Rode M3 Mic? HELP

Hey guys. you know alot of stuff.. and really i dont know what to get for a microphone. BUT! i found this Rode M3 microphone ( http://www.tomleemusic.ca/main/recording.cfm?details=1&id=163&inv=127010# ) but i dont know if it works with a Canon GL2 could you look and tell me if it works with a GL2

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Posted on Apr 26, 2008 6:31 PM

42 replies

Apr 26, 2008 7:54 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

Ok thanks for the help! i also know a guy who has TONS of recording equipment and mics etc.. i might ask him a bit of advice.. take my time and make sure i get the right hting.. 🙂 thanks for your help and time

Apr 26, 2008 8:01 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

1 question. So if i buy a wirless microphone i can use it with my Canon GL2 no matter what as logn as i have a transmitter, could you send me what i need so i can use any mic with it. Hopefully they are cheap. send me just one thats under 100... that i can connect any wirlesss mic to so it works with my GL2 and i think thats the way im gonna go.

Apr 26, 2008 8:05 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

No. You'll need a transmitter/mic and receiver package that are designed & manufactured to work together ... which is why they're called wireless mic "systems."

-DH

Apr 26, 2008 8:07 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

Oh god lol so what can work with the M3 To make it ocnnect to my GL2 and make it wireless...... could you help me with this and send me a libnk for 1. the transmitter for the M3 or 2. a package of a transmitter and the mic togother combining to make 1 price. and much easier lol.

or does the M3 have a transmitter lol..

Message was edited by: PickleMonster

Apr 26, 2008 8:10 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

Go to the B&H link I sent you. Look at the systems available there. Note that each system includes a mic w/transmitter and receiver (except for the plug-on systems).

-DH

Apr 26, 2008 8:12 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

Yeah those are all ALOT of money... so what transmitter works with the M3 please send me a link..

Apr 26, 2008 8:14 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

THIS LINK: http://tinyurl.com/4pd49p

Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

ok but there is a list of a hole bunch!? which one works with the M3

Apr 26, 2008 8:30 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

The Audio-Technica's at the top of the link David sent you are an excellent value.

Apr 26, 2008 8:34 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

If you want to use the Rode M3, you'll either need to purchase Canon's MA-300 adapter and run the mic wired, or purchase a plug-on system to make it wireless. Both are out of your price range of $200.00 if you also have to purchase the M3.

Apr 26, 2008 8:36 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

ok so the Canon Ma-300 ive heard of that.. also if i want it to be wireless can you send me a link to what i have to use.

Apr 26, 2008 8:40 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

That would be the first link I sent you: http://tinyurl.com/3vvonx

These systems have a transmitter that plugs onto a normal balanced mic, effectively turning it into a wireless mic.

-DH

Apr 26, 2008 8:44 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

So any one of those would work and make the M3 wireless with my canon gl2 also is there anythign that i can get cheaper like under 100 dollars to make it wireless

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Apr 26, 2008 8:46 PM in response to Harrison Loves Apple

You WILL need one that has the right outputs. I believe the GL2 has unbalanced inputs unless you use the MA-300 adapter. If so, look for a system that has an unbalanced output.

You may need to spend some time learning about balanced and unbalance audio.

-DH

Apr 26, 2008 8:48 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

ok im getting confused. Here this would make it much easier for me. If you could just send me ONE system that would make the M3 wireless and that is cheap. Than i think we would have this all sorted out.

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