Which Boom Mics Do I Use? 2020 Edition
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- In today’s episode, I tell you about all of the boom microphones I choose for indoor and outdoor dialogue recording for video and film. We cover several different price ranges and both shotgun and small diaphragm condenser microphones as well as camera-top shotgun mics.
#Boom #Shotgun #Microphone
Jump ahead:
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Camera-top Shotgun Microphones
08:50 Less than $300 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
12:46 $300 - $599 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
19:24 $600 USD+ Pro Level Shotgun Microphones
24:08 Indoor Boom Microphones
24:46 ~$100 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
25:50 $200 - $499 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
29:27 $500 USD+ Professional Cardioid Boom Microphones
36:37 Bonus - Matched Pair Stereo Microphones
37:43 Buying Advice
In-depth reviews of most of the microphones we cover here:
- Takstar SGM-598 - • Cheap Shotgun Mic:Taks...
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - • RODE VideoMic Pro+ Ove...
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - • Deity D3 Pro Shotgun M...
- RODE VideoMic NTG - • RODE VideoMic NTG Review
- RODE NTG2 - • Better Sound for Your ...
- RODE NTG4+ - • RODE NTG4+ Shotgun Mic...
- Azden SGM-250 - • Azden SGM 250 Shotgun ...
- Sony ECM-674 - • Sony ECM-674 Shotgun M...
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - • Deity S-Mic 2 Shotgun ...
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - • Deity S-Mic 2S Short S...
- Azden SGM-3500 & 3500L - • Azden SGM-3500 Series ...
- RODE NTG5 (with samples from NTG3, Sennheiser MKH 416) - • RODE NTG5 Shotgun Micr...
- DPA 4017B (5 Shotgun Microphones) - • 5 Shotgun Microphones:...
- Samson CO2 - • Samson C02 Microphone ...
- Oktava MK-012 (Indoor Boom Microphones) - • Indoor Boom Microphone...
- Samson CO2, Audix SCX1HC, AKG Blueline & CK93, Audio Technica AT4053B, RODE NT5 - • 5 Boom Microphones for...
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - • Sennheiser MKH50 Micro...
- Sennheiser MKH 8050, Schoeps CMC641, and Audio Technica AT4053B - • 3 Professional Indoor ...
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Takstar SGM-598 - Amazon geni.us/o0AO
- RODE VideoMic Pro+ - Amazon geni.us/TthSx1 B&H bhpho.to/2HgqSa7
- DEITY V-Mic D3 Pro - Amazon geni.us/LhLA5 B&H bhpho.to/2TQJpCZ
- RODE VideoMic NTG - Amazon geni.us/qEmwS B&H bhpho.to/2KBK59e
- RODE NTG2 - Amazon geni.us/xh5Z6DB B&H bhpho.to/2yLen0I
- RODE NTG4+ - Amazon geni.us/EZe7SA0 B&H bhpho.to/30yUM2m
- Azden SGM-250 - Amazon geni.us/Gx8fa B&H bhpho.to/2NikoM9
- Sony ECM-674 - Amazon geni.us/t8ahw B&H bhpho.to/2PIbM0w
- DEITY S-Mic 2 - Amazon geni.us/MYgwqbe B&H bhpho.to/2FI0s1c
- DEITY S-Mic 2S - Amazon geni.us/eU4v B&H bhpho.to/2Wp1LcV
- Azden SGM-3500 - B&H bhpho.to/2MbRjEi
- Azden SGM-3500L - B&H bhpho.to/2MagkQ1
- RODE NTG5 - B&H bhpho.to/2Nq5yno
- RODE NTG3 - Amazon geni.us/zKMxmAB B&H bhpho.to/2oZj1pi
- Sennheiser MKH 416 - B&H bhpho.to/2K3DMgy
- DPA 4017B - B&H bhpho.to/2m0N3HA
- Samson CO2 (pair) - Amazon geni.us/nYixrD4 B&H bhpho.to/2FsMJL8
- Oktava MK-012 - Amazon geni.us/GOLv0wr
- Rycote INV-6 Shockmount (for any boom, but also a good option for the Oktava) - B&H bhpho.to/2rCXswC
- Audix SCX1HC - Amazon geni.us/Q8YJ5q B&H bhpho.to/2JRrab4
- AKG Blueline & CK93 - B&H bhpho.to/2FCzScg
- Audio Technica AT4053b - Amazon geni.us/HSLvauV B&H bhpho.to/2gsorEX
- RODE NT5 - Amazon geni.us/ASIi B&H bhpho.to/2JR1V8v
- Sennheiser MKH 50 - Amazon geni.us/iYb065 B&H bhpho.to/36Phu9Y
