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Dominic Jones May 14th, 2005 07:09 AM

Sony Z1 External Microphone.
 
Hi all,

We're just about to buy a Z1 to replace our ailing DV kit, and being a cameraman (and therefore not knowing much about sound, other than it's importance!) I could do with some advice on a good mic...

I'm aware that the standard choices are probably a Sennheiser K6/ME-66 module and the AT879 (I think) at the lower end of the budget scale - what are people's opinions on these as compared to each other and what sort of price should I be looking at in the UK?

Also, we're thinking of potentially buying one of the Sony microphones in a package with the camera - what is people's advice on this? Are they good mics, could we use one on a boom pole instead of an ME-66, should we get both, etc etc???

Many thanks in advance for your guidance for this poor unknowledgable soul!!!

Robin Davies-Rollinson May 14th, 2005 08:32 AM

Dominic,
I'm using the AT 897 on my FX1 and I'm extremely pleased with it - and so are my clients!
I also use it on a fishpole with the Rycote holder and Softie.
The mic cost me about £200 and the Rycote £170.
Hope this helps!

Robin

Dominic Jones May 14th, 2005 05:19 PM

Certainly does mate - thanks a bunch!

Anyone else??


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