[Alok Kumar]

Hey Bruce !!

Thanks a lot for your advise. I actually checked with a hypercardioid lapel(Shure WL184)and it worked perfect. The reason I was looking for a shotgun mic is because the same camera will be used by my brother as well for recording interview of 2 or more person sitting next to each other. Now I cannot afford 3 lapels with transmitter and receiver. And in that case I might need a audio recorder or a preamplifier and this will add more cost. That is what I think, I may be wrong !!

[Bruce Watson] “Better to use a hypercardioid for interiors in general.”

I thought shotgun mics have cardioid/hypercardioid/supercardioid pickup pattern. Please advise !!
Do you think I should go with Hypercardioid Lapel ?

[Bruce Watson] “Mic placement is way more important that mic brand. Just sayin’.”

I always place the mic as close to the subject as possible.

I am a maths teacher however not an expert with audio equipment. Do you think that I shouldn’t go with shotgun mic ?

Or please suggest me a mic I should go with in this situation, my budget is $1000.

Thanks again !!

[Alok Kumar]

Thanks Eric !!

Yes my camera does have a 48V phantom power and the XLR female connector. Since I’ve read good reviews for both NTG3 and VP89, so I was confused which one should I go with. I landed up here where I can get professional and expert advise.

Thanks to you Eric and Creativecow team.
Thanks a ton, you made my day !!

God bless !!