wireless mics
 

This probably has been asked already but here it goes again. Iam shopping for a wireless mic for a canon camcorder. I have been looking at the Sony..nady...and samson. Which is the better one to get and why? They range from $100 top $300. I cant seem to find any reviews on them. Thank You

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I prefer Azden wireless micsfor my hunting video productions and my wedding video business I run on the side...Look up B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

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I have the samson wireless mics and have had good luck with them.

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check out Sennheisers......

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Sennheisers are nice but expensive...I get great results from Azden products...Only my opinion:D

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Which Azden wireless system do you use?

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Here is the exact set-up I use for Professional Hunting Videos & Wedding video business that I do on the side...

Good Stuff!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3659-REG/Azden_WMS_PRO_WMS_PRO_VHF_Wireless_Lavalier.html

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Brian,
where does the reciever plug into the camera at? I have not seen one like that before. i am looking at my XHA1 and the only spots i see that it could plug into is the A/v1 the headphone one or this one with a weird blue symbol?

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3659-REG/Azden_WMS_PRO_WMS_PRO_VHF_Wireless_Lavalier.html
those arecool . . .those are a heck of a lot cheaper than the samson wireless mics!

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Let's see.....you obviously have the internet and hopefully a manual from when you bought it and you ask that question?
I opened the online manual and saw 3 spots right off the bat. 2 XLR's and 1/8" plug in for external microphone.
Use the internet and you have the WORLD at your fingertips .......

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My receiver plugs into the XLR adapter I have.On the cam.....I use a Panasonic AG-DVC 30. The transmitter I place in my pocket and hook on my collar or the collar of whom I video..

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OK i looked through the manual and guess what . . i found where to plug into. .it was in the audio section. shocker !

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How are those Azden's on batteries? A buddy of mine had been using a wireless mic setup (not sure which one) that used 9 volts and he said he would go through 2 in a day.

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I have been resaerching mics and you should at least get 15 hours, is my guess. Has anyone been using the Sony 999 models???

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Just curious if you get alot of interference with the VHF set up? I have been considering the Azden UHF system as it rotates frequencies and should never have an interference issue. But if i could save alittle $$$ on the VHF system I would , just alittle skeptical of a wireless setup that uses limited frequency.

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Hello,
I am new on this forum, but we've been filming for several seasons now, and I have been using the Senneheiser wireless mics, they are the best! EW112 G2 wireless system, we do alot of field hunting for geese, and use the omni directional lavalier mic, it is great, very sensitive and can pick up the conversation in the blinds from about 30 ft. out. They are UHF and auto frequency, so never any issues with static, and a very long reception range if necessary also.

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Weird..I run 9 volt in my Azdens for 12 hours when I cut wedding vids...no issues...

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Hoosier! Sounds great...I have not used Senn's because of the $$$ but I bet I would love them....I use a Azden 189.95 dollar setup from B&H and it works for in the stand footage and normal interviews....I did notice my buddy at 6 feet did not come in very strong in my last vid..I wonder if a 400 dollar mic. is what I need to fix this...

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Do those Azdens work good out in a treestand??

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Steven - For sure....The Azden works great....I just tuck the transmitter in my inside pocket and clip the mic on my collar area of the jacket...

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ok cool that saves 100 $ if i get those instead of the samsons which i prolly will

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What's the best way to mount a Sennhesier G2 100 on a Sony PD170...does therecevier come with a bracket? I also wondered about 518-554MHz vs. the ones that are 700 MHz...does it make a difference? I can't imagine there's much interference where I normally hunt, but maybe one is better than the other for our suburban hunts?

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The MHZ won't make a difference. To mount the receiver on the camera... it does come with a mount where you can mount it on the hot shoe of the camera, or you can buy an aftermarket bracket and mount it several different ways, there is a bracket that mounts on the bottom of the camera and comes up in a 90 behind your hand grip, and the receiver mounts on it vertically, or you can buy a split mount that goes in your hot shoe and you can mount your receiver there and also have an additional mount for your shotgun mic if necessary. Plenty of options out there! ;) Also, get you a pair of headphones to plug into the camera and it will help you with mixing the sound.

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I tried the sony wcs-999 don't waste your money, they work ok but they tend to cut out a lot. Put the $100 towards a set of sennheisers

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well after reading diff advice on mics I ordered my sennheiser mics today. I also did alot of research on diff ones out there and feel I made a good choice.