Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Sony VMC-K100 vs. ECMHST1 for the HDR-HC3

by NextWaveG Jul 27, 2007 11:53PM PDT

I just ordered my HDR-HC3 and should get it in a week. I am starting to get into indie filmmaking and want something with decent quality...although I can't afford prosumer equipment. I'd like to get a microphone for my HC3 but I'm not sure which would be the best option.

The ECMHST1 offers decent quality and ease of use. The VMC-K100 offers alot more options, but alot more work.

Has anyone tried either and had a preference.

Thanks!

Discussion is locked

1 Posts

- Collapse + Expand Details

- Collapse -

There are different mics for a reason...

by boya84 Jul 28, 2007 11:48PM PDT

A stereo mic is OK and all, but what happens if the camera is 20 feet way and you are shooting in a noisy environment? A lavaliere would be a lot more useful. If there is not place to clip that mic on, or you are in a rush to catch a shot (and have a person using a boom), a cabled shotgun mic would be useful.... there is more, but you get the idea.

The VMC-K100 adapter is just that - and it will allow you to connect your mic (or mics) of choice to your camera. To your point: "The VMC-K100 offers alot more options, but alot more work." - video is only a ortion of the entire equation. Audio can play a big role - as does lighting, and editing and the story...

I would suggest the VMC-K100 along with an XLR adapter (like one from BeachTek). And your investment in mics would be pro-grade which use XLR connectors.

Back to Video Cameras forum