Sennheiser ME67 handling noise

["Stephen T" stwebvanuatu]

Hello,

I have a new ME67 which has strong low frequency handling noise when the lo=
w cut filter switch is off. This was unexpected as I had good low frequency=
 results with my previous Audiotechnica AT835b microphone.

The ME67 is more sensitive and I use a Sony PCM recorder, which has high ga=
in pre-amps. The system is very sensitive but I still feel the noise is una=
cceptable. The filter works, but I often want to record low frequency sound=
s.

I'm using a shock mount. The mic body is not touching anything solid. I've =
tried changing cables, recorders (I also have a Sony Minidisc). I have been=
 holding the mic as still as I can, which is no good when I want to track a=
 moving bird. Recording pigeons with this mic is very difficult.

Is my noise problem to be expected?

Stephen.