Vive Surround Microphone

Allan Black · November 16th, 2011, 03:39 AM

Hi Jalan, based on the replies we received for the SSM model even tho some users were satisfied, for *consumer* use I'd recommend you buy the Canon unit if you have any of the recommended cameras. Read the reviews.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675990-REG/Canon_4464B001_SM_V1_5_1_Channel_Surround.html

But you need a domestic home cinema rig with Dolby Pro logic to get any results you'd be satisfied with.

Cheers.

Lee Mullen · November 16th, 2011, 06:02 AM

Thanks you Allan but doesn't that only work on a "hot shoe"?

Chris Hurd · November 16th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Nattrass

Is it me or does this thread seem like a marketing tool ...

It's just you.

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Originally Posted by Allan Black

Jalan, DVinfo is for everyone :)

Thank you very much for pointing that out -- let's try to keep this key DVi policy in mind when posting here. Thanks all,

Allan Black · November 16th, 2011, 03:32 PM

Cheers Chris.

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Originally Posted by Jalan Salur

Thanks you Allan but doesn't that only work on a "hot shoe"?

Jalan yes for that Canon unit, you need the cams they specify for their proprietary hotshoe feature. That mic gets its power via their hotshoe.

Cheers.

Lee Mullen · July 5th, 2012, 09:37 PM

duplicate post

Lee Mullen · July 5th, 2012, 09:40 PM

Sorry to drag up an old thread but today I recieved TWO Vive mics for $60. I have so far only tried it on the 600D which probably isnt the best because the pre-amps are crap on that camera. There does appear to be a slight off balance to the layout if that means anything.

WHen spoken into the mic to the left side, it is sounding to the right a bit, but it could be my speakers/sound card. I know there will be those who 'warned' me, but for that price I havent lost anything. B&H retail them for $99 each! :)

I will continue my tests and any calibrations.

This is helpful as well.
Vive Surround Sound Microphone Review

Richard Crowley · July 5th, 2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jalan Salur

There does appear to be a slight off balance to the layout if that means anything.

WHen spoken into the mic to the left side, it is sounding to the right a bit

Any stereo microphone will behave that way. Even if each side had a hyper-cardioid element (which is doubtful), you will still hear some "crosstalk" from the other channel. This is normal.

The only way to get a sound to come out 100% on one side and 0% on the other side is to pan it while mixing in post-production editing.

November 16th, 2011, 03:39 AM	#31
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	Re: Vive Surround Microphone Hi Jalan, based on the replies we received for the SSM model even tho some users were satisfied, for consumer use I'd recommend you buy the Canon unit if you have any of the recommended cameras. Read the reviews. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675990-REG/Canon_4464B001_SM_V1_5_1_Channel_Surround.html But you need a domestic home cinema rig with Dolby Pro logic to get any results you'd be satisfied with. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; November 16th, 2011 at 05:00 AM.

November 16th, 2011, 06:02 AM	#32
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Re: Vive Surround Microphone Thanks you Allan but doesn't that only work on a "hot shoe"?

July 5th, 2012, 09:37 PM	#35
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Re: Vive Surround Microphone duplicate post

July 5th, 2012, 09:40 PM	#36
Lee Mullen Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western Australia Posts: 576	Re: Vive Surround Microphone Sorry to drag up an old thread but today I recieved TWO Vive mics for $60. I have so far only tried it on the 600D which probably isnt the best because the pre-amps are crap on that camera. There does appear to be a slight off balance to the layout if that means anything. WHen spoken into the mic to the left side, it is sounding to the right a bit, but it could be my speakers/sound card. I know there will be those who 'warned' me, but for that price I havent lost anything. B&H retail them for $99 each! :) I will continue my tests and any calibrations. This is helpful as well. Vive Surround Sound Microphone Review