> 1. Mic for Edirol R-09
> Posted by: "Jim Lee" wranch2000
> Date: Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:17 am ((PST))
>
> I need to find a good cardiod mono condenser mic for use with an Edirol
> R-09. It will be used mostly handheld for interviews and field work in
> develping countries. The dynamic mics I have do not seem hot enough to
> drive the R-09. Something in the less than $200 range is preferable.
> There is some urgency. Any suggestions? Thanks. Oh, and I promise to
> do some nature recording on the side. :)
Hello Jim, in this range of prices I'd suggest you had a look at
the Audio Technica's ATM10a (omni) and ATM33 (cardio). I prefer
omnis for interviews as they are less sensible to handling noise
and wind (including breath!). Moreover, you can use them in pretty
noisy environments by holding them only 3-5 cm away from your
interviewee's mouth, without the proximity effects that you would
encounter with a cardioid mic... and with a narrower "depth of
field", hence noise reduction. ATM10a is good-sounding, sturdy
and hot enough for an Edirol R-09 (I tried it with the Edirol R-1
with great satisfaction). I guess the ATM33 would be OK too.
Best regards (and sorry for my approximative English),
Matthieu
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