What do I need (with ME66)

Jeff Price · September 19th, 2003, 10:26 AM

While a Beachtek will probably give you better sound it is not absolutely required. You CAN get an XLR-miniplug adpator that will work in many instances. At least until the budget lets you get an XLR adaptor.

Ignacio Rodriguez · September 19th, 2003, 11:09 AM

Just a small note: if you are into wildlife recordings, you might be needing so much gain that you will surely pick up a lot of camera noise, and handling noise depending on the mount. If you want the cleanest sound, you will have to take the mic away from the camera, which will likely require another human being to hold the mic.

Gabriel_Knight · September 20th, 2003, 03:52 AM

Hi,

I just found on the Internet the AT822
http://www.audiotechnica.com/prodpro/profiles/AT822.html

Wich may be just what I was looking for.

The only problem is, that I could not find any audio test samples of the microphone.

Because I will buy this microphone on the Internet, I would like to know how the microphone will sound.

Gabriel

Jeff Klein · September 23rd, 2003, 02:14 PM

Has anyone used the Audix UEM-81 shotgun mic series? The 81c is a small diaphram carioid capsule and unlike the Sennheiser it includes a power supply module (AA powered), while the 81s also includes an additional supercardioid shotgun capsule and shotgun windscreen. Not sure if it will run on phantom power from a mixer but it does definitely have the onboard AA battery power, which most outdoor uses would be easier with battery power anyway. I've seen the 81s for as low as $250 while the Sennheiser K6 power module and ME66 short shotgun run almost $400. Big difference in price and maybe quality, but I've had high recommendations for the Audix line in the pro audio world. I'm wondering if the shotgun and cardioid mic package is also of good quality.

Jeff K.

September 19th, 2003, 10:26 AM	#16
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	While a Beachtek will probably give you better sound it is not absolutely required. You CAN get an XLR-miniplug adpator that will work in many instances. At least until the budget lets you get an XLR adaptor. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

September 19th, 2003, 11:09 AM	#17
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	On camera: not good Just a small note: if you are into wildlife recordings, you might be needing so much gain that you will surely pick up a lot of camera noise, and handling noise depending on the mount. If you want the cleanest sound, you will have to take the mic away from the camera, which will likely require another human being to hold the mic. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

September 20th, 2003, 03:52 AM	#18
Gabriel_Knight Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 34	AT822 any good? Hi, I just found on the Internet the AT822 http://www.audiotechnica.com/prodpro/profiles/AT822.html Wich may be just what I was looking for. The only problem is, that I could not find any audio test samples of the microphone. Because I will buy this microphone on the Internet, I would like to know how the microphone will sound. Gabriel

September 23rd, 2003, 02:14 PM	#19
Jeff Klein Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Brooklyn Park, Maryland Posts: 60	Has anyone used the Audix UEM-81 shotgun mic series? The 81c is a small diaphram carioid capsule and unlike the Sennheiser it includes a power supply module (AA powered), while the 81s also includes an additional supercardioid shotgun capsule and shotgun windscreen. Not sure if it will run on phantom power from a mixer but it does definitely have the onboard AA battery power, which most outdoor uses would be easier with battery power anyway. I've seen the 81s for as low as $250 while the Sennheiser K6 power module and ME66 short shotgun run almost $400. Big difference in price and maybe quality, but I've had high recommendations for the Audix line in the pro audio world. I'm wondering if the shotgun and cardioid mic package is also of good quality. Jeff K. __________________ Jeff K (If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.)