The AT4073A or AT835st shotgun
 

I’m a looking to buy my first all around shotgun for the Canon XH-A1 and was trying to decide if AT4073A or AT835st shotgun is the way to go.
Thanks
Phil

The 4073 is highly regarded. If you can afford it, you won't regret buying it.

AT4073a is a "very very alot" :) of mic for the money

Are you looking for a mic that will be on camera? What are you planning on using for? The 4073a is a great mic, but any on-camera mic in general will not give very good sound except for very close shooting or gathering ambiance. I heard a few samples of the A1's onboard stereo mic and it was probably as good as you'll get, especially indoors. I've used the 4073a indoors but always in a controlled situation on the end of a boom, within a couple of feet of the speaker. Anything farther than that and it will sound hollow like most shotguns indoors.

Thanks for all your advise. I guess I'm looking for a Mic to go on the camera when I'm by myself and on a stand or a boom when I have help.
Phil

In that case, the 4073a is a good choice, though you may want to look into the Sanken CS1, it's a short shotgun but can be a little better in interiors.

or the Sanken CS-3.

Ty Ford