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Reddit mentions of Rode SmartLav+ Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones, Black
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Reddit mentions: 54
We found 54 Reddit mentions of Rode SmartLav+ Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones, Black. Here are the top ones.
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Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3 inches |
| Length | 5 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | June 2014 |
| Weight | 0.25 pounds |
| Width | 1 inches |
What you are looking for is a lavalier mic (also called a lapel mic). They come in several different varieties. Do you want one that is wireless or one that is wired? The wireless ones are nice if you are moving around a lot or doing commentary away from your desk. The wired ones are nice because they don't require a battery pack and you never lose signal (not really an issue anymore). Tehre are also some that are made to plug into your cell phone so that you can record onto your phone.
For the best quality of wired lavs I would go with an XLR setup. You will have to spring for a mixing board or an audio interface, but you will get better sound quality and the ability to adjust your sound on the hardware. I suggest the Audio Technica Pro70 or the Shure SM93. You will also need to add a board to that as well.
If you go wireless you'll probably be paying much more than $200 for a decent lav mic. Probably $300-600 just for the mic and receiver. You'll also need a mixing board or audio interface on top of that.
There are also some budget options, like the Rode SmartLav+ which is pretty good for the price and you can record off of your phone or the 3.5mm input on your computer. You won't get as good of audio or the adjustment as an XLR setup.
There are also products like the invisilav that allow you to wear the mic underneath your clothing to hide it. I would definitely do some research on how to wear a lavalier mic to get the best sound. They can be pretty tricky sometimes because they can rub against your shirt/jacket or the cord can rub and make sound. Best of luck!
Depending on how long your ceremony is your camera settings might be capped to stop recording at 30 minutes so if you don’t have someone watching it then it might not record the whole thing. Also, the sound will probably be pretty crappy so I’d recommend getting one of these and having your officiant or FH wear it:
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=rode+smartlav+%2B&qid=1568152167&s=gateway&sprefix=rode+smart+la&sr=8-3
I don’t have much of an opinion on it it’s rude or not to ask a friend to record it, but it is a lot of pressure to put on someone!
Here's how to solve your audio problems.
You'll need to pic up a Lav Mic and a portable audio recorder. I'd recommend a Rhode Smartlav and a Zoom H2
The mic clips onto your shirt and plugs into the recorder. You set your recording levels and other settings like sample rate and bitrate (may take some experimenting to find your ideal setup), hit record, slip the recorder in your pocket and do your thing.
Afterwards you should have a decent quality sound file you can drop into your video editor and sync up with your footage.
One note is that it's easiest to sync up the audio track to the footage by having another microphone in the room recording you just like you did in this video, but make sure it's recording to a separate audio layer than the game audio so you can delete it and be left with just the game audio and the Lav track.
/u/MrBoski - sorry to hear that. Here are a few options you might want to consider for getting decent audio input for your videos:
Option 1 - trade the G7 X for a 4K superzoom with a mic jack
If you're still inside the return window for your new camera, you might try returning it.
For a few dollars less than the price of a [$599 PowerShot G7 X] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWYE12/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWYE12&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), you can get a [$597.99 4K Panasonic FZ300] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015GAHNGM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015GAHNGM&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a 24x constant f2.8 zoom.
It is a little [bulkier than the G7 X] (http://camerasize.com/compare/#573,630), but it has 4 times the video resolution, a standard 3.5mm mic jack and hours of continuous recording time at 1080p (no 30 minute limit).
Here is the image quality this camera can produce (please select 2160p and watch at your monitor's highest resolution):
Here it is in a vlogging setting with an external lavalier (shot with the FZ300 and a [$19.95 Boya BY-M1 lavalier mic] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NHN168W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NHN168W&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) at 1080p and in Portuguese, but you get the idea):
It's a great still camera too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2860985@N20/pool
This is a great vlogging camera and a very good value for your money.
