The Panasonic MC-70 Shotgun Microphone features a supercardioid polar pattern for off-axis rejection and focused pickup. The microphone may be boom or stand mounted and is ideal for speech capturing in ENG applications. The microphone features an XLR output and +48V Phantom is required.
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I haven't used this mic all that much, but it does record quality sound. I shot a music video in the wind the other day and the voices still came through. It would work...Read complete review
I haven't used this mic all that much, but it does record quality sound. I shot a music video in the wind the other day and the voices still came through. It would work best on a boom because it needs to be close to the subject talking. Mounting it on-camera makes for hard-to-hear sound. It also pics up a lot of sound from your hand while holding the camera.
It's a pretty good starter mic. I use it with my HMC150 and it's great, and it's a lot better than the thing on the camera that Panasonic likes to call a microphone
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Small, Compact
Disappointing that the connection is hard wired
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Disappointing that the connection is hard wired
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Good quality sound for the price. I use this as a replacement for the onboard sound (now disabled) on my Panasonic HXV200a. Great sound and no weight to it.
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I use this for mi hvx200, it delivers very nice audio
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A nice addition that greatly enhances on camera mic capabilities to capture nat sound.
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Good rejection, very good sound quality and seems to be well built.
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I have never bought this brand before but I was looking at the price and the specs. I received the mic and put it to work, up against the better more expensive mics I own. I am pleased to say that I find I have made a good purchase, the response and directional properties are just fine for the use I have, I would gladly buy this brand again.
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Arrived just in time to use at an outdoor event on the bay and the voices came through crystal clear.
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I use this in military honors funerals. Does an exceptional job and mounts on the camcorder securely and out of the way. The best part is it doesn't peak when the honor guard fires 3 times.
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using for a kids' camp. it is just perfect for our needs
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Very happy with the sound quality. Kind if bummed that it is hardwired but works well!
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Small, Compact
Disappointing that the connection is hard wired
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I haven't used this mic all that much, but it does record quality sound. I shot a music video in the wind the other day and the voices still came through. It would work best on a boom because it needs to be close to the subject talking. Mounting it on-camera makes for hard-to-hear sound. It also pics up a lot of sound from your hand while holding the camera.
It's a pretty good starter mic. I use it with my HMC150 and it's great, and it's a lot better than the thing on the camera that Panasonic likes to call a microphone
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I got the MC-70 for my Panasonic AG-HMC150 and I was surprised at the length of the cable for a camera mounted mike. Also the XLR connector sticks out so much it will not go in the Petrol case without removing the XLR Connector each time. What a pain. Now I have to rewire it with a shorter cable and an angled XLR connector to make it fit in the case.
They should come up with a better design for the 150 which is a great little camera for the money.
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on my ag-dvc60 camcorder the on/board mic is absolutley useless . i added the mc70 and walla it picks up great, especially when you zoom in at those dinner table interviews during the reception, and if the dj or the band has it cranked up. it's the one they should have installed on the camera in the beginning. (why don't those designers ask us what we need on our equipment to start with?) get one if you have the same problems i did. by the way nothing is 5 stars.
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