[Jack Burtten]

Hey Alan Thank you for getting back to me.

I currently do not own a AT 879. I have just edited the self noise out of recordings (with the AT 897), that I have found on youtube and the web. However if I am not mistaken using the lowcut filter is meant for taking out frequencies that is known as background noise.

I came where to the place where Eagles Dare, and the Gods command; to seek advice on a budget microphone under $260.00. I like the sound of the AT 879 over the Rode NTG-1 and NTG-2 (both are the same mic except the later can use a battery). I notice most people here prefer the Rode over the AT 897. Now the AT 897 has more self noise than the rode, but taking out the self noise can be done by using software in post. To my ears and my headphones I can’t hear any distortion after using software. However will this distortion be easily recognized if I use the best Speakers in the world? That is the anwser I seek on my quest. I would rather take the time to listen to pros for advice, so I do not have to make the mistakes that they once made in starting out. I like to sparingly spend my money as much as I can.

P.S. I of coarse will use this mic in outdoor settings, and areas that are not heavily reflected. This will also be used on a boom pole as well as by a boom operator.

Thank in advance,
Jack