Also the Tascam DR-100mkII.
BTW, what mic(s) did you use? Was the mic on a boom-pole or mounted on the camera? Who was booming? Provide a lot more details.
First, you shouldn't expect much from micro budget gear. Second, capturing solid production sound is more about having the knowledge, acquiring the skills and precise technique than the gear. Using cheap gear means that you need more knowledge, skill and technique as you must overcome the shortcomings of the cheap gear.
The recorder and the mic you mentioned are way out of my range. But if I know for sure I will capture fantastic sound I would sell my left armI'd 100% agree with what the previous posters said. Alcove Audio is one of the audio pros here.
When you post questions like this, it would be very helpful to be told what other audio gear you have and what sound you'll be capturing primarily (crucially where and how: indoors, outdoors, booming etc).
I know you said "Anything comparable in this price range" but I'm going to go out on a limb here: if your budget can stretch into the $660 price range then this gives you probably the best bang for the buck...
Marantz PMD661 MKII Professional Portable Flash Field Recorder
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...661mkii_Marantz_PMD661_MKII_Professional.html
The key is the pre-amps the Marantz uses are hugely better than the pre-amps in either the Zoom H4 or Tascam DR-40 / DR-100 / DR-60 so for film making that means when you use the gain (which you will) on the Marantz, you'll have near noiseless gain as opposed to the more noisy gain on the Zoom / Tascam. That means much better sound (provided you have a decent mic and audio technique).
Obviously there is no point spending $660 on the Marantz if you're parring it with a poor quality mic or bad/poor audio technique.
I use a Tascam DR40 but I bypass the Tascam's pre-amps and use a dedicated pre-amp (a Sound Devices MM1 - the pre-amps on the MM1 are outstanding). My primary mic is an Audio Technica AT4053b which is highly regarded for indoor sound capture.
Capturing good audio is crucial to most indie projects and unfortunately that requires spending considerable $$$ (most new indie film makers do not budget enough for audio capture). The other part of the equation is knowing how to use the gear properly and practice/experience using it...
Please give me a list of equipments that would produce acceptable sounds from professional view. Of course I have no budget but if it's reasonable I could set a goal. Thanks.Also the Tascam DR-100mkII.
BTW, what mic(s) did you use? Was the mic on a boom-pole or mounted on the camera? Who was booming? Provide a lot more details.
First, you shouldn't expect much from micro budget gear. Second, capturing solid production sound is more about having the knowledge, acquiring the skills and precise technique than the gear. Using cheap gear means that you need more knowledge, skill and technique as you must overcome the shortcomings of the cheap gear.
You might have missed my answer to your question: I used RODE NTG1 and a lav mic Sennheiser ew100 g2, in two different recording sessions. The boom guy supposed to be a professional. The Rode provided very low volume and echo-y in enclosed space like the bathroom. The lav mic picked up a lot of noise from body movements.You still haven't answered any of the questions regarding what mic you used, what you were recording, how you were using the gear, etc.
Is that gear you still have? Or have simply used that gear in the past?You might have missed my answer to your question: I used RODE NTG1 and a lav mic Sennheiser ew100 g2, in two different recording sessions. The boom guy supposed to be a professional. The Rode provided very low volume and echo-y in enclosed space like the bathroom. The lav mic picked up a lot of noise from body movements.
I used RODE NTG1 and a lav mic Sennheiser ew100 g2, in two different recording sessions. The boom guy supposed to be a professional. The Rode provided very low volume and echo-y in enclosed space like the bathroom. The lav mic picked up a lot of noise from body movements.
The Rode provided very low volume and echo-y in enclosed space like the bathroom. The lav mic picked up a lot of noise from body movements.
I stil have those mic but rented the zoom.Is that gear you still have? Or have simply used that gear in the past?
I used RODE NTG1
The boom guy supposed to be a professional.
The Rode provided very low volume
The lav mic picked up a lot of noise from body movements.
So I should never use shotgun mic for indoor?Bad choice for indoors; you should use a hypercardioid mic.
So I should never use shotgun mic for indoor?