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Dick Steele · February 25th, 2004, 12:50 AM

Ok, I bought a Me66/k6 set up for my dvx, and I was planning on using the mic on the cam. However my need for a low profile setup makes the Me66 too long and obtrusive for an on-camera setup. That being said, I will be backpacking across Central Asia, W. China and Tibet starting this may, and will be shooting a doc as I go, knowing that all of my gear will be in a backpack and the size is important, I am thinking of sending back the Me66 in exchange for a ME64. Here is why:

1. the cam's stock mount is delicate
2. the windscreen is prevalent in the viewfinder, adding the need
for a secondary mount (Lightwave, etc.)
3. I will be primarily recording interviews via a lav
4. for interior shots with voices and noise I would like to catch reasonable ambience and room tone.
5. I will be traveling by foot (weight and size important)

All this being said, I am seeking a little guidance on the ME64, it seem to be what I am looking for, but I am up for suggestions.

Info needed quick, gotta get the Me66 back to B&H

Cheers,

Dick Steele
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Ken Tanaka · February 25th, 2004, 01:54 AM

Sounds like a good plan to me. That's basically what the ME64 capsule was designed for.

Tip: If you order another Rycote Softie, order the short hair version. It's also designed for on-camera applications and its crew cut helps to keep it out of wide frames.

Have fun on your trek! Sounds like quite a journey.

Dennis Kane · February 25th, 2004, 12:05 PM

Although I have never used a Tinymike, it has gotten very good reviews at DV Magazine. There is an interesting article on their homepage about someone taking a trip with Sony VCR identical to the one you are planning. You might enjoy reading why they choose the Tinymike over the ME64. www.Ambient.de is the website. Also there is a better shock mount at DV Global ;
http://www.global-dvc.org

David Ziegelheim · February 25th, 2004, 10:06 PM

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February 25th, 2004, 12:50 AM	#1
Dick Steele Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: TEXAS Posts: 62	Me64 Ok, I bought a Me66/k6 set up for my dvx, and I was planning on using the mic on the cam. However my need for a low profile setup makes the Me66 too long and obtrusive for an on-camera setup. That being said, I will be backpacking across Central Asia, W. China and Tibet starting this may, and will be shooting a doc as I go, knowing that all of my gear will be in a backpack and the size is important, I am thinking of sending back the Me66 in exchange for a ME64. Here is why: 1. the cam's stock mount is delicate 2. the windscreen is prevalent in the viewfinder, adding the need for a secondary mount (Lightwave, etc.) 3. I will be primarily recording interviews via a lav 4. for interior shots with voices and noise I would like to catch reasonable ambience and room tone. 5. I will be traveling by foot (weight and size important) All this being said, I am seeking a little guidance on the ME64, it seem to be what I am looking for, but I am up for suggestions. Info needed quick, gotta get the Me66 back to B&H Cheers, Dick Steele RareSeed Pictures

February 25th, 2004, 01:54 AM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Sounds like a good plan to me. That's basically what the ME64 capsule was designed for. Tip: If you order another Rycote Softie, order the short hair version. It's also designed for on-camera applications and its crew cut helps to keep it out of wide frames. Have fun on your trek! Sounds like quite a journey. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 25th, 2004, 12:05 PM	#3
Dennis Kane Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 106	Tinymike Although I have never used a Tinymike, it has gotten very good reviews at DV Magazine. There is an interesting article on their homepage about someone taking a trip with Sony VCR identical to the one you are planning. You might enjoy reading why they choose the Tinymike over the ME64. www.Ambient.de is the website. Also there is a better shock mount at DV Global ; http://www.global-dvc.org

February 25th, 2004, 10:06 PM	#4
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