- Sennheiser MKH 8050 - Amazon geni.us/BUjBAdM B&H bhpho.to/2zozur3
- Schoeps CMC641 - B&H bhpho.to/2gshfsv
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Copyright 2020 by Curtis Judd
Jump ahead:
00:27 Introduction
02:05 Camera-top Shotgun Microphones
08:50 Less than $300 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
12:46 $300 - $599 USD XLR Shotgun Microphones
19:24 $600 USD+ Pro Level Shotgun Microphones
24:08 Indoor Boom Microphones
24:46 ~$100 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
25:50 $200 - $499 USD Cardioid Boom Microphones
29:27 $500 USD+ Professional Cardioid Boom Microphones
36:37 Bonus - Matched Pair Stereo Microphones
37:43 Buying Advice
Curtis Judd Still rocking my AT4053b. I LOVE IT!!!
Rad! Keep making great sound!
A little index for your viewing pleasure.
fresh new intro! 👍🏼👀
Very much appreciate this.
I love your content but rarely comment on videos. So, here's a shout-out as a representative of all those silent watchers who get excited each time you put out a video but don't necessarily give you any feedback. Happy 2020!
Thanks Shawn! Good to hear from you and have a happy 2020!
Spoke my mind literally. Now let's hunt down those downvoters!
I love this video. It's a consolidation of years of your work and knowledge. Really appreciate you taking the time to put this together and sharing this information.
EDIT: PS Thank you for saying "do not go into debt to buy these microphones". I am so happy you said that, it's something that I think a lot of folks don't think about.
Thanks Bandrew! Honored that you watched :)
I might go into debt after watching this video... thanks a lot Curtis. ;-)
@@SoundSpeeds Hahaha! You have been warned, friend!
Love the layout of this vid Brutha.
Thanks D4!
Great video, sometimes people just want to know which mic the pros love!
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Great coverage! Makes me comfortable with my choices, some of which came from your recommendations. Thanks!
My pleasure!
Same here
So refreshing to hear from an expert that knows how to teach. Best mic review I can remember; and with no audio samples. Awesome. Instant fan.
Thanks Richard.
Absolutely super useful video. It has clarified a few things for me and confirmed my view of my NTG4+. You could easily split it into two videos too. Big thanks again, Curtis!
Thanks Kamil!
I was able to get everything I needed out of this video within 4 minutes thanks to the stellar labeling and price ranging to let me only watch the part that's applicable to what I need. Good show, I love following channels who respect their followers!
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Great informative concise education vid that balances info vs opinion - thanks, Curtis. You consistently deliver on your YT influencer status in audio for video.
Thanks SilverSulu! Appreciate the feedback!
Damn you got a nice mic collection! Thanks for the detailed explanation Curtis.
Thanks Tom. I’m a sound nerd. 😀
Oh man, I just bought an 8050,a pair of 8090's and a MixPre6 and I'm HYPED!
You've been a massive help in getting me to finally pull the trigger Curtis, thanks for all that you do for the community!!
Congrats and happy recording!
Living in Saigon and filming in SE Asia mostly ... the review really helped me on my next purchase. It's definitely humid here ... Nice show!
Thanks!
Thank you. Looking forward to the lav mic edition!
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Great stuff as always! Been wonderful seeing you continue to add value to the community and improve your craft. Would love to see you review the Sennheiser e614 for dialog. Cheers and blessings in 2020 and beyond!