Option 2 - trade the G7 X for a compact mirrorless with a mic jack
If you'd rather stay in the Canon ecosystem - or the FZ300 is too big - you might want to consider a straight trade of the [$599 G7 X] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWYE12/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWYE12&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) for a [$599 Canon EOS M3 with the 18-55mm kit lens] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014EOM7QW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B014EOM7QW&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).
Body-only, this camera is [about the same size] (http://camerasize.com/compare/#573,599) as the G7 x, but it has a much larger sensor, interchangeable lenses and a standard 3.5mm mic jack.
Here is the image quality this camera can produce:
And here it is in a vlogging setting with a [$79 Rode Smart Lav+ external lavalier mic] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EO4A7L0&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$15 Rode SC3 TRRS to TRS adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6C8PNU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00L6C8PNU&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20):
If you need an external mic jack, this is a much better vlogging camera than the G7 - at exactly the same price.
Option 3 - use your phone as an external recorder
If you want to keep the G7 x, you can download an app (e.g. [Rode Rec, $5.99 for iOS] (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/r-de-rec/id528642521?mt=8&at=1000l8mT) or [Smart Voice Recorder] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andrwq.recorder&hl=en) or [Skyro Voice Recorder] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triveous.recorder&hl=en) for Android), plug a [$28 JK MIC-J 004 lavalier microphone] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZU4TJKS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ZU4TJKS&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) (with 20-20,000Hz frequency response and >63dB SNR) into your phone and sync the smartphone audio to the video from your camera in the edit, as seen here (example is for the Rode SmartLav, but it makes the point for the entire lav/phone category):
http://youtu.be/P2RIFZOGMZo
Either of these three options should allow you to improve your sound over the G7x's internal mic - without spending a whole lot of money on external recorders.
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your YouTube videos!
> The Hosa cable is is XLR to 3.5 mm, which is the standard size on practically every phone
Yes, but a 3.5mm TRS cable will line up with the headphone out connections, not the microphone in connections, because the phone's connector is TRRS. It will fit, but it won't work.
This would be your best option. If you're really set on using a dynamic mic, you'll need an adapter like this.
Zoom H1/MB Registratore Digitale su Amazon 98€. Microfono lavalier 66€. L'audio è la parte più importante di un cortometraggio, puoi avere delle immagini scadenti ma se hai un audio perfetto (decente) ha fatto il 70% del lavoro. 😉
Alright, so let me try to break down your problem a little bit. You're running into a few issues:
Condenser Mics
Condenser mics are a type of microphone that operates using capacitors and other circuitry. The advantage is that they are smaller and generally more sensitive. The downside is that they require power to function.
In studios / stages, the "phantom" power (48 Volts) is supplied by the mixing board or installed infrastructure. In field settings, you need a battery of some kind to power the microphone. This could be a belt-pack or a DI Box. You now can find condensers that are designed to work with smartphones; I'm not 100% sure, but I think they are using one wire in the TRRS connector for power.
Balanced Signals
Most microphones use a "Balanced" connection (XLR, TRS). A balanced connection generally uses 3 wires to send a single (i.e. mono) audio signal. The way this works is that one wire is the shield, and the other two wires both carry the signal (out of phase with each other). The benefit of this is that any noise introduced along the cable can be cancelled out when you compare the two signal wires.
The confusion comes when people decide to send two (i.e. stereo) signals over the same kind of connector (e.g. TRS). In that case what you get is a neutral wire, a left audio wire, and a right audio wire. This is an "unbalanced" connection, and does not have the noise rejection property that balanced connections do.
What you need
So, if I may take a stab at describing what you're trying to do; you're trying to take two balanced audio signals (your two mics) and use them as the L/R channels in the unbalanced TRS connector on your camera.
So, you need to first find way to power your mics: beltpacks, DI box, or other, then find a way to make them unbalanced, then connect them to a L/R TRS breakout cable.
