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Best Shotgun mic for under 150?

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brandonloos_21
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I was looking at the rode vm, the pro is too much for me. But it's there a better microphone for under 150?
Mar 17 2015 11:28AM
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LukasSchroeder
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Rode VM or VM go would be the best
Mar 17 2015 12:20PM
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CameraWiz
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I actually got my VMP for 160 brand new, I bet if you were patient you could get it for under 150 used.
Mar 17 2015 6:13PM
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brandonloos_21
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CameraWizI actually got my VMP for 160 brand new, I bet if you were patient you could get it for under 150 used.


Are there any bad things about a used mic
Mar 17 2015 7:44PM
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CameraWiz
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brandonloos_21Are there any bad things about a used mic


Unless they specify, then no.
Mar 17 2015 8:52PM
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Aidin954
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rode video mic
Mar 17 2015 9:42PM
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PacificRimJob
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brandonloos_21Are there any bad things about a used mic


Nothing worse than any other used gear, really...

I used a great older Audiotechnica at8035b for the longest time. beat up as it was...
Mar 18 2015 8:06AM
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brandonloos_21
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DingoSeanNothing worse than any other used gear, really...


This is confusing
Mar 23 2015 3:27PM
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CameraWiz
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brandonloos_21This is confusing



It means there are no differences between like a used camera and a used mic. There is just normal wear and tear on it which should not affect it unless specified.
Mar 23 2015 4:07PM
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brandonloos_21
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Mar 31 2015 12:17AM
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eheath
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Rode Videomic Pros are the best, ive heard good things about the cheaper Rode Videomic Go too.
Mar 31 2015 3:00AM
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DorianF
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pussyfooterRode Videomic Pros are the best, ive heard good things about the cheaper Rode Videomic Go too.


the videomic go works relatively well, but wind noise is a huge issue with it (even with a deadcat)
- will work awesome though if you pair it with your smartphone and RODE's RODErec app and record off camera audio

if you want to record on camera audio then dont bother though, go with the pro
Mar 31 2015 1:29PM
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eheath
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DorianFthe videomic go works relatively well, but wind noise is a huge issue with it (even with a deadcat)
- will work awesome though if you pair it with your smartphone and RODE's RODErec app and record off camera audio

if you want to record on camera audio then dont bother though, go with the pro


There should not be a difference between each mic in relation to wind noise, you just need to fit your deadcat properly.
Mar 31 2015 1:30PM
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DorianF
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pussyfooterThere should not be a difference between each mic in relation to wind noise, you just need to fit your deadcat properly.


you have filter and level controls with the pro and if properly set up will help a bit

you dont have anything with the go

I'm assuming that you can speak more to this though Eheath, you know a lot more about audio than i do so i could be mistaken here
Mar 31 2015 1:38PM
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eheath
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DorianFyou have filter and level controls with the pro and if properly set up will help a bit

you dont have anything with the go

I'm assuming that you can speak more to this though Eheath, you know a lot more about audio than i do so i could be mistaken here


The filter option with the pro is pointless IMO you can do the same thing in post with any microphone.

Levels can be nice but now days most newer dslrs have better in camera functions for audio. When it comes to filming skiing, its not that big of a deal.
Mar 31 2015 1:45PM
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