Would it be safe to describe this mic as unidirectional? I've been doing outdoor interviews and having a serious problem with ambient noise.
932857
Yes.... Its going to be difficult to avoid ambient noise unless you can set up backdrops and wind socks to absorb some of the extraneous sounds. This is a great mic. You can try using lavalier mics, use wind socks etc and should help a lot
1546351
I can't address any issues with this mic. as I bought it for my grandson's camera when filming deer hunts. I haven't heard anything negative from him, but am sure I would if it didn't perform well for him.
1572203
If all the people will be on front of the mic, it will work great. This mic records from one direction only, if you'll be interviewing from the back of it, that might be a problem.
277672
To ask if you can hold this mic for interviews completely misunderstands the purpose of this mic. It is meant to be mounted somewhere, ideally with a spider, and probably in a studio, and definitely not held in your hand. There are many mics suited to on-the-street use, but this ain't one of them.
1630254
Depends how loud you are talking about, this type of mic has narrow pick up pattern, but if put it too close to the source of noise, it probably will have some minimal effect on it.
845258
I'm no professional but I believe the built-in mic(5.1ch) is superior to the directional(2.1ch?) that is included in this kit.During my first few times with the rig on the camera I found myself forgetting to turn on the external mic while it was plugged into the camera, resulting in no audio for those video recordings. Don't plan on using it for everyday recording and only if I need its directional capabilities.
2256151
Yeah. It's good about that. However, I would suggest not getting this one. Mine crapped out after just four months. It may have ben that I was bending it up every which way a lot, and perhaps that messed up the wires. Just be forewarned: It may not last long, and you want to avoid bending the mic arm as much as possible.
1830026
Hi all,Does anyone have some experience with shooting in windy conditions? Is the microphone shielded in a way that it reduces noise caused by the wind?. What about the images when filming fast action. Does it get jerky? (Can both be tried out by shooting from an open car window)Thanks for your info.
728424
Hi Michael,I really love this mic! Last summer I performed with it at an outside venue and had no problems whatsoever with any ambient noise or feedback. I agree with one of your other responders in that a _hypercardioid_ microphone would your best bet, however, in a really noisy environment. The AKG D5S is a supercardiod model.
1837692
This is a good dynamic mic but is anti-feedback. Meaning ambient noise is filtered out. 1-5" is ideal.
1809508
It might make what your neighbor says audible with the headphones, however you won't get a strong enough signal for recording. It's also not really a parabolic mic - it's just a toy.
872728
It's mono. Make it whatever ear you want. Just rotate the microphone around!
1353925
I am not sure what you are asking. Here is the link to a video with an interview I recorded outside with one man, but others behind and to the right kept making comments off camera. All recorded with the mic mounted pointing forward on the camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPArQkwxK-sjump ahead a couple minutes if you don't want to watch the introduction.I hope this will help.
1786355
Yes. Just remember that the more exposure the mic has to wind, it will be harder to listen to you while driving. Position of the mic would be crucial in this situation.
1781271
You have a hot shoe on top for auxillary mic if you want a directional, shot gun with muff added for windy, limiting noise. The stereo mic in place for side to side, front and rear is superior. Google mooers realty on you tube and sample some videos for demonstration. The camera in use. http://www.youtube.com/mooersrealty
1893057
I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away... » Read More I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. « Show Less
125351
Be careful, there might be too much 'handling noise'. These mics are designed for a stand and might cause too much handling noise if touched. Call Shure and ask them for advice.