First test K-7 with Rode Stereo VideoMic

kenyee · 11-05-2009, 12:02 PM

jogiba: thanks for testing that Rode mic in all sorts of conditions (still trying to figure out how you strapped it to your helmet on that bike ride w/ dead cat test :-).
I don't think it's expensive for the great performance...it's cheaper than the Sennheiser equivalent (and video is another money pit of a hobby but folks who complain about the cost of the Rode don't realize that they should just stick to P&S cams because lenses don't make a difference ;-)

Rener · 11-05-2009, 04:52 PM

Joe you're awesome, thanks for sharing your videos. The more I see them the more I'am
itching to get the K7.

Jasvox · 11-05-2009, 11:38 PM

Cant wait to get one...

How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster.

Jason

jogiba · 11-06-2009, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Cant wait to get one...

How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster.

Jason

Michael is 9 and UT2004 is not as bad as many of the other M rated games out there like Grand Theft Auto and he plays other games that are more age appropriate most of the time.

Clicker · 11-06-2009, 08:11 AM

the audio quality is excellent imo.

jogiba · 11-07-2009, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by kenyee

jogiba: thanks for testing that Rode mic in all sorts of conditions (still trying to figure out how you strapped it to your helmet on that bike ride w/ dead cat test :-).
I don't think it's expensive for the great performance...it's cheaper than the Sennheiser equivalent (and video is another money pit of a hobby but folks who complain about the cost of the Rode don't realize that they should just stick to P&S cams because lenses don't make a difference ;-)

If you look at the bike video using the 6.5mm fisheye you could see the K-7 with Rode Stereo VideoMic was handheld.

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsB5dtJTWz0&feature=player_embedded[/yt]

kthung · 11-25-2009, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the comparisons on the bike with the rode vs. internal mic. How do you think the Rode fares against the internal without the dead kitten?

jogiba · 11-25-2009, 02:01 PM

The internal mic works well unless there is any wind outside or lots of internal SR noise like when using long lenses like in this video using a 500mm F6.3 mirror lens handheld while manual focusing.
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9L-y42Nj58[/yt]

jogiba · 12-19-2009, 03:17 PM

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8279693[/vimeo]

PNTXFTW12 · 12-19-2009, 05:19 PM

i love madness interactive!

Skullsroad · 08-05-2010, 10:23 PM

I see that jogjibas mic is the $250 version. I compared the stats to the $150 version and they are almost the same. Can anyone tell me the difference?

$150
Transducer - Condenser
Polar Pattern - Super-cardioid
Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave
Dynamic Range (Typical) - 114dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 74dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum Input Sound Level - 134dB (@ 1% THD into 1k ohm)
Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline
Output Impedance - 200 ohms
Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm)
Pad - -10 and -20dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave
Dimensions - 8.84 x 4.02 x 2.55" (250 x 102 x 65mm) (Length x Height x Diameter)
Weight - 6.21 oz (176g)

$250
Transducer - Condenser
Polar Pattern - Supercardioid
Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave
Dynamic Range (Typical) - 115dB (per IEC651)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 79dB (A-weighted per IEC651)
Maximum Input Sound Level - 130dB (@ 1kHz. 1% THD into 1 ohm load)
Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline
Output Impedance - 200 ohms
Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm), Right Channel - Ring
Pad -10dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave
Dimensions - 6.85 x 3.93 x 2.51" (172 x 100 x 64mm) (Length x Height x Diameter)
Weight - 11.64 oz (330g)

**Ahab** · 08-06-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Skullsroad

I see that jogjibas mic is the $250 version. I compared the stats to the $150 version and they are almost the same. Can anyone tell me the difference?

$150
Transducer - Condenser
Polar Pattern - Super-cardioid
Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave
Dynamic Range (Typical) - 114dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 74dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum Input Sound Level - 134dB (@ 1% THD into 1k ohm)
Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline
Output Impedance - 200 ohms
Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm)
Pad - -10 and -20dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave
Dimensions - 8.84 x 4.02 x 2.55" (250 x 102 x 65mm) (Length x Height x Diameter)
Weight - 6.21 oz (176g)

$250
Transducer - Condenser
Polar Pattern - Supercardioid
Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave
Dynamic Range (Typical) - 115dB (per IEC651)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 79dB (A-weighted per IEC651)
Maximum Input Sound Level - 130dB (@ 1kHz. 1% THD into 1 ohm load)
Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline
Output Impedance - 200 ohms
Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm), Right Channel - Ring
Pad -10dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave
Dimensions - 6.85 x 3.93 x 2.51" (172 x 100 x 64mm) (Length x Height x Diameter)
Weight - 11.64 oz (330g)

$150 is mono, $250 is stereo.

Skullsroad · 08-06-2010, 11:29 PM

Aha! Thank you.

**Rondec** · 08-13-2010, 05:03 AM

I bought the cheaper version of the Rode Video microphone and am very happy with it. Mine didn't come with a dead cat, but it still is quite a step above the in camera sound of the K7. It really does cut down on wind noise in particular and improves sound quality in most situations.

jogiba · 08-13-2010, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

Cant wait to get one...

How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster.

Jason

He is 10 and has been playing it for many years. Here is the latest video of him under water.

