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HPX3000 Genuine or third party camera michrophone
Hello all,
Forgot to order camera microphone in the original order. Do I go for genuine or is there a Sennheiser or Rhode product that could be better??
Best
Tim Maloney
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7 Replies
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For the on-camera mic? I’d go for a good mic period. No need to have the ‘official’ one. Well make sure you get one that records 24p lol.
Noah
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I use the AT 835ST stereo mike on my HPX2000 and it is wonderfull.
Mule Ferguson
Pumpkin Creek Video -
I use the AT 835ST stereo mike on my HPX2000 and it is wonderfull.
Harold Mule Ferguson
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Most “stock” mics have the cable permanently attached so you just have one XLR to attach to the camera whereas non stock mics need a separate cable to join the camera and mic. No question, the stock mic is neater when on board the camera as it is not as long physically, the cable is the exact length, and there are less XLR fittings. Everything is neatly tucked near the camera.
I’ve been using a Sennheiser K6 system which is a power module with different ends, ME-64; 65; 66; 67 etc so you can change ends for different pick-up patterns. These types are typically longer than a stock mic but that is handy for hand holding during interviews etc. I have a custom made cable with right angle connectors so the cable isn’t all over the place. I carry a 5′ cable for spot interviews where the cam is on a tripod and myself or an assistant can hand hold the mic.
Since on camera mic-ing of audio is rarely ideal I think I’m going back to a cleaner “stock” mic. Even with the custom XLR cable I have for my Sennheiser it still makes for some cluttering and crowding around the lens where matte boxes, filters and adapters are being dealt with on a higher priority. On camera mic-ing is more backup audio or for run & gun. Serious audio should be handled separately and cabled to the camera anyway. Even with a stock mic I can still use the Sennheiser for interviews etc. on the other channel and it will probably be faster to remove it from a bag than to have to unscrew it from the camera quick releasemount.
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I purchased the Panasonic stereo mic which they pair with the camera. It is excellent, reflecting a substantial improvement of nearly all of the practical aspects of the camera. I’m sure there are other mics that would sound good, but this has the advantage of quality plus a good fit.
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I agree with Rennie. I tried the ME66 and found it too long, and the XLR cable was always in the way. I wound up going back to the stock mic.
I find that I really never use a “mounted” mic for anything critical anyway, so the stock mic works well enough in most situations, and having the cable built into the mic makes it way more compact.
It’s definitely a trade off – high quality vs. convenience. But unless you really need a quality mounted mic, I would recommend the stock.
-Brad
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Hi Tim,
Interested to see you bought the 3000. I’m also interested in the camera. I already have many of the bits that aren’t included in the basic head price (VF, Panny Mic, Sennheiser slot-in, etc) so I’m seriously considering the camera to replace my SDX900. How do you find it compared to your Varicam? Does the lack of native slo-mo on the 3000 concern you? The lack of VFR is one of my pre-purchase concerns.
Cheers,
PeterPeter Corbett
Powerhouse Productions
http://www.php.com.au
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