Make Sense?
smartlav+ or the sennheiser are popular selections
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Rode Smartlav+
TRRS Extension cable
Although I'll bet you've come across some nice wireless lav mics in your auction travels. ;-)
Sadly, the [$79 SmartLav Plus] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EO4A7L0&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) is a great mic - but it can only be used with a phone with a TRRS jack - not directly into your camera (which has a TRS jack).
The VideoMicro is better than using the on-camera mic, but the end result will really depend on how far you are from the mic. The closer you are to the mic, the better/fuller the sound will be. The farther you are from the mic, the more echo you'll hear.
If you'll be sitting more than 3ft from the camera, you could get a longer audio cable to bring the mic closer to you using a stand/clip positioned just out of frame.
A lavalier mic is also a very good option for these types of videos. The mic is clipped to your shirt, so it can be positioned for the best pickup and moves with you, keeping the audio consistent as you move around. Here are a few different lavalier options:
Hi /u/dyaknowhatimean - depending on your budget, you have four options:
Generally, higher prices mean better sound quality, but any of these lavs will be a tremendous improvement over the iPad's built-in microphone.
Hope this is helpful!
Bill
Apologies these are the English Amazon pages, but I think you can search the Amazon product number on the listing to find it in your area.
Cable:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ?cache=ddd3f2d6e23583d64a92699c8d841dde&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411460485&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Smartlav:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00EO4A7L0?cache=ddd3f2d6e23583d64a92699c8d841dde&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1411460567&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2
Rode Shotgun (if its in your price range, there are cheaper) http://amzn.to/2cqqWVA ($200+)
Takstar mic - http://amzn.to/2cqqA10 ($24) got really good reviews and claimed that it's the same manufacturer as the rode?
Recorder: H1 - http://amzn.to/2c6zbJS ($90)
Lav: Rode Smartlav - http://amzn.to/2cqofTU ($80)
Cheaper Lav - http://amzn.to/2c0jWh6 ($18) works just as well
Trrs - Trs adaptor - http://amzn.to/2c6zbJS ($15)
Hope this helps, check out my gear list if you have any questions!
https://medium.com/@IndiemarchFilm/wedding-season-gear-list-eda046d9749a#.rhqzcw6d9
You can definitely do that, there are some cheaper ones on Amazon that I'm not sure on the quality of, or there's a Rode model that costs more but is known to be decent quality.
Personally since it's easy to return items to Amazon if they don't work well, I'd try the cheap one first and see how it goes.
That's cool. Was just checking you had considered the options... From an audio point of view, a voiceover will result in cleaner audio, but it sounds like capturing the moment is more important to you.
I'm not familiar with the mic you have... I looked at it on Amazon just now and it should work fine for you, but if it's too sensitive then you need to lower the gain (level) of the mic at it's input stage. Is it the Voice Memos app that you've been using? I don't think that has gain control. I believe the Røde Rec LE app is free and has input level control, so I'd give that a try. Or the PCM Recorder MK II app by TEAC/Tascam should do the same if you prefer that.
If that doesn't work then it's likely that the mic is just too sensitive for yoru application and you might have to consider another option. I don't have much experience with consumer lav mics, only professional ones, but I've heard people say the Røde smartLav+ is surprisingly decent for the price and it has headset mount available too.
Other than that, I think you'd have to step it up a level and look at a better quality mic and probably a hardware audio recorder.
For most podcasters, video is only a worthwhile choice when the content communicates better in video. Comedy and tutorials are often like this.
But since this is for an education project, you don't need to worry much about how much sense the decision makes. :)
Here are the most important things for video, in order of priority.
Microphones for video are usually more expensive, but they don't have to be. Your two main choices are wearable mics and shotgun mics.
Shotgun mics are expensive and cumbersome, but they keep the mics completely out of the shot.
