The All-Round microphone: RØDE VideoMic GO is a directional microphone
The Rode VideoMic GO is with a price of about 75 Euro in the entry-level range of external DSLR directional microphones. It comes without batteries and complicated settings, and is directly connected to the hot Shoe.
- Usage: The Rode VideoMic GO is particularly well suited, if you don't have turning up a lot of space for equipment with a video. By the directional microphone characteristic sounds are recorded clearly and directly. Ambient noise can be shielded against.
- Per: Through the red swinging brackets signals from the microphone in front of mechanical interference, such as arming the camera is protected. The operation is simple, since you need to connect the microphone to the camera and the sound can be recorded automatically.
- Contra: The microphone is only compatible with cameras that have a Plug-In-Power. You can go to the manufacturers page to find out whether your camera is supported.
Microphone RØDE (image: Instagram)
The Interview-in microphone: Audio-Technica ATR3350
In the case of the Audio-Technica ATR3350 is a Lavalier microphone for cheap 30 euros. The microphone is very small and is attached to the clothing that you see it.
- Usage: The Lavalier microphone is particularly suitable if you make Video-recordings, such as Interviews or Vlogs.
- Pro: The microphone is barely visible and provides a much better Audio quality than the internal microphone. The Audio-Technica ATR3350 is supplied with a 6 Meter long cable. Thus, you do not have to rely on the direct proximity to the camera and can also shoot from a little distance, a good Sound.
- Contra: The microphone must be very precisely aligned, and the preamp is very loud set. Thus, they have a higher noise floor on the recording. In this price class, but that is not uncommon.
ATR3350 (image: manufacturer)
The professional microphone: RØDE NTG2
The RØDE NTG2 is the most expensive microphone in our lineup, with approximately 170 Euro. Here you still need additional Equipment like an Audio Recorder or an adaptor from XLR to 3.5 mm.
- The RØDE NTG2 is particularly suitable for professienelle Video Shoots. Just like the RØDE VideoMic GO (see above) the microphone, a directional microphone characteristic, and hides the ambient noise. The best results are obtained when the microphone with a Boom Pole for the Sound source is held.
- Pro: The RØDE NTG2 has the best Audio quality of the presented here microphones. It is professional quality with an XLR connector.
- Contra: in order To be able to use the microphone optimally, you will need additional Equipment such as an extra windscreen, and a XLR-3,5 mm Adapter or an Audio Recorder.
Rode NTG2 (image: manufacturer)
To your Canon DSLR camera additional settings for external microphones make can, you need the Magic Lantern Firmware to install. How this works, we will show you in a further practical tip.
