the shotguns. We have a monster boom here at the local college with and ability to hang the microphone from a shock-mounted cradle that can be rotated so as to point the microphone at the sound source. Operated by a a handwheel on the other end. The entire rig is about 20 feet long with a good tripod and wheels so it can be moved during the show. From my experience, even a relatively inexpensive studio microphone outperforms a ME66 by quite a bit. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

October 22nd, 2003, 08:41 AM	#2
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	...oh, and I'll need a windscreen of some sort. Any cheaper alternatives to the Rycotes, at comparable performance? Thanks!

October 22nd, 2003, 09:29 AM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	www.cavision.com

October 22nd, 2003, 10:13 AM	#4
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	Those are some nice looking windjammers. I like the idea of internal cabling on the boompoles. Thanks for the link, Bryan! ,Frank

October 22nd, 2003, 10:25 AM	#5
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I have the price list if you're interested. email me at beasleigh at eudoramail dot com

October 22nd, 2003, 10:34 AM	#6
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	email sent Thanks!

October 22nd, 2003, 02:56 PM	#7
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	What model of studio mic are you talking about?

October 22nd, 2003, 04:12 PM	#8
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	Jay, Peavey Studio Pro M2 http://www.acemusicsuperstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/487 http://www.peavey.com/products/shop_online/browse.cfm/action/details/item/00488040/wc/2A2A23/fam/WM/tcode/3/studio.cfm

October 23rd, 2003, 08:02 AM	#10
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	Mike, Thanks! That gives me some encouragement. That sounds like a nice rig. One thing I have been neglecting and need to give consideration to is how I am going to direct the mic at the end of the pole. I am glad you mentioned that. Thanks!