Which microphone is good for documentary (HC1E)?

Stu Holmes · April 27th, 2006, 10:22 AM

To echo Mikko, the mic will always pick up *something* on Auto. If there's very little sound, it'll ramp up the Auto Gain level in an attempt to pick up something, and it'll undoubtedly start picking up some noise from the tape-motor for one thing.
So, Floris, listen to the noise you're getting and if it's tape-motor it'll probably be about the same frequency either on internal mic or external mic. you should be able to get rid of this using your edit package or a sound program in post-production.

Floris van Eck · May 3rd, 2006, 06:28 PM

Thanks Mikko and Stu. I have done a project now with the new microphone and with lots of music and people talking it does a really good job indoors. And there is absolutely no noticeable hiss/noise or something.

Floris van Eck · May 30th, 2006, 04:27 AM

I have just ordered the Rode NT-3 hyper cardioid with On-Stage microphone stand as I want to make sure my sound indoors will be superb. While on it, I also ordered the Rode Deadcat and a Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphone.

I think I am more then settled with my audio equipment. Looks like I am ready to start shooting this documentary in a few weeks from now.

Furthermore, once I am done with my school, I will start doing some tests with differenct microphones and with the Sony Y lens and other gear, compelte with pictures, to give back to these boards what they have given to me!

Thanks everyone for sharing your feedback with me.

April 27th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#31
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	To echo Mikko, the mic will always pick up something on Auto. If there's very little sound, it'll ramp up the Auto Gain level in an attempt to pick up something, and it'll undoubtedly start picking up some noise from the tape-motor for one thing. So, Floris, listen to the noise you're getting and if it's tape-motor it'll probably be about the same frequency either on internal mic or external mic. you should be able to get rid of this using your edit package or a sound program in post-production.

May 3rd, 2006, 06:28 PM	#32
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	Thanks Mikko and Stu. I have done a project now with the new microphone and with lots of music and people talking it does a really good job indoors. And there is absolutely no noticeable hiss/noise or something.

May 30th, 2006, 04:27 AM	#33
Floris van Eck Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 993	I have just ordered the Rode NT-3 hyper cardioid with On-Stage microphone stand as I want to make sure my sound indoors will be superb. While on it, I also ordered the Rode Deadcat and a Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphone. I think I am more then settled with my audio equipment. Looks like I am ready to start shooting this documentary in a few weeks from now. Furthermore, once I am done with my school, I will start doing some tests with differenct microphones and with the Sony Y lens and other gear, compelte with pictures, to give back to these boards what they have given to me! Thanks everyone for sharing your feedback with me.