Q. Ok, I've asked questions about camcorders, microphones, and webcams that have good sound quality. And I've found the perfect thing, a Panasonic HDC-SD100 HD Digital Camcorder. But guess what, it costs a little less than 1000 dollars. And thats too much. Is there any other camcorders that are similar to this one, but has a little smaller price tag? I'm okay with bad video quality, but I need the sound quality.
A. Here's a bit of camcorder insight: no matter how much you spend on a camcorder, the built-in mic sucks! Obviously some are better than others, but none would be sufficient for real professional stuff. Built-in mics have an omni-directional pickup pattern which means it picks up sound in every direction. It sounds nice, but it's not. You pick up annoying background noise, and the overall sound is unfocused and quite has quite a bit of echo. So my advice is to get the cheapest camcorder with a 3.5mm mini-stereo microphone input which will allow you to connect external mics...
Some cheap** ones: Canon ZR series (starting at $200-ish. But not all have the mic input, so make sure of that. I know the ZR40 has one, as well as the newer models the ZR900 and ZR930. If I'm correct, the older models of Canon Opturas have them as well (like the Optura 10). I believe the Panasonic PV GS500-ish (can't remember the exact number) has one too.
Your cheapest option is to get the ZR900 (or if you can find a used model of the ZR40 or Optura 10).
Now that you've save a lot o money, you have more to spend on a good external mic. If you want to go the cheap route, get a nice mini-stereo shotgun:
1) RODE VideoMic
2) Sennheiser MKE300
3) Azden SGM-X
4) Audio-Technica ATR-55
If you want the absolute best audio, get an XLR adapter (the good kind, not those crappy XLR female to mini-male cables) like those made by Beachtek for around $180, and get a pro XLR mic:
1) Sennheiser ME66
2) RODE NTG-2 (or NTG-1)
the Azden SGM-1X is pretty good too, and cheap :)
Hope that helps!!!
Some cheap** ones: Canon ZR series (starting at $200-ish. But not all have the mic input, so make sure of that. I know the ZR40 has one, as well as the newer models the ZR900 and ZR930. If I'm correct, the older models of Canon Opturas have them as well (like the Optura 10). I believe the Panasonic PV GS500-ish (can't remember the exact number) has one too.
Your cheapest option is to get the ZR900 (or if you can find a used model of the ZR40 or Optura 10).
Now that you've save a lot o money, you have more to spend on a good external mic. If you want to go the cheap route, get a nice mini-stereo shotgun:
1) RODE VideoMic
2) Sennheiser MKE300
3) Azden SGM-X
4) Audio-Technica ATR-55
If you want the absolute best audio, get an XLR adapter (the good kind, not those crappy XLR female to mini-male cables) like those made by Beachtek for around $180, and get a pro XLR mic:
1) Sennheiser ME66
2) RODE NTG-2 (or NTG-1)
the Azden SGM-1X is pretty good too, and cheap :)
Hope that helps!!!
A good digital camcorder with external mic hookup?
Q. What is a good digital camcorder that has an external microphone hookup?
Something that would be good for online newscasts, etc.
Something that would be good for online newscasts, etc.
A. What is your budget?
Camcorder (these are only "prosumer", not pro grade):
Standard definition: Canon GL2
High Definition: Sony HDR-FX7
Mics:
Sennheiser wireless systems - EW100 G3 ENG Wireless Deluxe Kit.
Includes a lavaliere and wireless handheld... and two base stations (one for each mic). Base stations are camera mountable, but if you want to do this, a special bracket is necessary.
Tripod:
Manfrotto 190XDB 3-Section Tripod & 501HDV Fluid Head
On-camera video light:
NRG 56001 Varalux Professional Dimmable DC On-Camera Light
Power supply (battery belt):
NRG 87014-1 Field-Pro system
Most of this stuff should be available from bhphotovideo or adorama.
If you want to look like the "real" news casts, they are digitizing the video coming in to $100,000 studio cameras. Just because you are on the web does not mean you get to go cheap or cut corners.
Camcorder (these are only "prosumer", not pro grade):
Standard definition: Canon GL2
High Definition: Sony HDR-FX7
Mics:
Sennheiser wireless systems - EW100 G3 ENG Wireless Deluxe Kit.
Includes a lavaliere and wireless handheld... and two base stations (one for each mic). Base stations are camera mountable, but if you want to do this, a special bracket is necessary.
Tripod:
Manfrotto 190XDB 3-Section Tripod & 501HDV Fluid Head
On-camera video light:
NRG 56001 Varalux Professional Dimmable DC On-Camera Light
Power supply (battery belt):
NRG 87014-1 Field-Pro system
Most of this stuff should be available from bhphotovideo or adorama.
If you want to look like the "real" news casts, they are digitizing the video coming in to $100,000 studio cameras. Just because you are on the web does not mean you get to go cheap or cut corners.
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