At 7:04 AM +0000 3/12/05, jarretth84 wrote:
>So I'm putting a decent field recording system. I am using the Nomad
>JB3 as storage, probably the Shure FP24 as a battery powered mic-pre
>(unless there's anything else comparable at that price?), and I'd
>like to focus this post on the mic...
>
>I would like to record more specific sounds than ambience. I would
>like the mic to also be versatile in the sense that I could use it
>for other jobs (maybe foley or dialogue). This would just be
>capturing raw sounds so no timecode or anything unnecessary.
>
>My budget is up to $800CDN (about $650-700US). I've basically
>narrowed my choices down to AKG or Sennheiser. AKG has its blue line
>with swappable capsules and Sennheiser have the ME66, ME67 and the
>expensive MKH416 I think it is. AKG have a couple more shotguns, but
>I'm sure you're more familar with them than I.
>
>What are the general differences (maybe sound characteristics between
>them)? What should I be looking for? Which do you prefer and why? Is
>there something else I should be looking at?
>
>
>Thanks for your help!
>Jarrett Hather
Hi Jarrett--
Manuf Model self noise Sensitivity
AKG 300SE/CK-98 capsule 17 dB(A) 25
mV/Pa H
9-52 volts phantom
Sennheiser K6/ME66 10 dB(A) 50
mV/Pa H
48 volts Battery
Specs only, the Sennheiser has a definite edge. Maybe someone has
field experiences with both mics? Rob D.
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