10 Best Shotgun Mic For Films 2024
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Neewer Portable Handheld Microphone Boom Pole with Built-in XLR Audio – ⭐ Best Overall Shotgun Mic For Film
40092184 by Neewer
- Weight: 2.44 pounds
- Lightweight and Struay Material: Made of Aluminum, 28.20-ounce lightweight makes it easier to hold in hand and carry around. The better choice for long-time work with it. Durable and well-balanced
- Padded Handle: The handle is padded by a layer of thick foam, provides comfortable touch in use, and reduces operator’s fatigue with lengthy shoots. Perfect for interviews, small crew documentary, field recording, ENG, EFP, video production, TV and film applications, etc
- Built-in XLR Cable: Features one XLR Cable for microphones. More convenient to set up and easier to use. The female plug of the cable is in at the bottom of the rod, conceals the cable perfectly.
- Adjustable Length: 5-section telescoping boom pole can extend your microphone up to 131 inches and collapses to just 32.6 inches
- 3/8- 5/8 Inches Converter: Come with a 3/8 inches and 5/8 inches adapter, compatible with more microphone holders
Pyle Mic Boom Pole
PMKSB06 by Pyle
- Dimensions: 2 x 27 x 2 inches
- Warranty: 1 year limited.
- Durable, Lightweight & Reliable - Ready to Record: Quick Setup, Easy Length Adjustment
- Maximum Extension Length: 5.7' Feet - Minimum Length (Folded / Collapsed): 2.2' Feet
- Convenient Boom Pole / Fish Pole Mic Placement - Universal Microphone Compatibility
- USA Standard 5/8'' (35mm) Threading - Foldable/Collapsible Shafts - Mic Clip & Mic Not Included
- Includes Velcro Straps for Cable Management - Rugged Aluminum Metal Alloy Construction
Professional Advanced Broadcast Microphone and Accessories Kit for Canon EOS
XM55K1 by The Imaging World
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Durable aluminum-alloy construction for indoor & outdoor use
- Superb off-axis signal attenuation provides focused audio pickup
- Perfect for interviews, film shoots, promo videos and studio recording
- Includes furry wind muff, foam wind shield, cushioned hand grip, and long and short (on-camera) audio cables with multiple connectors to support XLR, 3.5mm mini and 6.3mm jacks
- Includes adjustable shock mount and stand mount with adapters for 5/8" (mic stand), 3/8" (boom pole), 1/4" (tripod) and camera shoe mount applications + Vidpro Cleaning Kit, and TheImagingWorld Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone with Audio-Technica AT8415 Shock Mount – 👑 Premium Pick
MKE 600 by Sennheiser
- Weight: 1.06 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 5.4 x 3.5 inches
- For Camcorders and Video DSLRs, Flexible use on any camera due to compact form
- Exceptional directivity, Maximum rejection of side noise, Switchable low-cut filter
- Phantom or battery powering, Battery switch with "Low Batt" indicator
- Very good suppression of structure-borne noise, Minimizes wind and handling noise
Bestshoot Condenser Interview Microphone Photography Shotgun Mic for Video Camcorders – 💲 Best Budget Shotgun Mic For Film
10790464 by Ruittos
- Color: M-11
- Professional Voice Pickups: this microphone shot gun has a cardioids pick-up pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes the background noise, highlighting the performance with smooth frequency response range for best vocal.
- Short, lightweight and compact, it’s an unobtrusive length of 11 inch ensures that the microphone remains out of the frame when mounted on camera.
- Wide Compatibility: Suitable for all camcorders and dslr cameras with 3.5 and 6.35mm microphone input socket and hot shoe ( please apply with hot shoe adapter To the Sony / Minolta cameras,)
- Designed for business use in media interview, conference, stage, film, television and so ono. Facilitates shot gun interview and video making. This shot gun comes with stable stand and anti-wind foam cap to eliminate noise and prevent the recording from effects of vibration.
