The built-in microphones of the DSLR-Kameraas have still not a particularly good quality. An external microphone is for filming is therefore essential. We will show you three good models.
The All-Round microphone: RØDE VideoMic GO directional microphone
Microphone RØDE (image: Instagram) microphone RØDE (image: Instagram) The Rode VideoMic GO is with a price of approx. 75 euros in the entry area of external DSLR-Richtmikrofonen. It comes without batteries and complicated settings, and is directly on the camera's hot Shoe plugged in.- Use: The Rode VideoMic GO particularly well, if you do not have much space for equipment for a video shoot. Through the
- directional microphone characteristic sounds directly and clearly recorded. Ambient sounds can be shielded.
- Pro: By the red Schwinghalterungen is the microphone in front of mechanical noise, such as focusing the camera is protected. The operation is simple, because the microphone only need to connect the camera and the sound will be automatically recorded.
- Contra: The microphone is only with cameras compatible Plug-In-Power. You can on the website of the manufacturer to find out if your camera is supported.
The Interview-MIC: Audio-Technica ATR3350
ATR3350 (image: manufacturer) ATR3350 (image: manufacturer) In case of the Audio-Technica ATR3350 is a Lavalier microphone for convenient 30 Euro. The microphone is very small and is so attached to clothing that you can barely see it.- Use: The Lavalier microphone is particularly suitable if you have Video recordings, such as Interviews or Vlogs.
- Pro: The microphone is barely visible, and offers a much better Audio quality than the internal microphone. The Audio-Technica ATR3350 with a 6 Meter long cable. Thus, they are not on the direct vicinity to the camera dependent and may also from a little distance, a good Sound.
- Contra: The microphone must be very precisely aligned and the preamps be set very loud. This way, you have a higher noise on the recording. At this price range, but not uncommon.
The professional microphone: RØDE NTG2
Rode NTG2 (image: manufacturer) Rode NTG2 (image: manufacturer) The RØDE NTG2 is the most expensive microphone in our lineup, with approx. 170 Euro. Here, you need additional Equipment, such as an Audio Recorder or an Adapter from XLR to 3.5 mm.- The RØDE NTG2 is particularly suitable for professienelle Video Shoots. Just like the RØDE VideoMic GO (see above) has the microphone has a directional microphone characteristics and displays ambient noise. The best results are obtained when the microphone with a Boom Pole to the Sound source is kept.
- Pro: The RØDE NTG2 has the best Audio quality of the presented here microphones. It provides professional quality with an XLR connector.
- Contra: in Order to have the microphone for optimal use, you will need other Equipment such as an extra wind and XLR-3,5mm Adapter or an Audio Recorder.
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DSLR: 3 good external microphones
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The All-Round microphone
The professional microphone: RØDE NTG2
DSLR: 3 good external microphones
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David Amoyal
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
The built-in microphones of the DSLR-Kameraas have still not a particularly good quality. An external microphone is for filming is therefore...
