Posted by Richard Crowley on 12/07/07 20:01

"Jacques E. Bouchard" wrote ...
> I've spent considerable amounts of money on a video camera, upgrading my
> computer, lights, accessories, etc. Next I'd like to spiff up the sound.
>
> What kind of boom-mounted mic would you recommend? I don't need high-end
> (when I do I can always hire or rent), so knock-offs are fine. My current
> shotgun mic has a frequency response of 100-16000Hz, which makes it
> suitable for recording voice, but I'd like something better for
> all-purpose
> applications. Suggestions?

I heard somewhat-positive response (and no clear negatives) from
the professionals over at news:rec.arts.movies.production.sound
for the Rode VideoMic

While that may sound "feint praise" from the r.a.m.p.s guys, remember
that they normally use shotgun mics that cost thousands of $$$, so it
makes the Rode sound like good value for the $$.

Trew Audio has a nice package with a good boom pole, shock-
mount, "dead-cat" furry windscreen (plus foam windscreen), etc.
http://www.trewaudio.com/store/product.php?productid=764&cat=66&page=1

Glen Trew is a working professional sound guy with credits for
major Hollywood productions and he has a nice chain of shops
for production sound stuff. Recommended.

> I also welcome suggestions for PC hardware. So far my on-board sound card
> has done fine, but I'd like something more refined without going into
> studio equipment. USB devices preferred, as my motherboard has no PCI
> slots
> left.

If I needed a USB audio interface right now, I would try the Behringer
UCA 202. 30USD

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