Mic suggestions for the Sony f350? at DVinfo.net

Simon Denny · September 6th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Ahhh,
There is allways some extra bits needed when getting a new cam and I thought that my Rode NTG-1 would work and fit into the mic holder. First of is the 5 pin XLR needed, this is ok as I can wire a new one together, second is that the Rode NTG-1 sticks out over the lens with a dead cat on it. (Why cant things go together)

I'm after a short nose mic for the f350 any suggestions? also does it have to be a stereo mic?.
I cant seem to find a product to fit the length needed (short nose mic) and I have search the net.
What are you people using.
Thanks

Eugene Kosarovich · September 6th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I think it may be difficult to find a good mic to fit the holder that's part of the viewfinder without it getting in your shot. Instead, I bought the Sony CAC-12 Camera Microphone Holder. This screws onto the camera further back on the body, giving you much more room for the mic body, not to mention multi-axis adjustability. It sells for $195US.

I use the Audio-Technica BP4029 (AT835ST). This seems to be a good stereo short shotgun. Same model has been used by NBC for Olympics coverage. It's just 236mm long. It sells for $699US.

Peter Newsom · September 7th, 2009, 08:04 AM

I tried the NTG-1 on my 350, using some self-adhesive foam strips to shim the loose fit in the holder. I made a 5pin to 3pin cable to plug it in at the front of the camera.

The Rode is a better sounding mike with better bass response that the supplied mic, but it also picked up the hum of the disk drive on the camera.

After testing back and forth, I came to the conclusion that the original mic that came with the camera does a better job, with less hassle.

It does a surprisingly good job of recording wild sound, and if better is required, I hire a sound guy.

A camera mounted mic will always have it's limitations.

September 6th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#1
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Mic suggestions for the Sony f350? Ahhh, There is allways some extra bits needed when getting a new cam and I thought that my Rode NTG-1 would work and fit into the mic holder. First of is the 5 pin XLR needed, this is ok as I can wire a new one together, second is that the Rode NTG-1 sticks out over the lens with a dead cat on it. (Why cant things go together) I'm after a short nose mic for the f350 any suggestions? also does it have to be a stereo mic?. I cant seem to find a product to fit the length needed (short nose mic) and I have search the net. What are you people using. Thanks

September 6th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#2
Eugene Kosarovich Taken away too young... rest in peace Eugene Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 161	I think it may be difficult to find a good mic to fit the holder that's part of the viewfinder without it getting in your shot. Instead, I bought the Sony CAC-12 Camera Microphone Holder. This screws onto the camera further back on the body, giving you much more room for the mic body, not to mention multi-axis adjustability. It sells for $195US. I use the Audio-Technica BP4029 (AT835ST). This seems to be a good stereo short shotgun. Same model has been used by NBC for Olympics coverage. It's just 236mm long. It sells for $699US. __________________ Scorpio Productions PDW-F335, PDW-U1, Vegas Pro 9.0b

September 7th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#3
Peter Newsom Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 182	I tried the NTG-1 on my 350, using some self-adhesive foam strips to shim the loose fit in the holder. I made a 5pin to 3pin cable to plug it in at the front of the camera. The Rode is a better sounding mike with better bass response that the supplied mic, but it also picked up the hum of the disk drive on the camera. After testing back and forth, I came to the conclusion that the original mic that came with the camera does a better job, with less hassle. It does a surprisingly good job of recording wild sound, and if better is required, I hire a sound guy. A camera mounted mic will always have it's limitations.