ME67 handling noise, more info required

["Stephen T" stwebvanuatu]

Hello again,

I would really appreciate a response from someone who has a ME66 or ME67 (b=
oth of which have the same sensitivity) and uses it with a Sony recorder (h=
igh gain pre-amps).

Is handling noise a serious issue with the ME66/67?
What shock mount/grip do you use?
Any other remedies?

Could something be lose inside? It seems that the only way to use my ME67 w=
hen the HPF is off is to mount it on a tripod. But shotguns are meant for f=
ield recording, typically on boom poles, and I'm very surprised with the ha=
ndling noise.

Please note, this is not a wind noise problem.

I need to decide if this unit is faulty, so that I can send it off for repa=
ir before the warranty expires.

Should I post some sound samples, where?

Stephen.