looking for an indoor shotgun mic on boom. at DVinfo.net

Jaser Stockert · October 29th, 2004, 07:55 AM

i've seen high recommendations for the at4073a as a good sounding mic for outdoor use. any recommendations for shooting indoors on a boom pole? thank you.

Bryan Beasleigh · October 29th, 2004, 07:30 PM

In order of price rode NT3, oktava MCO-12, AT3031, AKG CK93, AT4053a, AKG CK63, Sanken CS-1, sennheiser MKH50, Schoeps MK41. From $152 for the Rode NT3 to the $1350 Schoeps. They're mostly hypercardoid which is the dialog mic of choice in close confines. The CS-1 although advertised as a short shotgun doesn't have much of a rear lobe and acts more like a hypercardoid in it's response. i've included the 3031 as Jay M feels strongly about it value. i have yet to try that one. I own or have had some exposure to the rest.

To get a better understanding of the differences read Jay Rose's pattern recognition and Schoeps white paper on microphone types

For a better feel of the difference in the type and quality listen to these clips.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · October 29th, 2004, 08:02 PM

Bryan, do you just have that answer set to copy/paste when this question comes up? Dang but you post it fast!

Bryan Beasleigh · October 29th, 2004, 08:17 PM

Actually I custom answer each question. There are some subtle differences, but you are right there aren't many. I guess it would save time since i've mentioned the mic pattern article and the Schoeps whiote paper about 16 gazillion times this week.

You do the same , all of your answers are crafted to the particular question, and they're all pretty good as well. i guess it's a labor of love.

Randall Hall · November 5th, 2004, 11:56 AM

The At4073a will make a good outdoor mic, but what drawbacks will it have for indoor? I'm looking to get one good indoor/outdoor shotgun. Is my thinking wrong? Is it worth it to have one particularly suited for indoor and another for outdoor?

October 29th, 2004, 07:55 AM	#1
Jaser Stockert Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 147	looking for an indoor shotgun mic on boom. i've seen high recommendations for the at4073a as a good sounding mic for outdoor use. any recommendations for shooting indoors on a boom pole? thank you.

October 29th, 2004, 07:30 PM	#2
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	In order of price rode NT3, oktava MCO-12, AT3031, AKG CK93, AT4053a, AKG CK63, Sanken CS-1, sennheiser MKH50, Schoeps MK41. From $152 for the Rode NT3 to the $1350 Schoeps. They're mostly hypercardoid which is the dialog mic of choice in close confines. The CS-1 although advertised as a short shotgun doesn't have much of a rear lobe and acts more like a hypercardoid in it's response. i've included the 3031 as Jay M feels strongly about it value. i have yet to try that one. I own or have had some exposure to the rest. To get a better understanding of the differences read Jay Rose's pattern recognition and Schoeps white paper on microphone types For a better feel of the difference in the type and quality listen to these clips. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

October 29th, 2004, 08:02 PM	#3
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Bryan, do you just have that answer set to copy/paste when this question comes up? Dang but you post it fast! __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

October 29th, 2004, 08:17 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Actually I custom answer each question. There are some subtle differences, but you are right there aren't many. I guess it would save time since i've mentioned the mic pattern article and the Schoeps whiote paper about 16 gazillion times this week. You do the same , all of your answers are crafted to the particular question, and they're all pretty good as well. i guess it's a labor of love. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

November 5th, 2004, 11:56 AM	#5
Randall Hall New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 9	The At4073a will make a good outdoor mic, but what drawbacks will it have for indoor? I'm looking to get one good indoor/outdoor shotgun. Is my thinking wrong? Is it worth it to have one particularly suited for indoor and another for outdoor? __________________ Randy