Arwen,
As you are no doubt discovering, the words "cheap" and "microphone" don't o=
ften appear in the same sentence. You can easily spend 10 times the cost o=
f the M10 for a high quality professional mic setup.
Rode, the Australian mic manufacturer, does have one model that may meet ma=
ny of your criteria. The model is called the Videomic. It's a monaural sh=
otgun mic designed to mount on a video camera. YOu can mount it on a mic b=
oom or pistol grip instead.
The Videomic has relatively low noise. The mic is powered from a 9V cell t=
hat sits inside the mic case. Output is via a short cable that terminates =
in a 3.5mm plug appropriate for the PCM-M10. You'll need a longer cable if =
you plan to hand hold it. The Videomic set includes a rubber o-ring shock =
mount and foam windscreen.
The Videomic costs $149 from B&H Photo Video and several other vendors. Th=
is mic appears on eBay from time to time for about $40 less.
Rode makes a couple of accessories you might need, including a pistol grip =
and a fuzzy "dead cat" style wind baffle. These will run up the cost, and =
you can make equivalent items by hand.
There's a Videomic Pro now, as well. It seems to be the original Videomic =
in a more attractive package. Price is $225.
--oryoki
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