Updated Mar 17/10
These shotgun microphones will work on any camera that has an XLR audio
input. If your camera has a mini-jack input you will need an XLR
to mini-jack adapter cable or a Beachtek adapter.
The cheapest solution is to use shotgun mics just for mini-jack cameras here.
Audio-Technica AT875R XLR Shotgun Mic - $269 - in stock
Phantom power only must run from camera or powered mixing device.
Audio-Technica’s AT875R is designed for video production and broadcast
(ENG/EFP) audio acquisition. Audio-Technica’s shortest shotgun microphone,
it mounts conveniently on a DV camcorder without adding noticeable heft,
and is ideal for use with compact digital cameras. This high-performance
microphone offers a narrow acceptance angle of line + gradient design.
It also features smooth, natural-sounding on-axis audio quality and excellent
off-axis rejection of sound arriving from the sides and rear of mic.
Rode NTG-2 Shotgun XLR Mic -
$319 - in stock
The RODE NTG-2 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, designed
for professional applications within the film, video, television and
production industries.
The NTG-2 provides a balanced low impedance output stage and operates either from an internal 1.5 V battery (AA) or 48 V to the P48 standard. A wide bandwidth and controlled polar response coupled with low noise SMT electronics, makes the NTG-2 the perfect choice for film, video engineering and voice-over work. The NTG-2 is extremely lightweight making it ideal for mounting directly to video cameras or on boom poles.
The NTG-2 comes complete with mount and windshield.The windscreen effectively suppresses wind noise when recording outdoors in very moderate conditions.
Rode NTG-3 Shotgun Mic - $799 - in stock
The NTG-3 is the result of years of development by RØDE engineers, providing the professional broadcast and film industries with an affordable yet uncompromising microphone.
Sennheiser ME66/K6 Shotgun XLR Mic Package - $649 - in stock
The standard for years in documentary and low-budget production. The advantage
it has over the Rode or Audio Technica mics listed above, other than a
nicer sound, is it can reach further than those two mics.
DV Shop's ME66 Package includes ME66 capsule, K6 power module, plastic
case, 18" XLR cable, mic stand holder and foam windscreen
