Testing a dynamic microphone on a boom pole
I did some tests today to see
if a Dynamic microphone could be used in place of a condenser
microphone for a boom pole application.
The results say it's a bad
idea. Not loud enough for the distance needed even when the levels are
boosted.
I'm using a Zoom
H4N to record synchronized sound with a classmate's DSLR camera.
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A typical cardioid dynamic mic is going to have way too much handling noise and too wide of a pattern to be useful in that application. Not to mention the weight wearing you out on a boom. You really need a shotgun for that application.
The H4N is great for field recording. I use mine all the time.
Thanks Ken,
I ended up ordering a proper shot gun mic that comes with a shock mount.
What kind of things do you record in the field?
Mark H
Mark, I worked as first engineer for a national recording studio, and I've worked on all kinds of film/video projects in a wide range of capacities. However, audio will always be my first love.
For the last 15 years I've owned a systems integration company that does design and installation of sound, video and lighting systems. High-tech all week and low-tech at home on the land.
What did you end up ordering?