Tagged with mic - Personal View Talks

DJI Mic Mini

EspenB — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:34:13 +0000

Looks like DJI is about to launch a direct competitor to the new micro wireless mics now available (like the Hollyland Lark M2).

A new DJI Mic Mini appears to have been registered.

FS: Selling Some Audio Gear - Used Only Once - Perfect Condition

matt_gh2 — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:32:28 +0000

I'm selling some audio gear that I bought 3 months back for an upcoming project. I tested the gear once, but the project has been delayed, so I'm selling now. Everything is in perfect condition and in original boxes with manuals. Free shipping in US.

Tascam DR-60D MKII Audio Recorder - $160 (will include a free 20 ft XLR M to F cable)

Roland R-05 Audio Recorder - $165 (will include a free cover/windscreen set)

Tram TR50 Microphone - $180 (This is the one designed with 1/8" plug. I have used this plugged directly into the Roland R-05 and it works beautifully. Model number is TR50BSET+)

Panasonic GH4 Audio Levels

cblok — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 07:45:55 +0000

Hi all,

I'm considering upgrading from a GH2, mainly due to the slightly better audio abilities of the GH4 (headphone jack, 3.5mm input). I shoot a tonne of interviews so it would come in handy. I've just got a few questions about the GH4 which I'm finding difficult to find answers on...

FYI: the audio devices I'll be using with the GH4 are the Rode Video Mic Pro or a Sennheiser wireless lapel mic (e3 kit).

Is it possible to adjust audio levels via a function button or some kind of PHYSICAL button on the camera?
If not, is the touch screen audio level adjustment actually useable during shooting or is it very fiddly?
Assuming I buy a GH4 that doesn't have the buzzing issue, is the audio quality acceptable?
Are there any random quirks to the audio of the GH4 I should know about?
Does the GH4 have any issues like the GH2 where the audio levels change slightly once the 'record' button is pressed?
How is the audio level meter? Is it accurate / helpful etc...?

I'd be keen to hear from anyone shooting and recording audio with the GH4 and get their feedback and opinions. It'd be great to ditch the Zoom H4n recorder that I use with the GH2.

Cheers!

FS: AKG C747 small and HQ directionalmicrophone, works on Panasonic GH3

gameb — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 06:01:35 +0000

This AKG C747 extremely small, thin and HQ directional camera microphone, works perfectly on Panasonic GH3 without power supply, I did some topics about this microphone on PV. Asking 100€, only shipping to Europe.

Misc Gear: Vintage Canon FD glass, Rode NT3 mic, Gossen Digisix light meter (mint condition)

brianl — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 02:52:55 +0000

Gossen Digisix 2 Light Meter (mint condition) $135 read about it here http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2840/affordable-and-effective-light-meter/p1
RODE NT3 mic. good condition $195 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/233750-REG/Rode_NT3_NT3_Microphone.html
135mm F2.5 Can FD lens (smooth focus, light fungus) vintage $65
100mm F2.8 Canon FD lens (clean, no fungus, smooth ring) vintage $85 glass shown with m43 adapters which aren't included.

FOR SALE Panasonic DMW-MS2 Stereo Shotgun Microphone for Panasonic GH3 GH4

sebfarges — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 03:50:29 +0000

FOR SALE Panasonic DMW-MS2 Stereo Shotgun Microphone for Panasonic GH3 GH4 : 150€ + shipping cost.

Thanks

Which RODE Mic for GH4

tomasawyer — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:39:16 +0000

Hi guys, could anyone please give e their opinion on which of these three mics is the best?

Thanks!

For Sale: 2 mic lavalier one original Samson + case

feha — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:15:47 +0000

Selling two quality mics, one is original Samsun

Selling all for 40 euro + postage (PayPal)

Items sends from Sweden

sE Electronics ProMic Laser - DSLR Camera Shotgun Microphone

fosterchen — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 16:23:44 +0000

Just found out about this shotgun mic:

http://www.seelectronics.com/promic-laser

FS: Tram TR-50 Lavalier Mic Mint Condition - $210 free shipping in US

matt_gh2 — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 20:09:24 +0000

Selling a Tram TR-50 Lavalier Mic in mint condition. This is the one with 1/8" plug that works with the Sennheiser wireless system. Since it is a 1/8" plug, I've used this plugged directly into a Roland R-05 Recorder, and it's been perfect. $210 includes free shipping in US.

Olympus LS-3 vs Tascam dr 05 with Lavalier mic

konjow — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:35:43 +0000

There are same reviews and test of this recorders online. However I can't find any info about Lav mic floor noise difference. I had a chance to check Tascam but I can't test Ls-3. Olympus is a little bit more expancive and has good reviews. Had anyone use or compere them two with clip/Lavalier mic? I know they cheap solution and I don't expect Hi-end here. Id like to know if its worth to het Ls3 over Dr-05?

