I noticed the shock mount is designed like the Rode Video Mic. Does this mic have the issues with the rubber bands squeaking, like the Rode Video Mic?
1019032
I personally haven't encountered any issues with the rubber bands and I use this mic quite frequently.
1019033
No, if kept very well it shouldnt be a problem, just dont force the rubber bands to streth to hard.
1019034
They don't really move enough to squeak really, the rubber material is quite dense. But I find it very effective.
1878611
I haven't run into this personally. But I'd imagine there's a two instances that would cause this. One - it's just picking up the noise of the keyboard like any other sound it picks up. Two - if you use a desktop stand and it's on the same surface and heavy typing sends vibration noise. With the latter, if it's a concern and you can't move the mic, you should be able to find a reasonable shockmount for it. With the former - get a quieter keyboard :)
2006138
Well, you don't "need" a shock mount for any mic, but it's always better. I would recommend a shock mount, but it is not required to use this arm.
842231
I use this with a Ride Video Mic Pro with good results, but given this has no mounting screw so you would end up with kind of a mount on a mount, it seems to me the H4N should weigh too much and lack the flexible mounting necessary to keep noise to a minimum.
207824
Yes and no. By default no but if you buy a shockmount yes. By default it has a handheld mic clip but it unscreews and you can add a shock mount.
960903
As with most on board camcorder microphones, there is still a fair amount of wind noise that can get though, even with the Wind Noise Cancel function activated. I was able to eliminate most of it (and still retain decent sound) by applying two thicknesses of Blenderm (medical) tape over the microphone. I then went with a Rode Videomic with a deadcat and the problem was solved with great results. I hope this helps!
1341509
It is supposed to "bobble" a bit... That's the whole point of the shockmount. The more stiffly the mic is held, the more noise is transmitted to it as a result of physical motion (such as moving items on the table where the mic is sitting, or walking near the mic, etc.). The flexibility of the mount allows these vibrations to dissipate. It IS possible for the elastic to be too loose (especially with age)... But as a general rule, the flexibility in the system is good.
405420
It does not come with a shock mount. Unfortunately, it only comes with one of those cheap, plastic stands that most USB microphones come with.
842230
I'm not familiar with the ZOOM H4N, but I have not experienced any noise or wobbles while using my Rode shotgun mic.
646363
No, its a directional mic like the Rode Videomic pro. Recording live music with quality using only one microphone is complicated. Quality also depends on your quality reference, and your knowledge of audio recording. Is a great camera mounted directional microphone, one of the best in its class. This question is vague and has many important variables to consider, to give an accurate answer.
2046275
The mic comes with a shock mount and foam filter. Its a very good mic and probably the best in the price range
1181292
Can anyone confirm that they have used this mic while recording video. I'm looking to record video and high quality audio without having to sync up the feeds
1566034
The mount is mostly made of metal and uses rubber banding I believe for added tension. I have a Sterling ST51P condenser mic and it fits it perfectly.
384420
Using cameras on board mics, or having a mic mounted on the camera you will catch some vibration. I've been using this slider for a little over a year now, its very quiet if you maintain it well. It has been quiet enough to use on shoots where we've used dual system sound. Just don't have the mics attached to camera or you will definitely hear the vibration.
696472
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.
523087
When I use my small Oktave mic with this shock mount since it has a smaller diameter and I have to use gaffe tape to hold it, how ever with my larger boom mics it holds better, but I still use tape since I'm always worried it's going to slip out and hit the talent. I purchased another shock mount the "Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount " which has a way better band system and I use this one with my boom pole and use the other one on my camera rig. The problem with the Pearstone is that it has a permanent cold shoe mount and only screws on to boom poles with a small thread.
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No it is not a dud. It really depends on the application you are using. If you are using garage band you may have to go into the audio midi setup under utilities and create an aggregate device. When you do this it will give you the option to select the rode Podcaster. This is the best mic I have, I have tried cheaper ones like the Blue Snowball and other mini mics. But this one is by far the best.