Mic for the PD-170? at DVinfo.net

Tim Polster · September 26th, 2005, 12:18 PM

Hello,

I am looking for a good all purpose mic for onboard event work for my PD-170.

I own a good shotgun but would like to have an omni or cardiod for general use.

After talking to Sony support, I was told to get a mic with an output of -60db to -40db to avoid overloading the pre-amps. (the stock mic being -55db)

Sony support also recommended a dynamic mic to handle loud situations like a wedding reception.

Any thoughts?

I am hesitant to use a dynamic since so many that I have used sound best in a close micing situation.

SM81??

Thanks

Tim Polster · September 26th, 2005, 01:14 PM

Nevermind, I have found a solution.

Richard Zlamany · September 26th, 2005, 07:25 PM

what was the solution?

Matt Trubac · September 26th, 2005, 07:42 PM

I too am interested in what you chose to get.

Gints Klimanis · September 26th, 2005, 11:27 PM

I've read a lot of good recommendations on this board. Though I rarely see the Audio Technica AT822 stereo microphone mentioned, likely due to its price. It was recommended by an audio technician at a music store, and I think I bought a slightly used model. I just LOVE this
microphone. The stereo field, sound, and lack of hiss is sooo much better than the on-board Sony VX2000 microphone. It overloads a bit in automatic mode (with AGC), but I don't have such problems in manual audio mode. It's not a dynamic mic, so it needs a AA battery. I use Energizer 2500 mAh rechargeables.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I use this microphone to record martial arts unarmed and stick fighting, and it handles loud wood on wood strikes very well. While it can be used for weddings, I wouldn't recommend it due to its wide response pattern. It's great for picking up ambient crowd noise, though.

Richard Zlamany · September 27th, 2005, 09:52 AM

Can the at822 be turned into a wireless mic with a butt-plug?

Martin Mayer · September 27th, 2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Zlam

Can the at822 be turned into a wireless mic with a butt-plug?

Not if the mic is stereo. All the butt-plugs I know of are single channel.

Tim Polster · September 28th, 2005, 04:17 PM

Hey,

I decided to use a Peluso condeser mic I own with a 10 or 20 db pad switch.

The mic has a switchable capsule for cardioid or omni.

After speaking with the mic manufacturer, I was told the pad does not effect the sound quality outside of a slight S/N ratio change.

September 26th, 2005, 12:18 PM	#1
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Mic for the PD-170? Hello, I am looking for a good all purpose mic for onboard event work for my PD-170. I own a good shotgun but would like to have an omni or cardiod for general use. After talking to Sony support, I was told to get a mic with an output of -60db to -40db to avoid overloading the pre-amps. (the stock mic being -55db) Sony support also recommended a dynamic mic to handle loud situations like a wedding reception. Any thoughts? I am hesitant to use a dynamic since so many that I have used sound best in a close micing situation. SM81?? Thanks

September 26th, 2005, 07:42 PM	#4
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	I too am interested in what you chose to get. __________________ Matt Trubac

September 26th, 2005, 01:14 PM	#2
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Nevermind, I have found a solution.

September 26th, 2005, 07:25 PM	#3
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	what was the solution?

September 26th, 2005, 11:27 PM	#5
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I've read a lot of good recommendations on this board. Though I rarely see the Audio Technica AT822 stereo microphone mentioned, likely due to its price. It was recommended by an audio technician at a music store, and I think I bought a slightly used model. I just LOVE this microphone. The stereo field, sound, and lack of hiss is sooo much better than the on-board Sony VX2000 microphone. It overloads a bit in automatic mode (with AGC), but I don't have such problems in manual audio mode. It's not a dynamic mic, so it needs a AA battery. I use Energizer 2500 mAh rechargeables. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I use this microphone to record martial arts unarmed and stick fighting, and it handles loud wood on wood strikes very well. While it can be used for weddings, I wouldn't recommend it due to its wide response pattern. It's great for picking up ambient crowd noise, though.

September 27th, 2005, 09:52 AM	#6
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	Can the at822 be turned into a wireless mic with a butt-plug?

September 28th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#8
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Hey, I decided to use a Peluso condeser mic I own with a 10 or 20 db pad switch. The mic has a switchable capsule for cardioid or omni. After speaking with the mic manufacturer, I was told the pad does not effect the sound quality outside of a slight S/N ratio change.