I have a GL1, need a shotgun mic at DVinfo.net

Matt Lean · February 22nd, 2005, 09:45 AM

Hey guys, I need to purchase a shotgun microphone based on my price range (aroudn $100-150). What do you guys think about these mics: ATR55, MKE-300, or the Azden SGM-X . For those of you who own any of these mics, please tell me if they are good or not (pros/cons), thanks.

Francois Poitras · February 22nd, 2005, 03:03 PM

Don’t know about the AT and the Azden, but I tried the MKE-300. From the samples I heard, the new Rode VideoMic ($149) is superior to the MKE-300.

In this price range, you could also look for an older, used Sennheiser ME80. Not as sensitive as the newer mics, but still pretty good.

Bruce S. Yarock · February 22nd, 2005, 07:13 PM

Save your money and spend the $250 on an Audio technica 897.I bought mine and used it with the gl1. Now I upgraded cameras to the xl2 and still use the 897 as my camera mounted mic.
Youl need an adaptor like the beachtek, and it will give you lots of flexibility.
Bruce Yarock

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 22nd, 2005, 07:18 PM

Amen. The slightly higher cost for the 897 puts you into a whole new bracket. The Rode is a good mic for the sub 200.00 crowd, especially compared to the Azden or the MKE300. Costs a little more, but a mic is an investment, not an expense. Care for it just a little, it will last a lifetime, and always hold a reasonable resale value, not to mention the quality it can bring to your vid if used correctly.

Ty Ford · February 22nd, 2005, 09:53 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Lean : Hey guys, I need to purchase a shotgun microphone based on my price range (aroudn $100-150). What do you guys think about these mics: ATR55, MKE-300, or the Azden SGM-X . For those of you who own any of these mics, please tell me if they are good or not (pros/cons), thanks. -->>>

Some folks think they need a shotgun when, in fact, they need a hypercardioid. Matt, what will you be shooting?

Are you restricted to a camera mounted mic or will you be able to boom it.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Matt Lean · February 22nd, 2005, 10:33 PM

Thank you all for responding, I will be shooting a horror movie. It involves various shots, mostly close shots, but some are far shots depending on the scene. I was considering the ATR55 because of the price (I can get one with a boom pole for $100) , but now im leaning towards the new Rode VideoMic ($149), what do you think?

February 22nd, 2005, 09:45 AM	#1
Matt Lean Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Federal Way Posts: 32	I have a GL1, need a shotgun mic Hey guys, I need to purchase a shotgun microphone based on my price range (aroudn $100-150). What do you guys think about these mics: ATR55, MKE-300, or the Azden SGM-X . For those of you who own any of these mics, please tell me if they are good or not (pros/cons), thanks.

February 22nd, 2005, 03:03 PM	#2
Francois Poitras Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec (Canada) Posts: 133	Don’t know about the AT and the Azden, but I tried the MKE-300. From the samples I heard, the new Rode VideoMic ($149) is superior to the MKE-300. In this price range, you could also look for an older, used Sennheiser ME80. Not as sensitive as the newer mics, but still pretty good. __________________ François

February 22nd, 2005, 07:18 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Amen. The slightly higher cost for the 897 puts you into a whole new bracket. The Rode is a good mic for the sub 200.00 crowd, especially compared to the Azden or the MKE300. Costs a little more, but a mic is an investment, not an expense. Care for it just a little, it will last a lifetime, and always hold a reasonable resale value, not to mention the quality it can bring to your vid if used correctly. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 22nd, 2005, 09:53 PM	#5
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	Re: I have a GL1, need a shotgun mic <<<-- Originally posted by Matt Lean : Hey guys, I need to purchase a shotgun microphone based on my price range (aroudn $100-150). What do you guys think about these mics: ATR55, MKE-300, or the Azden SGM-X . For those of you who own any of these mics, please tell me if they are good or not (pros/cons), thanks. -->>> Some folks think they need a shotgun when, in fact, they need a hypercardioid. Matt, what will you be shooting? Are you restricted to a camera mounted mic or will you be able to boom it. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

February 22nd, 2005, 07:13 PM	#3
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Save your money and spend the $250 on an Audio technica 897.I bought mine and used it with the gl1. Now I upgraded cameras to the xl2 and still use the 897 as my camera mounted mic. Youl need an adaptor like the beachtek, and it will give you lots of flexibility. Bruce Yarock

February 22nd, 2005, 10:33 PM	#6
Matt Lean Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Federal Way Posts: 32	Thank you all for responding, I will be shooting a horror movie. It involves various shots, mostly close shots, but some are far shots depending on the scene. I was considering the ATR55 because of the price (I can get one with a boom pole for $100) , but now im leaning towards the new Rode VideoMic ($149), what do you think?