Panasonic AG-MC200G Super-Directional Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone

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The Panasonic AG-MC200G is a camera mounted condenser microphone with superior directional characteristics than that of standard unidirectional microphones. The focused pickup of the AG-MC200G eliminates audio at the sides of the microphone, greatly reducing ambiance and potential feedback problems. The AG-MC200G uses +48V phantom power and features a standard XLR output. The microphone is ideal for camera use, as well as portable recording devices and field mixers.

Super-directional Pick Up
The super-directional characteristic of the AG-MC200G rivals standard unidirectional microphones. The AG-MC200G is ideal for isolating signal in high noise environments.
Balanced Output
The balanced 3-pin XLR output provides high signal gain and low noise floor.
Stabilized Power Supply Circuit
The AG-MC200G uses standard +48v phantom power.
Transducer Electret-Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 160Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic Range (Typical) Not Specified By Manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 69dB or more
Maximum Input Sound Level 127dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1% distortion)
Power Requirements +48V Phantom Power
Output Impedance 100 ohms +/- 30% (@ 1kHz)
Output Connectors 3-pin XLR balanced
Pad No
Low Frequency Roll-Off No
Dimensions (LxDiameter) 6.37 x 0.82" (162 x 21mm) (Length x Diameter)
Weight 0.24 lb (108 g)

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Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone
 
4.6

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Interfaces well with camcorder (12)
  • Easy to use (11)
  • Improves performance (11)
  • Well built / quality (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shooting outdoors (13)
    • Shooting indoors (11)
    • Travel (5)
    • Upgrade (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Film professional (9), Tech savvy (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 14 customers

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    5.0

    Great Mike!

    By Michael

    from Wicklow, Ireland

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Interface With Camcorder
    • Improves Performance
    • Lightweight
    • Quality Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Shooting Indoors
      • Shooting Outdoors
      • Travel

      Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

      I got this mike for my new AG-AC160 and it is terrific. Clean and pristine sound. Michael

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      • No

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      5.0

      Good Investment

      By jantcano

      from MIami Fl

      About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Film Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Good Interface With Camcorder
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Shooting Indoors
        • Shooting Outdoors

        Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

        I used It as a back up on a Short Film and It was really helpful.
        Audio operator always has issues on the rush, So we gave it (audio channel to editing suite and costumer appreciate it, they said thank you so many times I think I did a good job!

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        • No

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        4.0

        Good Mic!!

        By Dalton

        from Los Angeles CA

        About Me Adventurer, Documentary Filmmaker, Film Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Interface With Camcorder
        • Lightweight
        • Powerful
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

        • Needs Wind Jammer for EXT
        • Too Powerful

        Best Uses

        • Shooting Outdoors
        • Travel

        Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

        I use this mic to shoot adventure and sports documentaries as well as commercials. It works better outdoors than indoors, however, as it picks up a lot of sound (including and not limited to very very low electrical sounds at times). This just means you have to play with levels a bit or directionality. Overall, very powerful and especially good with a wind jammer on.

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        • No

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        4.0

        Just what I thought... Works great!

        By YAER

        from Portland, Or

        About Me Film Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Interface With Camcorder
        • Improves Performance
        • Lightweight
        • Quality Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Shooting Indoors
          • Shooting Outdoors
          • Travel

          Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

          I use the mic on a Panasonic AF-100
          For automotive events, interviews and shorts...

          Plug n play, with easy adjustments while on the AF-100
          Very simple to run the wire, mount the mic and first recording was right on point..

          Cable was a hair long for my use, but I just looped it once around a Sony Wireless Mic pack mounted on the side of the camera and into the XLR input, ad that worked well.

