Trying to decide between this Rode mic and the AT875 from Audio Technica. Which is better for recording into an H4N/audio interface? i can get adapter
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I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you. My best advice is to YouTube the rode vs the audio technica (this is how I make most of my purchasing decisions)
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Probably not. This mix is designed for close-up use, eg: handheld or on a stand by a singer a few inches away. Also this uses an XLR-type connector, you would need a bulky adaptor to plug into the little 1/8" jack of the camera. You would be better off with something like a Rode VideoMic, Audio Technica PRO24cm, or Sennheiser MKE400. They are all "shotgun" style mics so they'll have a tightly directional pickup pattern, they're engineered to sound great from several feet distance, and all three have a hot-shoe mount, super convenient! The Audio Technica is the cheapest and still sounds great, it's a steal. The Rode is a bit more but sounds even better. The Sennheiser is twice the price and as much as I like Sennheiser products in general frankly I don't think it sounds twice as good but it is very compact and solidly built. Those might be important considerations if weight bulk or conditions are a factor. Hope this helps!
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I wish u had gotten some responses. I need one too! However, best I have found do far inresearching it is the h4n recorder perhaps with and without the use of the Yamaha SKRM100 SUBKICK Low Frequency Capture Microphone? If u try it, would love to hear your results! Good luck!
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I don't know--the quality wasn't very good so I returned it. I suppose I should have written a review. I had bought three different mikes, and the one we liked the best was the MXL AC404 USB Conference Microphone. It's not being used on a PC, though--it is plugging into a Cisco desk phone.
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Frederico, i got an extension cable from the following vendor when i bought a bundle from him. Check to see if he will sell you an extension cable outside the bundle. This is absolutely essential, because the original cable for the RODE is relatively short. That said, the mic is great . . . Good luck.Rode smartLav bundle with vampire clip and extension cable
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I used a Rode Videomic Pro, Rode NTG-3 and Audio Technica ATR3350. There are no issues with any of them when used together
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I use the ntg-2 also and have found that using the ntg-2 with the zoom h4n works great for professional audio. That being said. The video mic pro also allows for very good audio without having to sync later on in post. Basicly the ntg and zoom combo will get you your best audio quality but the videomic pro is a lot easier to use and also gets very nice professional audio. I have both and still use my video mic pro often for shoots where I don't want to carry extra equipment.
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I use this mic for filming with the h4n, it has worked well for me but I have never tested it with music performances. From my experience with it in the film world it is great for the price and should work well in an acoustic performance, if the h4 is set to the right levels.
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hey thanks for the info! as it turns out, my camera DOES have a mic input. boy do I feel stupid :) but i guess I won't need this one after all. I do think that it would work in a pinch, and thanks again for taking the time to respond-SelArom
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The rode video mic is the way to go. its about 150 dollars, but it's the best consumer mic out there for that price.
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I have the Rode video mic pro, purchased before I bought the Shure VP83 (without the on-board recorder - I have a pro camcorder that records uncompressed audio). The Shure has much less handling noise. All around, the Shure is a better mic. It's worth double the price considering its meaningful and significant advantages over the Rode. Finally, as an Amazon purchaser, you have the back up of a stellar on-line retailer for return purposes.
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The AT2035 is compatible because it does not require much Phantom Power to drive it (min of 11Volts). The 302USB provides only 15V. Just be wary, upgrading to a better mic can require the common 48V minimum. Using a mic like that will produce mostly strong line noise and weak recording--can't be used.
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Here is a great blog post about microphones that are compatible with the HV20http://newsvideographer.com/2007/11/22/best-fit-mic/
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You can do this two ways. Get this and use a pre with a digital interface to send to usb. I use the ART Dual Tube Pre which sounds nicer than anything else anywhere near the price, especially since this is for voc work 95% of the time, and just project music stuff otherwise. The other approach, if you aren't ever going to interview or do any dual mic recording (which is part of the other 5% for me), is to buy the "same" thing from Rode as the PODCASTER which has an A2D to USB output with far better sampling than voc work needs and has a little headphone monitoring output, too. It's made for high-quality podcasting and decent, let's say, more than serviceable voc work for basic tasks. You would want to go with separates to do voicing for a major studio film or major agency ad, but for telephone voc work (on hold, directory, etc), the Podcaster is more than good enough, and certainly for primarily AM work and pretty much anything online except full bandwidth and rate MP3s. I already owned the ART Dual Tube Pre, so I didn't need any electronics in the mic. I prefer the look of the Procaster, too. Make sure you use a shock mount. It picks up LF mechanical/handling noise easily like any large diaphragm mic will.
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The Rode is a good mic but I would go to a Guitar Center if available and see what their tech guys say. You will need more than just the mic but also mixer and preamp but again check with them
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I went to Radio Shack and bought a 1/8 plug to 1/4 plug adapter to put on the mic cord. Then I bought a model 274-017 XLR balanced adapter to plug it into a 3 prong mic port. Since the Audio-Technica system comes with a battery/preamp, you don't need a direct box. I plugged the mini adapter into the back of the balanced adapter and the whole thing into the mic port on my Fender amp system. Works like a charm and was suggested by my buddy who runs a recording studio. Just remember to turn the mic off when you're not using it so you don't run down the battery. You'll get very little sound out of it otherwise if the battery is dead. If your system has phantom power, it may work without the battery, haven't tried that yet. Probably spent about $20 total on the two adapters. Good luck! Kerry
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you need a usb audio interface that supports xlr. you also need to get a xlr cable. id recommend buying a used at4040. it performs quite a bit better it has more presence and sounds more natural.