Peter Cleverdon Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am looking for the best on camera shotgun microphone that will also function on a boom pool and is under $300. I am leading in the direction of one of the Rode VideoMics. I don't think the cheap Audio-Technica/Azden mics are good quality, please give me suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Hal Smith Posted April 14, 2012 Premium Member Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sennheiser MKH-416's are the standard of the industry. I own one and it's the only shotgun I've ever listened to that sounds like a good quality cardiod or supercardiod mike. It doesn't have that metallic sound that every other shotgun I've auditioned had, including other Senneisers. Admittedly they cost a lot more than than $300 but you'll never have to buy another shotgun, you'll have started with the best. You will need a 48 volt phantom mike power supply for it if you're using it directly on a camera, not plugged into a professional mixer with a built-in phantom supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Gray Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I use this guy, and very happy with it. But definitely invest in a shock mount and a good windscreen (blimp or dead cat) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/97711-REG/Audio_Technica_AT8035_AT8035_Shotgun_Microphone.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Cleverdon Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks for the help, I have used that Sannheiser microphone and have been very impressed but unfortunately I cant afford one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 The Sennheiser ME66 isn't bad for its money, I've had many good experiences with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christopher Sheneman Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 School I went to used both Audio Technica AT897's and the ME-66. I liked the AT's more, I thought they sounded better and we're definately more robust, had a battrey slip.. I remember smacking a tree, wall, railing, ceiling etc..more than once (or trying to some fine girl's attention on a set). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Connolly Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 If you can stretch to the Rode NTG-3, you won't be disappointed. The sound quality is very close to the more expensive Sennheiser 416 and a lot better then the similar priced Sennheiser ME66/K6. Its worth paying a bit extra for a mic as its something that's going to give good service for years, its a lifetime investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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