> --- On Sat, 10/30/10, Stephen T <> wrote:
>
> From: Stephen T <>
> Subject: [Nature Recordists] ME67 handling noise, more info required
> To:
> Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 10:47 PM
>
>
> Hello again,
>
> 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).
I don't own that mic. But I did own some SM81's. And their sensitivities =
proved more trouble than it was worth. And even though they were the bette=
r mic to what I've been using in most of the other aspects, I opted to keep=
using the least problematic child.
>
>
> Is handling noise a serious issue with the ME66/67?
It is a directional microphone, so handling noise without proper precaution=
s and "handling" will be problematic. High gain only amplifies the issue, =
as structure born sounds have a far greater proximity to the mic than ANY o=
ther sounds. Also bear in mind that aside from obvious gain and proximity =
issues, you can apply an HPF to tastes in post and lessen the severity of i=
t, but it's always going to be an issue with any directional mic. The more=
directional the bigger the problem. The higher the gain the bigger the pr=
oblem.
>
> What shock mount/grip do you use?
I dont currently use a shockmount since my mics are far less directional an=
d far less sensitive to these noises. I could still benefit from one and a=
m pursing a DIY option soon. But you want at least two brace points at a s=
paced distance on such a large mic. At least the bellow IMO. The Azden on=
e looks good, the Rode one pushing it IMO, but looks can be deceiving.
http://www.tensimount.com/
>
> Any other remedies?
>
>
> 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.
Something could also be lose inside. Without a sample it'd be difficult to=
tell.
What's to be surprised about? On a camera, you have a talking head (or mus=
ician) on axis. On a boom pole you have people talking IN PROXIMITY of the=
mic (lower gain). And a script so you have a clue as to what's going to h=
appen before it happens. You're still going to need a shock mount and to a=
ddress cable concerns. And otherwise minimize movement to minimize handlin=
g noise. In nature you have no script and push gear limits to their extrem=
es. Which is rarely non-problematic.
>
>
> Please note, this is not a wind noise problem.
I never said it was, but that it can be. Also note that when you move a mi=
c you have wind because the mic moved with relation to the air. This can b=
e the typical rumble that we so hate. And it can also be clicks and pops b=
ecause the mic element is bottoming out.
>
>
> I need to decide if this unit is faulty, so that I can send
> it off for repair before the warranty expires.
>
>
> Should I post some sound samples, where?
Samples would help. If it's a problem with the mic it probably wont sound =
like handling noise. But not always.
The yahoo group has limited upload options. Plus a few other options.
drop.io
sendspace.com
megaupload.com
soundcloud.com
and many other options...
>
>
>
> Stephen.
HTH,
- James
"While a picture is worth a thousand words, a
sound is worth a thousand pictures." R. Murray Schafer via Bernie Krause.
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