November
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2009
Radio Mics & Alternatives for Low Budget Filmmaking?
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25 Comments to “Radio Mics & Alternatives for Low Budget Filmmaking?”
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By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 2:41 am
Sorry, my only experience is with the H2 – and it is fantastic.
I’ve also used it for podcasting with several people in the room and that also sounded fantastic.
Personally I don’t see a need to spend out more, unless the other mics are offering more features (other than sound quality – where the H2 seems to be as good as it gets).
Even then, “More features” is only good if you actually have a need for them.
By lilpep4ever, November 7, 2009 @ 2:42 am
Hi Rick,
I don’t know which to buy, the new zoom h4n or the tascam dr-1. They both look good! I know you have zoom h2, but have you tried the new h4n? Anyways, I wanna use it for podcasting and recording piano. Thoughts?
By FelipeHenao1, November 7, 2009 @ 3:00 am
Surround 4-5 micsat 4 different places.
I like a lot your reviews
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 3:30 am
I Googled it – it looks pretty good -although it doesn’t mention anything about 5.1 surround – which the H2 can do.
By felovideo, November 7, 2009 @ 3:50 am
Rick I like a lot your reviews. I was about to buy a wireless system, and deciding if buying a vhf or uhf, when you showed me
the zoom h2 option. Thankyou. Now I want to tell you a great tip There is a better portable digital recorder for the same price, and as a pro I can tell you.
Is the TASCAM DR-07 Tryit and you will see the difference.
Felipe
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 4:10 am
hi – I was using the HTDZ HT-81 – it’s a cheapie but goodie.
See my video titled “A Low Cost External Microphone Solution HTDZ HT-81 Review” – where I review the product and give links to it on eBay.
By HardwiredProductions, November 7, 2009 @ 4:56 am
What is the mic you are using for this video? It is great compared to the samples you gave, and I don’t hear any background noise or camera noise at all. Just curious…
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 5:17 am
the little lapel mic I used at 3:15 has a small watch battery just beneath the actual mic (a compartment unscrews)
By flashgunfilms, November 7, 2009 @ 6:10 am
OK…so the mic has a battery compartment somewhere – just seems unlikely. I’ll buy one and see where it fits in. 2AA probably.
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 6:40 am
the plug-in mic needs to be self powererd – it needs to be the type that won’t work without a battery being installed and the mic switched on.
By flashgunfilms, November 7, 2009 @ 7:10 am
PS: what do you mean in your Note: the mic must be powered? You mean a battery for the mic or the digital recording device?
By flashgunfilms, November 7, 2009 @ 7:53 am
I like this idea because you could fit all the actors with the digital mic and also shoot with a shotgun mic – then use the latter for background noise – if you want it. However, any rules of thumb re positioning of mic? A few bits of your sound were a little muffled. Maybe too close? I guess what we now need is a review of the best digital recoridng devices? Anyway, 5*
By mckemckenzie, November 7, 2009 @ 8:09 am
thank you. Very helpful and exciting info!
By lufferov, November 7, 2009 @ 8:11 am
The audio from that cheap lavalier mic was amazing! Can I recommend you use this method for your future videos, the audio was greatly improved once you switched to it.
By NuggetsOfTruth, November 7, 2009 @ 9:08 am
For anyone interested, i bought a Dynasonic DSR-1 which does much the same job as the H2 but it doesn’t require powered mics and its only £99. It’s not as good as the H2 but its good enough for video unless you need Dolby 5.1
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 9:14 am
Just looked but the one I brought is no longer available on eBay. Try typing “lapel microphone” in amazon and see what comes back.
By evrdrandosity, November 7, 2009 @ 10:13 am
can u post a link to the lapel mic? and what is the size?
By rickvanman, November 7, 2009 @ 11:08 am
Check out eBay item: 150358279244
It’s a 2-way headphone splitter with 2 independent volume controls – might be exactly what you need
By CINECAMARATV, November 7, 2009 @ 12:04 pm
I use a GS500 like yours. I make many interviews in places with a lot of background sound. Since I cannot re-shoot any interviews I connect 2 mics to the GS500; a rode video mic and a Nady hand held wireless video mic. I connect to mic to the 500 with a miniplug Y spltter. If one mic fails the other serves as backup. The problem I have is balancing both mics volumes since this method can also produce a great stereo effect. Any ideas?
By C0ldFart, November 7, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
another good reason in my usage is when taping live performance of rock bands. The sound pressure close to monitors and PA is very high, so when teaming up with a audiowoman (my wife) we can be at two places at once
By CINECAMARATV, November 7, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
High Rick.
I am still very impressed with the audio quality of the H2. Hand held mics are begining to be availabe with integrated flash sound recorders but are RIDICULOUSLY EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE (+$1000 USA), They are mono and do a lot less than the H2. Search for HHB DRM85 in google. I use Nady wireless mics (lapel & handheld mic) and when I record a 3 hour conference there is no way to get around occasional interference caused by celular phones.
By DJ31419, November 7, 2009 @ 2:17 pm
so if i was going to use them to make videos in public places and i used those mics then the cops would pull up in a matter of minutes?
By CINECAMARATV, November 7, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
I mean the FCC in USA does not permit using any kind of walkie takies for constant transmition. They are for short voice transmitions between 2 parties. You cannot use them to make you own personal comunity radio station, sing all day long, record the full length weddings, or substitute wireless mics used for interviews, tv, and movies. If your out in the dessert. you will have no problems. If you are in the city, you will get arrested for obstructing comunications which is a crime.
By DJ31419, November 7, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
nvm
can u just use a digital voice recorder and those cheap mics?
By DJ31419, November 7, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
wut do u mean could i not use those cheap mics from ebay in the US?