Should I buy an A1 for my indie movie?

[John Brinks]

This has turned in to my dream thread, all the tips on cheap equipment!

I just have one question, i checked out the ETC source 4, and it has en "Edison" connector, is this a standard wall outlet like i am used to, or is some sort of adapter needed?

[Bill Pryor]

That's the standard household plug.

[Peter Rhalter]

Originally Posted by Jim Duggins

Good, the AT897 comes with one, so I'll ditch the $110 dead cat.

I don't think the foam windshield will, by itself, come close to protecting your mic from a decent breeze. Rather than buy a "Dead Cat," go to an auto supply store and get a "washing mitt" made of artificial fur for under $10 (I once bought a couple at Big Lots for $1.50 apiece). You can cut the mitt up and re-sew it, or even just staple it to conform with your mic's size. It should work as well as the "cat," dead or alive.

Originally Posted by Jim Duggins

What do you guys think of the Oktaba MK012A "Bello Nero" with Hypercardioid Capsule? It was recommended to me as being way better for my indoor/outdoor purposes than the AT897.

As for the mic itself, I really like the AKG Blue Line hypercardioid. It sounds quite good indoors and out, has a narrow pickup and gets a good grade on handling noise. If you're not in a rush, they turn up on eBay for around $225 (as a unit with the SE 300B preamp) every couple of weeks.

Good luck with your film.

Best wishes,
Peter
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