Best indoor mic for under $1,000?

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Found another super cardioid mike

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-CT-03-Yoga-Super-Cardioid-Instrument-Microphone-/130737407762?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item1e708e8712

http://www.yoga.com.tw/en/2_2000_39706/product/Instrument_microphone_id222300.html

spacewig

I used the superlux S241 for all dialogue in this video. Costs around $125 and sounds great; 20hz-20Khz, low-noise, high SPL, high sensitivity, flat freq response with bump around 10Khz which makes up for high frequency loss when the mic is more than 16 inches from the subject... I bought two and haven't used my Oktavas since.

robertGL

hi pundit I just got myself a mk-012 off of fleabay .. do yours have the joly mod or are they stock? regarding the handling noise, I'm going to try to make my own windscreen as I have a sewing machine.. the one made in this video seems to be very nice; perhaps some sort of stretchy liner material would be even better though

Vitaliy_Kiselev

Also check this mike

iSK CM-20C Super Cardioid Condenser

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/iSK-Super-Cardioid-Condenser-Mic-Microphone-Cymbols-/310396878933 (ebay with worldwide shipping)

AU dealer site http://www.swamp.net.au/isk-super-cardioid-condenser-microphone.html

It is good quality mike and suitable for indoor use.

They also have kit with two mikes and replaceble capsules

http://www.ebay.com/itm/iSK-CM10-Stereo-Pencil-Condenser-Kit-w-6-Capsules-Omni-Cardiod-Super-Card-/221242451621?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item338313e6a5

acuriousman

Interesting. I've heard a few people recommend the Rode but quite a few more recommend the AT. I'm guessing because the RODE is more of a shotgun like the 416 like you said.

My only fear is the 4053 might be too bassy...

pundit

It seems there is some ignorance about the use of shotgun mics indoors. General rule of thumb is shotgun mics are for outdoor use and hyper cardioids for indoor use. Yes the 416 maybe an industry standard shotgun mic but Schoeps are the industry standard for hyper cardioid mics for indoor use. Of course for us 'little guys' we may have to pick something more affordable ;)

mrbill

@acuriousman - google is your friend. Sound on Sound in the UK have a particularly good archive on mic tests. The sennheiser 416 initially mentioned is an industry standard and a great all round choice.

feonn

I also recommend the AKG Blue Line SE-300B with CK93 capsule OR alternatively the Audix SCX1/HC. Check ebay for used and cheap!

NTG-3 is shotgun and good for outdoor recordings, unless you work in a very spacious room with good acoustics, which is quiet unlikely.

acuriousman

What about the NTG-3 vs the Audio-Technica AT4053b? Are either one of those better than the other or are they evenly matched?

mrbill

Nothing wrong with a shotgun indoors (so to speak)

pundit

It's not the 416 that's at fault it's the design (interference tube) and resulting pattern typical of shotguns. They tend to have a very narrow but prominent rear lobe. In a small, and I should have said bad sounding reflective acoustic environments, phasing issues can develop which can screw things up. Hyper cardioids have less rear pickup and straight cardioids have even less but are of course not as tight in front. If the room is acoustically well damped then it's not such an issue.

Here's a relevant link...

http://javierzumer.com/en/microfonos-de-canon-en-interiores/

vicharris

Hmmm, well, it was still the industry standard for some time, so that must mean something......or not :)

pundit

@vicharris I think the OP is probably referring to the acoustic problems often encountered when using shotguns in small interior spaces caused by out of phase reflections. Hence the reason for switching to hyper cardioids.

vicharris

Who said the 416 is horrible for indoors? Hasn't this been the go to mic for Hollywood for years? BTW, I have one and you can hear spiders farting with it!!!

pundit

I have a couple of Oktava MK012's fitted with hyper cardioid capsules for indoor use. They sound good but are very susceptible to handling noise and air turbulence. Hence a good shock mount and wind protection is required. I ended up getting a Rycote Invision 7 shockmount and Rycote Baby Ball Gag (see attached photo) so maybe budget for these along with the mic if you go down this path.

kevin_kirchman

There is a good article on B&H about just this.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/audio/hands-reviews/interior-dialog-boompole-microphone-roundup

I myself use the AKG Blue Line CK93 and SE-300B. I really dig how it sounds, but you need a good pre-amp ahead of it. I've been using the Zoom H4n and I have to jack up the mic volume into the 90's to get a good signal. Thinking about investing in a Juicedlink box or an actual mixer.

Here is an example of the AKG during my light panel review.

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