Audio

[Bamboopictures]

Thanks for your suggestions. Im considering the following:
1. H5+SGH6+lav mic
2. Rode VMP + Lav
3. DR60D II + VMP / AT875R + Lav

Option 1
Pros:
1. versatile: H5 can be used onboard, plugged to venue mixers, or boomed with SGH6.
2. clean audio: does not rely on the internal circuits of the Nikon
Cons:
1. SGH6 module replaces the X/Y capsule module which also contains the 3.5mm port. XLR lav needed for 2nd channel.
2. H5 Ergonomics not great for on-board use. Likely have to view the H5's LCD upside down/sideways if you want to use the viewfinder of the Nikon. When using the SGH6 on board, there's no way to use viewfinder.



Option 2:
pros:
1. Shotgun good for close quarter shooting. Lav good for interviews.
Cons:
1. Nikon circuits may be hissy
2. No safety backup, no way to monitor with headphones

Option3:
pros: monitored, safety recording with synched passthrough to cam.
XLR port positions better than on board H5 config.
cons: camera+tascam is tall and heavy. May limit run-and-gun/slider application

Consider Tascam DR-10C for onboard use.
Pros:
independent recording, headphone out, passthrough to camera, will accept 3.5mm shotguns and lavs.
dual track recording for second safety level. Can be used on-persons too. Can carry in trouser pocket.
cons:
no visual levels indicator during recording. Volume settings limited to lo-mid-hi.
additional MCC2 required for 2 input recording/precise volume control/coldshoe for shotgun.

 

[hamanoshun]

Thanks for your suggestions. Im considering the following:
1. H5+SGH6+lav mic
2. Rode VMP + Lav
3. DR60D II + VMP / AT875R + Lav

Think you have to specify a budget and the type of shoots that you do regularly to narrow down the options further. They all have their pros and cons, and depending on the type of shoots you do, some may fare better in terms of setup, ergonomics and user-friendliness.

 

[rainduet]

My budget is already specified in my first post - $500

 

[rainduet]

Thanks for the analysis, bamboopictures. That's the reason why I'm confused on what to get. There are simply too many choices out there.

 

[Bamboopictures]

It's a personal choice. I like small solutions.
TIP:A shotgun mic is a low-priority investment (2ft rule)
I will only use it in a big crowd and I cannot guess who is going to say something.

 

[hamanoshun]

Thanks for the analysis, bamboopictures. That's the reason why I'm confused on what to get. There are simply too many choices out there.

What do you shoot most of primarily?

 

[rainduet]

I mainly shoot people speaking and some times interviews.

 

[Bamboopictures]

If interview is important and budget is around $500:

H5 + 2 cable lav. (MXL FR-355K 2-pak is cheap and good)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=MXL&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

 

[rainduet]

Where can I find those locally? I prefer to check things out, rather than buying online.

 

[Bamboopictures]

Where can I find those locally? I prefer to check things out, rather than buying online.

Luther music Excelsior shopping centre carries MXL. RedDot at Funan carries H5

 

[hamanoshun]

I mainly shoot people speaking and some times interviews.

H5 and a wired lav.

 

[rainduet]

Thank you. I will go and check them out soon

 

[rainduet]

I just seen a post on Red Dot's Facebook on a year end offer for the Zooms. Is it a good deal??