Tascam portable stereo recorder DR-07 and Sennheiser ME66

[Deleted User]

I have this combo, but I don’t normally use it for recording audio for film (I use my Fostex FR2 recorder & a Wendt X3 pre)… I’d be more tempted to get a pre & feed line-in to your camera’s XLR connectors. You could even go XLR direct from the ME66, but you’ll have better results with a pre. If you’re only using the ME66 on a fishpole you might want to look at the Whirlwind MD1 (https://www.whirlwindusa.com/md1.html) as a way to monitor the boom results & feed to your camera.

You’ll hear that the ME66 is considered a “student” mic, and that there are other options that are more professional sounding- that is quite true… You could rent a better short shotgun… But, if you want to have the freedom to use your own equipment when & where you want, then this is an adequate mic. As for it’s use- I wouldn’t set it up as an interview mic (hand held, or on a stand) because it is best used on a pole.

I added a pair of ME64 cardioid capsules to my kit, in order to use the same K6 power units, and the ME64 is much better used indoors. I also added a pair of ME62 omni capsules, so that I could have a full range of mics. You can also use the 62s or the 64s in a stereo array (AB, XY, NOS, ORTF, etc.) if needed.

If you’re just starting out, like I am, then I don’t see how the Sennheiser K6 & MEXX combos could be considered a bad investment- You can always sell them later when you’re ready to move up!

John Moore
sound.flyingmonkeystudio.com

John Moore
sound.flyingmonkeystudio.com

[Zdenicka Novotna]

thank you

Is the M66 good as a camera mounted mike? Does it sound good indoors?