Good boom mike?

The ME-66 is what I consider to be an entry level mic. We all have to
start somewhere, and it's a common choice because of its flexible
powering, interchangeable capsules, and nearly indestructible build.

But it's too long for a camera mic, and can be seen in a wide shot
unless it's mounted half behind the donut clamp, which defeats the polar
pattern and picks up camera noise. since the Z1 has phantom power
available, you don't need an internally powered mic.

The best choice is the Sanken CS-1, an exceptional short shotgun, at a
bit of a higher price. The Audio Technica 4073A is also a reasonable
choice, but for the same $$, I'd go CS1. A radically different mic I
like is the Audix M1290S
(http://atscomms.com/Sales/Products/Mics/Audix/audix.html), a very thin,
light weight shotgun mic, lower priced, that competes well for sound
quality & directionality. It will require a mounting adapter for the
camera that we can supply. I've used this mic on cameras as well as boom
poles.

Marty Atias
ATS Communications


timepixdc wrote:
> I have a Sennheiser ME-66 that I mount on camera (a Sony Z1) running
> into input one. Would another ME-66 be a good match to put on a boom
> pole for the 2nd track? Would another mic be better? Is there a good
> alternative that'd be cheaper than the Sennheiser?
>
> TIA
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