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Need Shgun mic that won’t pick up sound from mounting bands on boom pole
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David,
I’m trying to make sure you actually need a new piece of gear. There are different models of suspension mount. If the holder rings are too close together and can’t be moved and the mic is too long you get wobble.
If the rubber bands are old, you get wobble.
Again, how about posting a pix so we can see what’s going on.
Ty Ford
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give me a sec. I think you nailed it, though…too close together (band mounts) and too long/heavy of a mic.
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i found the Rycote mount for like $80. I’m gonna get it regardless.
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David, it may well be worth it to post a picture of the shockmount & mic you are using. You may not need to spend money.
Another thing, you stated that you need a mic with a wider pick-up pattern, yet your current mic is a 15″ shotgun. Typically, long shotguns like that have a very narrow pick-up pattern. Can you maybe explain what your needs are from the mic a bit more? What applications are you using it in?
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sorry about not being able to post pic. Been crazy busy over her and not feeling so hot on top of that. Yeah, the 15″ mic does have a rather narrow pick-up pattern. I mainly use if for documentary-style shooting, where a group of people are talking, un-scripted, to the camera more or less. Sometimes to each other. The boom pole, thus, gets moved around a lot and noise from the bands gets picked up on the mic.I’m almost certain it’s from the mic bouncing up and down ever so slightly.
That’s why i was looking at that Rode NTG2. It’s shorter. lighter and has wider pick-up range.
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It may not have sunk in, or I may not have mentioned it, but shotgun mics are not good in interiors (or slappy exteriors). They are very directional at higher frequencies, but are quite omni at mid and low frequencies.
For slappy environments, you need a short hyper or super cardioid. The best is the Schoeps cmc641.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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+1 to Ty’s remark
You could also look into an Audio-Technica 4053b if you need a less-expensive alternative. BUT (and it is a large one) you will NEVER, EVER regret purchasing something of that level of quality. It is a standard for a reason – they are consistent and achieve consistent results, when used in a consistent manner. As the tools become more precise, accurate, and their use more transparent, the onus is on the operator to use it in a manner that befits the level of gear which they have.
Wolf
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I was very fortunate to have a 4053 and a cmc641 here at the same time when I was trying to decide what mic to buy. “These are pretty similar metal tubes that collect sound. How different could they be?”, I thought.
I was very surprised. Not to say the 4053 is a bad mic, but the cmc641 is just on a whole different level and worth the price difference.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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thanks again. I’m at a slight disadvantage over here cause i’m a one man show who often relies on non-professionals to run boom for me. Needless to say, they often treat it like a broom stick.
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David,
There may be magic in the art and craft, but it does not extend to creating great audio with untrained craftspeople and lesser gear.
I’m not being snobby. It’s just the way it is. I do understand your predicament. I get asked all the time to do location audio for free for startup projects. I’d much rather be home in my studio working on a new guitar piece than spending 12 hours on a local indie shoot with bad actors and an ill conceived script.
Not saying you fit that description AT ALL. Just passing on what happens here.
Regards,
Ty
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