Basically I want $150 (max) clip-on mic system a.s.a.p.
I have a Zoom H2 recorder so a good quality clip-on mic for it would be great.
I have two options in my mind at this moment:
1. Discounted Sony ECM-166BMP lav mic is for sale for $65, but have no idea if it is compatible with H2 (have to call the store tomorrow)
2. Found a second Zoom H2 for sale for $80 (second hand).
This is what I am thinking: I could take that second Zoom H2 apart, extend the wire of one of the mic and use it as a clip on mic.
This is how the mics look like inside the H2:
http://www.radio.uqam.ca/ambisonic/images/h2_02.jpg
Maybe I could even take out one of the mics and use it as a plug-in-clip on for my original Zoom H2? That would result in having two person clip-on mic systems.
My questions are, would the H2 zoom mics be any good when placed so near as a clip ons?
If so would I have to use shielded wires to extend the mic? The picture above shows that the mics doesn't use shielded wires.
As an extra option I could buy a new Zoom H1 and hack that, that's below $100 too.
If not, what would you do? Any tips for another good mic for that price range?
Thanks!
Note: H2 doesn't have phantom power but it does have 'plug-in' power:
"The mic input can provide "plug-in power" to small electret microphones that need it. That low voltage current can be turned on and off in the utility menu. It’s important to note that the Zoom H2 can NOT provide 48 volt "phantom power" to professional condenser mics"
http://transom.org/2007/zoom-h2/
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I have a Zoom H2 recorder so a good quality clip-on mic for it would be great.
I have two options in my mind at this moment:
1. Discounted Sony ECM-166BMP lav mic is for sale for $65, but have no idea if it is compatible with H2 (have to call the store tomorrow)
2. Found a second Zoom H2 for sale for $80 (second hand).
This is what I am thinking: I could take that second Zoom H2 apart, extend the wire of one of the mic and use it as a clip on mic.
This is how the mics look like inside the H2:
http://www.radio.uqam.ca/ambisonic/images/h2_02.jpg
Maybe I could even take out one of the mics and use it as a plug-in-clip on for my original Zoom H2? That would result in having two person clip-on mic systems.
My questions are, would the H2 zoom mics be any good when placed so near as a clip ons?
If so would I have to use shielded wires to extend the mic? The picture above shows that the mics doesn't use shielded wires.
As an extra option I could buy a new Zoom H1 and hack that, that's below $100 too.
If not, what would you do? Any tips for another good mic for that price range?
Thanks!
Note: H2 doesn't have phantom power but it does have 'plug-in' power:
"The mic input can provide "plug-in power" to small electret microphones that need it. That low voltage current can be turned on and off in the utility menu. It’s important to note that the Zoom H2 can NOT provide 48 volt "phantom power" to professional condenser mics"
http://transom.org/2007/zoom-h2/
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