Wearable mics, like a lavalier, can be hidden. But they're sound best if you don't try to hide them. My advice is to only hide the mic when you want something to seem real, like something dramatized. Otherwise, a discreetly visible lav mic isn't distracting.
On the low end, I recommend the JK MicJ 044 mic. They're small, only $29, and get surprisingly good sound for their price. It'll easily connect to any audio recorder (like the Zoom H1). Or, you can get a TRRS mic/headphone splitter and connect a lav to a smartphone and record with an app (for iOS, I like Røde Rec). For something simpler but a little more expensive, the Røde SmartLav+ sounds great and connects directly to a smartphone.
For lighting, be near a window on a sunny day. Get diffused sunlight (not direct) on your face to brightly light you. Otherwise, consider a cheap three-point lighting kit.
Finally, your camera could be a DSLR, smartphone, or even an HD webcam. The camera actually matters least for your overall quality. Great lighting can make even a cheap camera look good.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rode-Smartlav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphone/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1458129244&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=rode+smartlav%2B&linkCode=sl1&tag=tomscottcom-21&linkId=ffcd2f9700cd18f5708f56f6e26a0b12
This is what was recommended to me. Whatever you end up choosing, good luck with your channel!
As I suspected, your VO mic is a condenser. Treat your room and see if you get better results. If not, I’d go with a cardioid microphone. I use a Behringer xm8500 which you can find on Amazon for $20-30 depending on who’s selling it and if it includes an XLR cable. I also use a dedicated USB audio interface vs having one built into the mic. I started out with the Behringer UM2 which ran about $60 on Amazon. I’ve since upgraded to a Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 because it has some nice features I was after since I’d gotten more into the podcast. It ran about $110 as I recall. Yes, you’ll have separate components, but you’ll get a better overall sound and it’ll let you mix and match with different microphones for different occasions without having to worry if the mic can plug into your computer directly.
I don’t have any experience with the Rode type setup, but if you’re using the 3.5mm cord to plug straight into the iPhone, I don’t see why it would be poor quality. It almost sounded like the iPhone was using its onboard microphone instead of the external one. I imagine you’re using a Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter, yes? What I’d check for is if that 3.5mm audio cord coming off the Rode receiver unit has 3 “rings” on it. Look at a set of headphones that have an inline mic. You’ll see on the plug there’s 3 rings. There’s 3 contact areas inside the jack - right audio, left audio, microphone audio. If that jack doesn’t have 3, it may not be making proper contact inside the plug and telling the iPhone “hey I’ve got an external mic here!” Hope that makes sense.
The picture of this lavalier mic has the kind of jack I’m talking about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_mG91DbNKN5GEE
Hope that helps!
g7, because:
i would highly suggest against using the onboard mic for any sort of interview. grab yourself one of these on the cheap and use your iphone as the recorder
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rode-Smartlav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphone/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=asc_df_B00EO4A7L0/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309952060520&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14750880571118021847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073557&hvtargid=pla-352077295439&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Rode Lav mic like this one! Apart from my recent video, where I had it too close to my mouth like an idiot but that's a fault of my phone, it sounds good!
Rode SmartLav+
I'm not sure that it does - although that's a really good idea!
If you want a really cheap and actually pretty good lav mic solution then try this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rode-Smartlav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphone/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538829280&sr=8-2&keywords=rode+smartlav
I’ve had good luck wirh Rode’s model:
Rode smartLav+ Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for iPhone and Smartphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1AmACbKFKYVRH
Yes, a good mic will definitely help. The best way to get good audio is to just get the mic closer - even a $1000 microphone will sound awful if it's not close to your subject. Because of that, I'd recommend picking up something like the £52 Rode SmartLav+ and connecting it to your phone with the 3.5mm > Lightning adapter that comes with the iPhone 7.
If getting the mic close to your subject isn't possible, the Rode VideoMic Me is around the same price as the SmartLav+ but clips directly to the phone. It's supposed to plug in to the headphone jack of the phone and hang off the side of the phone, but people have gotten it to work with not much hassle on the iPhone 7.
