AT897 on-camera? at DVinfo.net

Deniz Turkmen · April 25th, 2005, 12:25 AM

I currently own a Sennheiser MKH-416. While the mic sounds great up on a boom, I find it's way too sensitive to use on-camera. It picks up sounds I can't even hear. Would the AT897 be better to use on-camera, or will it be just as sensitive? I'd mainly be using it for wedding receptions.

Thanks

Don Bloom · April 25th, 2005, 05:34 AM

Denis,
I use to use a ME66 for weddings and run and gun corporate functions. Hot mic on a hot circuit. I tried a 416 and found the same as you. Then I tried the 897 and absolutely love it. Mellower than the ME66-not as sensitive as the 416-IMO it just has a nice sweet sound. I've used it on both the PD150s and a JVC5000 and it sounds good with either camera. I'm very pleased with the results.
Just one mans opinion!

Don

James Darren · April 25th, 2005, 06:26 AM

hi,

i can't speak of the technical specs of the mic as i'm not all that clued up on audio but I have a 897 on my PDX10P (which was recommended by members of this board).

it works quite well, hepas better than my standard shotgun that came with the camera. i too have used it for weddings. it seems reasonably directional. put it this way, no one has complained about my audio from this mic & it sounds really good to me when i playback my tapes.

i'm sure theres other on here who can speak of the tech specs though...

Deniz Turkmen · April 25th, 2005, 07:24 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna go with the AT897. It seems like a real nice mic for the price -- which works out well after dropping a grand on the 416.

April 25th, 2005, 12:25 AM	#1
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	AT897 on-camera? I currently own a Sennheiser MKH-416. While the mic sounds great up on a boom, I find it's way too sensitive to use on-camera. It picks up sounds I can't even hear. Would the AT897 be better to use on-camera, or will it be just as sensitive? I'd mainly be using it for wedding receptions. Thanks

April 25th, 2005, 05:34 AM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Denis, I use to use a ME66 for weddings and run and gun corporate functions. Hot mic on a hot circuit. I tried a 416 and found the same as you. Then I tried the 897 and absolutely love it. Mellower than the ME66-not as sensitive as the 416-IMO it just has a nice sweet sound. I've used it on both the PD150s and a JVC5000 and it sounds good with either camera. I'm very pleased with the results. Just one mans opinion! Don

April 25th, 2005, 06:26 AM	#3
James Darren Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 235	hi, i can't speak of the technical specs of the mic as i'm not all that clued up on audio but I have a 897 on my PDX10P (which was recommended by members of this board). it works quite well, hepas better than my standard shotgun that came with the camera. i too have used it for weddings. it seems reasonably directional. put it this way, no one has complained about my audio from this mic & it sounds really good to me when i playback my tapes. i'm sure theres other on here who can speak of the tech specs though...

April 25th, 2005, 07:24 AM	#4
Deniz Turkmen Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Posts: 166	Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna go with the AT897. It seems like a real nice mic for the price -- which works out well after dropping a grand on the 416.