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Frederic Segard · April 22nd, 2010, 09:55 PM

The HPX370 and 300 come standard without a microphone. I need one, so I started going about searching for the appropriate one. The MC200 is expensive for what it is. I know there are cheaper camera shogun mics out there, but I don't want a cheesy or acoustically cheap one. Since I eventually need a boom shotgun mic, probably the Rode NTG-3, I might as well get that one and put in on cam, and pole it when needed.

Anyone want to share their thoughts on that?

Shaun Roemich · April 23rd, 2010, 12:32 PM

I'd want a little wider pattern on an oncamera mic. I had a Sennheiser ME66 mounted on my JVC HD200 until last week. I will be mounting a RODE NTG-2 on camera next month and getting an NTG-3 for my boom.

Allan Black · April 23rd, 2010, 04:35 PM

Yep the current bang for your buck is the NTG-3. Cheers.

Dan Brockett · April 24th, 2010, 12:12 PM

Hi Frederic:

You won't go wrong with the NTG-3, I recently reviewed it for HD Video Pro. An outstanding mic for the money. But if money is tight, might I suggest the Audio Technica AT875R? I am a champion for this unknown mic, hardly anybody knows about it. It was specifically designed as an on-camera mic yet sounds really quite exquisite as a boom mic as well. I used mine just this week for a PBS special I shot in Branson and the sound was great. This mic streets for under $200.00, is smaller, lighter and more resistant to handling noise than any of the popular kids in the class.

I like the fact that it is also the smallest true shotgun on the market, very handy when shooting with wide angle lenses. You may find that an NTG-3 or similar type of mic shows up in the upper right hand corner of your picture when camera mounted and you are shooting with a wide lens.

You can hear the AT-875R in my article, I recorded quite a few clips with it As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone

Cheers,

Dan

April 22nd, 2010, 09:55 PM	#1
Frederic Segard Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 209	Mic for HPX370 The HPX370 and 300 come standard without a microphone. I need one, so I started going about searching for the appropriate one. The MC200 is expensive for what it is. I know there are cheaper camera shogun mics out there, but I don't want a cheesy or acoustically cheap one. Since I eventually need a boom shotgun mic, probably the Rode NTG-3, I might as well get that one and put in on cam, and pole it when needed. Anyone want to share their thoughts on that?

April 23rd, 2010, 12:32 PM	#2
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	I'd want a little wider pattern on an oncamera mic. I had a Sennheiser ME66 mounted on my JVC HD200 until last week. I will be mounting a RODE NTG-2 on camera next month and getting an NTG-3 for my boom. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

April 23rd, 2010, 04:35 PM	#3
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,935	Yep the current bang for your buck is the NTG-3. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

April 24th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#4
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Hi Frederic: You won't go wrong with the NTG-3, I recently reviewed it for HD Video Pro. An outstanding mic for the money. But if money is tight, might I suggest the Audio Technica AT875R? I am a champion for this unknown mic, hardly anybody knows about it. It was specifically designed as an on-camera mic yet sounds really quite exquisite as a boom mic as well. I used mine just this week for a PBS special I shot in Branson and the sound was great. This mic streets for under $200.00, is smaller, lighter and more resistant to handling noise than any of the popular kids in the class. I like the fact that it is also the smallest true shotgun on the market, very handy when shooting with wide angle lenses. You may find that an NTG-3 or similar type of mic shows up in the upper right hand corner of your picture when camera mounted and you are shooting with a wide lens. You can hear the AT-875R in my article, I recorded quite a few clips with it As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone Cheers, Dan