Hi.
@ Vitaliy_Kiselev
"Pro version is smaller and have preamp."
Is the preamp useles, if the camcorder has mic-in-power? For example Sony AX53.
RODE VideoMic Pro Overview
It´s good they changed the shock mount on the PRO too - The rubber holders of the original version are slipping off quite easily - AND the mic is always hanging a little bit to the front - Especially with a windscreen attached ...
VideoMic Pro is updated
I'm bringing up this thread up again because I have the same question as when this started, but applied for the GH3. While I know that numerous tests show that the Videomic Pro is much better than the Videomic on the GH3 when turning on the +20 and lowering the input level all the way down, I would like to know if anyone here uses the Videomic on the GH3 and what settings.
I bought a Videomic for my GH2 some months ago. At that time I didn't get the pro version because the +20 was not important in the GH2 camera - according to other tests online. However, I have now upgraded to the GH3 and I can't get the Videomic Pro at the moment. So, I'm stuck with the original Videomic. I tried lowering the input levels all the way down like I used to do in the GH2 but it goes way too low, I am thinking maybe somewhere around level 10 would be similar to the GH2 all the way down. Anyone has test this, or anyone has the Videomic on the GH3?
@peaceonearth Once you get it working, I'd love to hear what you think of the Pro vs the Rode Stereo. I tried a Rode Video Mic about 4-5 years ago (it was probably the Rode Stereo) and didn't like the quality, so I'm curious if you're seeing an improvement. That Rode Video Mic from 4-5 years ago was noisy as hell.
@matt_gh2 thanks for the hint. I don't think it's the camera settings as it works with the rode stereo mic and it's the same fault on two different cameras.
@peaceonearth I'd contact Rode to see what they say. Maybe first check the camera menu or camera manual to see if there's a menu setting to select audio source (might be a choice of on-board mic, versus the mic input) - just a guess.
I ordered a RVM Pro for the BMPCC as it's the only small DSLR mic with a 20+ db boost. Unfortunately it does not record audio neither on the BMPCC nor on a Canon. I can hear the boost of the noise when switching to +20db and knocking on the body too - but no recording audio. I tested two batteries also another mic on the cameras which worked. Is there a possibility that I made a mistake in setting up or is it just dead on arrival?
Jem take on Rode Video Mic Pro
http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3583/2.5mm-to-3.5mm-audio-adapter
As they are quite cheap I can recommend buying as many various as you can get and test them all. I got one here from amazon Germany.
Hello guys!
I need help!
Since there is 2.5" jack connector on the GH2, I ordered a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter to connect my Rode Videomic with it.
I was pissed off when noticed GH2 is not able to handle the mic, not even recognize it.
I am sure GH2 needs a special 2.5" to 3.5" adapter.
Can somebody show me an ebay link to a simple adapter which works with the GH2 properly?
Waiting for your help guys!
@fosterchen I'm not real excited about that. It looks like a videomic Pro glued on a squashed H4n. I'd rather have the component items....I guess it depends on the price
Still waiting for the premiere of the Videomic HD in 2013..
Amazon has a warehouse deal on the FR-300 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0029YPGQ8/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
Thanks! It'll be here Friday.
http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/field-recording/FR-300/
Yep, it is very good mike, it is sensitive and quality is good. Plus price is really good.
Feedback from guys at comments at:
I have this mic and have had surprisingly good results for the price. Very surprising. I also own a Rode NTG-2 and a Sennheiser MKH-416. In side-by-side tests of the this mic against the Senn ($1000 US) I was blown away. The MXL has a virtually identical sound quality and timbre, but slightly more self-noise. Is the Senn $850 better than the MXL, in my opinion no way. The Rode is noisier than both so I never use it anymore.
It is all about 304. For me, it is too long, and not sensitive mike.
http://www.mxlmics.com/microphones/field-recording/FR-304/
With small recorders we use you need most sensitive mikes, as recorders preamps mostly sucks.
@Vitaliy_Kiselev Your recommendations carry a lot of weight Vitaliy. I have the Rode video mic and am not unhappy with it but want a balanced mic for the AC160 and the H4N's.
Amazon has the MXL FR-300 ten dollars less than ebay. http://www.amazon.com/MXL-FR300-Inch-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B0029YPGQ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347496547&sr=8-1&keywords=MXL+10%22+inch+Camcorder+Shotgun+Condenser+Microphone+Mic
Do you still like the MXL for an inexpensive mic?
@MikeDax - i had that problem with the Pro version, and ended up using really small tie-wraps to keep rubber bands in place - works great now
any shoot with a sound mixer and boom op is not going to have an onboard mic to mix, Period
@kazuo - who TF mixes an onboard mic with a wireless and a boom?
I bought the regular VideoMic because the Pro version looked a bit flimsy, and I'd heard of the rubber bands coming off. I've never had any problems with the regular one, even running with it on a glidecam it's never detached.
Actually you are wrong too. If you're a capable location sound recordist you would have three: a lavalier (wireless), a gun, and onboard mike. Then you mix :)
NTG-3 *highly recommended -Mirror match for the Mkh 416 (industry standard)
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