Tom
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In prior threads, we discussed (and I learned, thanks to Lou and Larry) of the need to use a stereo super cardiod external mic for recording our concerts. After some successful recording with an inexpensive stereo mic' and a Canon videocam, this time last year I bought a second inexpensive stereo mic, and thought I'd compare both mic's with both the Canon and my Panasonic Lumix G7 'still' camera that also takes decent video.
Something strange during my limited non-tech 'tests' at home ...
Mic' 1 worked great with the Canon videocam, but less so with the G7.
Mic' 2 worked great with the G7, but less so with the Canon.
I proceeded to video our next concert (May/June 2023) concurrently with the 'good' combinations of mic' and camera above.
I recently got our Board to approve the purchase of a 'better' stereo mic'. If I'd taken the time to re-read Larry's posts here, I could have saved myself quite a bit of research, reading/watching reviews and tests comparing the Sennheiser MKE 440 to the Rode Stereo Videomic; I came out of that with the same conclusion as Larry, and bought the MKE 440.
At this week's rehearsal, we had 12 4th graders accompany us playing 4 numbers in a mini-concert for their parents; I recorded only audio of the kids using the Canon videocam, then proceeded to record (video & audio) part of the remaining rehearsal. I used the MKE 440 mic' with the Canon videocam for several numbers, then switched to the MKE 440 mic' with the G7 camera.
When I got home and watched/listened to the video/audio on my PC, I was surprised to find the volume recorded with the Canon was significantly lower than that recorded with the G7 (same mic'). I'd left the MKE 440 with the default settings, and now I'm thinking of experimenting at next week's rehearsal (our last before our concerts). Also, I haven't looked for, or changed, any settings on the cameras, and I need to do some reading on that.
Something strange during my limited non-tech 'tests' at home ...
Mic' 1 worked great with the Canon videocam, but less so with the G7.
Mic' 2 worked great with the G7, but less so with the Canon.
I proceeded to video our next concert (May/June 2023) concurrently with the 'good' combinations of mic' and camera above.
I recently got our Board to approve the purchase of a 'better' stereo mic'. If I'd taken the time to re-read Larry's posts here, I could have saved myself quite a bit of research, reading/watching reviews and tests comparing the Sennheiser MKE 440 to the Rode Stereo Videomic; I came out of that with the same conclusion as Larry, and bought the MKE 440.
At this week's rehearsal, we had 12 4th graders accompany us playing 4 numbers in a mini-concert for their parents; I recorded only audio of the kids using the Canon videocam, then proceeded to record (video & audio) part of the remaining rehearsal. I used the MKE 440 mic' with the Canon videocam for several numbers, then switched to the MKE 440 mic' with the G7 camera.
When I got home and watched/listened to the video/audio on my PC, I was surprised to find the volume recorded with the Canon was significantly lower than that recorded with the G7 (same mic'). I'd left the MKE 440 with the default settings, and now I'm thinking of experimenting at next week's rehearsal (our last before our concerts). Also, I haven't looked for, or changed, any settings on the cameras, and I need to do some reading on that.
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