I just realised.
We've hi-jacked this thread.
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Back to the thread in question, won't happen again.
Russ

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Dutch Films

Sony VX2100E | RODE VideoMic | Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. www.russthedutch.net

I haven't bought the ATR25 yet
how do you find if for stereo pickup and dynamic audio range

does it make your subjects sound pre-pubescent again or is it ok

my main objection to a lot of microphones is that they are clicky and very high on the treble

i just want a full range mic although i have heard many bad things about the rodes

Never had a problem with the rode, i've been shooting my short film with it, it has picked up very clear audio and i have no concerns over it's ability.

re the ATR25, I've only used it once. I can't really comment but what I used it for audio again was clear. It's actually going on ebay soon so if your interested let me know.

Regards,
Russ

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Dutch Films

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what is it that makes the rode superior and what was you using the atr25 for

i am interested as it has to easily be better than the built in mic if you or anyone has any other comments on this mic i would love to hear it

I like the rode for its built in sound suspension, although a little bulky. i'm not an audio "geek" but the sound it picks up through my sony mv300 headphones is very clear, it is also a good directional mic. For me, it's also better camera mounted, because of the shorter cable.

The ATR25 needs a suspension system to get anything out of it when attached to the camera, although it is good on the boom. I've found it also to be clear sound, but the rode just does it for me because it's a built up all in one unit when i'm on the go.

Either way, both mics are good enough to use and they will be better than any onboard mic. the ATR is stereo, I think the rode is mono, which is better for me, I don't particularly need stereo because I mix my own soundtracks with different sounds, so the dialog from the rode just gets stuck in center channel and adobe audition does the rest.

If I get chance, I'll knock up some controlled test samples of both mics and stick em on the net for you to download, but give me a couple of days to do that as I'll need to research the best sounds to test.

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Dutch Films

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forgive me for being a noob but what is a suspension system,

ps if you dont want to keep hijacking this forum please email me or find me on
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In answer to the OP: I guess it depends how musical you are, and how original you want to be and what your budget is.

For instant gratification you could go for SmartSound Professional Quality Music Libraries and choose one of their 'cinematic' packs.

Then if you have a musical ear you could possibly construct something out of some of the orchestral loops in GarageBand (If you have access to a mac) or one of their expansion loop libraries.

If you are musical and have the time to learn it you could go for a full blown DAW package like Steinberg Nuendo/Cubase or Apple Logic, or even the excellent but cheap Reaper.
Then you will need an orchestral VST library (Like EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, or Garritan Personal Orchestra) But now, you need to know about composition, orchestration etc and also about recording sound engineering, etc. These skills have taken me years to get to grips with and I would say I am far from excellent.

However, with perseverance and some help, I achieved this thing using Garritan Personal Orchestra (which is frankly amazing and allows you to create quite believable orchestral arrangements) and Cubase: Star Theme

Sibelius is an excellent package for orchestral arrangement, especially good when you combine it with Alesis Nanosynth (£110) external midi synth generator.

downside is if you get Sibelius at retail price its £600
so get one from a university or buy it with student discounts

its is good as it can add a human variance to instruments the odd millisecond mistakes that make arangements sound interesting and not digitized

I've sent you email.

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Dutch Films

Sony VX2100E | RODE VideoMic | Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. www.russthedutch.net