Budget Microphone for DSLR

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Sarthak

Suggest a microphone for shooting indoors as well as outdoors within price cap of 200USD. I want sound quaity good enough for youtube. I am going to use this microphone for shooting short films and documanteries.
I have considered both RODE VMGO and audio technica Atr 6550 but I am confused right now
 
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Sarthak said:
I want sound quaity good enough for youtube.
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As Youtube contains content from amateur home videos recorded on a smartphone all the way up to high quality commercial content, saying "good enough for Youtube" doesn't really narrow down the level of quality you're after.

Sarthak said:
Suggest a microphone for shooting indoors as well as outdoors within price cap of 200USD.
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I have little/no experience of mics in this price range so I can't help much. I can tell you a few things which might be useful though:

1. Almost any mic will provide some level of improvement over what is likely built into your camera.

2. As a general rule, avoid stereo mics (as suggested by LegacyofWax) if you're mainly recording dialogue.

3. At the top of your budget, an obvious choice would be the Rode Videomic Pro, a firm favourite amongst low budget camera mounted mics. As it's so popular, you might find a used one for well under your budget limit.

4. If you have the option, test out the mic before you buy it, to see if it meets your sound quality expectations.

5. Getting the mic off the camera, on to a boom and closer to the subject will, in almost every circumstance, provide higher sound quality than just buying a better quality camera mounted mic.

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@AudioPostExpert You are right I should have explained my requirement. Well I am planning to shoot a short film for which I am going to use a Nikon D3200 with which I need a good microphone. No wants shitty voice quality.

I have searched all over internet but couldn't find a used Rode VMP for sale in India. So I am stuck with the choices between a Rode VMGo and Audi Technica ATR6550. :huh:
Due to its low price, two mounting options, good reviews and battery power, I am attracted to ATR6550. :blush:

I think I will get a boom pole or boom arm latter this month along with a shocker mounting.
 
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Okay, here's a list of mics that you should consider.

Rode VideoMic
Rode VideoMic Pro
Rode NTG-2
Audio Technica AT897

I recommend these for their audio and build quality, and because they will be compatible with future purchases. They all have a battery powered phantom power scheme. The NTG-2 and AT897 will need an XLR to mini pin (3.5mm) convertor/adaptor.

Although it sounds decent for the price, the ATR6550 should be considered a "disposable" as it cannot be repaired once it breaks.

Solid production sound is much, much more than the mic, it's aiming the mic correctly. Proper aiming is from above the actor and pointed at the notch at the base of the throat. You should read "The Location Sound Bible" by Ric Viers; a solid introduction to production sound.




Oh, your English language lesson for the day....

I think I will get a boom pole or boom arm latter this month along with a shocker mounting.
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Don't know if you just tapped the "T" twice, but it should be later.

Mics are put into a shock mount.
 
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Alcove Audio said:
Okay, here's a list of mics that you should consider.

Rode VideoMic
Rode VideoMic Pro
Rode NTG-2
Audio Technica AT897

I recommend these for their audio and build quality, and because they will be compatible with future purchases. They all have a battery powered phantom power scheme. The NTG-2 and AT897 will need an XLR to mini pin (3.5mm) convertor/adaptor.

Although it sounds decent for the price, the ATR6550 should be considered a "disposable" as it cannot be repaired once it breaks.

Solid production sound is much, much more than the mic, it's aiming the mic correctly. Proper aiming is from above the actor and pointed at the notch at the base of the throat. You should read "The Location Sound Bible" by Ric Viers; a solid introduction to production sound.




Oh, your English language lesson for the day....



Don't know if you just tapped the "T" twice, but it should be later.

Mics are put into a shock mount.
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NTG-2 and AT 897 are out of my budget.
and yes I make a lotT of mistTakes
 
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You can find the NTG-2 and AT897 used for under US$200 - if you can find any used in your part of the world.


The big issue is what you want to accomplish. If this is a hobby than an ATR6550 or VMG would be just fine for you. If this is to be a profession then you really need to think through your equipment requirements.
 
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Alcove Audio said:
You can find the NTG-2 and AT897 used for under US$200 - if you can find any used in your part of the world.
Nope the only mic I could find was NT2A.

The big issue is what you want to accomplish. If this is a hobby than an ATR6550 or VMG would be just fine for you. If this is to be a profession then you really need to think through your equipment requirements.
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To be true I have never shot an entire short film on my own, this would be first time though this affair is purely out of passion a little income wouldn't hurt, I guess. But yeah I am not making an Alien vs Machine, atleast not yet.
 
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