Would this be great for hearing someone talk 18 feet away? Or should i get the Nikon ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set?
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It would if you mount it on a boom. This is the worse on-camera microphone I've ever bought, and of course I returned it. You would do best to get a boom and mic for 18 feet, otherwise you will be picking up so much ambient noise that you will never be able to filter the noise out with any software.
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Need more information. Can you attach a mic to the person? How far away will you be? How much ambient noise will there be?For general purpose use I like the Rode Video Mic.
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With a good mic easy. I have a cheap mic and it sounds like crap. I bought a set of Shure PGXD24/Beta58A Digital Wireless System with Beta 58A Mic and it sounds GREAT!
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Absolutely. There are levels of sensitivity in the mic and it can capture good quality sound from several yards away.
686751
You can be any distance away from it. This mic does not have background noise filtering (if it does, it doesn't work).
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I think the audio quality is very good. Here is a video where I used the ATR-6550 mic from about 4 feet away (it was on top of the camera): http://youtu.be/oZcjUAOaNYA The sound quality is very good, clear, with a bit of room ambiance (and my refrigerator in the background!). I've shot some other videos using the ATR-6550 but haven't put them on YouTube yet.
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i havent got a wireless microphone but i think it will work well with it if there is no problem with microphone itself, because ev has a really great clear sound.. i can try with ipod and turn back you tomorrow..
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I am not an audio expert. However, I do use many of these lavalier microphones with my Sennheiser wireless system at my school's theatre. Noise will sometimes be a problem if the area around the microphone is noisy, especially outside where wind can be a significant problem (possibly reduced with a foam wind screen. Try a lavalier connected directly to your camera; I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the improved sound.
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That's a subjective question, but I have been happy with it. I use it mostly to record chamber music from small groups at fairly close distances. String instruments are usually one of the most difficult things to record, and it does quite well. It is noticeably better than the built-in microphones on my Nikon D7100. I have not used the Nikon external microphone (ME-1), but I have heard that the Rode is much better than this also. I don't have any experience with broader sounds from greater distances.
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This would work really well for that. The only problem I could think you might have. The mic picks up everything so is there is a lot of background noise you will hear it all
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I am sure there is I would contact audio technica I think they have a mic similar already set up for wireless
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I use the 802 for business and personal. Don't think it is good for much more than voice. The mic's (even the stereo plug-in microphone) would not be sufficient for professional quality recording of a live performance. Also, it depends on the distance. If you have it right next to an acoustic guitar, it would probably be ok to use to record practice sessions (my son did that). But if you are in the audience, forget it.
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i've been able to pick up sound up to as far as 20 feet of someone talking to another person. However, the noise will increase as well. outdoors, you'd be better off with a windfur or a blimp or a lav or a lav with fur. but this alone won't block wind. it just produces great sound quality, nice bass, balanced treble, compared to on-camera mics or cheaper mics. For even better results, i hear that the NTG3 works as good as the Senheiser 416, which is the minimum mic hollywood would use. then put the NTG3/416 in a blimp with fur on the blimp and that will be the best wind cutting system.
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I mostly use mine on a Nikon D5100 to record my kid who plays flute for a high school band. Outdoor football games and concerts, I get great sound. Much better than without the mic. There is an adjustment on the back of the mic. Make sure you play with that to find which sound you like best.
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Yes if your camera has an XLR mic input. If you do go wireless I would steer you towards the Sennheiser ew 100 setup. That's what I did and you can't beat the quality.
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The quality of the microphone is amazing so, as long as you are speaking reasonably clear. It should work perfectly!
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Hmmm...I mostly used it up close. I recall that people on the other end of a Skype call had trouble hearing if someone else in the room was talking, but farther away from the mic. That just might have been due to too many people trying to talk at once. That seems to make the conversation very confusing. I really like this little cam though. I have a built in now, so don't use it anymore.