Topic: Microphone options for DSLR

[Temple]

Not sure if this has been covered before but I am having a hard time finding much online about quality microphone options for a DSLR setup. Hope this is not far out of the realm of this forum.

I am trying to put together a live concert video recording set with a quality microphone. So far I have a DSLR that has a microphone input. I am looking into pre options now and have found a very inexpensive one that is called the iRig Pre. It has 48v phantom power and has a single XLR  microphone option. I will be recording in smaller music venues which get pretty loud so I will also need a mic that can take higher SPL. These recordings will be within a few feet of the stage and typically have a fair amount of ambient noise from people talking. Any input on a microphone that would work well with this setup would be great! I am also open to other pre ideas but they would have to be pretty compact and semi low cost. I have heard the iRig Pre and it does a pretty great job for its price...Thanks.

[Temple]

Any input on a mic for this setup would be great. I have pretty much decided on the irig pre. This is one mic that I found while looking around that might be a good fit. Oktava MC012

[willndmb]

Tascam dr-60d
Check that out - pre, recorder, hooks directly to cam
Then your mic options are pretty limitless because you have xlr and 1/8 in

[Temple]

Jon, I have that part figured out but just need to find a good mic to go with it. Starting to lean towards an audio technica mic. Maybe one of the following...AT4031 or AT4041.

[Temple]

Is there much of a difference between the two AT mics? Wonder if one would be better for high SPL events and would match up better with the irig pre. Thanks

[Temple]

Here is a link to the 4031...

http://recordinghacks.com/reviews/tapeop/audio-technica-at4031/

http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/Audio-Technica/AT4031

[Temple]

And levels are getting to around the 120db range maybe a bit more. So people are yelling to talk to each other at that point.

[ScoobieKW]

Tascam dr-60d
Check that out - pre, recorder, hooks directly to cam
Then your mic options are pretty limitless because you have xlr and 1/8 in

It's totally geared to DSLR functions. Slate features, mount, 4 track to 2 track mixdown with delay compensation...

[Temple]

I do not need many of those functions. Just really looking for a SCM that would be great for live rock shoes in smaller venues. So something that can take higher SPL's.

[Temple]

I have it narrowed down to the Pro 37 or a AT4041. Any idea on which one would be more friendly with the iRig Pre? I will try to get some more specs on the pre today...

[Temple]

Here are the specs I was able to find on the iRig.

Frequency response: from 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1.5dB
Noise: -98 dB fullband, phantom power ON
Maximum output level: 2 Vrms
Distortion: 0.025% THD
Phantom max current: 6mA
Battery duration (Alkaline 9V cell): approx 30 hours when phantom is off, approx 10 hours when phantom is on

Does that give you enough info on the phantom power? If not what should I look for when I call them. Thanks.

[Temple]

Would one be better than the other when it comes to recording live rock shows at higher SPL?

[Temple]

Do both of these mics have a pad? What might I notice in terms of sound quality differences when recording live music between these two mics?

[aaronji]

Anything in that range is fine, AT, Oktava, whatever.  You might find you want to make a stereo recording though.

Why not stereo?  I think that is a good idea.  Lots of options, in terms of size, cost and powering.  If you don't want to have two mics, there are also stereo mics like the Rode NT4 or similar.  A lot of the stereo mics can be battery powered too, eliminating the need for the iRig...

[Temple]

I need a pre either way and the iRig is very cost effective and small. I was thinking I might not miss the stereo option as I would not be able get the mic separation needed. Would it really make that much of a difference? This is very new to me so not a lot of experience recording live music.