Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Good DSLR MIC??

profile picture
gerkski
Posts: 27 - Karma: 140
Hi Everyone,

I have a canon 60d, and am looking for a good microphone to go with it. The Opteka VM-200 and Rode Videomic Pro both come to mind. I am also looking to get a glidecam, and was thinking that the rode would be better for that since it is lighter, but would it be doable to have a very heavy mic on a dslr and put that on a glidecam and still be able to balance out the weight?

Also, any other suggestions of mics? I am looking to make ski edits (obviously haha) as well as digital shorts and possibly documentaries/ other films.

Any input would be most helpful, thanks!
Oct 21 2013 5:02PM
2 0
profile picture
Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
You either get a mic from a company that is known for making knock-offs of existing products or a mic from a company that is know for putting out solid products with a good reputation.

Just get the RØDE.
Oct 21 2013 6:27PM
1 0
profile picture
BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,885
I've got a Rode Videomic Pro on my T2i and it balances just fine on my Glidecam (HD 2000). I'd go with the Rode, the sound quality is worth it. It kinda looks ridiculous on the cam at times, but whatever, it works.
Oct 21 2013 6:55PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)