Thanks Dave! Best wishes!
All great information and a wonderful presentation. Thanks, Curtis. Have a nice day!
Thanks Michael, you too!
holy cow, this channel is a gem. Thanks for all the great resources you have put out, I have learned so much.
Thanks Nick.
yes! I was waiting for this one!
Thanks Bugz!
Hey Curtis. Have you ever tried the Sennheiser MKE 600? What are your thoughts on it?
I haven’t, unfortunately. So many mics, so little time...
The Takstar mic has the most awful mechanical resonance. The shock mount does nothing. It's not usable on top of a camera unless you put it on a mic stand and do not touch it.
@@curtisjudd Eyes, lungs, pancreas...
@@curtisjudd I am thinking of buying the MKE 600 instead of NTG4+ and I wish you had included in your review/thiughts. So confusing...so many mics, so little money :)
@@lazyoverworked I've heard the MKE 600 and I used to own the NTG4+. If I had to choose between the two, I'd choose the MKE 600.
Thank you very much for the info. Always useful.
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Extremely helpful vid! Even though it was a bit long, it never lacked any pace and was quite dense with content. Thank you. Nice work!
Thank you.
I was literally just re-watching your older video on the subject. Spooky.
A few updates here. Sorry for the spook. 😀
It's amazing, the Samson C02's were some of the first mics I ever got, back when I was a teenager. I thought of them as 'budget' and just what I could afford then. But with age, I've realized that they've more than stood the test of time. Still one of the best deals you can find in audio, right up there with the SM57 and a few others.
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Thank you so much, Curtis. Really helpful! Love your channel!
Thanks João!
Thanks for giving the Octava its proper due - it continues to impress me(hypercardioid). I've kind of stopped thinking about boom mics since discovering how good it is. You'd have to spend a lot more to do better. It benefits from the Rycote Inv 6 or the mixpre's 80Hz high pass. Don't use the highpass module that comes with the Octava - it kills all that wonderful low end.
Thanks for the details on the Oktava Mike!
You know when you have a TV series on DVD and you rewatch episodes. Your CZcams videos are just like that. I've seen this video 4 or 5 times, but it has loads of rewatch value.
Hahaha! Thanks Eryn. 🤓
What an in depth video. Wow. Thanx Curtis
Thanks Thomas.
Great job. Thank you for making these videos.
Thanks! Best wishes to you on your podcast!
Be careful with the oktava. Great mics, if you find the Russian made mics. After they got popular, they eventually started manufacturing in China although they advertised, made in Russia, and thus the quality went down.
Thanks Oscar - good to know!
Great channel. Discovered it 3 weeks ago and it has been the most useful and at the same time pleasing (in regards to the entertaining format and to the good production value) source of content i have found on the subject of mics and audio in general (haven't gotten into lighting tho, some of these days will have to).
Thanks Lluc March Crespí!
For those of us with more limited experience in using or selecting microphones, this is very helpful review. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the feedback, Dan.
Thanks Curtis, always super helpful! I'm the discount audio guy in KC...Could definitely get into a 416 and 8050.....didn't realize there were mics just for indoor recording. I'm just running a pair of Sennheiser ME66 shotguns and have served me well. Have a Zoom F6 in the bag and this seems like a good next step to up the audio game. Always appreciate your insight.
Thanks Wayne! Keep making great sound!
Thank you for ALL of the knowledge you share. The Best!
Thanks Robert.
Once again, a very informative and detailed video. Great job, Curtis!
Thanks DerAugstein!
Thanks DerAugstein!
I am learning so much from you...just wanna let you know. Thank you and Happy new year from Korea.
Thanks so much and happy new year to you!
Amazing review comparison as always!
Thanks T.J. 👍
Thank you Curtis. This is really useful for us that do not have the possibility to test a lot of microphones.
Thanks Bjørn!
Very helpful! We have the NTG3 and use it for both indoor and outdoor. Might need to consider a seperate mic for our indoor interview work. Thanks!
