Which one of these shotguns should i go for? at DVinfo.net

Jim Rog · December 10th, 2005, 05:22 AM

Hello

I can get a good deal on one of these microphones i have a choice of getting the Sennheiser MKE Shotgun 300 or the Rode VideoMic Shotgun, which one would you recommend i go for?

Thanks for the input

Harry Marr · December 10th, 2005, 07:14 AM

I have only used the Rode Videomic, but I would recommend that over the Sennheiser for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is about half the price. Secondly, it includes a built-in shock mount which is very useful, especially if you're using it on top of a camcorder (it is also boom mountable). The videomic also has a buzz filter in it to stop low buzzes; I've not used it yet but I could imagine it being very useful.

I think that both mics would give you very good quality, but I'm very impressed with the results from the Rode.

Jim Rog · December 11th, 2005, 05:39 AM

Hi

thanks harry

anyone here used the sennheiser?

Rob Neidig · December 12th, 2005, 04:23 PM

Jim,

I haven't used the Sennheiser MKE300 for about 10 years, but I bought one way back when based on Sennheiser's reputation. It was no better than the built in mic on my home camcorder. I returned it and bought something else. I would pass on it. Don't know anything about the Rode.

Have fun!

Rob

December 10th, 2005, 05:22 AM	#1
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	Which one of these shotguns should i go for? Hello I can get a good deal on one of these microphones i have a choice of getting the Sennheiser MKE Shotgun 300 or the Rode VideoMic Shotgun, which one would you recommend i go for? Thanks for the input

December 10th, 2005, 07:14 AM	#2
Harry Marr New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	I have only used the Rode Videomic, but I would recommend that over the Sennheiser for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is about half the price. Secondly, it includes a built-in shock mount which is very useful, especially if you're using it on top of a camcorder (it is also boom mountable). The videomic also has a buzz filter in it to stop low buzzes; I've not used it yet but I could imagine it being very useful. I think that both mics would give you very good quality, but I'm very impressed with the results from the Rode.

December 11th, 2005, 05:39 AM	#3
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	Hi thanks harry anyone here used the sennheiser?

December 12th, 2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Rob Neidig Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 222	Jim, I haven't used the Sennheiser MKE300 for about 10 years, but I bought one way back when based on Sennheiser's reputation. It was no better than the built in mic on my home camcorder. I returned it and bought something else. I would pass on it. Don't know anything about the Rode. Have fun! Rob