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<blockquote data-quote="pro_av_guy" data-source="post: 2218369" data-attributes="member: 451921">Here&#039;s some things to consider. A shotgun microphone is preferable in film making because of its ability to be mobile and out of the frame. So a hand held condenser qualifies for one of the benefits in its mobility. As far as pick up pattern, you can purchase a condenser ( losing the term hand held ) that would have a similar pattern as a shotgun. But can you get enough gain while keeping the microphone out of the frame? That depends allot on the recording path and device. The use of a good preamp will allow for the needed gain. The trick will be to EQ the microphone for a natural sound given such a condenser would lack gain at low frequency&#039;s. The EQ would be best done upon after the capture or in production. The microphones ability to provide enough natural sound to work with is a big consideration. &nbsp; One must also consider the scope of the project and importantly the system that will reproduce the program. If the playback is going to be on a PC or typical TV sound system, I&#039;d question the cost effectiveness of the expense for a high quality shotgun. &nbsp;&nbsp;Have a look at these guys. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_microphones_wired_evo600_009895&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/5ba440a1ecab4982/index.html</blockquote>

[QUOTE="pro_av_guy, post: 2218369, member: 451921"] Here's some things to consider. A shotgun microphone is preferable in film making because of its ability to be mobile and out of the frame. So a hand held condenser qualifies for one of the benefits in its mobility. As far as pick up pattern, you can purchase a condenser ( losing the term hand held ) that would have a similar pattern as a shotgun. But can you get enough gain while keeping the microphone out of the frame? That depends allot on the recording path and device. The use of a good preamp will allow for the needed gain. The trick will be to EQ the microphone for a natural sound given such a condenser would lack gain at low frequency's. The EQ would be best done upon after the capture or in production. The microphones ability to provide enough natural sound to work with is a big consideration. One must also consider the scope of the project and importantly the system that will reproduce the program. If the playback is going to be on a PC or typical TV sound system, I'd question the cost effectiveness of the expense for a high quality shotgun. Have a look at these guys. http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_microphones_wired_evo600_009895 http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/5ba440a1ecab4982/index.html [/QUOTE]

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