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Adrean Mangiardi · June 15th, 2005, 08:24 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking for an affordable microphone with XLR connector. I have to be honest, i'm a deaf man so i'm having a hard time looking for one.

Any suggestions?

Eric Hess · June 15th, 2005, 09:57 PM

Get the audiotechnica 897 for $279 @ b&h w/kit. Or sennheiser me66 w/k6 for about $410 from them.

Jay Massengill · June 16th, 2005, 07:15 AM

Also, what are you generally trying to record? And do you already have an XLR adapter?

Adrean Mangiardi · June 16th, 2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Massengill

Also, what are you generally trying to record? And do you already have an XLR adapter?

I'm trying to record actors interior and exterior. Interior, It's all taking place in the kitchen and exterior, it will be in small town in Italy. Mostly in the street.

Yes, i already have an xlr adapter for my gl2.

Would you recommend me 88 for that situation? I'm aiming for 3d sounds.

Matt Sawyers · June 16th, 2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrean Mangiardi

...Yes, i already have an xlr adapter for my gl2...

Out of curiosity, what xlr adapter are you using?
~Matt

Nate Ford · June 16th, 2005, 06:03 PM

it really depends on your budget. i think the audio technica at-4073 is the best all-around short shotgun for the money. it costs $550- at b&h. but i don't know if that's "affordable" to you. a lot of pro sound guys won't wipe their butts with any mic that costs less than $1000. if the 4073 is out of your range, the at 897 and the rode ntg-1 seem to be the preferred models in the $2-300 range.

typically i say you should listen to a couple and see what you like, but that probably doesn't work in this case. are you working with a soundman?

also, you say you want it to sound "3D." typically, this type of sound-space manipulation doesn't happen during recording, but afterwards in the sound mixing stage.

best of luck.

-nate

Adrean Mangiardi · June 16th, 2005, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Sawyers

Out of curiosity, what xlr adapter are you using?
~Matt

Canon MA 300.

Is there any chance that I can rent the microphone kit? Like Id rather buy just a microphone. Not the boom pole and all that.

Matt Sawyers · July 8th, 2005, 12:38 AM

I don't see a reason why you couldn't, but that's up to the person in charge on renting out equipment.
Iam about to do the same kind of work & I have been looking at the Azden Shotgun mike through B&H.
Also, instead of a boom pole you can rig a painter pole to hold a shock mount for about 15 Euros.

Ty Ford · July 8th, 2005, 08:20 AM

Shotgun mics on booms are not as good for interiors as hypercardioids. In your case, the AT 4053.

Ty Ford

June 15th, 2005, 08:24 AM	#1
Adrean Mangiardi New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10	Microphones for GL2 Hi all, I'm looking for an affordable microphone with XLR connector. I have to be honest, i'm a deaf man so i'm having a hard time looking for one. Any suggestions?

July 8th, 2005, 12:38 AM	#8
Matt Sawyers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria , Texas Posts: 123	I don't see a reason why you couldn't, but that's up to the person in charge on renting out equipment. Iam about to do the same kind of work & I have been looking at the Azden Shotgun mike through B&H. Also, instead of a boom pole you can rig a painter pole to hold a shock mount for about 15 Euros. __________________ MSProductions - Victoria, TX & Waco, TX www.MattSawyers.com

July 8th, 2005, 08:20 AM	#9
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	Shotgun mics on booms are not as good for interiors as hypercardioids. In your case, the AT 4053. Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

June 15th, 2005, 09:57 PM	#2
Eric Hess New Boot Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11	Get the audiotechnica 897 for $279 @ b&h w/kit. Or sennheiser me66 w/k6 for about $410 from them.

June 16th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#3
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Also, what are you generally trying to record? And do you already have an XLR adapter?

June 16th, 2005, 06:03 PM	#6
Nate Ford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new york, ny Posts: 121	it really depends on your budget. i think the audio technica at-4073 is the best all-around short shotgun for the money. it costs $550- at b&h. but i don't know if that's "affordable" to you. a lot of pro sound guys won't wipe their butts with any mic that costs less than $1000. if the 4073 is out of your range, the at 897 and the rode ntg-1 seem to be the preferred models in the $2-300 range. typically i say you should listen to a couple and see what you like, but that probably doesn't work in this case. are you working with a soundman? also, you say you want it to sound "3D." typically, this type of sound-space manipulation doesn't happen during recording, but afterwards in the sound mixing stage. best of luck. -nate