I have an IDX X3 light and the K6+ME66 combo. The problem is, that the mic throws a shadow when the lights being used. Is there a way round this. I have the mic pulled back as far as I can. Sony DSR390 camera BTW.

Get the Mini Rover.

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Either mount the light or the mic on the Mini Rover. I like to mount the light on it, as it makes your subject look less flat. It is well constructed by the way. Definitely worth the money. It also helps with camera stability. Just a great accessory for handheld shooting.

You could also try the ME64 capsule, which is a lot shorter. Heck, get the ME64 anyway. It's a great on-camera mic. I much prefer it to the ME66.

.....Heck, get the ME64 anyway. It's a great on-camera mic. I much prefer it to the ME66.

OT (sorry!) - Marco - can I ask why you prefer the ME64 on-camera? I have ME66 and ME64, but never tried the ME64 on-camera - keen to know what your findings are...

Heck, get the ME64 anyway. It's a great on-camera mic. I much prefer it to the ME66.

If its shorter It might just work for me.

Smaller, less awkward, and does a fine job of picking up dialog. Both mics have a presence peak that is optimized for the human voice that does more to pick up vocals even at a distance than the interference tube accomplishes for the ME66. Also, being a cardiod, the ME64 has excellent rear rejection (remember that shotguns typically pick up sound from the rear, nearly as much as from the front) that reduces camera operator noises and sounds coming from behind you.

Thanks all, How much shorter is the ME64 compared to the ME66.


Had look at the two on the net and the ME64 is a good bit shorter (115mm I think)

Have to put that on the list to get, when I can afford it.

Thanks.

Hey, just happen to have both of 'em (and a tape measure) handy! The ME64 seems to be 4 inches and 3/8s shorter. Seeing as how you're in Ireland that's 10.3 centimeters. Guess metric is handier.

Hi Marco, thanks for that, 4" roughly thats right. I think that would work for me just fine, thats a lot shorter. Didn't think of the ME64.

Also have a look at using a Bracket 1 or Bracket 1 Mini.
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Thanks M.Paul El-Darwish.
A dedicated boom operator would be ideal but, I just operate myself :)

the sony cac-12 mic mount should fix the problem. It's adjustable (it swivels) and Istill use it onmy small form factor cameras. I used it on my JVC5000 (had to "adjust" one of the mounting holes) my DSR250 and have had it on a 300. Here's the rub though. It ain't cheap (what is) but it works great. This might help with the 'nasty shadow'.

Don

I'll check that out Don, Thanks.

Smaller, less awkward, and does a fine job of picking up dialog. Both mics have a presence peak that is optimized for the human voice that does more to pick up vocals even at a distance than the interference tube accomplishes for the ME66. Also, being a cardiod, the ME64 has excellent rear rejection (remember that shotguns typically pick up sound from the rear, nearly as much as from the front) that reduces camera operator noises and sounds coming from behind you.

Thanks from me too, Marco. Looks like it's worth trying the ME64 in place of the ME66 one day!

I have the Sennheiser K6/ME66 and is way to hot for the disco, would the ME62 be a better choice.

I doubt it. Use a pad, or perhaps a dynamic mic (they're cheap) if it's really loud.

I doubt it. Use a pad, or perhaps a dynamic mic (they're cheap) if it's really loud.

Marco thanks, just order an attenuator there.

I used the pad with my K6/ME66 yesterday at a wedding and it worked. Not hot now :)

Thanks all.