Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX? - Social Sound Design

Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX?

2010-11-25T11:37:10Z

Hey,

I know everybody hates the microphone questions =), but I decided to get myself a propoer shotgun mic for capturing SFX and maybe dialogue (outside). I already searched the web and SSD but I still need to ask, because my question haven`t been answered yet.

Right know I have a Rode NT4, a SM57 a cheap contact mix and a Rode NT1 plus my Tascam HDP2. Now, as I said above, I want to buy a proper shotgun mic. My budget would be around 1,9K $ or 1,6K €.

So my plan is to rent some shotgun mics and see which one I like most and here comes the actual question. So far I want to rent a MKH416, a Sanken CS3e (hard to get here) and a Neumann KMR 81. Do you have any other mics in mind that I should rent and compare to the oter three?

Thanks and I hope you people don`t hate me for asking this kind of question =)

Answer by Simon Charles for Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX?

2010-11-25T11:47:44Z

Perhaps you also want to consider a stereo shotgun? Sennheiser do a stereo version of the MKH416 the MKH418, it is an MS mic. I use it regularly, just make sure you have a good windjammer for it, I use the Rycote Windjammer (kit4).

Answer by Haydn Payne for Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX?

2010-11-25T13:16:27Z

Short shotguns I would look for;

Sennheiser MKH60
Schoeps CMIT
DPA 4017

all are around $2k as far as I know

I would also try the Rode NTG3, apparently they stand up quite well to more expensive microphones & could save you $1k+

Answer by Mitchell Scott for Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX?

2010-11-25T19:42:36Z

I am also interested in finding a shotgun mic to record SFX. I was thinking about getting a Rode NTG-3 since that's as high as my budget will allow me to go. Right now I have an SM57, Blue Bluebird, MXL 990/991, telephone pick-up coil, and Sound Devices MixPre and a Zoom H4n.

Answer by Colin Hunter for Which shotguns mics should I consider for capturing SFX?

2010-11-26T20:30:14Z

Hi Michael,

If you're seriously considering the Schoeps CMIT 5U then then you should check out this good review on Matthew Share's blog. He details his experiences of using the CMIT at a recent shoot in Canada. It's probably worth a read if you're looking into getting one...