- Easy operation, powered by a 1.5V battery, one battery can work aboutu 26 hours. XLR cable is about 8 meters, satisfies various voice pickup demands. Note: Camera and battery are NOT included. --1 Year Warranty
Bestshoot Camera Microphone Shotgun
8595754925 by Ruittos
- Color: M14+Furry
- Professional Voice Pickups: this microphone shot gun has a cardioids pick-up pattern isolates the main sound source and minimizes the background noise, highlighting the performance with smooth frequency response range for best vocal.
- Short, lightweight and compact, it’s an unobtrusive length of 14 inch ensures that the microphone remains out of the frame when mounted on camera.
- Wide Compatibility: Suitable for all camcorders and dslr cameras with 3.5 and 6.35mm microphone input socket and hot shoe (please apply with hot shoe adapter)
- Designed for business use in media interview, conference, stage, film, television and so ono. Facilitates shot gun interview and video making. This shot gun comes with stable stand and anti-wind foam cap to eliminate noise and prevent the recording from effects of vibration.
- Easy operation, powered by a 1.5V battery, one battery can work about 26 hours. XLR cable is about 8 meters, satisfies various voice pickup demands. Note: Camera and battery are NOT included. --1 Year Warranty
News Gathering Interview Shotgun Microphone XLR for Canon
BY-PVM1000L by BOYA
- Color: Interview Mic
- Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 4.3 x 5.9 inches
- Warranty: One Year Warranty Under BOYA
- 🎤Broadcast Quality Microphone--Designed for video production and broadcast (ENG/EFP) audio acquisition
- 🎤Super-cardioid Polar Pattern--Maxes pickup directly in front. Provides the narrow acceptance angle desirable for long distance sound pickup. Low Noise Circuitry
- 🎤Applications--Perfect for interviews, film shoots, promo videos and studio recording, independent flms, TV programsto documentaries.
- 🎤Phantom Power--Its 3-pin XLR output is in compliance with 24-48V phantom power supply
- 🎤Accessories--Includes fur windshield, foam windscreen, carry pouch, shock mount adapter
Vidpro XM-88 13-Piece Professional Video & Broadcast Unidirectional Condenser Microphone
XM-88 by VidPro
- Weight: 0.25 pounds
- Durable aluminum-alloy construction for indoor & outdoor use
- Superb off-axis signal attenuation provides focused audio pickup
- Perfect for interviews, film shoots, promo videos and studio recording
- Includes furry wind muff, foam wind shield, cushioned hand grip, and long and short (on-camera) audio cables with multiple connectors to support XLR, 3.5mm mini and 6.3mm jacks
- Includes adjustable shock mount and stand mount with adapters for 5/8" (mic stand), 3/8" (boom pole), 1/4" (tripod) and camera shoe mount applications
Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone Capsule with Hairy Windscreen for Film
SGH6 by Zoom
- Color: silver
- Weight: 0.55 pounds
- Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.3 x 6.1 inches
- Warranty: 1 year limited - replacement.
- Polar Pattern: Super-cardioid
- Three internal mics with digital signal processing ability
- Perfect audio recorder for anyone working in film, video or ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
- Highly directional pickup at about half the length of an ordinary shotgun microphone
Smartphone Microphone Filmmaker Shotgun Mic Video Recording with Metal Tripod
UGIM by Bear-Tech
- Weight: 0.13 pounds
- Vertical & Horizontal: This Phone holder allows your phone to be in Vertical or horizontal. In either situations, there are 1/4 screw and cold shoe mount for the microphone & LED light.
- Professional Mic: This cardioid microphone with a professional shock mount is super shielded and anti-interference.T
- Tripod : This handheld table tripod made of mental, very strong & steady , it also has a swiveling ballhead for various angles.
- LED Light: built-in 2000mAh Li-Polymer battery, up to 2 hours usage in full power.
- For iPhone: A Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter is needed.For Android: USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter is needed.(adapter is not included)
