Need Mic for Man-on-the-street Interviews at DVinfo.net

Jay Gladwell · June 21st, 2005, 06:00 AM

Those of you who have done this, what handheld microphone would you recommend for doing man-on-the-street interviews? Sound will be recorded directly to tape on the XL2.

Thanks!

Jay

George Odell · June 21st, 2005, 11:43 AM

You can use any close talk dynamic mic designed for voice recording. I always carry my trusty EV (Electro Voice) 635A in my bag. It's compact, sounds great and I can always use it to bang in a nail if I have to.

BTW: It's also 33 years old and they still make 'em today!

George

Nate Ford · June 21st, 2005, 01:04 PM

yeah the ev 635a is THE classic man on the street mic. they're cheap new, and cheaper used. used is fine since they're indestructible. get a windscreen too.

Matt Ockenfels · June 21st, 2005, 02:53 PM

If you want a step up, the RE-15 (also Electro-Voice) is a way to go. Unlike the EV-635a, the 15 is cardioid. It can help you get more man and less street.

Cheers,

-Matt

Bruce S. Yarock · June 21st, 2005, 04:18 PM

Jay,
Shure vp 64l- around $90
Ev 635- around $120- tried,true and trusted.

Ev re-50- What lots of sound guys use- around $200.

I've been using a 20 year old AT 813 card, and it sounds fine.
Later

John Hartney · June 21st, 2005, 07:09 PM

The re50 is a 635 in a shockmount configuration with built in wind screen. Works well.. I use a Sony ECM 510.

Jay Gladwell · June 22nd, 2005, 05:21 AM

Many thanks to all.

Jay

June 21st, 2005, 06:00 AM	#1
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Need Mic for Man-on-the-street Interviews Those of you who have done this, what handheld microphone would you recommend for doing man-on-the-street interviews? Sound will be recorded directly to tape on the XL2. Thanks! Jay

June 21st, 2005, 11:43 AM	#2
George Odell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 270	You can use any close talk dynamic mic designed for voice recording. I always carry my trusty EV (Electro Voice) 635A in my bag. It's compact, sounds great and I can always use it to bang in a nail if I have to. BTW: It's also 33 years old and they still make 'em today! George __________________ "the difference between an amateur photographer and a professional is the amateur shows you all his pictures"

June 21st, 2005, 02:53 PM	#4
Matt Ockenfels Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 62	If you want a step up, the RE-15 (also Electro-Voice) is a way to go. Unlike the EV-635a, the 15 is cardioid. It can help you get more man and less street. Cheers, -Matt __________________ Matt Ockenfels a pixel a day keeps boredom at bay

June 21st, 2005, 07:09 PM	#6
John Hartney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Elgin, Illinois Posts: 206	The re50 is a 635 in a shockmount configuration with built in wind screen. Works well.. I use a Sony ECM 510. __________________ John Hartney Elgin, Illinois USA 847.742.9321

June 21st, 2005, 01:04 PM	#3
Nate Ford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new york, ny Posts: 121	yeah the ev 635a is THE classic man on the street mic. they're cheap new, and cheaper used. used is fine since they're indestructible. get a windscreen too.

June 21st, 2005, 04:18 PM	#5
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Jay, Shure vp 64l- around $90 Ev 635- around $120- tried,true and trusted. Ev re-50- What lots of sound guys use- around $200. I've been using a 20 year old AT 813 card, and it sounds fine. Later

June 22nd, 2005, 05:21 AM	#7
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Many thanks to all. Jay