Stephen,
Handling noise should not be a big issue with the ME66/67. I use an
ME66 with an Olympus LS10 recorder (similar to the Sony), with XLR to
miniplug connectors. I don't apply any low cut to either the mic or
the recorder. The ME66 goes into a Rode PG2 pistolgrip shock mount
with a Rode WS6 'softie' windshield, plus additional windshielding
over the on-off switch (which for some reason seems sensitive to
breeze). This rig will withstand a light breeze and has been
excellent for single-species field studies that require moving the
mic around quite a bit, and handling noise has not been a problem at
all.
I suspect there is something gone wrong with your method of mounting,
or with the microphone itself.
Vicki
On 31/10/2010, at 2:47 PM, Stephen T wrote:
> Hello again,
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> I would really appreciate a response from someone who has a ME66 or
> ME67 (both of which have the same sensitivity) and uses it with a
> Sony recorder (high gain pre-amps).
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> Is handling noise a serious issue with the ME66/67?
> What shock mount/grip do you use?
> Any other remedies?
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> Could something be lose inside? It seems that the only way to use
> my ME67 when the HPF is off is to mount it on a tripod. But
> shotguns are meant for field recording, typically on boom poles,
> and I'm very surprised with the handling noise.
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> Please note, this is not a wind noise problem.
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> I need to decide if this unit is faulty, so that I can send it off
> for repair before the warranty expires.
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> Should I post some sound samples, where?
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> Stephen.
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