Best MICROPHONE for a GH3

kaikerr — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:22:25 +0000

I looking for a microphone for a GH3... Any recomendations? something like Sennheiser MKE400 or RODE Videomic PRO? Or the new RODE line (cheaper)? Any test? Thanks.

Mic Challenge - Help me mic this tough scene

matt_gh2 — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 23:35:45 +0000

Hoping to hear from the audio experts and others with great ideas, because I have a scene that needs to be shot in a few weeks that I think may be tough. Okay here's the scene: we've got a man indoors, in a large jail cell room, might have tall ceilings, might not, but might be an echo issue too. The scene will last 6-7 minutes during which time the man will be moving around, sometimes waving his arms angrily, sometimes yelling and screaming, and other times talking in a normal voice. My concerns are that if I set levels on recorder to properly record the normal speaking, then the yelling will clip. I am also concerned that if I use a hidden lav on the actor, that I will get handling noise, particularly since he's moving around and waving his arms quite a bit. He'll also be walking around the room ( 12 ft x 12 ft area), and might occasionally turn away from camera while speaking.

So with all those difficulties, how would you mic this scene. I have a recorder and a lav mic, but can buy or rent more recorders and mics (boom, lav, or whatever type is needed), basically whatever is needed, I'll get. So what do you recommend?

is there a boom mic that's good for both outdoor and indoor use?

matt_gh2 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:38:53 +0000

Working on a feature with about $1000 allocated to audio. I have a recorder and monitoring headphones, but we need boom mic. Is there a boom mic that works well both indoors and out? If not, what recommendations would you suggest for 2 boom mics (one indoor and one outdoor) that together would come in at $1000? Also any thoughts on ability and quality of running mics directly into recorder vs through a pre-amp/mixer? Thanks.

FS: Lectrosonics and Sony Wireless transmitter/receivers, tram mic

Alienhead — Thu, 15 May 2014 10:59:27 +0000

I'm selling a Lectrosonics UCR190 transmitter and corresponding receiver, frequency 539.250, with case, antennas and extra antennas, original lav mic AND Tram mic, A/C adapter. Everything works great; $425 plus shipping; payment through PayPal business payments. NYC area.

BONUS: I'll throw in a Sony variable frequency transmitter/microphone with cable, antennas, and microphone. I'm not selling this separately but including as a bonus because it is in the 'C' frequency band, around 794-803, which is no longer OK to use in the United States because it's reserved for other uses. But in remote areas or outside the US (check for local frequency access), it should be fine.

I also have a Sony ECM-77 lav wired/wireless mic that goes with the Sony. It was originally wired only but I had it modified so it can also be used wirelessly with the Sony transmitter. Add $50 for a total of $450 plus shipping and I'll include it as well.

FS: K-Tek Zeppelin - Fuzzy Shock Mount/Windscreen

Alienhead — Thu, 15 May 2014 11:12:11 +0000

$70 + shipping. Payment through PayPal business payments.I used this on my Sennheiser ME-66/K6 Shotgun microphone on a boompole; it's a one-piece shock mount and windscreen/deadcat. It's kind of snug on the ME-66 and takes a little coaxing to get it off; it would probably work and be a bit easier to put on/remove with a slightly thinner shotgun mic.

Wireless Availabilities (Sound) Bill in U.S.

kingmixer — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:39:05 +0000

I may be late to hearing about it, but I just found out about this: http://broadcastengineering.com/audio/house-bill-calls-wireless-mic-safe-havens

At least it's an attempt to make life easier for us location sound people. Here in the U.S., of course they took away the 700 band and I had heard a rumor that in a few years time the 600s would go. So seeing this helps put me at a peace of mind – I already have enough trouble with finding good frequencies and not getting RF hits as it is. Just thought I'd share if anyone had additional news or wanted to contact their rep.

Shure VP83F condenser shotgun Mic with built-in MicroSDHC recorder

igorek7 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:10:26 +0000

VP83/VP83F LensHopper™ are camera-mount condenser microphones and the VP83F with integrated flash recording/ playback (MicroSDHC) that enables WAV file capture at 24-bit / 48kHz sampling rate.

Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern
Isolation suspension system to mount via standard-size shoe mount with a 1/4" threaded base
Dedicated headphone audio output for real-time headphone monitoring
Micro SD card slot allows “pop-out” card access
Back-lit LCD screen features activity monitoring from home screen, including indicators for audio and battery metering, track information, headphone volume, mic gain, low-cut filter, and remaining recording time
Five-position joystick provides controls for headphone monitoring, low-cut filter and mic gain adjustments, track management, and playback support (Play, Pause, Forward, and Rewind)
One-touch Record button
Adjustable user gain (up to 60 dB in 1dB increments)
10 Hours of battery life from 2 AA alkaline batteries
Price is $350 (see, for example, B&H and Amazon)

http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/vp/vp83f

VP83 Users Guide - PDF

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AKG C 417 L excellent lavalier/clip mic works perfectly powered directly by the GH2

gameb — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:59:43 +0000

If you cut off the mini xlr and change the plug connections the same way described in this topic: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4450/akg-c747-premium-quality-mini-shotgun-on-gh2-audio-test#Item_26 this clip mic works directly plugged into the GH2 or any other digital recorder, which has a minimum power on the mic input, no need for further power supply. I am a big fan of AKG, you find them often times for really cheap on ebay etc. I use it normally with the Olympus LS10 for interviews etc and sync it in post, now bothering wireless required.

FS: Sennheiser ME66 Mic (and K6 Power Module)

matt_gh2 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:27:24 +0000

I'm selling a brand new in box, never used, Sennheiser ME66 Mic with K6 Power Module. New shockmount included. New foam windscreen included. New XLR to 1/8" cable included. This was purchased new from B&H and wasn't used as project was delayed. Price is $399 and includes free shipping.

Here is link to exact combo pack I purchased at B&H. It sells there for $524, but I'm discounting mine to $399 with free shipping. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/481530-REG/Sennheiser_ME66_K6_Super_Cardioid_Short.html

Fathers Day Special Price Drop: Audio Technica Lavalier Mic AT899 - Mint Condition

matt_gh2 — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:28:02 +0000

EDIT: Father's Day special for personal-viewers! Price drop to $125 with free shipping.

I'm selling 2 Audio Technica Lavalier Microphones. These are the AT899 and includes the AT8537 Power Module. These are omni mics and produce really nice sounding dialogue/speech. They are in mint condition. They come configured in XLR. I will throw in connector cables for XLR to 1/8" as well as XLR to 1/4" TRS for free, so you're covered whether using XLR, 1/4" or 1/8" port.

Thank you.

HTDZ, EM320E, and other cheap microphones

tcarretti — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:03:07 +0000

After seeing a link to this mic here on the forum, I decided to order it to give it a try. I was very pleased with the performance considering how inexpensive it was.

Can't remember who posted the link, but regardless... Thanks!

Tony

Upcoming: Free EQ and FX Presets for GH2 Internal Mic and Rode VMP (Possibly GH3)

thepalalias — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:12:27 +0000

Some of my recent conversations with GH2 users made me realize that a lot of people could benefit from some decent EQ presets specifically tailored to the GH2 and some of the mics used with it.

I won't make some big marketing push for why mine would be better than anybody else's - in the last decade and a half of working with software FX I've learned there are a lots of ways to make things sound great. I also won't make any money off of this so there would be no point. :) But I do want to make it as easy as possible for people that aren't used to dealing with EQ to get a good sound.

Now here's the part where you come in. The tricky part of making presets is that they have to be widely usable. I'll be making these on a Windows machine (I spend more time in Windows than OS X) so whatever plug-in I make them for will need to work in that environment. I am thinking I would like to use the free ReaPlugs suite from Cockos, but my question is whether people would prefer that I use those or the ones native to Reaper itself?

If I use the ones internal to Reaper, then I seem to remember they may also work on OS X. But if I use the ReaPlugs suite, they will work in any host but Windows only.

Here are the links to each: http://www.reaper.fm/ http://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/index.php

So, which version would you guys prefer? Feel free to suggest other free plug-ins or other microphones you would like covered. I'm open to doing the same thing for the GH3 if there's sufficient interest.

Cheap fur for lavalier mics?

evero — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:05:27 +0000

I struggle to find cheap fur for use on lavalier mics. The foam type is cheap and easy to find, but the fur type (which is much better outdoors IMO) is harder to find.

I only found two types on ebay, typically around 25 dollars for each. http://www.ebay.com/itm/UK-FUR-Windscreen-Lavalier-lav-lapel-mic-windshield-microphone-deadcat-windcut-/150993824135?pt=UK_MusicalInstruments_Other_Pro_Audio_Equipment&hash=item2327eee987

Do you know any cheaper?

Powering shotgun mic with phantom power

flyguy — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:56:02 +0000

I have 2 shotgun mic from China. It works very well. HTDZ. Only problem if i power my mic with phantom power, normal mode dont work, only tele. There is no sound in normal mode. But if i power it with battery, it works. Tried on mixer and my af100. Same result. Any ideas? Thanx

Line to Mic 25dB and filter cable

soundgh2 — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:41:44 +0000

http://www.pinknoise-systems.co.uk/pinknoise-25db-35mm-dslr-cable-p-459.html

Maybe handy for some of you guys recording into the camera from a line level source.