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Mic’s for ambient recording
I’m looking for suggestions on mic’s good for ambient recording.
I have my Audio Technia AT897’s but need 2 mics for ambient recording from my Marantz PDM660. Also have the AT2020 for voice overs and 2 Shure SM11’s.
For example I have my AT897 on a boom pole to capture a dedication at a Church but would also like 2 stand mounted (I guess, figure-8) mics, one pointed at the choir and another at the congregation.
This is the best example I can give. I’m still learning the various microphones (dynamic vs condenser) so I’d appreciate any help or suggestions.
Thanks
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
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Hi Will
Thanks for your reply. I can only say WOW! Never heard of these before. A little too pricey for my wallet though. What’s toward the bottom of the food chain then?What about a Samson CO-3 or Beyer M130? I’m trying to gather information and somewhere I heard about these.
Allen
My web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
NEW! Shanghai MagLev DVD. -
Not familiar with the Samson but the M130 is an excellent stereo mic for your purposes.
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Haven’t studied the mic’s but if the Beyer M130 is stereo, then I should need only 1? I’d plan to connect the auxiliary mic’s to my Marantz PDM 660 which has 2 XLR connections plus phantom power. I have 2 stage stands with short booms. For the main subject, I’d use either my wireless system or the AT897 on a boom pole to the camera. Currently I have the Sony VX2000 with the Sign Video XLR adapter.
I noticed on eBay a while ago that someone was selling a new PDM670 with a free Rode NT3. I didn’t purchase it because I got a better deal on the 660 that came with 2 boundry mics. Quite a savings as I didn’t need all the features of the 670. PCM/WAV and MP3 mono/stereo is all I needed. Sometimes for my video work, I convert the Wav to OGG for use in Vegas Video.
When I do my technical railway video work, I use the Shure SM11’s taped with gaffer’s tape outside the window to pick up the ambient sounds.
Thanks for your help.
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
NEW! Shanghai MagLev DVD. -
When I worked news, an ev635 served well as a presence mic, but now that I freelance I use a schoeps mk41 or mk5 which switches between cardiod and omni.
John Hartney
werks.tv
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
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Thanks John
By the way, are you going to NAB? We got to meet up sometime. We’re both in the same town.
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
NEW! Shanghai MagLev DVD. -
Thanks all who offered suggestions.
I wound up purchasing 2 Rode NT3 mics. Got a good deal on them and I think they’re well suited for my purpose.
Thanks again
AllenMy web site features;
China, China Railways and music.
https://www.azagel.comVideo site;
https://www.asxvideo.com
NEW! Shanghai MagLev DVD.
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