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June 17th, 2009, 06:17 AM | #31 |
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Hi John, I have the AKG blueline series CK91/94 MS combination, they can be fitted with extension cables so the ball gag would be OK. However, its 170 quid for the extension cables, so even though I have one already I don't think I will save much by going down that route, though I suppose I wouldn't have to use the connbox... Rycote is the only option, is that confirmed? Cheers, Jon.
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June 21st, 2009, 01:23 PM | #32 |
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The new Audio Technica BP4025 sounds very nice!
Listen: http://idisk.mac.com/tyreeford-Public/ambi08.wav Regards, Ty Ford |
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I've just purchased a Sennheiser ME66/K6 combo and Edirol R09HR recorder for doing the same type of thing...I'll let you know what it's like when I've tested it.
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Go to a pet store or a zoo with a walk in aviary. You can get within a foot of all kinds of birds that way.
Or get some bird control netting (dirt cheap) and set up a tent trap. Then you can poke the suckers with the mic to get some sound out of them.
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Tried my R09HR/ME66 combo last night and it is very sensitive and records very well indeed. Although the birdsong was recorded very clear it also picked up traffic noise from a motorway nearly a mile away so I will retest over the weekend in a nature reserve. It was quite windy yesterday and the velour windshield didn't work too well so I've ordered a Rycote Softie to use instead. The recorder itself is great and with an even more directional mic it would be exceptional. There is also a bass roll off switch on the ME66 which I didn't have switched on last night, but it will be next time I test.
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Dave,
The ME66 is a "student-grade" mic. I'm sure you'll get something with it, but were you to rent a Schoeps CMIT or Neumann RSM 191 against which to compare it, you would be pleasantly surprised. Regards, Ty Ford |
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Thanks Ty...as I'm only just learning about video and audio it looks like I made the right choice :) I don't expect to be making any blockbusters in this life...but if I ever win the lottery I'll bear the above in mind.
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While Schoeps are in the stratosphere pricewise, you don't need to win the lotto to rent one for a project. I second Ty's suggestion, if only so you have the experience of working with one to establish a baseline for comparison as you select tools for your personal kit.
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to add to Steve's thought.
About 10 years ago, the US distributor for Schoeps sent me a demo model of the cmc641, a mic used on boom and in music recording. I plugged it it, put on some phones, and said, Test, test, test." At that moment, my 30 years of professional audio experience changed. My comment was, "FxxK! That's what a mic is supposed to sound like!" Granted, I may have "special hearing", but if so, I'm not alone. rent, get a pair of Sony MDR7506 headphones and hear for yourself. There is a real reason the mic costs what it does and it is expected to go up in price again this year because of the bad US dollar. Regards, Ty Ford |
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