rec.arts.movies.production.sound

On Feb 23, 8:45 am, Dave Wendlinger wrote:
> Got a last minute request for exterior ambience stereo recording,
> probably directly into my Edirol R-09, but maybe first routed thru my
> mixer.
>
> I leave for a very distant, very cold location in about a week, not
> enough time to personally test options. It's a three person doc crew.
>
> Looking for something $500 or less, must be field worthy, with real
> wind protection, optional battery power, low self noise floor (most
> important), small form factor. As a last resort I'll use the built-in
> mikes on the R-09, for which I've mcgyvered some wind protection.
>
> Any user reviews of the following?
>
> Sony MS908C
> Audio Technica Pro 24
> Edirol CS-15
> Audio Technica AT825
> Rode Stereo VideoMic
> Rode NT-4
>
> Or any other suggestions? Or am I crazy?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Wendlinger
> San Francisco

Audio Technica 822. Same as the 825 but unbalanced and less expensive.
It comes with a stereo mini plug and will plug directly into
your Edirol R09. It can be adapted to XLR inputs with an unbalanced
adapter cable.
Basic 20-20k electret capsules. Nothing special but reasonably quiet.
You'd have to build a windscreen for it. I built a "softie" type
that's good up to about 20mph. If you had phantom power you could try
the COS-22 from Sanken. Really small.
Rick Patton