Audio Technica stereo mic vs. Shure VP-88

["agileajl49" <>]

I've been working with a cheap Sony stereo mic, model ECM-MS907, and 
its limitations are becoming aggravatingly apparent (high self-
noise). So, what kind of mic, for a single stereo mic in the field, 
do you use, esp. for distant sounds and ambience? So far, I've 
gotten the strongest recommendation for the 
Shure VP-88. And where do I get a good mic super cheap? The VP-88 
might be out of my price range.

Also, I've been working with ProTools free version, but will be 
buying a new computer soon -- the new apples with osx can't run 
protools free, so... what kind of editing software do you use? 
Please recommend a few programs for me to look at.





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