Mic for movie making? at DVinfo.net

Stewart McDonald · February 29th, 2004, 06:23 AM

I'm currently on the look out for a good "cheap" microphone that I can use for movies. I'm not looking for the best of the best, I've had a look at the ME66 as that seems to be a good choice but after finding out i'll need an XLR adapter it's gone out of my budget range. Are shotgun mics very sensitive? If I were to record a conversation between two people at a table, would I need to aim the mic at each person in turn whenever they speak? I would rather have a mic that can record the sound in a close proximity without having to aim it.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Jan Roovers · February 29th, 2004, 06:52 AM

I think that in your case the Sennheiser MKE300 is to be considered.

It uses a 3,5 mm plug and is a shotgun whith a good off-axis polardiagram. It sounds better/warmer as the ME66; regarding its special favourable frequencyresponse more towards the E865

I find this article interesting to read: http://www.dv.com/columns/columns_it...questid=438869

If XLR where not the problem most of us here will agree with Bryan roberts: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...108#post152108

Stewart McDonald · February 29th, 2004, 08:24 AM

Thanks for your reply. If i wanted to attach the mke300 to a boompole, would I need an xlr adapter?

Is an xlr adapter essentially an amp?

Thanks

Vic Owen · February 29th, 2004, 08:35 AM

An XLR adapter is a device that changes an unbalanced line to a balanced configuration. For short runs (a meter or so) an unbalanced line is generally OK. For anything longer, the line will tend to pick up unwanted interference, hum, etc. A balanced line will eliminate much of that. XLR refers only to the connector type -- 2 pins for signal and a common pin, as opposed to a tip-ring type of connector used in unbalanced runs.

February 29th, 2004, 06:23 AM	#1
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	Mic for movie making? I'm currently on the look out for a good "cheap" microphone that I can use for movies. I'm not looking for the best of the best, I've had a look at the ME66 as that seems to be a good choice but after finding out i'll need an XLR adapter it's gone out of my budget range. Are shotgun mics very sensitive? If I were to record a conversation between two people at a table, would I need to aim the mic at each person in turn whenever they speak? I would rather have a mic that can record the sound in a close proximity without having to aim it. Any recommendations? Thanks

February 29th, 2004, 06:52 AM	#2
Jan Roovers Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Amsterdam NL -Turnhout BE Posts: 158	I think that in your case the Sennheiser MKE300 is to be considered. It uses a 3,5 mm plug and is a shotgun whith a good off-axis polardiagram. It sounds better/warmer as the ME66; regarding its special favourable frequencyresponse more towards the E865 I find this article interesting to read: http://www.dv.com/columns/columns_it...questid=438869 If XLR where not the problem most of us here will agree with Bryan roberts: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...108#post152108 __________________ ___________ Jan Roovers www.jtv.be

February 29th, 2004, 08:35 AM	#4
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	An XLR adapter is a device that changes an unbalanced line to a balanced configuration. For short runs (a meter or so) an unbalanced line is generally OK. For anything longer, the line will tend to pick up unwanted interference, hum, etc. A balanced line will eliminate much of that. XLR refers only to the connector type -- 2 pins for signal and a common pin, as opposed to a tip-ring type of connector used in unbalanced runs. __________________ -- Vic Owen --

February 29th, 2004, 08:24 AM	#3
Stewart McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 130	Thanks for your reply. If i wanted to attach the mke300 to a boompole, would I need an xlr adapter? Is an xlr adapter essentially an amp? Thanks