Tag: Shure
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The case for handheld mics
Here’s why every field recording hobbiest should own a decent handheld dynamic omnidirectional interview mic: They’re inexpensive. A really good one might be $220 new if you go for the long-handled neodymium magnet high-output ones, but most are $100-160. For a mic that will outlast you. For comparison, an AT4022, a competent but mid-range condenser…
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Shure VP88 Thoughts
On our recent road trip I wanted to bring a recorder, and the focus was going to be the family and audio journal entries. A handheld recorder would be the obvious choice, but there are some reasons to avoid them: I like using a reporter’s stick mic, but that isn’t stereo and often I like…