Microphones & Microphone Kits
The majority of camcorder microphones that are supplied with new camcorders are Omni-Directional with a circular pick up pattern and are quite basic. Most operators change the standard microphone for a higher quality Directional microphone that has a Uni-Directional pick up pattern.
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Shotgun Microphone kits offer protection against wind noise and are supplied complete with boom pole and 5m XLR Cables. We have the latest kits available from Rode and Sennheiser and have made up complete packages based around the most popular shotgun microphones. Each kit is designed to save you time...
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Handheld Microphones are most commonly used for ENG/EFP Interview applications. They are generally internally shock protected to eliminate handling noise and have integrated windscreens to further reduce wind noise. Handheld microphones are rugged in construction as this is often required in a live...
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A lavalier microphone is also known as a tie clip or lapel microphone and is a small electret or dynamic microphone that is often used for television, theatre, and public speaking applications. Lapel microphones allow hands-free operation and are most commonly supplied with small "crocodile" or "vampire"...
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A wireless microphone system is basically a single transmitter and single receiver with a handheld or lavalier microphone. There are 'non-diversity' (single antenna) systems or 'diversity' (dual antenna) systems. A diversity system enables the transmitted audio to be picked up on either antenna. Should...
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Boundary or Conference microphones are designed to pick up intelligible audio when table or surface mounted. Typically a Boundary microphone will feature a 360° pick up angle. Boundary microphones are ideal for recording audio in conference or teleconferencing applications
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Gooseneck Microphones are used in Podiums or Lecturns and Intercommunication Studios. They are usually surface mounted with rubber base shock absorbsion fittings. Gooseneck mics are flexible and can be easily manouvered to allow accurate positioning.
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Voice-over is a production technique where non-diagetic voice is broadcast live or pre-recorded onto film. Voice-over microphones need to handle close up vocals as the voice-over artist will hold the microphone close. The microphones often feature a pop shield to help them create a clear,...
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5.1 Multi- Channel Surround Sound Microphones eliminate the need for multi- Mic surround set ups and are now a viable option for single user capture of three dimensional audio. The Holophone portable camera mounted 5.1 Ch Surround Sound Microphone systems add instant, professional quality 3 Dimensional...
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The majority of camcorder microphones that are supplied with new camcorders are Omni-Directional with a circular pick up pattern and are quite basic. Most operators change the standard microphone for a higher quality Directional microphone that has a Uni-Directional pick up pattern.
Shotgun Microphones
At Proactive we can supply all the most popular manufacturers' products from AKG, Sennheiser, Sony, Sanken, Beyer and Rode to name a few. These shotgun mics connect to your camera via the XLR Input.
In addition we supply all the microphone accessories including Foam or Hairy covers, Offset Brackets, Double Hotshoe Brackets, Pistol Grips, XLR Cables etc.