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          5.0

          as good as it gets

          By Blakey

          from Lorne, Victoria

          About Me Hobby is surf vids, Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Good Interface With Camcorder
          • Improves Performance
          • Lightweight
          • Quality Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Shooting Outdoors
            • Travel

            Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

            used outdoors,
            quick attachment,
            seems flimsy once attatched

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            • No

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great upgrade

            By Paul

            from Pennsylvania

            About Me Pro Videographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Improves Performance
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Shooting Indoors
              • Shooting Outdoors
              • Upgrade

              Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

              Big upgrade over the built-in mic on my Panasonic HPX170. Great choice without breaking the bank

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              • No

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              4.0

              Very good mic

              By Carlos Carneiro

              from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

              About Me Film Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Good Interface With Camcorder
              • Improves Performance
              • Lightweight
              • Quality Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                  Much better that the onboard microphone.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Excellent Mic

                  By ALH

                  from Sugar Land

                  About Me Tech Savvy

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good Interface With Camcorder
                  • Improves Performance
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home Movies
                    • Shooting Indoors
                    • Shooting Outdoors

                    Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                    Bought this mic to go along with the Panasonic HMC-150 AVCCAM. Needless to say the mic works great. Much better that the onboard mic on the camcorder.

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    AG-MC200G Shotgun MIC - Good Choice

                    By eholz1

                    from Redondo Beach, CA

                    About Me Film Professional, Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Good Interface With Camcorder
                    • Improves Performance
                    • Lightweight
                    • Quality Construction

                    Cons

                    • Shock mounting on camera

                    Best Uses

                    • Shooting Indoors
                    • Shooting Outdoors

                    Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                    This mic is a perfect match for my HVX-200.
                    Mounts on the camera nicely, with furnished hardware from the camera. I found the sound quality excellent for field use, and works nicely on a boom as well. Perhaps its only weakness is the isolation mounting when on the camera. The camera mounting is nice, but if I touch the mic, the isolation rubber feels loose. This minor quibble aside, the mic is an excellent choice for the HVX series cameras, or any other camera that can supply phantom voltage and an XLR connection.

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                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great on camera mike

                    By Walt B

                    from Plover, WI

                    About Me Film Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Good Interface With Camcorder
                    • Improves Performance
                    • Lightweight
                    • Quality Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Shooting Indoors
                      • Shooting Outdoors
                      • Upgrade

                      Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                      The AG-MC200G is a superb on-camera microphone. It is very directional and allows focusing in on conversations with minimal side pick-up.
                      I have used it primarily in wedding applications, where noice is always prevalent. It works well for reception audio and even in interview applications when boom mounted. The windscreen is very effective in outdoor environments and it is very sensitive. Use the manual camera settings for best results as automatic gain can lead to distortion.

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Micro

                      By Nickname

                      from Philadelphia

                      About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Improves Performance
                      • Lightweight
                      • Quality Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Shooting Indoors
                        • Shooting Outdoors

                        Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                        This thing sounds pretty!! Great pickup and levels, has a nice sound.

                        Comment on this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Great Mic!

                        By Green Media

                        from Atlanta Georgia

                        About Me Film Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Good Interface With Camcorder
                        • Improves Performance
                        • Lightweight
                        • Quality Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Shooting Indoors
                          • Shooting Outdoors
                          • Travel
                          • Upgrade

                          Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                          I use it on my HPX300 and get great results. Small yet very good directional capabilities. I would recommend this product.

                          Comment on this review

                          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Good

                          By Samrue

                          from Aranda de Duero, Spain

                          About Me Film Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Good Interface With Camcorder
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Shooting Indoors
                            • Shooting Outdoors

                            Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                            It is a good product, and necesary

                            Comment on this review

                            (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            I love it!

                            By Davideo

                            from Berkeley Heights, NJ

                            About Me Film Professional

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Good Interface With Camcorder
                            • Improves Performance
                            • Lightweight
                            • Quality Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Shooting Indoors
                              • Shooting Outdoors
                              • Upgrade

                              Comments about Panasonic AG-MC200G Camera Mountable Shotgun Microphone:

                              I bought this for my AG-HMC150, and it is awesome. In loud environments (like a wedding), it is still possible to hear what people are saying in front of the camera. It can handle a very loud SPL. I recommend it. The only downside is it is pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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