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Another great review. I really appreciate your coverage Curtis. As an owner of most of the top end mics you’ve covered here, I actually agree with your opinion on almost all of them. I was kinda hoping to see a review of the Sanken CS-M1 in here somewhere as I’m contemplating a purchase soon but, as you said, you don’t have every microphone. You did a great job at covering something for everyone so thanks for making this video
Thanks 22Sound! Michael Wynne put together a couple of videos with CS-M1 samples you might find helpful. Best wishes!
Unbelievable knowledge & experience here. Hats-off and thank you.
Thanks Martin.
I just wanted to say thank you for this review and overview. It made me buy two MKH 8050s and I could not be happier. ^^
Glad they worked out - happy recording!
Hello have you tried the synco mic D2
Again a great review. Thank you.
Thanks!
Learned so much from this video. Thank you.
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THanks for all the interesting info.
You bet!
Always professional reviews. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Paul
So glad I bought the Takstar, so impressed with it.
I agree - surprisingly good sound from that mic. In fact, I'm reviewing a newer model from them which is much smaller. Looking forward to how that pans out.
Thanks again Great video. The Info I was looking for. A bit long but well done as aways.. Thankyou
Thanks Paul. We included the index to hopefully save people time.
NTG3 User ahead. It's an absolute beast and was an upgrade from the Rode Videomicro. Yup, the sound is that much better.
Awesome video btw!
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Can't wait for your lav video. Keep it coming Curtis!
Thanks Andrew, will do!
Curtis Judd I think your channel is the most professional on yt! But i’ve a question... i’ve the bad couple, Ntg 2 and Zoom H4n. I could sell the Zoom H4n, and After the Ntg2 also, because i want a multi porpose mic (in and outdoor) and a good recorder too. All this stuff for a sort of one man band filmaking or really hold crew... looking this vid the verter choice seems to be for me (keeping in mind the recorder’s expense) the Deity S-Mic 2S or the Rode NTG3. What do you think is best to do? And why is so a bad couple Ntg2+Zoomh4n? They sound orrible :/ now i look your video about best Recorders in 2019 :)
Have have read much about boom microphones and I have been into buying a ntg5,ntg3 or mkh417 but I’m almost only records inside in corporate place I know considering the mkh50 or mkh8050 or schopes. This video helped me to understand and also change my mind.
Thanks for the feedback Jonte. Happy recording!
love this session cant wait for the next on lav mics
hoping to see another with mics for ambience recording
Thanks Sage dB!
+1 for recommendations for ambient recording mic’s
Great video! Thanks for all the info.
Thanks!
Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. Highly valuable resources. I've been researching wireless systems again, and would be interested in hearing your current thoughts on the various options.
Thanks Alan, I'll add that to the list.
Great info. Thank you Curtis!
Thanks Nick!
As always excellent content!
Thanks!
This was awesome! Thanks!
Thanks.
Great video. Recently got the chance to use a Schoeps miniCMIT. After years of using 416s it really blew me away like the DPA 4017b does. Definitely worth a look.
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Thanks Curtis. Great information.
I sometimes use a Rode NT3 as an affordable indoor interview microphone and it works well. Its a bit heavy so not really great for booming, but it takes a 9v battery which is handy sometimes.
However.... boompoles, mic stands, mics and shock mounts are a young persons game, and as a one-man band approaching middle age, I'm finding I leave them all at home more and more.
Lavalier microphones are my preferred weapon, and I can hide a lot of their sonic sins with careful post processing.
Thanks for the info on the NT3! Sounds like a nice option.
Good to see the Oktava in there. I've got a matched stereo set of these, and purchased the MK-101-8 figure-8 capsule to make these a decent, economical pair for Mid-Side.
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Bought the Audio Technica AT4053B based on Curtis' review a few years ago...still rocking this mic & might grab another one. Thx Curtis!
👍 Glad to hear it is working well for you!
Thanks Curtis. 👍 This video helped me with my decision on what type of mic to purchase. 🙂
👍 Happy recording!
