Tascam's TM-200SG Is a Short Shotgun Mic for Video Creators
Compact and lightweight, the Tascam TM-200SG is ideal for video creators in need of better audio.
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Tascam is known for its field recorders, mixers, and audio interfaces. One of its most popular products is the DR-10L, a tiny body-pack-styled recorder that can be used with any lavalier mic with a 1/8" screw-on connector like those found on many Sennheiser lavs. What stands out about the DR-10L is that you can record audio directly onto a microSD card without the need for wireless transmission. This can especially come in handy when shooting at locations where a wireless setup just isn't possible.
Tascam also makes several handheld and studio microphones and has introduced a new shotgun mic for videographers called the TM-200SG.
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It has a 30 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response with a slight boost of around 7 kHz for cleaner-sounding dialogue. The shotgun mic provides 48v phantom power and has a balanced XLR connector. Additionally, there's a switchable low-cut filter to control low-end rumble from wind, traffic, or air conditioning units.
The shotgun mic can be easily mounted on DSLR or mirrorless cameras via a cold shoe mount or on a camera rig. The shotgun mic is only 6" long (23mm x 153mm) so it shouldn't have any clearance problems when using pancake or wide-angle lenses. Plus, only weighing 1.8oz, it can easily be used with gimbals or drone setups.
The TM-200SG is priced at $149 and is available for pre-order. It comes with a windscreen, shoe-mount clip, and protective soft case. No exact word on release date.