AUDIO ROUND-UP
DSLR MICROPHONES
Canon DM-E1D The latest Canon cameras use a multi-function shoe that powers and communicates with accessories. This is perfect for the directional stereo microphone DM-E1D, which attaches straight onto the camera shoe with neither batteries nor cables needed. The design of the £400/$299 mic is low-profile and streamlined, with just a menu button on the mic itself. Pushing this brings up settings for making adjustments. canon.co.uk
Joby Wavo Pro Joby’s Wavo Pro is designed for broadcast-quality sound. It has an intelligent hybrid analogue/ digital system to power active noise reduction, and is built to eliminate handling noise. There’s a simple, digital app for iOS and Android devices offering real-time monitoring of sound input plus dual-mode EQ and shareable set-ups. The £260/$300 mic records a -10dB safe track in case of sudden increases in noise. And there’s a
second 3.5mm mic input to allow an additional mic
to be plugged in for dual channel recording. To avoid the battery running flat or starting to record with the mic still switched off, an auto power mode features. joby.com Saramonic Vmic Mini S This neat Saramonic is a mini- shotgun condenser mic with three selectable polar patterns. ASMR mode has a focused directional pickup, ideal for quiet subjects. And there’s 120° cardioid and 360° omnidirectional modes, as well. The £80/$89 Vmic Mini S is light and compact, featuring an integrated shock and shoe mount with a 1/4in-20 thread that rotates 360°. This lets the mic work really well on boom poles, tripods or even mounted on top of video cameras. It doesn’t use battery power, and connects using the included 3.5mm TRS or TRRS cables. saramonic.com
TRIPLE THREAT The Saramonic Vmic has a choice of three polar patterns
NEW ORDER Canon and Joby
models both bring something different to filmmaking
XLR MICROPHONES
cable and everything you need to use with an XLR mount for a camera or boom. Including a standard foam windshield and Rode’s professional-level WS10 furry windshield, wind noise reduction is excellent since the covers are specifically designed for the NTG5. Weighing and measuring a mere 76g/2.68oz and 203mm/7.99in, the mic is so tiny that it’s far less bothered by wind than larger mics. rode.com Sennheiser MKE 600 Some products simply stand the test of time, and the Sennheiser MKE 600 professional XLR mic is one of those. It has been around for a while, but still delivers incredibly well. The legendary £259/$330 mic
Rode NTG5 Rode’s £469/$499 NTG5 is a relatively short and lightweight XLR shotgun mic, designed with circular acoustic ports. This allows it to be shorter than its rivals, while getting rid of background noise and providing a very natural sound. It comes in a kit including a pistol grip shock mount, mic clip, pro
STICK ’EM UP Rode’s NTG5 comes bundled with lots of accessories
is renowned for speech reproduction thanks to great response across the 40Hz-20kHz frequency range. It’s a highly directional mic due to a design that isolates sound and rejects noise from the sides and rear. A switchable low-cut filter reduces handling, wind noise and background hum even further. en-uk.sennheiser.com
TRIED AND TESTED The Sennheiser MKE 600 is a proven performer that works beautifully
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