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Jon Turner · March 19th, 2005, 05:48 AM

the kit - recording sound into the canon xl2 (16bit) i'm filming on

the location - 10 x 14 foot room, carpeted, bare walls. one of the short walls is almost completely window.

the purpose - shooting dialogue-heavy scenes.

other notes - hardly any ambient noise. the room is very close to silence when we keep schtum. minimal cast and crew - max of four people present at any given time.

major restriction - can only afford £500 tops.

which mic would you recommend?

many thanks in advance!

Jon Turner · March 19th, 2005, 10:38 AM

no takers?

David Ennis · March 19th, 2005, 11:04 AM

It's just that this is not the best day and time for quick responses, Jon.

When the heavyweights do check in I believe they are going to recommend an AT8053 or similar mic on a boom pole.

Jon Turner · March 19th, 2005, 11:34 AM

cheers fred. i mustn't be so impatient!

Oleg Kaizerman · March 20th, 2005, 08:36 AM

get octavasmike with cardioid and hiper cardioid capsuls , k teck shock mount and some nice boom pool , since you are running dyrectly to the camera ill sudgest add in line filter 60-80 hz to eliminate hangling moise
500 pounds - do have better valiu in the staes with these products - save your national pride and shop cheap in us
if you ll check carfully some of these could be find used in good shape
so used good preamp mixer + used boom and 250 $ octava + 150 for the shock mount thats very realistic for your budget

Jon Turner · March 20th, 2005, 08:39 AM

thanks oleg! i'll certainly look for the bargains.

Ty Ford · March 20th, 2005, 04:44 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Oleg Kaizerman : get octavasmike with cardioid and hiper cardioid capsuls , k teck shock mount and some nice boom pool , since you are running dyrectly to the camera ill sudgest add in line filter 60-80 hz to eliminate hangling moise
500 pounds - do have better valiu in the staes with these products - save your national pride and shop cheap in us
if you ll check carfully some of these could be find used in good shape
so used good preamp mixer + used boom and 250 $ octava + 150 for the shock mount thats very realistic for your budget -->>>

And don't forget to buy some sound blankets. From what you say, you'll need 'em.

Ty Ford

Aaron Shaw · March 21st, 2005, 09:38 PM

I'm not overly experienced with audio so please pardon my ignorance. Where can I find an inline filter and are there are times one would not want to use it? All my stuff is boomed.

March 19th, 2005, 05:48 AM	#1
Jon Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 69	mic recommendation the kit - recording sound into the canon xl2 (16bit) i'm filming on the location - 10 x 14 foot room, carpeted, bare walls. one of the short walls is almost completely window. the purpose - shooting dialogue-heavy scenes. other notes - hardly any ambient noise. the room is very close to silence when we keep schtum. minimal cast and crew - max of four people present at any given time. major restriction - can only afford £500 tops. which mic would you recommend? many thanks in advance!

March 19th, 2005, 11:04 AM	#3
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	It's just that this is not the best day and time for quick responses, Jon. When the heavyweights do check in I believe they are going to recommend an AT8053 or similar mic on a boom pole. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

March 20th, 2005, 04:44 PM	#7
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	<<<-- Originally posted by Oleg Kaizerman : get octavasmike with cardioid and hiper cardioid capsuls , k teck shock mount and some nice boom pool , since you are running dyrectly to the camera ill sudgest add in line filter 60-80 hz to eliminate hangling moise 500 pounds - do have better valiu in the staes with these products - save your national pride and shop cheap in us if you ll check carfully some of these could be find used in good shape so used good preamp mixer + used boom and 250 $ octava + 150 for the shock mount thats very realistic for your budget -->>> And don't forget to buy some sound blankets. From what you say, you'll need 'em. Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

March 19th, 2005, 10:38 AM	#2
Jon Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 69	no takers?

March 19th, 2005, 11:34 AM	#4
Jon Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 69	cheers fred. i mustn't be so impatient!

March 20th, 2005, 08:36 AM	#5
Oleg Kaizerman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: israel Posts: 296	get octavasmike with cardioid and hiper cardioid capsuls , k teck shock mount and some nice boom pool , since you are running dyrectly to the camera ill sudgest add in line filter 60-80 hz to eliminate hangling moise 500 pounds - do have better valiu in the staes with these products - save your national pride and shop cheap in us if you ll check carfully some of these could be find used in good shape so used good preamp mixer + used boom and 250 $ octava + 150 for the shock mount thats very realistic for your budget

March 20th, 2005, 08:39 AM	#6
Jon Turner Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 69	thanks oleg! i'll certainly look for the bargains.

March 21st, 2005, 09:38 PM	#8
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	I'm not overly experienced with audio so please pardon my ignorance. Where can I find an inline filter and are there are times one would not want to use it? All my stuff is boomed.