Sen - ME66 (JVC GY HD)

Mat Thompson · May 22nd, 2010, 06:51 AM

Hi guys

I have a JVC GY HD110 + ME66 for primarily outdoor usage.

I'm aware I'm picking up a lot of buffeting/wind movement noise.

I am using a fluffy on the mic (on top of a sponge head). The fluffy is a cheap one although I'm not sure how much difference this would really make.

I've also noticed the camera has a wind reduction setting although I havent tested it out yet and I'm wondering what folks think about features like this?

Anyway I'm looking for tips/suggestions on good outdoor mic setup and usage?

Many thanks
Mat

Perrone Ford · May 22nd, 2010, 07:39 AM

What's a fluffy?

I have one of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207238-REG/Rycote_033052_Standard_Hole_Softie_Windscreen.html
Wind noise is a thing of the past. In heavy wind, you might want to go to a full zepplin with windsock setup...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/478488-REG/Sennheiser_BS2_Blimp_System_f_ME.html

Good luck...

Rick Reineke · May 22nd, 2010, 09:22 AM

Though I'm not familiar with that particular camera the 'wind' setting would be a low-cut filter. (aka, hi-pass filter) It can help, as long as there is no low frequencies your want to capture. For instance, in an interview/dialog situation, the human voice has little energy below 100Hz., so using the 'wind' filter would be an option. As previously stated, a zeppelin set-up offers the best wind protection, but it's rather large and bulky for camera mount.

Dan Brockett · May 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM

Mat:

I assume that you have the bass roll off that is present on the K6 power supply activated? That would be your first place to begin.

I have the Lightwave version of the Rycote that Perrone linked to, works great even in high wind with the ME-66. Very little buffeting or wind noise. I also agree with Rick, the best setup is a full zeppelin but that is not practical for camera mounting.

Dan

May 22nd, 2010, 06:51 AM	#1
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	Sen - ME66 (JVC GY HD) - Outdoor usage? Hi guys I have a JVC GY HD110 + ME66 for primarily outdoor usage. I'm aware I'm picking up a lot of buffeting/wind movement noise. I am using a fluffy on the mic (on top of a sponge head). The fluffy is a cheap one although I'm not sure how much difference this would really make. I've also noticed the camera has a wind reduction setting although I havent tested it out yet and I'm wondering what folks think about features like this? Anyway I'm looking for tips/suggestions on good outdoor mic setup and usage? Many thanks Mat

May 22nd, 2010, 07:39 AM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	What's a fluffy? I have one of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207238-REG/Rycote_033052_Standard_Hole_Softie_Windscreen.html Wind noise is a thing of the past. In heavy wind, you might want to go to a full zepplin with windsock setup... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/478488-REG/Sennheiser_BS2_Blimp_System_f_ME.html Good luck... __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

May 22nd, 2010, 09:22 AM	#3
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Though I'm not familiar with that particular camera the 'wind' setting would be a low-cut filter. (aka, hi-pass filter) It can help, as long as there is no low frequencies your want to capture. For instance, in an interview/dialog situation, the human voice has little energy below 100Hz., so using the 'wind' filter would be an option. As previously stated, a zeppelin set-up offers the best wind protection, but it's rather large and bulky for camera mount.

May 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM	#4
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Mat: I assume that you have the bass roll off that is present on the K6 power supply activated? That would be your first place to begin. I have the Lightwave version of the Rycote that Perrone linked to, works great even in high wind with the ME-66. Very little buffeting or wind noise. I also agree with Rick, the best setup is a full zeppelin but that is not practical for camera mounting. Dan