They are relatively cheap and good at the same time. You cant get the old one fixed?

No, they just gave me my money back. But I looking to save some of that money, so I'm going to get a pretty cheap Mic.

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have you looked on ebay? i picked up a good/cheap mic off there.

Yes I have looked on Ebay. Thats where I am going to get the ATR-55 shotgun mic. It is only 50 dollars there. That's a pretty good price considering its retail price is about 100.

But I want to know if the mic is any good. I don't want to buy a worthless mic, no matter how low or high the price is.

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When the script writing is done, the work has just begun. When the filming is done, the work has just begun. When post-production is done, the work has just begun. When the distribution is done, you decide if the work is done.

I got one for about the same price and stuck it on a boom pole. It works really well. I say get it.

Thanks for the suggestions! I will put them to use.

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When the script writing is done, the work has just begun. When the filming is done, the work has just begun. When post-production is done, the work has just begun. When the distribution is done, you decide if the work is done.

I was also interested in this mic.

Is it compatible with the JVC GR-X5?

And if not, can anyone suggest one?

I have ALWAYS had a hard time with compatability issues in the past, not for lack of research, but for lack of experience.

I don't know if that mic will work with that camera. I just found out that this mic is going to work with mine.

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When the script writing is done, the work has just begun. When the filming is done, the work has just begun. When post-production is done, the work has just begun. When the distribution is done, you decide if the work is done.

I thought maybe stevesie knew.

All cameras with an audio input are compatable with all microphones.

Really? Okay nice to know, thank you.

I'll be picking one of these up soon then.