Panasonic AG-MC100G XLR Microphone at DVinfo.net

David Hughes · February 3rd, 2003, 10:43 PM

Hi - Am I right in saying that the Panasonic AG-MC100G XLR Microphone is the one feature in many of the promotional pictures of the camera (as can be seen in the following link:
http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat/Products/cams_ccorders/f_ag-dvx100.html )

Anyway I was wondering if this mic was available yet and if so how much it retailed for?

Many Thanks,
Dave

David Nussbaum · February 4th, 2003, 08:50 PM

forget that mic and go for the SGM x2

www.bhphotovideo.com

i just got it and its so amazing. I knew it would be good, but i was blown away. its only 220 at that site too, and 300 at others.

Steve Nunez · February 5th, 2003, 07:14 AM

If you add the SGM or other XLR mike can you still retain the use of the stock onboard mic? (as in using both the aftermarket mic and onboard at the same time- like recording 4 channels?)

Probably a silly question but just curious.

David Nussbaum · February 5th, 2003, 09:41 AM

i dont think so, since you need to switch to input 2 for a new mic.

I dont think it would be a good idea anyway though, since the mic it comes with is no better than a mic that comes with a 200 dollar Hi-8 cam X[

Skip Hunt · February 5th, 2003, 12:42 PM

Actually you can use the on-board mic and xlr at the same time. Just use the xlr on channel 1 and select "int" for internal mic for channel two. The mic isn't great, but completely useful for ambiant sound, especially when mixed with the xlr external mic on channel 1.

Skip Hunt

Zac Stein · June 27th, 2003, 11:48 PM

I can get this mic AG-MC100G for $100 USD in a package as with the dvx100, is it worth getting, i already have a k6/me66, was going to use it as my backup mic...

Should i just save the $100 ?

Zac

Dean Harrington · June 29th, 2003, 02:58 PM

save the $100 and get a good mike.

Dean Harrington · June 29th, 2003, 02:59 PM

mic - the other mike's not here. LOL

Yang Wen · June 29th, 2003, 03:04 PM

The SGM X2 is 16 inches long. There is no way you can mount that on the DVX100 and still have it be useful. How is the SGM X1 compared to it?

Dean Harrington · June 30th, 2003, 12:03 AM

put an extender on the mic arm and that should do it. got to get the mic out of the wide angle lense.

Yang Wen · June 30th, 2003, 05:55 AM

No I'm saying it will look stupid as hell having a mic that extends for the length of your camera, maybe even more!! Definitely draw attention to yourself and then when the other pros sees it's an Azden, its alll over...

Jarred Land · June 30th, 2003, 12:05 PM

try nrgresearch.com I bought the Schriber 568 from them and it is better than the Azden mics and is only about 12" long. Its only $139.00 special introductory price, you get all sorts of cables and connectors and mounts, a nice Hard aluminum case and soft bag. It is a little heavy (its all metal construction, not cheap plastic)

I think next month though the price goes up to $300, so better get it while you can. EVStape.com has it in stock, or at least they did when i got it.

Yang Wen · June 30th, 2003, 04:30 PM

Apparently the Schriber has a hiss problem. I wouldnt recommend it, also its rated freq response is rather narrow.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8842&perpage=15&highlight=Schriber%20568&pagenumber=5

Rob Taylor · July 1st, 2003, 06:36 PM

>Apparently the Schriber has a hiss problem. I wouldnt recommend it, also its rated freq response is rather narrow.

I tried the Schriber and noise a slight noise problem, glad someone else has reported that I thought I had a bad unit.

I have both the Azden SGM-1x and 2x. If you want to use the 2x on the DVX100, just slide it back farther in the shock mount or remove the barrel extension.

Rob

Jarred Land · July 1st, 2003, 10:12 PM

I have the 568 on MY DVX and there is no Hiss on either setting.

That thread you are pointing to is the 568 used on a GL2 with a non xlr connection locked down to the solid mount... two different worlds.

The cable that comes with the 568 is also terminated very poorly with no true ground-shielding seperation... i didnt expect a good cable with the price of the mic...

The 568 in the DVX's shockmount works great.. at least mine does. And the frequency response between the two are both in the same Audible region.

I would not take the advice from someone advising not to buy it that does not have one; just is yapping off of hear-say.