Always great work .. thank you
Thanks hakam!
another great clearly explained comparison!!
Thanks ericsf!
Useful information. I bought my mics (Sennheiser 416, Pearl MS-8, DPA 4060's) boom (Panamic) and windshields (Rycote) in good used condition. Saved a ton of money with no sacrifice in quality or reliability.
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#SweetMotherOfMicrophones 👏thank you so much for sharing this review of wide range of mics. Everything in one video: for those on the budget and those who would like to invest more money. Happy 2020!
Thanks Klaudia!
works and looks wonderful
Thanks, I think.
Excellent video. Thanks for posting.
Thank you!
Very thorough video full of solid info. A minor point re 8050, the rear module is not a preamp like on a DPA or Schoeps, it is only an XLR adapter with a couple impedance matching resistors in it. The main module is both a capsule and a preamp. This is why the rear module can be replaced with different connection accessories from Sennheiser, Cinela, and Kortwitch.
Thanks for the clarification RallenMan! That's a substantial difference - good to know.
Just got a great deal on a Rode NTG3. Your reviews here and elsewhere were instrumental in making the choice for my budget. I'm officially turning into a sound nerd so I didn't know who else to share my excitement with besides you! Although I did just see an older review you did on the NTG5, only after I got the NTG3. While I wish I had gotten the NTG5 now, I'm not at all unhappy with the NTG3 purchase and I'm sure it will serve me well.
Congrats on the new microphone, Benjamin! The NTG3 is a great option. Happy recording!
Bought the mkh 8050 today to match with my 416. Thanks for the reviews!
👍 Happy recording!
Hey Curtis! Was looking for a mic that I can attach to my camera-I have a Sony FX3 with the XLR adapter. I wanted a mic for outdoor and indoor vlogging (some handheld, some on a tripod 5-6ft away. I was looking at the deity s-mic2s but was wondering if it’s still a good option if it’s not boomed.
Wanted to know your thoughts before I pulled the trigger. Price isn’t really an issue if you have other recs!
I’d take a look at the Audio Technica AT 875R instead: czcams.com/video/8NknNRy2uXQ/video.html
@@curtisjudd thanks Curtis, does this also have water resistance? I wasn’t able to find anything
@@BunnyMuffins No. There are two types of water/moisture resistance to consider and neither are cheap. The DEITY S-Mic 2's circuit board is sealed so if you get the microphone wet, It generally will not be ruined. However, if its capsule gets wet, it may not record well until you let it dry out for several hours. The other type of resistance comes with RF Bias microphones which tend to do a bit better if moisture condenses on the capsule. But they're not necessarily water proof, meaning, if you drop it in water, it may likely be ruined. However, they do tend to do well if a bit of moisture condenses on the capsule such as when in a very humid environment when you go from an air conditioned space to outdoors. The least expensive RF Bias microphone of which I'm aware is the RODE NTG5. And the best known RF Bias shotgun microphone is the Sennheiser MKH-416.
Curtis, thank for another awesome "Product Comparison". My primary Boom/Shotgun Mic is the Sennheiser MKH 416. I am actually the third owner oof this Mic as it was purchased in the late 1970's. The original owner was a onsite Production Video Sennheiser as the End Cap was missing (Did not really effect anything but looked Un-
Wow - that’s a long-lasting microphone!
With the number microphone violations I have, the microphone police will put me away for good. In any case, awesome video Curtis. Love your videos especially in performance value categories. I love that Takstar for the almost free price. The Rode maybe my next. We'll see. Happy New Year Curtis. Best to you in 2020 and beyond.
Hahaha! I just checked and the microphone police force has closed shop. You're good to go!
@@curtisjudd Whew that was a close one. Thanks Curtis.
Thank you Curtis ✌😎 I asked you about beyerdynamic mce 85 few years ago. now I am considering buying one since its the only brand with proper support around here. I bought a used NTG 2 two years ago but as I understood later it had serious issues.
👍 I hope the Beyerdynamic works well for you!
this is a historical review ...thumps up Curtis
Thanks Ahmed!
