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June 21st, 2005, 06:00 AM | #1 |
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Need Mic for Man-on-the-street Interviews
Those of you who have done this, what handheld microphone would you recommend for doing man-on-the-street interviews? Sound will be recorded directly to tape on the XL2.
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June 21st, 2005, 11:43 AM | #2 |
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You can use any close talk dynamic mic designed for voice recording. I always carry my trusty EV (Electro Voice) 635A in my bag. It's compact, sounds great and I can always use it to bang in a nail if I have to.
BTW: It's also 33 years old and they still make 'em today! George
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June 21st, 2005, 01:04 PM | #3 |
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yeah the ev 635a is THE classic man on the street mic. they're cheap new, and cheaper used. used is fine since they're indestructible. get a windscreen too.
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June 21st, 2005, 02:53 PM | #4 |
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If you want a step up, the RE-15 (also Electro-Voice) is a way to go. Unlike the EV-635a, the 15 is cardioid. It can help you get more man and less street.
Cheers, -Matt
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Jay,
Shure vp 64l- around $90 Ev 635- around $120- tried,true and trusted. Ev re-50- What lots of sound guys use- around $200. I've been using a 20 year old AT 813 card, and it sounds fine. Later |
June 21st, 2005, 07:09 PM | #6 |
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The re50 is a 635 in a shockmount configuration with built in wind screen. Works well.. I use a Sony ECM 510.
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June 22nd, 2005, 05:21 AM | #7 |
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Many thanks to all.
Jay |
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