February 3rd, 2003, 10:43 PM	#1
David Hughes Tourist Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1	Panasonic AG-MC100G XLR Microphone Hi - Am I right in saying that the Panasonic AG-MC100G XLR Microphone is the one feature in many of the promotional pictures of the camera (as can be seen in the following link: http://www.panasonic.com/PBDS/subcat/Products/cams_ccorders/f_ag-dvx100.html ) Anyway I was wondering if this mic was available yet and if so how much it retailed for? Many Thanks, Dave

February 4th, 2003, 08:50 PM	#2
David Nussbaum Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 69	forget that mic and go for the SGM x2 www.bhphotovideo.com i just got it and its so amazing. I knew it would be good, but i was blown away. its only 220 at that site too, and 300 at others. __________________ Proud Owner of the AG-DVX100 :D

February 5th, 2003, 07:14 AM	#3
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	If you add the SGM or other XLR mike can you still retain the use of the stock onboard mic? (as in using both the aftermarket mic and onboard at the same time- like recording 4 channels?) Probably a silly question but just curious. __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com

February 5th, 2003, 09:41 AM	#4
David Nussbaum Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 69	i dont think so, since you need to switch to input 2 for a new mic. I dont think it would be a good idea anyway though, since the mic it comes with is no better than a mic that comes with a 200 dollar Hi-8 cam X[ __________________ Proud Owner of the AG-DVX100 :D

June 29th, 2003, 02:58 PM	#7
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	mike.... save the $100 and get a good mike.

February 5th, 2003, 12:42 PM	#5
Skip Hunt Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 37	Actually you can use the on-board mic and xlr at the same time. Just use the xlr on channel 1 and select "int" for internal mic for channel two. The mic isn't great, but completely useful for ambiant sound, especially when mixed with the xlr external mic on channel 1. Skip Hunt

June 27th, 2003, 11:48 PM	#6
Zac Stein Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 730	I can get this mic AG-MC100G for $100 USD in a package as with the dvx100, is it worth getting, i already have a k6/me66, was going to use it as my backup mic... Should i just save the $100 ? Zac

June 29th, 2003, 02:59 PM	#8
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	sorry that was..... mic - the other mike's not here. LOL

June 29th, 2003, 03:04 PM	#9
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	The SGM X2 is 16 inches long. There is no way you can mount that on the DVX100 and still have it be useful. How is the SGM X1 compared to it?

June 30th, 2003, 12:03 AM	#10
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	He can.... put an extender on the mic arm and that should do it. got to get the mic out of the wide angle lense.

June 30th, 2003, 05:55 AM	#11
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	No I'm saying it will look stupid as hell having a mic that extends for the length of your camera, maybe even more!! Definitely draw attention to yourself and then when the other pros sees it's an Azden, its alll over...

June 30th, 2003, 12:05 PM	#12
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	try nrgresearch.com I bought the Schriber 568 from them and it is better than the Azden mics and is only about 12" long. Its only $139.00 special introductory price, you get all sorts of cables and connectors and mounts, a nice Hard aluminum case and soft bag. It is a little heavy (its all metal construction, not cheap plastic) I think next month though the price goes up to $300, so better get it while you can. EVStape.com has it in stock, or at least they did when i got it.

June 30th, 2003, 04:30 PM	#13
Yang Wen Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 991	Apparently the Schriber has a hiss problem. I wouldnt recommend it, also its rated freq response is rather narrow. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8842&perpage=15&highlight=Schriber%20568&pagenumber=5

July 1st, 2003, 06:36 PM	#14
Rob Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wilmington DE Posts: 98	>Apparently the Schriber has a hiss problem. I wouldnt recommend it, also its rated freq response is rather narrow. I tried the Schriber and noise a slight noise problem, glad someone else has reported that I thought I had a bad unit. I have both the Azden SGM-1x and 2x. If you want to use the 2x on the DVX100, just slide it back farther in the shock mount or remove the barrel extension. Rob

July 1st, 2003, 10:12 PM	#15
Jarred Land DVX User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 281	I have the 568 on MY DVX and there is no Hiss on either setting. That thread you are pointing to is the 568 used on a GL2 with a non xlr connection locked down to the solid mount... two different worlds. The cable that comes with the 568 is also terminated very poorly with no true ground-shielding seperation... i didnt expect a good cable with the price of the mic... The 568 in the DVX's shockmount works great.. at least mine does. And the frequency response between the two are both in the same Audible region. I would not take the advice from someone advising not to buy it that does not have one; just is yapping off of hear-say.