Microphone selection

Northwest Community Television has several different types of mics available. Desktop and floor mic stands are available for checkout.

STANDARD ISSUE

These three microphones come standard with every portable camera.

Electro-Voice RE10 handheld

Unidirectional, excellent for music or interviews, slightly better bass response than 635A

Sony ECM 44 or Sony ECM 30 lavalier or lapel Directional, excellent for interviews, clips directly to clothing, small enough to easily hide on location

Panasonic AG-MC200 shotgun (see below)

OTHER MICS Electro-Voice 635A handheld Omnidirectional, good for inexperienced inter- viewers, fine for music and ambient sound gathering

Shure SM58 handheld Unidirectional vocal mi- crophone

Sennheiser wireless lavalier and handheld Variable frequency UHF receiver works with ei- ther lavalier or handheld transmitter, range of 50+ feet, good for pro- ductions requiring free- dom of movement

Realistic PZM (Pressure Zone Mic) Surface mount mic, omnidirectional, very low profile, excellent for pianos, drums, large vocal or instrumental groups, or stage perfor- mances

Shotgun Directional, great for capturing sound at a distance, also available with boom pole and Zeppelin

P

I

C K

U P

P A T T E R N S

OMNI-

UNI-

7

Page 8
Image 8
Panasonic AG-HMC150 manual Microphone selection, Standard Issue, Electro-Voice RE10 handheld