Some Mics for the Kodak Zi8

I've been using my Zoom H2 as a "mic" with my Kodak Zi8. Now that Kodak has finally replaced my malfunctioning camera, I'm ready to test some accessory mics.

This video shows three mics compared to the Zi8 camera mic. My post at the Homebrewed Music blog http://www.homebrewedmusic.com/2010/03/18/some-mics-for-the-kodak-zi8/ includes samples of a couple of additional mics. In addition, the testing was done with a recorded source so the performance is the same in all cases.

This video was edited in Edius Neo 2.5.

Please visit my slack key channel http://www.youtube.com/franguidry and my web site http://www.kaleponi.com for more Hawaiian slack key guitar.

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[bischofb]

This is such a great review. I did a couple mic reviews and now I realize that mine suck compared to yours. LOL Great job.

[homebrewedmusic]

@bischofb LOL indeed. Thanks for the comment. This is pretty sloppy compared to a _real_ mic review. But almost no one does the real thing, with matched levels and single source.

This was really just an excuse to play with Edius, my video editor.

Fran

[MyStonesinaBrook]

Nice! It's the AT - definitely. H2 sounds a bit "boomy".

[homebrewedmusic]

@MyStonesinaBrook Thanks for stopping by. I set the H2 a little too hot and too close, so it has a bit of extra proximity effect, and it overdrove the Zi8 input and added some mud. Sloppy work on my part, I'm afraid.

Fran

[DeafFret]

The Audio Technica sounds best.

[homebrewedmusic]

@DeafFret Thanks for sharing your opinion.

Fran

[SIRONEDRAGON]

cool : ) 

[franguidry]

@BillTheFreedomGuy Thanks very much, Bill. I have a bunch of videos of my playing on my slack key channel. My YT id is franguidry - please stop by.

Fran

[BillTheFreedomGuy]

I just enjoyed listening to the guitar !

[TheSetras]

My Rating :

1) at 825

2) internal mic

3) spsm

4 zoom.. sound horrible ..

[islesofscilly]

Great job with the review.......thanks for uploading