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Review on 🎀 Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone - Black, Ideal for HF/HG Series Camcorders by Chris Long

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for recording live music.

I installed this on my Canon Vixia HF-G20 and spent several hours filming rock bands playing at full or at least loud volume. I'm impressed by what a good job he's doing. highs and mids sound great; Low frequencies are not remarkable, but better than the built-in microphone. I usually record separately with the Zoom H4N which picks up the lows better but doesn't capture the highs as well so I mix them in and the bands are pretty happy with the results. I have to admit that I have no experience with Rode Gun Mics. I have no doubt they are better, but knowing I would always be recording separately on Zoom, I took advantage of the convenience of this mic. So far this has worked great; It's no hassle to attach it to the camera and I don't have to worry about a thing after adjusting the volume manually (which I highly recommend).

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