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Looking for a new mic

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RZcrew
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Im looking to purchase a new mic for my t3i and i know that most of you will recommend the Rode Video mic but im looking for something a little bit less bulky. i dont want to sacrifice quality to have it smaller so can you guys give me a few suggestions? thanks
Jun 10 2012 11:04AM
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RZcrew
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sorry i forgot my budget is around $250
Jun 10 2012 11:09AM
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miroz
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http://www.rodemic.com/mics/ntg-1


Why do you want less bulky? The VideoMic isn't that big to begin with?
Jun 10 2012 11:40AM
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RZcrew
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/363083-REG/Rode_VIDEOMIC_VideoMic_Camera_Mounted.html

its just a bit to tall and bulky for me, im just looking for something near the same quality but not so large.
Jun 10 2012 12:01PM
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miroz
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I know what it's like, yes. Even with the anti-shock mount it's not terribly large, but that's okay. Have you held one slash assessed the size other than just by looking at specs online?

...and check out the NTG1. It's a pretty solid mic for the price/size. I'd recommend the NTG-2/3 over it but they are too big and out of your price range, respectively.
Jun 10 2012 12:05PM
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RZcrew
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yeah i have held one and seen it on a t2i a few times. i honestly know nothing about mics but is there a way to mount the rode video mic without the antishock part? thats the main part of the bulk im trying to avoid.
Jun 10 2012 12:34PM
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miroz
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http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?14259-Rode-Videomic-Doing-away-with-the-wobbly-shockmount

Probably, but it might just be easier to get a different mic.
Jun 10 2012 1:11PM
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family_vacation
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The video mic is not that big, and it is cheap. Toss on a deadcat and your skiing audio will be money.



Jun 10 2012 2:56PM
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Mag
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all shot with a video mic?
Jun 10 2012 4:38PM
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juicedrummer11
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get the videomic pro? its a lot sleeker, smaller, very crisp, only like 220 on b&h i believe. definitely worth it. i have a deadcat on it and its perfect for skiing. when i have time i can post samples if you would like.
Jun 11 2012 1:15AM
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RZcrew
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i think this is my solution thanks. also that would be really helpful if you posted some examples!
Jun 11 2012 2:18AM
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juicedrummer11
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ok ill have to find the raw footage for you but i was very impressed with how it did skiing its first time out. landings and rails were super crisp. ill try and post some later tonight
Jun 11 2012 9:29PM
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juicedrummer11
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here are a couple raw, untouched clips shot with my 60D and the Rode Videomic Pro. I did not have a dead cat on because i forgot it so i was skeptical, but rails and stationary shots turned out ok as far as sound goes. one is of a few rails and the other is a jump just so you can get an idea of how it sounds skiing. if i had put the dead cat on there, the wind would be completely gone. and i am the one skiing as well....

these are 100% un-edited all sound is straight from the mic plugged into the camera.






Jun 12 2012 12:34AM
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Mag
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Wow juice that's really nice, is the normal ride video mic anywhere near as good?
Jun 12 2012 3:45AM
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Mar-O
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If you want something really small check out the Sennheiser MKE 400. One of my friends have it but I have never tested it so you should check out some reviews between the Sennheiser and the Rode videomic Pro.
I have the videomic Pro and I like it, it is pretty small and produce good stuff I think. After using the Rode videomic on school I am glad I did go for the videomic pro because I have to agree the Rode videomic is a little to bulky.
Jun 12 2012 2:54PM
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juicedrummer11
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you're talking about the skiing right?? haha. but idk i've never used the normal videomic so im not sure

and for the one about the sennheiser^^ we used those at school and compared to the rode they are kinda crappy i think. we were using one once and it just sorta randomly died, there wasn't a light or anything on it for the battery and it feels very cheap. but thats just me, it is way smaller but i am very happy with the rode videomic pro
Jun 12 2012 11:49PM
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RZcrew
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thank you!! this makes me want to get the rode video mic pro for sure
Jun 13 2012 7:33PM
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CrotchKiller
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yes, with a deatcat it is very similar
Jun 13 2012 7:57PM
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juicedrummer11
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yeah no prob! but slap a deadcat on and you are golden, i just forgot mine somehow that day
Jun 13 2012 10:14PM
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B.Taillefer
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The VideoMic sounds awesome!

Just wondering, has anybody ever tried this mic? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/450170-REG/Rode_STEREO_VIDEOMIC_Stereo_VideoMic_Camera.html

Seems kind of interesting, but how would it compare to just a straight up Videomic Pro with a Deadcat?
Jun 13 2012 11:13PM
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erikK
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i believe that the sound quality is very similar, with the videomic pro you're paying extra for the better design. it's much smaller and sleeker. there's lots of reviews online if you want to hear the difference for yourself
Jun 14 2012 11:05AM
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