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  Microphone Advice

  Posted by Sewellyboy on July 10, 2006 at 12:09 am

  I just bought a panasonic DVX100B camcorder. Any recommendations for microhpones to attach to the camera??? I’m probably looking in the 100 to 200 dollar range.
  I’m also looking to purchase a LAV mic. Any recommendations there?
  thanks in advance.

  Ty Ford replied 19 years, 10 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  Tom Maloney

  July 10, 2006 at 11:39 am

  I hane been down this road, Your audio is only as good as your weakest link. Don’t waste your money and put cheep mics to a good camera, you will be sorry. Save your money and get some good gear. I bit the bullet two years ago anf purchased a Lectro lay setup. wish I have done it years earlier. You get what you pay for. Try renting first and see whats out there

  Best regards
  Tom
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  Ty Ford

  July 10, 2006 at 10:56 pm

  Pretty much. What sort of work are you doing and what do you hope to do?

  Mics attached to cameras are pretty limiting.

  I’d start with a Sennheiser G2 wireless, a Countryman B6 wired with THE LINK so that it can be used hard wired or plugged into the Sennheiser.

  I’d get a Rode NTG-2 with wind protection and a 9-12 foot carbon fiber K-tek boom.

  I’d get a Sign Video ENG-44 mixer and a set of Sony MDR 7506 headphones.

  Regards,

  Ty Ford

  Ty Ford’s “Audio Bootcamp Field Guide” was written for video people who want better audio. Find out more at https://www.tyford.com

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