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Re: Microphones

Subject: Re: Microphones
From: Dan Dugan <>
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 17:44:15 -0700
>  >Following some of you buddies' advices, I am tempted to choose between =
these
>>two stereo mics for using with a Sony MD and a homemade parabola, chiefly
>>for bird recordings. Could someone help me on the decision, in terms of
>>features and cost/benefit for each option? It seems obvious that the latt=
er
>>model is better, but at a great expense... So...
>>
>>Sony ECM-MS907 (average price =3D 82.00 USD)
>  >Sony ECM-MS957 (average price =3D 230.00 USD)

Neither is suitable for use in a parabola. I second the advice to get
a pair of little omnis. Shure WR183s or Countryman EMW(F) lavs are my
favorites because their high sensitivity gets above preamp noise.

-Dan Dugan


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