[David C jones]

Hi Arne-

I use and recommend the Sony 7506.

Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Rick-

There are several out there:

“Boom Mate”
“Remote Audio Boom Boy”
General Brand’s boom holder
and TAI Audio’s boom holder

The first two are available at Trew Audio. I use the Boom Mate myself.

Hope this helps :o)

Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Mike-

Are you 100% sure you’re not hearing the built-in mic on the camera? Like maybe the switches on the camera were somehow set to “internal/on-camera mic”? Because that sounds to me like what you’re hearing. The ME66 a foot away from the talent shouldn’t sound that hollow.

Do you have access to the camera to see if the audio settings/switches were set up correctly?

Assuming you are, in fact, hearing the ME66, it sounds like the room that you did your recording in was large with hard walls and no carpeting.

Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Mike-

How was the mic being used during the shoots? Was it mounted on the camera or on a boom? Or some other way? Or were you using the ME66 AND the mic built into the camera (recording the ME66 on one channel and the camera mic on the other)? How close was it to the talent? Also, when you play the video back are you hearing the ME66 or the built-in camera mic…or both?

As far as headphones, I use the “industry standard” Sony MDR-7506; you really can’t go wrong with them.

Regards,
Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Scott-

One other alturnative you might look at is the Coles Lip Mic. Network news reporters use them to voice their packages. I’ve used them at a TV station I worked at that had them in their live trucks. They cut out background noise, and give you a near studio sound! They’re not cheap (around $800) but you won’t have to buy that porta booth.

Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Andrea-

Changing the shutter speed/angle in the menu is not that bad after you’ve done it a few times. You can download the instruction manual for the EX-1 and EX-3 at http://www.strattoncamera.com. Just click on the HD tab and all the manuals for their (rental) cameras are available.

Dave

[David C jones]

When I think of a windscreen, I think of those pieces of foam (some with metal screens) that come with the mic. They’re basically useless in any kind of wind. The only thing that might work are the Windjammers (which is a brand name) made by Rycote. They’re made out of faux fur and fit over your mic and windscreen.

[David C jones]

Hi Eric-

You might try Rycote Windjammers for lavs. You may just have to attach the lavs under clothing. It’s one of those situations where you’ll just have to see what works at the time.

As far as trying to block the wind, you will probably end up blocking the light as well. That’s if the panels will even stay up in a high wind; anything that can be turned into a sail, will :o)

Dave

[David C jones]

Remote Audio makes them. They’re available at Trew Audio, just go to their website and click on online store.

Dave

[David C jones]

Hi Robin-

I think if you told us the make/model of the gear you’re trying to connect from and to, it might be easier to recommend the right cables.

Dave