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Kuk
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Link Posted on Mar 01 2008 08:23 PM

What do I need for mic's and mixer? Better camcorder?
I have a Canon miniDV Optura Xi camcorder that has mic and audio inputs. I think I need mic's or a small, portable mixer with bass roll-off.
It seems most band videos I watched have very distorted audio possibly from the onboard mic being overwhelmed by the bass material.
Anyone have suggestions? Idea ?

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Link Posted on Mar 01 2008 09:29 PM

I had the same problem. I bought Rode stereo mic and I adjust the audio manually to keep everything well within the green..

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Link Posted on Mar 01 2008 09:41 PM

Thank you for your reply. I read the Rode mic wasn't so spiffy but you get good results with yours.
Any more suggestions?

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Link Posted on Mar 01 2008 10:26 PM

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VideoMicSt/

I use this mic with a "Dead Cat" on it & I always use the 10db filter.. Just keep the sound in the green..

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Link Posted on Mar 02 2008 06:49 PM

It was the RODE NT-4 I had read complaints about. The Stereo Video mic looks like what I need. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

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Link Posted on Mar 03 2008 01:19 PM

I have experience with the Sennheiser stuff... excellent sounding mikes, but very much $$$...
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Link Posted on Mar 03 2008 07:20 PM

Those Sennheiser mics are $1,000 off MSRP on ebay. They are nice but more than I need to spend right now.

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