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Camera microphone for recording music

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killabees
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Hey folks, I plan on recording a friend busking outside with my nikon d5100. I am looking for a decent mic that will capture the sound better than the stock microphone on my camera. Can anyone point me in the right direction that will get me a good quality sound? i'm not looking for the perfect sound, just something that will do the job well.
Thanks
Feb 22 2017 11:18AM
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dyer
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do NOT buy the rode video mic go
Feb 22 2017 1:18PM
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killabees
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dyerdo NOT buy the rode video mic go


good looks, any recommendations?
Feb 22 2017 1:21PM
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LukasSchroeder
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whats your budget
Feb 22 2017 6:26PM
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killabees
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right now >300. in the future once i get a better lense the budget will be bigger so lets hear >300 and
Feb 22 2017 8:23PM
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cultrara
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I don't know shit about audio recording, but you might want to consider getting some sort of external mic not connected to your cam so you can have consistent sound if you plan on moving around while filming.

Put the mic in a good spot and sync it up in post.
Feb 23 2017 12:18AM
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killabees
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cultraraI don't know shit about audio recording, but you might want to consider getting some sort of external mic not connected to your cam so you can have consistent sound if you plan on moving around while filming.

Put the mic in a good spot and sync it up in post.


i do but this will be mainly for street recording. i got big plans for this other mic
Feb 23 2017 8:35AM
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Forcillo
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I'd get a Rode NTG-2 with an XLR - 3.5mm adapter. More versatile and lasting than a videomic pro or something similar.
Feb 23 2017 4:28PM
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