Not that I'm going to buy this particular model, mainly because it's too large for my cams, but I had a look at one today which looked very good. It's solid, super-cardioid, and comes with an XLR cable and shoe-mount. I believe the price was $110 Canadian. Has anyone tried this mic or own one? Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.apexelectronics.com

What's the body made of? If it's plastic or aluminum...I'd shurely shy away.

It's an aluminum body, chinese mic and it is too big for Franks camera. The problem here is budgetary constraints.

More Info?

This is the ideal microphone for sound reinforcement applications where the microphone needs to have a tight pick-up pattern, but cannot be placed close to the source. Shotgun microphones are most commonly used on sound-stages, for stage plays, for broadcast or for electronic newsgathering. This supercardioid shotgun mic will run on either phantom or battery power. The APEX175 is shipped with a ‘pistol grip’ mic clip, and a foam windsock and is ideal for any application where a great performing, yet lightweight (392g) shotgun mic is required.

Specs:

Type:Shotgun Mic
Element/Capsule:Back Elecret Condenser
Operating_Voltage_(V):Battery 1.5V or 9-48VDC Phantom
Current_Drain_(mA):>2.0mA
Output_Impedance_(Ohms):250 Ohms
Frequency_Range_(Hz):80-15000Hz
Pollar_Patterns_(s):Super-Cardioid
Sensitivity_(dB):-70dB
S/N_Ration_(dB):>65dB
Maximum_Input_SPL_(dB):120dB
Connector:Internal 3 pin XLR-M
Weight_(oz/g):392g
Dimensions_(in/mm):22mm x 305mm
Included_Accessories:Mic Clip and Windsock

Aluminum, and very solid; but, yes, it's too big for my cams. I was just curious about it's audio quality, because it looks like one H_ll of a nice mic---and cheap.

Let's just say it's OK for the money, a fair bit better than the plastic, fine merchandise that's being flogged out there. The specs are basically meaningless. If it sounds OK then it will be OK for a $80US mic.

The Chinese are really becoming aggressive in the mic export market. They do a private label for even small orders.

Thanks, Bryan.

So the Apex 191 has better audio quality than that from the Apex 175?