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  Comparing Mics – New nikon vs Rode

  Posted by Tobias Gelston on April 5, 2011 at 1:10 am

  I am trying to figure out how these two mics compare, I have very little experience in the audio area – would love if you all could give me some thoughts on these two mics

  The newly announced nikon ME-1
  Frequency: 70-16000 Hz
  Signal to noise ratio: 60 dB
  Sensitivity: -42 dB +/- 3 dB
  Out impedance: 2.2 kΩ
  Power will be supplied by the camera
  Low cut filter with on/off switch
  Wind screen will be included
  Weight: 3.2 oz
  Vibration reduction technology

  And the Rode
  Power: 9V battery powered
  Acoustic Principle: Line gradient
  Directional Pattern: Super Cardioid
  Frequency range: 40Hz-20kHz, selectable HPF @ 80Hz/12dB/octave
  Output impedance: 200 Ohms
  Signal noise ratio: 74 dB SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
  Equivalent noise: 20 dB SPL (A – weighted per IEC651)
  Maximum SPL: 134dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1KOhm load)
  Sensitivity: -38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (15 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
  Weight: 176gm
  Dimensions: 65mmH x 250mmW x 102mmD

  Thanks,
  Tobias

  Brent Dunn replied 15 years, 3 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Brent Dunn

  April 5, 2011 at 2:02 pm

  What model # is the Rode. I’ve used two different Rode mics and the results are very good. Nikon is a camera company, so I’m sure they have someone making the Mic for them. I can’t comment on the quality without testing the Mic.

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