Any recommendations for a shotgun mic under $100? I've been looking at the Azden SMX-10 and MegaGear Mic; thoughts on those? Amazon.com: MegaGear Professional Shotgun Camcorder with Fuzzy Windjammer Azden SMX-10 Stereo Microphone
I wish someone would respond because I've been looking at mics too!! I don't know if I should spend more for a Rode or spend less and get an Audio Technica Pro-24??
I have no idea of the true differences between the high dollar and low cost ones yet. I picked up an XLR mic on amazon a few months back for $40 that works great on my XA10. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk
I might try this mic to tide me over during turkey season until I have the funds for a Rode Videomic. Only $40 and has good reviews. Amazon.com: TAKSTAR SGC-598 Photography Interview MIC Microphone
It was just a cheap ebay mic. JJC Black Microphone for Sony HVR Z1C Panasonic AJ MC700P 203MC 180B Canon XA10 | eBay
That's what I'm gonna start with.. see how it goes! Hopefully I'll have some good turkey videos to post in a few months!
Heres a Rode at 99 bucks. BH Photo or amazon are best places to buy from i think. It's the same one I have and paid 150 for. I can tell you that the difference between this mic and the azden sgm at $170 is night and day. Rode is the only way to go and in this case it's cheaper. Rode just came out with a "smartlav" mic.. its like a wireless mic system.. only it plugs into your phone, records to an app, and you transfer file from smartphone to computer and its only $60. I have an azden wireless system with external recorder that ran me about $400 total.. maybe more.. that i use for weddings or when im hunting with a camera man or running camera... but for self filming and doing studio shots, I prefer the smartlav! Less headaches for sure. Rode VideoMic GO On-Camera Shotgun Microphone VIDEOMIC-GO B&H Rode Rode smartLav Lavalier Condenser Microphone SMARTLAV B&H
I've been looking at those mics as well. I'll probably end up buying the Videomic GO for my T3i (not compatible with the S100). The SmartLav looks pretty sweet too.
I have a t3i and a 6d.. neither have great internal mics.. not many dslr's have good ones or audio controls for that matter... but that rode mic i have, definitely makes a difference to almost borderline broadcast quality if you set it up the best the camera will allow. worth every penny.
I was also looking at the Azden SMX-10, but I ended up pulling the trigger on a Audio Technica Pro-24, good mic for a good price. Def check it out if you haven't gotten one yet.
I just might have to. I have an Azden SGM-DSLR and that Rode from above.. Not sure what kind of tricks I'm going to pull for audio/video up in the tree during archery season.. Look for some spring turkey action from me come mid may.. I got one up my sleeve for then.
