Shotgun Mic Recommendation

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hoopsking

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We shoot basketball videos and currently using a wireless mic for the talent and would like to add a shotgun mic plugged into the 2nd camera. Any recommendations?
 
I highly recommend the Audio Technica 4073A. It's relatively compact, affordable and has great sound. I have this and a Senheiser ME66, and the Audio Technica is much preferred.
 
It also depends on your budget. If you can afford it, the Sennheiser 416 is a GREAT shotgun mic, but it'll run you almost a grand. On the other hand, if you're on a lower budget you can get the NTG-1 or 2 (depending if you need a battery powered mic or not..I like the 1 better simply because it's lighter, shorter and doesn't suck up too much battery in my opinion). You can get that for around $200-$300.

Just thought I'd add that not many people are big fans of the ME66. Well, I shouldn't say that - there's just a lot of mixed reviews in regards to echoey sound. I haven't used it personally though, so I may be way off.

-Kegan
 
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