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Fred Foronda · June 3rd, 2006, 02:11 PM

Anyone used this?http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation
Plan to use it with a md recorder, wanted info on the quality.

thanks

Rob Neidig · June 5th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Fred,

Yes, I've used that mic in the past. It's been a while, but I remember the quality being fine, though not outstanding. They are just about indistructable. The biggest downfall I see with the SM-11 is its size. Compared to most of the lav mics on the market today, they are HUGE! I would look at Audio-Technica (AT-803b omni or AT-831 Cardioid), or The Sonys (ECM-44, ECM-55 and ECM-77 I think - don't quote me!). If you want to step up in quality (and in price, too), you could look at a Tram or the Countryman B6 that is practically invisible.

Have fun!

Rob

June 3rd, 2006, 02:11 PM	#1
Fred Foronda Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 337	Shure Lav Anyone used this?http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation Plan to use it with a md recorder, wanted info on the quality. thanks

June 5th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#2
Rob Neidig Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 222	Fred, Yes, I've used that mic in the past. It's been a while, but I remember the quality being fine, though not outstanding. They are just about indistructable. The biggest downfall I see with the SM-11 is its size. Compared to most of the lav mics on the market today, they are HUGE! I would look at Audio-Technica (AT-803b omni or AT-831 Cardioid), or The Sonys (ECM-44, ECM-55 and ECM-77 I think - don't quote me!). If you want to step up in quality (and in price, too), you could look at a Tram or the Countryman B6 that is practically invisible. Have fun! Rob