at897 or me/66 with fx1 at DVinfo.net

Graham Morton · April 5th, 2005, 12:14 AM

have fx1 and beachtek dxa8 just wandering if anyone has compared or can make a comment.
thanks

Heath McKnight · April 5th, 2005, 03:55 PM

Graham,

The title of your post makes no sense. But to answer your question, using the adaptor can be a pain in the neck for hand-held. Your hand will be resting on knobs or the XLR cable (whichever way you have it screwed onto the camera).

Heath

Graham Morton · April 5th, 2005, 04:07 PM

at897 or me/66 with fx1

which mic would be better for the fx1 since i have read good things for both but not a comparison.

Pete Wilie · April 5th, 2005, 04:36 PM

Do a search on these forums and you will find lots of reviews and comparisons.

David Ennis · April 5th, 2005, 05:48 PM

What you'll sift out of the comments and reviews that you find is that the ME66 is more sensitive and a bit more effective at isolating a sound source at a distance, but that the AT897 is judged by some hands here to be sweeter sounding. Personally, I'd be inclined to go with the AT897, especially since the DXA-8's preamps level the playing field on sensitivity.

Graham Morton · April 5th, 2005, 07:50 PM

Fred that makes sense, I can't believe I didn't even question that. I also like that I don't have to buy the power accesory for the at897. Appreciate it.

Greg Jacobson · April 6th, 2005, 03:57 PM

The me66 sounds like you are talking inside of a tin can.

Marco Leavitt · April 6th, 2005, 07:45 PM

"The me66 sounds like you are talking inside of a tin can."

That is just plain not true.

Gregory Doi · April 6th, 2005, 08:06 PM

Ive used both for a while now. They got strong points and weak points. I like the AT897 a little better then the ME66. Especially for the price.

Jon Omiatek · April 6th, 2005, 08:44 PM

I agree.. The me66 is much more expensive. I personally own a at897 and it's a great mic! I did a bunch of research on this forum prior to purchasing the 897 from BHphoto. The shotgun depends on the application. I use it for weddings and interviews and it works great!

April 5th, 2005, 12:14 AM	#1
Graham Morton Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 35	at897 or me/66 with fx1 have fx1 and beachtek dxa8 just wandering if anyone has compared or can make a comment. thanks

April 5th, 2005, 03:55 PM	#2
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Graham, The title of your post makes no sense. But to answer your question, using the adaptor can be a pain in the neck for hand-held. Your hand will be resting on knobs or the XLR cable (whichever way you have it screwed onto the camera). Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 5th, 2005, 04:07 PM	#3
Graham Morton Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 35	sorry i meant.... at897 or me/66 with fx1 which mic would be better for the fx1 since i have read good things for both but not a comparison.

April 5th, 2005, 05:48 PM	#5
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	What you'll sift out of the comments and reviews that you find is that the ME66 is more sensitive and a bit more effective at isolating a sound source at a distance, but that the AT897 is judged by some hands here to be sweeter sounding. Personally, I'd be inclined to go with the AT897, especially since the DXA-8's preamps level the playing field on sensitivity. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

April 5th, 2005, 07:50 PM	#6
Graham Morton Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 35	thanks Fred that makes sense, I can't believe I didn't even question that. I also like that I don't have to buy the power accesory for the at897. Appreciate it.

April 5th, 2005, 04:36 PM	#4
Pete Wilie Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 331	Do a search on these forums and you will find lots of reviews and comparisons.

April 6th, 2005, 03:57 PM	#7
Greg Jacobson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 141	The me66 sounds like you are talking inside of a tin can.

April 6th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#8
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	"The me66 sounds like you are talking inside of a tin can." That is just plain not true.

April 6th, 2005, 08:06 PM	#9
Gregory Doi Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 70	Ive used both for a while now. They got strong points and weak points. I like the AT897 a little better then the ME66. Especially for the price.

April 6th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#10
Jon Omiatek Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 755	I agree.. The me66 is much more expensive. I personally own a at897 and it's a great mic! I did a bunch of research on this forum prior to purchasing the 897 from BHphoto. The shotgun depends on the application. I use it for weddings and interviews and it works great!