This has turned in to my dream thread, all the tips on cheap equipment!

I just have one question, i checked out the ETC source 4, and it has en "Edison" connector, is this a standard wall outlet like i am used to, or is some sort of adapter needed?

That's the standard household plug.

I don't think the foam windshield will, by itself, come close to protecting your mic from a decent breeze. Rather than buy a "Dead Cat," go to an auto supply store and get a "washing mitt" made of artificial fur for under $10 (I once bought a couple at Big Lots for $1.50 apiece). You can cut the mitt up and re-sew it, or even just staple it to conform with your mic's size. It should work as well as the "cat," dead or alive.

As for the mic itself, I really like the AKG Blue Line hypercardioid. It sounds quite good indoors and out, has a narrow pickup and gets a good grade on handling noise. If you're not in a rush, they turn up on eBay for around $225 (as a unit with the SE 300B preamp) every couple of weeks.

Good luck with your film.

Best wishes,
Peter
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