Rode Videomic or Rode SVM

[Ty Ford]

Using a mixer with a good limiter before your camera can keep the percussion peaks from overdriving the input of the camera.

Look at a Sound Devices 302 mixer.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Henrik Madsen]

Hi there
I have The same ting, wich mic to use?

I have made some video and agree that the closer the better BUT out dreams doesnt always come true.

I love using a beachtek gadget to my dslr to get the crispy audio with a nice mic and long XLR cables and so on. I just find myself in another situation right now.

I need i mic to put on my dslr, yes not the best, but i have to make the best out of the situation 😉
I need ti record 2 scenarios
1) The camera on a tripod filming green screen karoeke! I tried to take the audio from det player but the gear is crap and creates massive noise. I am a freelancer so i just have to make the best in The situation. The musik is loud but not overwhelming. Often there are 10 people sharing the 2 mic’s on set so it have to record a lot of ambience or choire singing.

2) are at weddings or partys. I want the whole room and often people singing all over, speeches and so on. I cant run all over the location placing mic’s and moving them, so i need a “all over” mic.

I knowi it’s 2 stupid and not ultimate solution, but i need the best, so stereo mic or videomic Pro?

Thanx..

[Sam Wheeler]

Hello,

I was wondering which Microphone; The Rode Stereo Videomic Pro or the Rode Videomic Pro would be better for recording me talking strait into the camera.. No ambient sound will be needed.. And if the mic chose is better sound quality then the other one.. Also if the Rode Videomic Pro is chosen, is there a difference in sound quality than the Rode Videomic? Or is it just the size?

Thanks so much,

Sam

[Ty Ford]

Hello Sam and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.

Go with the mono mic for standing in front of the camera and talking.

Regards,

Ty Ford
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[Sam Wheeler]

Hello Ty,

Thank you for such a quick response.. So for the Mono Videomic (Rode Videomic Pro more specifically) is there a difference between that and the previous version the Rode Videomic? I see the size difference but the originals size doesn’t bother me. In terms of sound quality which one is better?

Thanks so much!

-Sam

[Sam Wheeler]

Hello again,

Quick question.. I have been doing alot of research and hopefully I get a response soon enough.. I was looking into the Zoom H1 and it seems excellent, however I am looking to mount it onto my camera and film me taling about 3-5 feet away. So basically i want to use it as a shotgun microphone.. Would this be better sound quality than the rode videomic pro? Or is the zoom h1 just meant to be a close to mouth recorder? Would be very gratefull for a response. Thank you.

[Ty Ford]

Sam,

You are off the grid with speculations as to what non-traditional gear MIGHT work. You really can’t simply “look into” a piece of gear and rate it excellent.

Tell you what. Get one and let us know how you did.

Regards,

Ty Ford
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[Sam Wheeler]

Hello Ty,

I base my speculations for the Zoom H1 from youtube videos. HOWEVER, every video is using the Zoom H1 up close as a hand-held microphone. I decided though, that I’m going to get the Rode Videomic (non-pro version) and the Zoom H1. I’m then going to feed the rode into the zoom for ultimate shotgun-recording ratio.. This should be best option as the sound will be alot crisper using the Zoom H1, yet I will still be able to get decent audio-range using the Rode Videomic.

I will let you know how this all works out and will post tests when I receive these items. Thank you for your time and I will contact you with any further questions.

Sam Wheeler

[Ty Ford]

Sam,

Excellent. Let us know when you get something to post so we can hear.

Good Luck.

Ty Ford
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[William Christopher]

Hi,

I’m looking for ideas for getting the best sound in an environment where I need to keep a low profile–which means a DSLR and some form of sound capture. Project is a documentary. No booms and, in most cases, even a lav is not feasible.

Only one assistant. Cannot appear to be a professional shoot.

Indoors, there will be panels of up to twenty-five people. Outdoor filming will consist predominantly of life snapshots including spontaneous interviews and interactions.

Price is not a key consideration.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

‘Chris’