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Rode VideoMic Go is a New $99 Shotgun Mic for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras

November 18, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Rode VideoMic Go 2

Rode has introduced the new VideoMic Go as a lightweight on-camera mic that doesn’t use batteries. The VideoMic Go is mounted on an integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount and weighs a minuscule 73 grams. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr, Video Production Tagged With: hdslr, rode, shotgun mic, VideoMic Go

 

Rode VideoMic HD Brings Serious Audio to HDSLRs

January 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Rode VideoMic HD

The thing about shooting video with HDSLRs is the necessity of using a dual system for audio.  I’ve tried several mics that plug-in to the 5D’s mic port and there are many good ones; however, none replace the quality you get from an external recorder and a shotgun mic (my favorite being the Rode NTG-3).

Even if you’re rolling with something small like a Zoom H4n, you need a couple of mounting points for the recorder and mic, which needs to be in a shock mount to avoid noise from camera handling or cords tapping against your gear.  Now, that simple little HDSLR run-and-gun kit looks like your TV’s cable box vomited on top of your camera.  And, you’d better not forget to hit record twice (camera and H4n) before you call ‘action’ (*raises hand). [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, hdslr, ntg-3, rode, shotgun mic, video, VideoMic HD, XLR, zoom h4n

HDSLR Gear That Saves the Day

April 6, 2011 By Eric Reagan

I’ve been working on a short film project recently with my church (along with our in-house video director/my very good friend Nick, and some very talented volunteers). The short film is something we plan to use as part of our Easter morning service later this month.  We’re shooting it entirely on the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 7D. We shot most of the scenes in one day at two locations (around 25 total set ups for a 16+ hour shooting day).  Yesterday, we wrapped up with the intro scene, which calls for the lead character in a vehicle talking on a cell phone.

I thought I would share some of the random little tools that really saved the day and helped us get the shots (and audio) that were critical to this production. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: 5d mark ii, 7d, cinematography, gorillapod, guerilla filmmaking, hdslr, joby, Mafrotto 241V, Rode NTG-3, Shock Mount, short film, shotgun mic, suction cup, zoom h4n

Rode Videomic Pro Compared to Original Videomic

January 28, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Carl from Digital SLR Shooter put together the above comparison video between the new Rode Videomic Pro and the original Rode Videomic.  I’m pretty impressed with the difference the +20db gain setting makes on noise for the new mic.  Thanks for sharing your test Carl. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to try one out for myself soon.

Additional links:

  • Carl’s previous test
  • Rode’s website

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, canon 5d mark ii, dslr, hdslr, mic, microphone, rode, rode videomic pro, shotgun mic, videomic, videomic pro

Rode VideoMic Pro

January 15, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Rode has announced the VideoMic Pro, a follow-up to its popular VideoMic that became an almost instant standard for HDSLR video use.  The new VideoMic Pro was designed to address lower noise, lighter weight and a better shock mounting system. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, cinematography, hdslr, mic, microphone, rode, shotgun mic, videomic, videomic pro

HDSLR Audio and Shotgun Mic Shootout

November 1, 2010 By Eric Reagan

For those of you interested in the HDSLR scene, there’s a new post over at Tech Tilt covering HDSLR audio setups, along with a discussion of the below video that compares multiple mics and audio sources.

Audio sources covered in the video are listed below.

Canon 5D Mark II + Rode NTG-2

Canon 7D On-Camera Audio

Rode NTG-3 + PreSonus FireStudio

Audio Technica AT8015 + PreSonus FireStudio

Get the full coverage over at Tech Tilt: HDSLR Audio: Shotgun Mic Shootout

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: at8015, audio technica, firestudio, h4n, hdslr, mic, microphone, ntg-1, ntg-2, ntg-3, presonus, rode, shotgun mic, zoom

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