Sony Z1 External Microphone. at DVinfo.net

Dominic Jones · May 14th, 2005, 07:09 AM

Hi all,

We're just about to buy a Z1 to replace our ailing DV kit, and being a cameraman (and therefore not knowing much about sound, other than it's importance!) I could do with some advice on a good mic...

I'm aware that the standard choices are probably a Sennheiser K6/ME-66 module and the AT879 (I think) at the lower end of the budget scale - what are people's opinions on these as compared to each other and what sort of price should I be looking at in the UK?

Also, we're thinking of potentially buying one of the Sony microphones in a package with the camera - what is people's advice on this? Are they good mics, could we use one on a boom pole instead of an ME-66, should we get both, etc etc???

Many thanks in advance for your guidance for this poor unknowledgable soul!!!

Robin Davies-Rollinson · May 14th, 2005, 08:32 AM

Dominic,
I'm using the AT 897 on my FX1 and I'm extremely pleased with it - and so are my clients!
I also use it on a fishpole with the Rycote holder and Softie.
The mic cost me about £200 and the Rycote £170.
Hope this helps!

Robin

Dominic Jones · May 14th, 2005, 05:19 PM

Certainly does mate - thanks a bunch!

Anyone else??

May 14th, 2005, 07:09 AM	#1
Dominic Jones Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 225	Sony Z1 External Microphone. Hi all, We're just about to buy a Z1 to replace our ailing DV kit, and being a cameraman (and therefore not knowing much about sound, other than it's importance!) I could do with some advice on a good mic... I'm aware that the standard choices are probably a Sennheiser K6/ME-66 module and the AT879 (I think) at the lower end of the budget scale - what are people's opinions on these as compared to each other and what sort of price should I be looking at in the UK? Also, we're thinking of potentially buying one of the Sony microphones in a package with the camera - what is people's advice on this? Are they good mics, could we use one on a boom pole instead of an ME-66, should we get both, etc etc??? Many thanks in advance for your guidance for this poor unknowledgable soul!!!

May 14th, 2005, 08:32 AM	#2
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Dominic, I'm using the AT 897 on my FX1 and I'm extremely pleased with it - and so are my clients! I also use it on a fishpole with the Rycote holder and Softie. The mic cost me about £200 and the Rycote £170. Hope this helps! Robin

May 14th, 2005, 05:19 PM	#3
Dominic Jones Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 225	Certainly does mate - thanks a bunch! Anyone else??