This is great. Thank you!
Thanks Adalberto!
Hi...that was a great informative video explaining different types of microphones.
Thanks.
This is very comprehensive and deep! Gonna get back to it more in the future for reference. Thanks a lot for the massive work! Might go with Sony ECM-674 or might bite the bullet and get the XLR-K3M with its mic. Could as well skip all of that and go for ECM-B1M as nature videography comes first.
Thanks Bo and best wishes to you!
Great video, great channel. Thank you.
Thanks tobiasmindernickel.
How on earth is Curtis not well over 500k subs? His content is amazing.
We focus on quality rather than quantity. 😉
Great video, Curtis! As usual. Thank you!
If you haven't done so already, here's a topic that you may want to consider creating a video about: XLR cables. If I hadn't done my own tests, I'd have guessed they'd all be pretty much the same, but boy was I proven wrong. For example I have two Mogami (Neglex) XLR cables, but with two different model numbers. One is very warm and the other is way more open and transparent with beautiful HF coming through. As far as recording dialogue goes - and mostly for those reading this who don't do any post-processing for your videos - XLR cables can really make a huge difference in the overall sound quality of your microphones. So, try different models, if you have the budget, to find what's right for you.
Thanks Paul, good idea!
whats the best xlr cables for the Schoeps CMC 6 and cmit mics ?
Thank you soooooooo much for this video!
As someone looking to step up my audio, this is very useful.
Also, the Homie Caleb over at DSLR Shooter sent me here lolz
#Subscribed
Thanks Afotey and happy recording to you!
Thank you so much for taking time and effort to show us so many microphones!!
You bet!
My basic package is the AT 4053b for interior work, and the Rode NTG3 for outside. But I've used the MKH 50, and that is a better sound. But at twice the price.
Rode offers a 10 year warranty, which is something to note as well.
Another great review, thanks!
Thanks Scott!
I just bought a Schoeps CMIT-5 .... I’m really excited for it to come 😍😍
Congrats! That's a good one!
Curtis Judd thanks! I listened to many of your sound gear videos before making my decision. Thank you for providing amazing content 🙂
Curtis thanks for the great video. How about doing a comparison test in terms off floor noise on each of these.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I recently bought a mke600 and I really like it.. seems to have a nice lower mid range that works good on my voice.
Excellent! Happy recording!
thx a great lot for this video, veeery helpful and informative, I am re-starting with (music)recording after years of pausing. My boom mics AKG SE300B+CK93 and an old Sennh. 816T, will get a 416 as well now :) Gtx from the Lake of Constance
Thanks Carlos! Nice kit of microphones you have there. And wow - a T-powered 816! Those are rare these days.
Great review with rational and helpful information provided across price ranges. Thanks for putting these out!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
Salt lamp review? Heheh, anyways great job, I here just learned about entire mic supply companies I didn't even know existed. I'm just getting into this game and this content is really helpful to me.
I highly recommend salt lamps for setting the right vibe. 🤓
Hi Curtis, I'm wondering if you have any suggestions on a mic set up for 3 people next to each other on the longer side of a rectangular table and 1 person on each side, so 5 people. It's for a board game recording. Each person is distanced at least half a meter from each other, so I feel like one shotgun mic won't cover everyone... Unsure what to do, would appreciate any answer!
Hi Dreamlet, the ideal way is to have a microphone dedicated to each person. If that is not feasible, perhaps a boundary microphone on the table or maybe one at each end.
@@curtisjudd I see. I'll try to see if the Samsons can do the job before trying anything else. Thanks for the reply!
@@Dreamlet Good call. Let us know how it goes and happy recording!
I'm a longtime audio engineer. Nice job on the overview. One you may want to check out (if you haven't already) as a "budget" mic is the AKG C1000s. It's one of the most versatile mics in my mic closet. For under $200 you get a small diaphragm cardioid OR hypercardioid condenser with onboard battery power, if needed. It has a great response curve, super low self-noise, low handling noise, is ridiculously sturdy, and works well indoor on a boom, although I've used it as an on-camera mic as well.
