A comparison between the Rode Videomic and the Zoom H1, probably the two most popular audio solutions for budget DSLR filmaking. Rode Videomic: goo.gl Zoom H1: goo.gl Camera: Canon 60D Lenses: 50mm USM Setting: 24FPS, 1/50", 320-640 ISO, Technicolor Picture Style Music: Soundtrack Pro Editing: Final Cut X
This was a sound test on the Rode Video mic, SennheiserMKE400 and the Sony UWPV130 Wireless Lav PAC for HDV CH 30 on the Canon 5D. I went to Henry's in Newmarket and asked to try the RODE video mic and test it out. I like the size and clarity of this mic but I'm still undecided between the Sennheiser MKE400 and the RODE Video Mic. Henry's website: www.henrys.ca Ken Domik KBDProductionsTV YouTube - www.youtube.com Twitter - twitter.com FaceBook - www.facebook.com This information was from: www.rodemic.com The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade shotgun microphone. Based on the latest 'Film industry' technology, the VideoMic is designed specifically for use with high quality Digital Video Cameras. The microphone exhibits low noise and an unusually wide bandwidth for its size. It is ultra lightweight, yet rugged due to it's ABS construction. The VideoMic is powered by a standard 9V battery and offers a Low Battery LED status indicator and a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. The VideoMic attaches to any Camcorder that has the standard camera-shoe fitting and utilizes a stereo mini jack for audio output. • Studio recording quality • Condenser microphone • 9V battery powered • Integrated shock mounting • Two step High-Pass Filter - Flat or 80Hz • Three step PAD - 0, -10, -20dB • Rugged reinforced ABS construction • Windshield included • 3.5mm mini-jack output • Integrated cold shoe mount, 1/4" and 3/8" thread Sennheiser MIC: Technical Data <b>...</b>
The Rode VideoMic Pro Shotgun mic delivers quality sound in a compact size that's a great fit for HDSLR users. Rode VideoMic Pro bit.ly Rode PG1 Pistol Grip bit.ly HDDSLR Cameras bit.ly
www.dslrfilmnoob.com The rode VideoMic pro has been around for awhile, but I finally came up with a good enough excuse to buy one. Although the audio tests don't show any real difference in audio quality, the higher price of the VideoMic pro gives you a much smaller and lighter package. The new design has better suspension system and the +20db switch gives you a much stronger audio single for cameras with poor or noise amplifiers. Pros: Smaller Size Better shock mount design +20db audio output for stronger mic signals Cons: Flimsy looking audio cable If you need a smaller on camera microphone or a stronger audio signal for your camera, it's worth the extra $50 to $70 for the VideoMic pro. If you don't care about the large size of the original VideoMic and don't have problems with the output volume, you'll probably be just as happy with the original Rode VideoMic. Update: Right after I posted this video I was sent a link from Rode saying the thinner cable was reinforced by some kind of material. Hopefully that is correct. If it is then the thinner cable is probably a good thing. Also there is a mistake at the 4 min mark where I accidentally refer to the original Rode VideoMic as the VideoMic Pro. It's to late to fix that one, sorry guys. You can pick up the Rode VideoMic here: www.amazon.com You can pick up the Rode VideoMic Pro here: www.amazon.com Equipment used in this video: Canon 7d & t2i Canon 35mm f1.4 Canon 24mm f1.4 Sigma 24mm f1.8 Zoom h4n Rode VideoMic Pro Rode <b>...</b>
