Has anyone tried this Rode Videomic shotgun microphone? How would it compar=
e to an ME66 in terms of directionality and sound quality?=0D
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At about half the cost of the cheapest second hand ME66, it could be a reas=
onable alternative, especially if it includes a shock mount.=0D
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Subject: [Nature Recordists] Re: Help choosing low cost mic with Sony PCM-M=
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Arwen,=0D
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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 of=
the M10 for a high quality professional mic setup.=0D
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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 shot=
gun mic designed to mount on a video camera. YOu can mount it on a mic boom=
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The Videomic has relatively low noise. The mic is powered from a 9V cell th=
at 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 yo=
u plan to hand hold it. The Videomic set includes a rubber o-ring shock mou=
nt and foam windscreen.=0D
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The Videomic costs $149 from B&H Photo Video and several other vendors. Thi=
s mic appears on eBay from time to time for about $40 less.=0D
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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 y=
ou can make equivalent items by hand.=0D
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There's a Videomic Pro now, as well. It seems to be the original Videomic i=
n a more attractive package. Price is $225.=0D
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