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Tom Weir · April 9th, 2003, 02:42 PM

Having shot a few pieces now with my MX300 I am considering buying a shotgun mike. While generally fine I would like the option of better audio. Any thoughts /experiences or recommendations?

Frank Granovski · April 9th, 2003, 03:06 PM

Pana has 2 models for the MX300. The more expensive "zoom" one is better. A Sennheiser ME66/K6 is what I'm hoping to get soon, along with a Beachtek adaptor. But in your neck of the woods, I'd look at the Glenbox XLR adaptor.

Tom Weir · April 10th, 2003, 01:24 AM

Thanks Frank

I found links to all bar the Glenbox... Why recommend that particularly for over here?

Frank Granovski · April 10th, 2003, 12:43 PM

The Glenbox is made next door to you (UK), so it's probably cheaper than the ones made here. Maybe I'm wrong. The other thing about the Glenbox is that that's what the BBC uses on their VX2000s. But there are always these (made in Toronto, CA):

http://www.beachtek.com

The Canadian Dollar is cheaper than the EURO, so maybe the Beachtek would be cheaper?

April 9th, 2003, 02:42 PM	#1
Tom Weir New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dromahaire, Leitrim, Ireland Posts: 15	External mikes Having shot a few pieces now with my MX300 I am considering buying a shotgun mike. While generally fine I would like the option of better audio. Any thoughts /experiences or recommendations?

April 9th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Pana has 2 models for the MX300. The more expensive "zoom" one is better. A Sennheiser ME66/K6 is what I'm hoping to get soon, along with a Beachtek adaptor. But in your neck of the woods, I'd look at the Glenbox XLR adaptor.

April 10th, 2003, 01:24 AM	#3
Tom Weir New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dromahaire, Leitrim, Ireland Posts: 15	Thanks Frank I found links to all bar the Glenbox... Why recommend that particularly for over here?

April 10th, 2003, 12:43 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	The Glenbox is made next door to you (UK), so it's probably cheaper than the ones made here. Maybe I'm wrong. The other thing about the Glenbox is that that's what the BBC uses on their VX2000s. But there are always these (made in Toronto, CA): http://www.beachtek.com The Canadian Dollar is cheaper than the EURO, so maybe the Beachtek would be cheaper?