I hope this answers your question, if you have any more please feel free to ask.
Tbh I only watched for 10 seconds. The lighting is bad and the low angle of the camera is weird and you gotta get a [microphone] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I5WH8R51T7AZC&colid=UWLSND0N5YXK)
Yeah I've yet to find a Mic that works. I thought the S7 was TRRS, but I guess it isn't.
I've got the Olympus ME-51S Stereo Microphone and it works on my iPhone using the Rode SC4 TRS>TRRS adapter, but not on my S7 Edge.
Edit: Have you tried the Rode smartLav maybe?
Would love to hear if anyone else has managed to make it work.
Are you sure you're in the right focusing mode? You'll want AF-C (Auto Focus-Continuous). As long as you're set to AF-C, your camera will do its best to track you and keep you in focus. One thing to keep in mind is that if you're using the onboard mic, AF-C is going to make your audio quality even worse than it already is. The microphone on your D3200 will pick up the sound of the focus motor on top of your voice. If you're really serious about video and sound quality for your vlogs, you're going to want a lavaliere mic or a shotgun mic to give you professional sounding audio. You just plug it into the mic port on your D3200 and the camera will use your external mic over its internal one. The D3200 will produce some great looking video, but without an external mic your audio may not be usable (and it'll really set your video apart from the rest quality wise).
Hello, I'm interested in recording the audio of amateur musical gigs, which usually consist of several singer/dancers with a backing track in an inside hall, or sometimes outside open venue. Budget is ~£50. I've been browsing various things on Amazon/Youtube for a while and decided it's best to just ask the experts directly, after realising that most of these mics seem to be designed for very close-up audio recording such as desktop voice recording. So, can anyone suggest to me what I might want to be buying? Thank you!
here are 3 options but i have absolutely no idea if they're appropriate for my needs:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XB6M6HQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2JZY3640F5Q45&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ANI7HI2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
after help from your reddit, i ended up deciding on these (havent purchased yet) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074C2GL2P/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A1JM8SBC7Q3J8T&psc=1 and one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0773FL565/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?smid=A2558Y5X3K7V67&psc=1 just to try it out / see if it's viable
Both of what these guys said is great advice and you will definitely have to consider what to do.
The G7 often fluctuates in price between $500 and $800 so try and get it on sale if you can. Find a price tracker website and use it if you don't check prices everyday.
If you go with HybridCamRev's idea, I would highly recommend getting the g7 on sale. That would allow you to get an sd card, shotgun mic, battery, and a lav mic. You could also go for a cheaper tripod since the g7 is so light. Up to you though.
Tascam DR-22WL, the audio recorder I use in conjunction with a Rode SmartLav+ (had the SmartLav before the recorder, don't need to upgrade the lav though). I use that when I'm on camera talking in my videos, and a Rode desktop mic (NT-USB?) when doing voice overs.
Yeah I've used those before, but never owned them because they're a little too expensive for the use I could make of them.
If you're looking to save some money, check out the Rode Smartlav. You could record directly to a smartphone and sync the audio up in post. Might be worth it to you to save $500 (though I'm sure the Sony you linked records at a much better quality).
If I had to choose, Rode VideoMicPro but I wouldn't use either and get the Rode SmartLav+, it's way cheaper and sounds better than either of these, plus it's a portable solution.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/
The best beginner audio advice is the closer you are to your mic, the better you'll sound, that's why movies use boom mic setups (which is the best way to use the Rode VideoMicPro, just overhead, as close as possible). Used traditionally, the VideoMicPro will pick up echos from the wall behind you, boom'd it will be much better.
If you're on a low budget a Zoom H1 and a Rode Lav mic will work great, with that mic you'll need an adaptor as it is designed to work with phone ports
My main bit of advice is invest in a good lapel microphone. Right now with work I use this - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1503314840&sr=8-17&keywords=lapel+mic+iphone
You can really notice in an interview video when the voice is coming from a mic and not the camera mic.