12-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#24
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	K-7 test in spotmeter mode & Rode Stereo VideoMic [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8279693[/vimeo]

08-13-2010, 05:20 AM	#30
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jasvox Cant wait to get one... How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster. Jason He is 10 and has been playing it for many years. Here is the latest video of him under water. Vimeo

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11-05-2009, 12:02 PM	#16
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	jogiba: thanks for testing that Rode mic in all sorts of conditions (still trying to figure out how you strapped it to your helmet on that bike ride w/ dead cat test :-). I don't think it's expensive for the great performance...it's cheaper than the Sennheiser equivalent (and video is another money pit of a hobby but folks who complain about the cost of the Rode don't realize that they should just stick to P&S cams because lenses don't make a difference ;-)

11-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#17
Rener Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Joe you're awesome, thanks for sharing your videos. The more I see them the more I'am itching to get the K7.

11-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#18
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Cant wait to get one... How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster. Jason

11-06-2009, 06:34 AM	#19
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jasvox Cant wait to get one... How old is your grandson? UT2004 is awfully "mature" for such a youngster. Jason Michael is 9 and UT2004 is not as bad as many of the other M rated games out there like Grand Theft Auto and he plays other games that are more age appropriate most of the time.

11-06-2009, 08:11 AM	#20
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	the audio quality is excellent imo.

11-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#21
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenyee jogiba: thanks for testing that Rode mic in all sorts of conditions (still trying to figure out how you strapped it to your helmet on that bike ride w/ dead cat test :-). I don't think it's expensive for the great performance...it's cheaper than the Sennheiser equivalent (and video is another money pit of a hobby but folks who complain about the cost of the Rode don't realize that they should just stick to P&S cams because lenses don't make a difference ;-) If you look at the bike video using the 6.5mm fisheye you could see the K-7 with Rode Stereo VideoMic was handheld. [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsB5dtJTWz0&feature=player_embedded[/yt]

11-25-2009, 12:17 PM	#22
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	Thanks for the comparisons on the bike with the rode vs. internal mic. How do you think the Rode fares against the internal without the dead kitten?

11-25-2009, 02:01 PM	#23
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	The internal mic works well unless there is any wind outside or lots of internal SR noise like when using long lenses like in this video using a 500mm F6.3 mirror lens handheld while manual focusing. [yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9L-y42Nj58[/yt]

12-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#25
PNTXFTW12 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 269	i love madness interactive!

08-05-2010, 10:23 PM	#26
Skullsroad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	I see that jogjibas mic is the $250 version. I compared the stats to the $150 version and they are almost the same. Can anyone tell me the difference? $150 Transducer - Condenser Polar Pattern - Super-cardioid Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave Dynamic Range (Typical) - 114dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 74dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15) Maximum Input Sound Level - 134dB (@ 1% THD into 1k ohm) Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline Output Impedance - 200 ohms Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm) Pad - -10 and -20dB Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave Dimensions - 8.84 x 4.02 x 2.55" (250 x 102 x 65mm) (Length x Height x Diameter) Weight - 6.21 oz (176g) $250 Transducer - Condenser Polar Pattern - Supercardioid Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave Dynamic Range (Typical) - 115dB (per IEC651) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 79dB (A-weighted per IEC651) Maximum Input Sound Level - 130dB (@ 1kHz. 1% THD into 1 ohm load) Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline Output Impedance - 200 ohms Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm), Right Channel - Ring Pad -10dB Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave Dimensions - 6.85 x 3.93 x 2.51" (172 x 100 x 64mm) (Length x Height x Diameter) Weight - 11.64 oz (330g)

08-06-2010, 11:51 AM	#27
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	Originally posted by Skullsroad I see that jogjibas mic is the $250 version. I compared the stats to the $150 version and they are almost the same. Can anyone tell me the difference? $150 Transducer - Condenser Polar Pattern - Super-cardioid Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave Dynamic Range (Typical) - 114dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 74dB (1kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15) Maximum Input Sound Level - 134dB (@ 1% THD into 1k ohm) Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline Output Impedance - 200 ohms Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm) Pad - -10 and -20dB Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave Dimensions - 8.84 x 4.02 x 2.55" (250 x 102 x 65mm) (Length x Height x Diameter) Weight - 6.21 oz (176g) $250 Transducer - Condenser Polar Pattern - Supercardioid Frequency Response - 40Hz - 20kHz Selectable HPF @ 80Hz / 12dB /octave Dynamic Range (Typical) - 115dB (per IEC651) Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 79dB (A-weighted per IEC651) Maximum Input Sound Level - 130dB (@ 1kHz. 1% THD into 1 ohm load) Power Requirements - 9 Volt DC Alkaline Output Impedance - 200 ohms Output Connectors - Stereo mini jack - 1/8" (3.5mm), Right Channel - Ring Pad -10dB Low Frequency Roll-Off - 80Hz / 12dB octave Dimensions - 6.85 x 3.93 x 2.51" (172 x 100 x 64mm) (Length x Height x Diameter) Weight - 11.64 oz (330g) $150 is mono, $250 is stereo.

08-06-2010, 11:29 PM	#28
Skullsroad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	Aha! Thank you.

08-13-2010, 05:03 AM	#29
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I bought the cheaper version of the Rode Video microphone and am very happy with it. Mine didn't come with a dead cat, but it still is quite a step above the in camera sound of the K7. It really does cut down on wind noise in particular and improves sound quality in most situations.