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Byerdynamic ME58, low output..suggestions

 
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Kevgarlic



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:11 am    Post subject: Byerdynamic ME58, low output..suggestions Reply with quote

I do a LOT of field recording in which I interview people talking in a wide variety of OUTDOOR settings and just bought the highly-touted Beyerdynamic M58 and the first thing I realized is that Dynamic mics are LOW output...so....I am thinking of buying the Marantz PMD661 FET modified by Oade Brothers.....anybody have any other thoughts/suggestions so I can still use this great ENG mic but NOT have to crank up the gain to 90 !?

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Frank F
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is one time where I would suggest an Sennheiser MKH 416. A shotgun microphone is designed for ENG/EFP field work and due to it's hypercardoid pattern it will reject extraneous noise rather than consume it.

Please remember the MKH416 is not designed for VO, but will do a great job for this type of scenario.

Another mic to consider are the Rode NT3 (another shotgun microphone)

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alternately, you might also keep your eyes peeled for a 415t....

Being T-powered, it runs on 12v, rather than 48....and has a nifty button battery adapter for field work, making it easy to power in the field.

Also tends to be a good deal cheaper on the resale market than the 416. Ninja
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