External DSLR mic recommendations

9 years 1 month ago #432247 by Uplander
I need a external mic that mounts on a hot shoe of my camera.  What's the best mic I can get for under $250?  

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9 years 1 month ago #432386 by John Landolfi
Look at sony electret mike for under $200


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9 years 1 month ago - 9 years 1 month ago #432388 by Stealthy Ninja
You want the best or you want Sony? Sony make... ok mics, but they're not the best.

Look no further than here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820758-RE...Compact_Shotgun.html

THat one has a deadcat which makes filming in the wind a bit easier.
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9 years 1 month ago #432397 by garyrhook
I just used one of these (last week) to shoot a video. It worked better than the camera mic, and even with movement I had little trouble evening out my audio from multiple takes and camera angles.

If I had consistent use for one, I'd buy the Rode. With the deadcat.


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9 years 1 month ago #432533 by TGonzo


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9 years 1 month ago #432555 by Stealthy Ninja

Stealthy Ninja wrote: You want the best or you want Sony? Sony make... ok mics, but they're not the best.

Look no further than here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820758-RE...Compact_Shotgun.html

THat one has a deadcat which makes filming in the wind a bit easier.

garyrhook wrote: I just used one of these (last week) to shoot a video. It worked better than the camera mic, and even with movement I had little trouble evening out my audio from multiple takes and camera angles.

If I had consistent use for one, I'd buy the Rode. With the deadcat.

TGonzo wrote: What do you think about the Rode mic?

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744768-RE...Compact_Shotgun.html  



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