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NJurkiewicz
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So Media and Arts I have a Panasonic Hmc40 and at the moment I have been using the built in mic and it isn't cutting it anymore. I have thought about getting the rode videomic or something like that but I want your guys opinion on wether or not this is good enough. I am looking to spend around $200 but if that is too low to get good audio then I could find some more $$$ so help me out!
Sep 28 2011 11:45PM
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eheath
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You're using the small plug right? not xlr rright?
Sep 28 2011 11:49PM
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NJurkiewicz
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yes but I have also thought about an xlr adapter would that be worth looking at?
Sep 29 2011 12:42AM
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eheath
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Definitely opens up your options for mics.
Sep 29 2011 1:22AM
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asfffffffffdd
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you should check out the Zoom h4n. you'll need to get some kind of software like pluraleyes to re'link your audio and video, but the quality is really a step above mics in the same price range...
Sep 29 2011 2:42AM
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NJurkiewicz
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ok so what xlr mics do you recommend? do you think I should get a beachtek adapter or panasonic? and do you really think the zoom h4n would be one of the better options with a video camera because I thought those were better for a dslr setup?
Sep 29 2011 8:59AM
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1337
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beachtek VS. panasonic XLR adapter:

panasonic allows phantom power, beachtek does not. beachtek is cheaper, panasonic is more expensive. I think thats about it
Sep 29 2011 9:55AM
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1337
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the zoom sucks, so many downfalls it's not worth it, there are plenty of other recorders that are much better. as for XLR mics, I'd recommend:


Shotgun Mics:
Azden SGM-1x
Rode NTG-2
Rode NTG-1
AT 4073a
cardioid & hypercardioid:
Oktava mk-012 dual cap microphone
Sep 29 2011 10:16AM
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NJurkiewicz
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ok so if i decided to not go xlr what would you recommend for audio or do you think xlr is just the best way and would be my best investment?
Sep 29 2011 10:41AM
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1337
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i think XLR or an external recorder is the way to go
Sep 29 2011 11:14AM
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NJurkiewicz
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what external recorder would you recommend?
Sep 29 2011 12:48PM
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1337
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Tascam dr100 or dr40
Roland r26
Sep 29 2011 4:12PM
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