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Often considered the best touring microphone in existence, the SM-58's are arguably the only pieces of kit we have that are used regularly in professional environments. They are extremely robust - although please don't test exactly how robust. These are primarily used as handhelds or on a mic stand close to the source - they suffer from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proximity_effect_(audio) proximity effect] and so are less useful the further from the soure they get. | Often considered the best touring microphone in existence, the SM-58's are arguably the only pieces of kit we have that are used regularly in professional environments. They are extremely robust - although please don't test exactly how robust. These are primarily used as handhelds or on a mic stand close to the source - they suffer from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proximity_effect_(audio) proximity effect] and so are less useful the further from the soure they get. | ||
== Zoom | == Zoom H2n Recorder == | ||
[[File:Zoom_H2N.jpg|thumb|right|Zoom | [[File:Zoom_H2N.jpg|thumb|right|Zoom H2n, with features labeled]] | ||
The Zoom | The Zoom H2n is a microphone/recorder purchased in Summer 2013. YSTV had previously borrowed a H2n for [[history:Campus: A Tale of Terrors|Campus: A Tale of Terrors]], which was filmed solely using D-SLR cameras, as external microphones recorded directly to the D-SLRs result in noise. Film review show [[history:Front Row|Front Row]] is also filmed using D-SLRs, as the [[Sony HVR-HD1000E]]s struggle to record in the low-light conditions of the cinema. Prior to the purchase of the H2n, a Sony HVR had to be brought along solely to record the rifle mic. | ||
The | The H2n runs on two AA batteries, and records to an SD card. Recordings made to the card can be transferred to the edit PCs either by using an SD card reader, or by connecting a Mini-B type USB cable to the H2n. When using the H2n, be sure to keep an eye on the LCD screen - as this will tell you when the card is full, or when the batteries are flat. It is a good idea to check both of these before shooting. | ||
The | The H2n also has both a line in and line out - this allows for other mics to be plugged into and recorded by the H2n and/or have the audio being recorded sent on to another device. The H2n was used like this for [[hist:4Four|4Four]], with the H2n sitting between the DJ desk and streaming laptop. Both connections are stereo 3.5mm jack sockets, so bodge microphone cables may have to be used. | ||
'''Two notes on external mics:''' | |||
*Setting the H2n to XY mode disables the onboard mics when an external source is connected. This can be helpful to avoid handling noise, particularly as external dynamic mics require a fairly high gain compared to those onboard. | |||
*Be careful when using an external mic on the move - 3.5mm TRS jacks are not especially robust, and if the cable becomes too taut, the plug or even the line in socket may be damaged. | |||
Using the H2n has a number of advantages over connecting the rifle mic directly to an HVR. The lack of cable between the microphone and camera means the boom operator has a lot more flexibility over where they stand - allowing better sound recording on wide or long shots. (Of course, one can use an extra XLR cable with the rifle mic to achieve the same result, but this is normally impractical.) Also, unlike the rifle mic, which is mono, the H2n is capable of recording sound in stereo, 2-channel and 4-channel surround. | |||
The manual can be read [http://www.zoom.co.jp/download/E_H2n.pdf here]. | The manual can be read [http://www.zoom.co.jp/download/E_H2n.pdf here]. | ||