I would recommend the Rode Smartlav mic.
Its a Lavalier mic that uses your smartphone to record audio.
You'll have to sync it with your fotage in post but the quality is worth it.
https://www.amazon.de/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Mikrofon-Smartphone-Tablet/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
This Røde mic is amazing. Studio quality. http://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/
If you pick up this for a wireless guest
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Wireless-Go-Microphone-Transmitter/dp/B07QGGBNMN
Then a couple of these
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_267_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X9ZX9R5V6TAJHQCHYJ6D
That should put you around your budget. I haven't used either of these products just so you know.
See some budget options below that will do a great job. Also, if it is not too late to return your Zoom, try to get your hands on the Tascam Dr-10L. The Lav locks in place so it won't accidentally fall out when in use by your talent, also it has a smaller footprint than the zoom.
Purple Panda Mic https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Panda-Lavalier-Lapel-Microphone/dp/B01MSKI46R/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=purple+panda+mic&qid=1556752190&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Rode Lav
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2W44BLMT566W9&keywords=rode+lavalier+microphone&qid=1556752237&s=gateway&sprefix=rode+lav&sr=8-3
"Rode" is just a name brand of microphone. I use this one here for recording video on my iPhone, it's known as the SmartLav:
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1498231302&sr=1-5&keywords=rode+microphone
Plus the Filmic Pro camera app. I highly recommend both. The Rode mic records excellent sound quality. The only problem with it is that it has a short cord. The only real way around this is to invest in a wireless transmitter/receiver set up and those can be costly.
If you're wanting to get video to promote yourself professionally, I always recommend to people to find some college or even HS students (if you're in or near a town with a college) who do or are studying photography/videography and may need some footage/material for projects or who are willing to work for pizza/beer/etc. who want to have some fun and help you shoot video while amazing people on the street, at malls, etc. They usually have some good equipment of their own or can get it through their school to use. Just be careful where you go to shoot (in front of businesses, parking lots, etc) because sometimes you can stir up some trouble.
A phone, and maybe one or two of these: https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0
for mics with this too:
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Microphones-SC6-Headphone-Smartphones/dp/B00KHQW6JU/ref=pd_sim_267_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00KHQW6JU&pd_rd_r=GX2K4KT0S7GSDMY3E8QS&pd_rd_w=VDSUL&pd_rd_wg=Ox75l&psc=1&refRID=GX2K4KT0S7GSDMY3E8QS
You will never get good audio off a GoPro. You may want to look for a lav-mic option that can run off of an iPhone. Something like this, though I know people will use the hands-free mic that comes with the ear-buds and get okay results. By using a mic close in to yourself, it'll hopefully pick up less ambient noise.
The sad reality, though, is a waterfall is a pretty potent white-noise generator, and you might be better off doing the audio in post. Narrate your techniques over a good mic in a quiet room.
Not really.
I'd like to offer you some suggestions for your videos that could improve them a lot, if that's ok.
Just grab some lav's
[This Rode smartLav is great] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EO4A7L0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mic-reviews-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00EO4A7L0&linkId=4ccaf6812920138f74d980411d5a90a8)
[This ATR-3350] (https://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATR-3350-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B002HJ9PTO)
[If you can stretch for $800 bucks this will be excellent] (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/618735-REG/Sennheiser_EW_100_ENG_G3_A_Evolution_G3_100_Series.html)
[This BOYA mic is great and inexpensive] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRMU2HU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00MRMU2HU&linkCode=as2&tag=pv0dbb-20&linkId=UZT4YZXUAJ7VKBG6)
Basically watch this video and decide what you think is best for your application.
Keep in mind, for a condenser mic you need a sound treated room for the best quality audio.
But yeah, there are FAR better mics out there.
