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External Camera Mic help

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Aric
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Looking for an inexpensive external camera mic that will work with my t3i and is comparable to RODE mic’s (posted this in gear talk but didn’t know if it’s more fitting here)
Oct 23 2019 12:14PM
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Hangry
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The RODE Video Micro is only $60, and it does a phenomenal job for its price. I use it for skiing, biking, skating, and music, and it has yet to disappoint. I wouldn’t go for something much cheaper

Link to it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMicro-Compact-Camera-Microphone/dp/B015R0IQGW
Oct 23 2019 1:21PM
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LukasSchroeder
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the correct spot for this is Media and Arts, there's plenty of threads there as well as people that can help with this.
I'd recommend looking for a used first generation Videomic pro - I bought mine for $300 years ago, and wouldn't expect more than $150CAD for it. or get a new/used Videomic go.
Just understand that you're getting what you pay for, and a $40 mic off of amazon isn't going to help much or last you long. especially if you're shooting in the cold.
Oct 23 2019 2:50PM
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Aric
Posts: 190 - Karma: 851
Thank you
LukasSchroederthe correct spot for this is Media and Arts, there's plenty of threads there as well as people that can help with this.
I'd recommend looking for a used first generation Videomic pro - I bought mine for $300 years ago, and wouldn't expect more than $150CAD for it. or get a new/used Videomic go.
Just understand that you're getting what you pay for, and a $40 mic off of amazon isn't going to help much or last you long. especially if you're shooting in the cold.
Oct 23 2019 5:37PM
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Aric
Posts: 190 - Karma: 851
Thank you
HangryThe RODE Video Micro is only $60, and it does a phenomenal job for its price. I use it for skiing, biking, skating, and music, and it has yet to disappoint. I wouldn’t go for something much cheaper

Link to it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMicro-Compact-Camera-Microphone/dp/B015R0IQGW
Oct 23 2019 5:38PM
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Aric
Posts: 190 - Karma: 851
LukasSchroederthe correct spot for this is Media and Arts, there's plenty of threads there as well as people that can help with this.
I'd recommend looking for a used first generation Videomic pro - I bought mine for $300 years ago, and wouldn't expect more than $150CAD for it. or get a new/used Videomic go.
Just understand that you're getting what you pay for, and a $40 mic off of amazon isn't going to help much or last you long. especially if you're shooting in the cold.


would you still need a dead cat for the video mic pro?
Oct 25 2019 9:41PM
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Chubz.
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Aricacriwould you still need a dead cat for the video mic pro?


If you’re going to be filming skiing absolutely. A good mic is of no use when all you hear is wind. A good dead cat you’ll be able to do moderate to high speed follows with crisp clear sound. I picked up one with good ratings off amazon for I think 35 bucks a few years back. Gave me awesome sound every time. I was using a standard rode video mic, the step down from the pro and I loved every minute of use.
Oct 26 2019 12:35AM
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Aric
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Dope thanks for the info
Chubz.If you’re going to be filming skiing absolutely. A good mic is of no use when all you hear is wind. A good dead cat you’ll be able to do moderate to high speed follows with crisp clear sound. I picked up one with good ratings off amazon for I think 35 bucks a few years back. Gave me awesome sound every time. I was using a standard rode video mic, the step down from the pro and I loved every minute of use.
Oct 26 2019 10:38AM
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