Stereo Shotgun Mics? at DVinfo.net

Alex Okita · July 20th, 2004, 07:04 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of other mid priced stereo shotgun mics for use on an XL1

So far i've found the
Audio-Technica AT835ST : $570 - $800
Audio-Technica AT815ST : $800 - $1000
Sennheiser MKH418S : $1300
Sanken CSS-5 : $850.00
Sanken CMS-10 : $2500
Shure VP88 : $700
Adzen SGM-1X : $160
Adzen SGM-2X : $230

So far im leaning towards the AT835ST, Mostly because I have a couple of other AT mics that I really like. Does anyone have any more stereo Mics they could add to the list so I could compare?
Also the Adzen seem pretty affordable, are they comperable to the Audio Technica mics?

Dave Perry · July 20th, 2004, 07:54 PM

Alex,

I don't think either of the Azdnes are stereo. If they are, I'm interested in them as well. Sorry I have no input on their performance though.

Don Palomaki · July 21st, 2004, 04:39 AM

I dont' beleive the Shure VP88 is shorgun
The Azden's are mono.

If you are interested in cardoid pattern consider the:
AT-822
AT-825
Sony ECM-MS957
Sony ECM-MS907

Alex Okita · July 21st, 2004, 08:44 AM

Audio-Technica AT835ST : $570 - $800
Audio-Technica AT815ST : $800 - $1000
Sennheiser MKH418S : $1300
Sanken CSS-5 : $850.00
Sanken CMS-10 : $2500

So these are the only shotgun stereo mics? gee, well i guess if i can get a deal on the AT835ST then I'll be getting one of those. Has anyone worked with any Sanken mics before? After going through their web site it looks like they have some nice products, or are they over priced for what they are?

Also, does high humidity effect a fuzzy wind shield on a mic? I'd imagine it might dampen the sound (no pun intended.) Planning on a trip to Cambodia next year, gets kinda wet.

Jacques Mersereau · August 12th, 2004, 08:37 AM

Don't forget the Neumann RS-191, except that it costs as much
as an XL1.

July 20th, 2004, 07:04 PM	#1
Alex Okita New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 7	Stereo Shotgun Mics? I was wondering if anyone knew of other mid priced stereo shotgun mics for use on an XL1 So far i've found the Audio-Technica AT835ST : $570 - $800 Audio-Technica AT815ST : $800 - $1000 Sennheiser MKH418S : $1300 Sanken CSS-5 : $850.00 Sanken CMS-10 : $2500 Shure VP88 : $700 Adzen SGM-1X : $160 Adzen SGM-2X : $230 So far im leaning towards the AT835ST, Mostly because I have a couple of other AT mics that I really like. Does anyone have any more stereo Mics they could add to the list so I could compare? Also the Adzen seem pretty affordable, are they comperable to the Audio Technica mics?

July 20th, 2004, 07:54 PM	#2
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	Alex, I don't think either of the Azdnes are stereo. If they are, I'm interested in them as well. Sorry I have no input on their performance though. __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

July 21st, 2004, 04:39 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	I dont' beleive the Shure VP88 is shorgun The Azden's are mono. If you are interested in cardoid pattern consider the: AT-822 AT-825 Sony ECM-MS957 Sony ECM-MS907 __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

August 12th, 2004, 08:37 AM	#5
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	Don't forget the Neumann RS-191, except that it costs as much as an XL1. __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

July 21st, 2004, 08:44 AM	#4
Alex Okita New Boot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 7	Audio-Technica AT835ST : $570 - $800 Audio-Technica AT815ST : $800 - $1000 Sennheiser MKH418S : $1300 Sanken CSS-5 : $850.00 Sanken CMS-10 : $2500 So these are the only shotgun stereo mics? gee, well i guess if i can get a deal on the AT835ST then I'll be getting one of those. Has anyone worked with any Sanken mics before? After going through their web site it looks like they have some nice products, or are they over priced for what they are? Also, does high humidity effect a fuzzy wind shield on a mic? I'd imagine it might dampen the sound (no pun intended.) Planning on a trip to Cambodia next year, gets kinda wet.