[This is a great setup] (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/140197666)
That was extremely helpful! Heres what I've got so far.
I'm torn between the G7 with a 12-140mm lens and the G85 with a 12-60mm lens. They are the exact same price (if I get the G7 with 14-42mm it's half the price) But from what I've read and watched, the G85 only seems marginally better and people say it hums whenever its on. Would getting the older G7 that comes with a better lens be a better purchase? (Links
https://smile.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-12-60mm-Megapixels-DMC-G85MK/dp/B01M050N05/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1523850414&sr=1-3&keywords=panasonic+g85
https://smile.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-14-42mm-Megapixels-DMC-G7KK/dp/B00X409TIC/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1523850401&sr=1-3&keywords=panasonic%2Bg7&th=1
G85, then G7) In your opinion, does the newer attributes of the G85 outweigh the much larger range lense of the G7 option? This video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_fjscdhJ0M ) makes the G85 stabilization seem very impressive. But I'm still on the fence, the 140mm capability of the G7 seems like it could remove the need for a long/tight shot lense.
As per the video you linked, I'm looking at getting the rode lavalier that the speaker mentions due to its convenience and price. I also subscribed and will be watching more.
https://smile.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523850906&sr=8-3&keywords=rode+lavalier+microphone
And for room/atmosphere sound I was curious if you use a shotgun mic, or a traditional supercardoid boom mic more often if it is attached above the camera.
If there is any way I could repay you for all the help you've given let me know. You've saved me countless hours of research and hundreds (if not thousands) in mis-bought goods. When I got into recording and mixing I spent weeks researching mics and audio interfaces on forums, reviews, and asking people at my university for their opinion; but the information you have imparted has cut this time significantly in my pursuit of filming. Thank you very much.
Send it back and get something branded that will work. Røde Smartlav+.
They don't publish any audio specs on the product page, which for me is a big black flag for audio gear.
Pro level lav mics I use:
I'm deciding on a mic primarily for "corporate videos" (interviews with doctors) and potentially podcasts. I've narrowed it to the below and was wondering if fellow redditors had any input? I am leaning towards the PowerDeWise simply because of costs though I like that the shotgun mics would not be visible.
PowerDeWise
Rode SmartLav+
Rode VMGO
Rode VideoMic Me
You should be able to do everything in that video with the gear selected. Maybe get a Rode SmartLav too. (http://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=dp_ob_title_ce)
Scrubbing through the video I noticed that the camera auto exposes the shot to compensate for the backlit shelves so the fix for that would be to shoot with auto-exposing off or just shoot in manual since you’re staying the same distance away from the camera. That would fix the irregular lighting but it wouldn’t fix the lighting. To fix the lighting you could get an LED light rack that you could attach to your camera’s hot shoe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N4CJYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vlZKAbKWY98MZ
This would help you get more light on your face, acting as a fill light and would make a big difference in clearing out the shadows. Audio is more of a get what you pay for kinda thing. I really like the Rode SmartLav + which you can connect to your smartphone and with the Rode app you can record some pretty quality audio that is comparable to 300+ dollar lavs. Shotguns are good too but I typically use both to help match the audio on each recording devices. The smartlav is a great piece of equipment for only $75 and it doesn’t get much better than that and would completely take away the whirs and and sound annoyances. Here’s the link to the Lav: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EO4A7L0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7pZKAb2BFD9BK
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B00EO4A7L0
Dude awesome!
Getting better with each video!
You should get a simple mic so your sound won't be crappy
Rode SmartLav+
These Lav's are great especially since you don't need to buy a recorder to go with them if your actors have iPhones.
I recommend a lens with Image Stability or a shoulder rig. The Office is shot handheld, but unless there's some stability, your footage will come out looking like Cloverfield.
Practice your whip zooms and focus pulls. Study the script. Look for the comedic moments and find how they can be complimented with clever cinematography.
Good luck!
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