> If you are getting serious into nature recording, a shotgun microphone wi=
ll be extremely limiting. A shotgun mic will only be good for reaching bird=
s that are within 30 feet, and won't be the greatest for interviews either.=
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I have to disagree, as shotgun microphones are the number one choice for i=
nterviews, unless you are in a studio. Even in a studio I would avoid a car=
dioid and would never use an omni. If the interview is indoors and the loca=
tion is silent enough I could choose a hyper or super cardioid, but that's =
not standard -- although I like this setup if the conditions are favorable.=
I strongly believe that a cardioid or omni pattern is not recommended for =
recording an interview in the field.=0D
A single mono mic is going to record a mono track, good for species' ident=
ification. For single species song "appreciation" (if you find the need to =
zoom in) a stereo mic in a parabola would be the way to go.=0D
If one seeks for similar results most of the people in this list look for,=
a stereo setup is the place to start, as nature soundscapes is what most p=
eople record.=0D
Regards=0D
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