I have been told these are great mics for the money, and have read http://www.videomaker.com/article/12163/this review[/link]. So I am about to pull the trigger on one. Having just purchased the FX1 a month or so ago, I need to get a better (more directional) microphone, and am currently in the process of getting a better tripod. So though it's probably not the best mic I can buy for the FX1, I just need something to give me a lot better directionality than the on-board unit. I have two matched Audix SC1 condenser mics that I use as overheads on my drumkit in my studio, and at $400 or so apiece, I would use these if I bought an XLR adapter for the FX1--or if I bite the bullet and pick up a Z1U (or equivalent) to go with the FX1 in a year or so, once I learn all the features of the FX1. So I don't want to spend a ton of money on a shotgun mic right now.
So as far as I can tell, the Rode VideoMic should be a great solution to my current needs; especially given my current skill level as a videographer. I tried searching the forum archives, but really didn't see a whole lot about the Rode, at least in terms of reviews. Therefore I'd like someone to 'check my math' on that unit, just so I'm not making a mistake.
TIA.
TB
So as far as I can tell, the Rode VideoMic should be a great solution to my current needs; especially given my current skill level as a videographer. I tried searching the forum archives, but really didn't see a whole lot about the Rode, at least in terms of reviews. Therefore I'd like someone to 'check my math' on that unit, just so I'm not making a mistake.
TIA.
TB