Looking for microphone recommendations

[naturecam]

I am installing a network of cameras for viewing wildlife and am looking for weather resistant microphone recommendations for two scenarios:

1) confined spaces like birdhouses, owl houses, animal dens
2) open areas that are being monitored with PTZ cameras on poles. These would be to pick up ambient noise as animals walk thru.

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated.

 

[aesterling]

Microseven M7WP-MIC Waterproof Outdoor Microphone

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M5P7HCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STkPEbZ97R2ZY

Have it and like it.

 

[naturecam]

Microseven M7WP-MIC Waterproof Outdoor Microphone

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M5P7HCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_STkPEbZ97R2ZY

Have it and like it.

Thanks so much. Would you recommend it for both tight spots and open air? What do you think the range would be outdoors?

Oh, and what did you use for power supply?

 

[aesterling]

Yes, good for both tight spots and open air. You might need a wind cover like this depending on where it’s mounted:

Amazon.com: Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack: Musical Instruments

Buy Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack: Windscreens & Pop Filters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I’m powering mine (and the camera it’s mounted next to) with this POE splitter from a POE switch. No hum or ground loop issues.

Amazon.com

If you search for the mic brand on here, there are plenty of other posts with reviews and examples of it.

 

[Raivo]

Yes, good for both tight spots and open air. You might need a wind cover like this depending on where it’s mounted:

Amazon.com: Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack: Musical Instruments

Buy Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack: Windscreens & Pop Filters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I’m powering mine (and the camera it’s mounted next to) with this POE splitter from a POE switch. No hum or ground loop issues.

Amazon.com

If you search for the mic brand on here, there are plenty of other posts with reviews and examples of it.

Does not the PoE splitter cause video data transmission issues for the camera? A fried of mine breeds falcons so as a test we installed a cam with an external microphone through I/O green audio terminal and powered the camera via a PoE switch and via splitter - mic. We had all sorts of issues - from sudden video signal losses to inability to cotnrol the camera (it was a PTZ). So we changed that to in-line mic - worked ok and for all other nests just got a Hik dome camera with a built-in mic (sound quality is not the best and it serves its purpose).

 

[looney2ns]

Does not the PoE splitter cause video data transmission issues for the camera? A fried of mine breeds falcons so as a test we installed a cam with an external microphone through I/O green audio terminal and powered the camera via a PoE switch and via splitter - mic. We had all sorts of issues - from sudden video signal losses to inability to cotnrol the camera (it was a PTZ). So we changed that to in-line mic - worked ok and for all other nests just got a Hik dome camera with a built-in mic (sound quality is not the best and it serves its purpose).

Bullet Mic Review | IP Cam Talk

 

[aesterling]

Does not the PoE splitter cause video data transmission issues for the camera? A fried of mine breeds falcons so as a test we installed a cam with an external microphone through I/O green audio terminal and powered the camera via a PoE switch and via splitter - mic. We had all sorts of issues - from sudden video signal losses to inability to cotnrol the camera (it was a PTZ). So we changed that to in-line mic - worked ok and for all other nests just got a Hik dome camera with a built-in mic (sound quality is not the best and it serves its purpose).

Nope, no issues for me. I’ve read about some problems with PoE splitters, but I’ve been very happy with it. It was [mention]looney2ns [/mention]review ^^ that convinced me to try the mic in the first place!