Hi Gary, thanks. Will check it out - thanks!
@@curtisjudd have you had a chance to look at this AKG C1000s
mic?
Love your work Curtis.
BTW, if you add in a 0:00 to your timestamp you'll get Video Chapters which might help people navigate to the category they want quicker, just a suggestion, FWIW. They were not available when you released the video.
Thanks Jim, just added 00:00. Hopefully that'll work. Thanks!
@@curtisjudd looks like it worked like a charm and thanks again for your videos, you are my go to guy for audio
Super great and informative video, Curtis. I´ll make sure when I buy my mic this Black Friday, I do it from your affiliate link.
Thanks Gerardo - happy recording!
Hey Curtis, this is such a great video. A truly valuable resource for filmmakers and audio techs. One question for you...if you were to pick an on camera mic for your c200 for run n gun doc work what would it be? I would be looking for something in the $700 - $1700 range. Currently using an ntg 3, but might prefer something a little shorter and came across the sennheiser 8060, sanken cs-1, and the schoeps cmc 641. Any experience with these mics? Any others I should look in to? Hope you are doing well!
Hey Griffin, thanks. I'd probably look at the 8060 or CS-1. They're not as directional as longer shotguns but will be a little lighter. You might see if you can rent one from Trew or Location Sound Corp first to see if you like it.
Hi Curtis, first of all thanks for your channel is our place to go everytime we have a doubt about audio :) i purchased the C02 from samson after watching your video but on our video today it was a fail ( our own fault im afraid ) we have a youtube channel and photography online academy and we produce variety of videos. most of times its myself speaking so we use a rhode go inside my t-shirt onto a recorder and that works ok, not so good outdoors where we just plug the recorder to the mic directly to avoid interferences and cuts with the rhode. We also do a lot of table courses, one person speaking to multicamera setup sometimes with prompter and for that we use the rhode aswell. but when we have a live interview or a table with multiple people we can't use enough inputs to our pocket wizard atem mini. We need a microphone to get everyones voices and i though that samson will do the trick. What happened is the volume was way too low, and bumping the volume on the atem or on the software created a lot of noise and low quality audio. We have a mixing table which we never use anymore since we have the atem, but i guess the problem is this mic needs power? conecting the microphone to the table should give more volume? we found the sound on it was pretty good while conected directly to a camera, and close to the speaker ( like in your video just over head ) but what kind of microphone would you recomend to get audio on a 150sqm room where 3-4 people are talking?? can you please point me on the right direction?? and if this is the right mic can you let me know how i should connect it to the atem? mix board ( we have a Behringer Q802USB ) ? if thats the issue please let me know which cables we should use as we are really new on audio and having a hard time! apreciate your time curtis!
Hi kubestudio, thanks for the question - I had a listen to your livestream from today. Ideally, there should be a microphone for each person, much closer to the person to get cleaner audio. When it is attached to the table, it will pick up all of the sound reverberating through the room and will become overwhelming, as you found, when you increase the gain/input level. The behringer mixer could be used to feed each of the microphones the phantom power they need and then output the audio on the line outputs of the mixer to the ATEM. That will help tremendously. Best wishes!
@@curtisjudd Hey curtis thanks a lot for your answer. i just found out that we needed phantom on the samson. as i say we are really new on audio and we tried many combinations without luck. the mixer we have has only 2 inputs so i couldnt do 3 inputs with it can i? to feed the phantom we need xlr to xlr cable or can it go on the jacks aswell? thanks
Thanks so much Curtis. Your videos are teaching me a lot about the audio realm. I'm a student video journalist and this is helping me take my quality to the next level! However why does everything have to cost so much 😭
Hi Cristóbal, Thanks! It is good to start with less expensive gear. Once you get to the productions with a real budget, audio gear is comparatively inexpensive. But for students - and I was there not long ago - it seems expensive. The good news as well is that quality audio gear will last MUCH longer than most camera gear, especially camera bodies.
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