OT: Microphone for DSLR

[ergott]

Originally Posted by tuxbailey

ooohhh, that looks like a very nice set up.

I just got it working as a killer webcam setup. HDMI capture cards have gotten cloned and are about $30 online.

I can also run a second, near-mic into it or any mic setup and use it to mix it all into the line in so if you have your levels right, there's almost no post work.

[reuben]

Originally Posted by tuxbailey

Yeah I was ready to buy a Rode or Shure until I read about the preamp weakness of the camera.

Also application wise might make a difference. I imagine sport event or concert has a lot more background noise to mask out the hissing while recording a string instrument in a quiet room might be more challenging.

Wind noise can be a biggie, hence the windscreen/sock.

A lot depends on the application. Indoors, controlled (press conference)? Indoors uncontrolled (sports event)? Outdoors uncontrolled (boating/sailing, sports, etc.)? Just trying to get decent video and sound for family memories?

Is directional OK or desired, or do you want the full sound of the event?

It's a set of compromises, and money comes into play.

Unless, of course, you go for N+1...

[benb]

Originally Posted by ergott

I have a Zoom H6. You can then line out into camera so you don't have to mix in post.

This setup offers you many more options than just getting a mic.

This was what I was alluding to with my Tascam as well, I just don't actually have an external mic to use with it.

You guys are going to make me try this though.

[tuxbailey]

Seems like for my purpose the Beachtek will be my ticket.

Will report back on how it owrks out with my cheapo mic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGSpUgE0qP0

[tuxbailey]

Just to follow up to close the loop. I received the Beachtek yesterday and it solves my problem. Very versatile. Highly recommended (or any similar preamp) for anyone who shoots video with their DSLR